Publications by authors named "M Kitakaze"
Background & Aims: Enteral nutrition in older adults is often associated with intolerance, a phenomenon not well-understood in the context of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This observational study aimed to evaluate serum potassium levels as an independent prognostic factor for unplanned enteral nutrition discontinuation in older adults with GERD.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of 213 consecutive patients with GERD who received enteral nutrition at our institution from April 2018 to March 2023.
Purpose: Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) can detect occult nodal metastasis. We have previously reported the safety and feasibility of indocyanine green (ICG)-guided SLNB for clinical stage II/III lower rectal cancer (RC). However, little is known about the influence of lateral pelvic SLNB using ICG on oncological outcomes.
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- - The study investigates the relationship between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and the incidence of various cancers, highlighting that MetS may not only be a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases but also potentially triggers certain cancers.
- - Analyzed data from 2.7 million Japanese subjects (2005-2020) revealed that those with MetS showed a higher incidence of multiple cancers, including lung, stomach, and prostate cancers, with significant hazard ratios.
- - The findings suggest that even early stages of MetS increase cancer risk, indicating the necessity for further research into preventative strategies targeting MetS to reduce cancer incidence.
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- The study explores the importance of the lymph node ratio (LNR) in determining prognosis for patients with ampullary cancer who underwent surgical treatment between 1980 and 2018.
- Analysis of data from 106 patients revealed that higher LNR values correlated with worse outcomes, specifically linking a higher LNR to increased recurrence and lower survival rates.
- Findings suggest that LNR, particularly with an identified cut-off value of 0.07, serves as a critical independent prognostic marker for recurrence and survival in ampullary cancer patients.