Publications by authors named "M Fazeli"
Purpose: Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is an important prognostic factor for rectal cancer. This study aims to introduce a novel cutoff point for CEA within the normal range to improve prognosis prediction and enhance patient stratification in rectal cancer patients.
Methods: A total of 316 patients with stages I to III rectal cancer who underwent surgical tumor resection were enrolled.
Outcome of selective non-diverting low anterior resection after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and curative surgery for proximal rectal cancer: A prospective case series.
Middle East J Dig Dis
October 2024
Background: Low anterior resection (LAR) is the gold standard for curative cancer treatment in the middle and upper rectum. In radically operated patients, the local recurrence rates with total mesorectal excision (TME) after 5 and 10 years was<10%, with 80% in 5 years survival. Anastomotic leakage (AL) affects 4%-20% of patients who underwent LAR.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Treatment outcomes of locally advanced rectal cancer have improved significantly in recent decades. This retrospective study aimed to assess the efficacy of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) followed by surgery in patients with T4 rectal cancer and the different outcomes between T4a and T4b patients.
Materials And Methods: A total of 60 clinically T4 rectal cancer patients who underwent nCRT were included in the analysis.
Article Synopsis
- This study explores how incorporating cotton and polyester fibers into polypropylene (PP) composites can improve their mechanical, thermal, and rheological properties, aiming for durable materials.
- The research finds that a balanced mix of cotton and polyester fibers maximizes tensile strength and stiffness, with different coupling agents influencing fiber-matrix adhesion and overall performance.
- The use of recycled textile fibers not only bolsters thermal resistance and structural stability but also presents a sustainable solution that supports the circular economy by repurposing textile waste in composite manufacturing.
Significant difference in gut microbiota Bifidobacterium species but not Lactobacillus species in colorectal cancer patients in comparison with healthy volunteers using quantitative real-time PCR.
PLoS One
November 2024
Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC), with a growing incidence trend, is one of the most diagnosed cancers and the second cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. The literature has frequently focused attention on the correlation between the gut microbiota imbalance and CRC. The genera Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium have recently received increasing attention because of their potential in restoring alterations in the gut microflora.
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