Publications by authors named "Li-cheng Wen"
Background: The use of nonintubated video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (NI-VATS) has been increasingly reported to yield favourable outcomes. However, this technology has not been routinely used because its advantages and safety have not been fully confirmed. The aim of this study was to assess the safety and feasibility of nonintubated spontaneous ventilation (NI-SV) anesthesia compared to intubated mechanical ventilation (I-MV) anesthesia in VATS by evaluating of perioperative complications and practitioners' workloads.
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- Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a persistent pain following herpes zoster rash and often doesn't respond well to medication; pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) treatment shows promise for managing this pain.
- This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of high-voltage, long-duration PRF on patients with subacute herpes zoster neuralgia (1-3 months) compared to those with PHN (over 3 months).
- Results indicated that PRF significantly reduced pain more effectively in the subacute group, achieving a higher success rate, although both groups reported similar satisfaction levels after 6 months; the study's limitations include its small sample size and single-center design.