Omega-3 (ω-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids in fish oil have been shown to prevent diet-induced obesity in lean mice and to promote heat production in adipose tissue. However, the effects of fish oil on obese animals remain unclear. This study investigated the effects of fish oil in obese mice.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe patient was a 52-year-old male, who, after experiencing lower back pain, underwent further investigation and was diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma with sacral metastasis. The hepatocellular carcinoma was a 9 cm tumor with a risk of rupture. Liver resection was performed, and lenvatinib was initiated at a dose of 4 mg/day postoperatively.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChylous ascites, a rare but severe complication of abdominal surgery, often results from lymphatic vessel damage during procedures, such as extended resection and lymphadenectomy. Although conservative management through dietary modifications and medications is the primary approach, refractory cases may lead to severe complications including nutritional deficiencies and even death. Herein, we report a case of refractory chylous ascites that progressed to chylothorax after extended right hepatectomy with lymph node dissection for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.
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