Publications by authors named "L Barda"
Background: The neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) has demonstrated prognostic value in various malignant conditions, including gastric adenocarcinoma. However, chemotherapy may affect NLR.
Objectives: To evaluate the prognostic value of NLR as an accessory decision-making tool in terms of operating patients after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with resectable gastric cancer.
Percutaneous dilational tracheostomy (PDT) is a commonly used technique in intensive care units (ICUs) for persistent respiratory failure. Early complications of placement includeairway loss, bleeding, and tracheal ring fracture. Tracheostomy tube fracture is a rarely reported complication that can lead to loss of airway and require emergent intervention.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAims: The purpose of this study was to portray and analyze the inter-relationship between the use of HRT, mammographic breast density and the finding of any mammographic abnormality that prompted further investigation such as core needle biopsy or additional imaging testing, while controlling for obstetric and relevant demographic data.
Background: Mammographic breast density has been associated with higher risk of breast cancer and decrease in its sensitivity, while hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) in turn, has been implicated in increasing mammographic density and is considered a risk factor for breast cancer by itself. The inter-relationship between HRT, breast density and any mammographic or sonographic finding requiring further investigation has not been fully investigated.
Background: This study aimed to examine the correlation between intraoperative and pathological findings for patients undergoing cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS/HIPEC) and to determine their prognostic significance.
Methods: Pathological reports of all colorectal cancer (CRC) patients undergoing CRS/HIPEC between 2009 and 2016 were retrospectively reviewed. Pathological specimens lacking tumor cells were defined as negative pathological specimens (NPS).
Background: Recent studies have analyzed risk factors associated with complications after gastric cancer surgery using the Clavien-Dindo classification (CD). However, they have been based on Asian population cohorts (Chinese, Japanese, Korean).
Objectives: To prospectively analyze all post-gastrectomy complications according to severity using CD classification and identify postoperative risk factors and complications.