Publications by authors named "Chengwei Xia"
Prevention and management of postoperative deep vein thrombosis in lower extremities of patients with gastrointestinal tumor.
World J Gastrointest Surg
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) poses a serious risk for patients after gastrointestinal cancer surgery, especially for those with higher age and body mass index (BMI); effective preventive measures are essential to avoid complications like DVT and pulmonary embolism (PE).
- - A study involving 100 patients assessed a combined DVT prevention protocol—including risk assessments, mechanical support, pharmacological intervention, and early mobilization—with the goal of determining its impact on reducing DVT rates post-surgery.
- - Results showed a 7% DVT incidence and a 1% occurrence of PE among participants, with a high adherence rate of 92% to the protocol; age, BMI, and longer surgery duration were identified as significant risk factors
Hypothyroidism is associated with elevated levels of serum thyrotropin (TSH), which have been shown to promote abnormal proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells and contribute to the development of atherosclerosis. However, the specific mechanisms underlying the TSH-induced abnormal proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells remain unclear. The objective of this study was to investigate the role of TSH in the progression of atherosclerosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMetastasis of clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) to the thyroid gland is rare, and simultaneous occurrence of ccRCC and papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is even rarer. Due to the occult nature of the disease, the clinical diagnosis is difficult. In the case of multiple tumors, the possibility of thyroid metastasis should not be ignored during the clinical diagnosis and treatment of PTC.
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