Individual and combined effects of sodium dichloroisocyanurate and isothiazolinone on the cyanobacteria-Vallisneria natans-microbe aquatic ecosystem.

The use of algaecides to control high-density cyanobacterial blooms is often complicated by secondary pollution and the toxicity to non-target organisms. This study investigates the individual and combined effects of sodium dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC, 5, 50, and 100 mg/L) and isothiazolinone (0.1, 0.

Late-onset chylothorax after lung cancer surgery: clinical characteristics, management, and prevention.

Background: The clinical characteristics and management of late-onset chylothorax after lung cancer surgery remained unknown. Here we aimed to provide evidence on the management of late-onset chylothorax by analysis of several cases with the largest sample size.

Methods: We retrospectively collected clinical data of patients who developed late-onset chylothorax after lung cancer surgery and were re-admitted by a single surgeon in our center from 2016 to 2022.

Sustained and enhanced inhibitory effects of allelochemicals on Microcystis Aeruginosa during its recruitment stage.

Microcystis aeruginosa is the main toxic strain in cyanobacterial blooms, and the recruitment stage in its temperature-dependent seasonal succession is considered as the key to its subsequent growth. In this study, a protocol with specific temperature settings was developed as the simulated recruitment stage in order to investigate and confirm the superior inhibitory effects of allelochemicals on M. aeruginosa at that stage of recruitment.

En bloc resection of an extremely giant mediastinal immature teratoma with somatic-type malignancy: A case report with a brief review of the literature.

Primary mediastinum immature teratoma with somatic-type malignant transformation (SM) is extremely rare, and the clinical prognosis is poor. Immature teratoma with SM is difficult to eradicate by chemotherapy due to poor sensitivity; therefore, surgical resection is recommended whenever possible because it may offer better survival.

The prognostic value of 4L lymph node dissection in left-side operable non-small-cell lung cancer: a meta-analysis.

The prognostic value of 4L lymph node dissection (4L-LND) continues to be controversial. We conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the prognosis of 4L-LND in operable non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. We systematically searched studies from PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library up to May 1, 2023.

Complete pathological response and negative postoperative ctDNA were not predictive of discontinuation of adjuvant crizotinib therapy in a patient with locally advanced MET ex14 skipping mutation-positive non-small cell lung cancer: a case report.

Neoadjuvant targeted therapy is an alternative treatment for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with driver gene mutation. MET ex14 mutation is considered a driver gene, and crizotinib is the first oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) for metastatic MET ex14 mutation-positive NSCLC patients. Here, we reported a case of a locally advanced NSCLC patient harboring MET ex14 mutation who achieved pathological complete response following neoadjuvant crizotinib therapy but developed rapid metastasis due to discontinuation of short-term postoperative adjuvant crizotinib therapy.

Feasibility and oncological outcomes of video-assisted thoracic surgery versus thoracotomy for pathologic N2 disease in non-small cell lung cancer: A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis.

This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the feasibility and oncological outcomes between video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) and thoracotomy for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with pathologic N2 (pN2) disease. Data for analysis included short-term outcomes and long-term outcomes. We calculated the weighted mean differences (WMDs) for continuous data and the results of overall survival (OS) and disease free survival (DFS) were pooled using the hazard ratios (HRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs).

Wedge Resection vs. Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Clinical Stage I Non-small Cell Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Whether wedge resection or stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) has better effectiveness in treatment of clinical stage I non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients remains unclear. Here we conducted the first meta-analysis to directly compare the survival outcomes of clinical stage I NSCLCs treated with wedge resection and SBRT.

Methods: We systematically searched studies from PubMed, Embase, and Corchrane Library up to October 1, 2021.

The sequence of pulmonary vessels ligation during lobectomy for non-small cell lung cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: The effects of ligating the pulmonary vein first or pulmonary artery first during lobectomy on the long-term survival of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remain controversial. We conducted the first systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the association between different sequences of vessel ligation during lobectomy and the prognosis of patients with NSCLC.

Methods: Literature retrieval was performed by systematically searching Embase, PubMed and Web of Science to identify relevant articles published from the inception of each database to November 2020.

Lipolymph node presenting as a pulmonary nodule: A case report.

A 53-year-old man was admitted to our hospital with a history of a right lung nodule which had gradually increased in size. Wedge resection of the right middle lobe using video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) was performed and revealed a yellowish, soft, well circumscribed nodule. Histological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of an uncommon lipolymph node.

Does sarcopenia have any impact on survival of patients with surgically treated non-small-cell lung cancer?

A best evidence topic in thoracic surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was 'Does sarcopenia have any impact on survival of patients with surgically treated non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC)?'. Altogether, 342 papers were found using the reported search, of which 9 cohort studies represented the best evidence to answer the clinical question.

Diabetes mellitus and survival of non-small cell lung cancer patients after surgery: A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most common comorbidities in surgically treated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients and has a negative impact on short-term outcomes. However, the impact of DM on long-term survival of such patients remains controversial; therefore, we conducted a comprehensive updated meta-analysis.

Methods: We systematically searched relevant studies in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science up to 6 September 2018.

Preoperative sarcopenia is a predictor of poor prognosis of esophageal cancer after esophagectomy: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis.

The impact of preoperative sarcopenia on long-term survival of esophageal cancer patients after esophagectomy remains unclear. We conducted an updated meta-analysis focusing on current topic comprehensively. We systematically searched relevant studies investigating the impact of preoperative sarcopenia on survival of patients with surgically treated esophageal cancer in PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science up to July 20, 2018.

Sarcopenia is an independent unfavorable prognostic factor of non-small cell lung cancer after surgical resection: A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Whether sarcopenia has any impact on long-term survival of patients with surgically treated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains unclear. We conducted a meta-analysis focusing on current topic comprehensively for the first time.

Methods: We systematically searched relevant studies in PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library up to July 3, 2018.

Clinical Applicability of Various Treatment Approaches for Upper Gastrointestinal Submucosal Tumors.

Submucosal tumor (SMT) is a disease that is commonly discovered during endoscopic examination. With advances in endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) technology, this technique has become the primary screening method for the diagnosis of upper gastrointestinal SMTs. The present study summarized the clinical data of patients who were examined and diagnosed with upper gastrointestinal SMTs by EUS, underwent endoscopic therapy or surgical treatment, and received final pathological results in our hospital between January 2011 and September 2014.