Bioartificial livers: a review of their design and manufacture.

Acute liver failure (ALF) is a rapidly progressive disease with high morbidity and mortality rates. Liver transplantation and artificial liver (AL) support systems, such as ALs and bioartificial livers (BALs), are the two major therapies for ALF. Compared to ALs, BALs are composed of functional hepatocytes that provide essential liver functions, including detoxification, metabolite synthesis, and biotransformation.

Epidemiological investigation, extraesophageal symptoms and risk factors of gastroesophageal reflux disease in Kashgar, Xinjiang, China.

Objective: To explore the incidence, distribution characteristics and related symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as well as its related risk factors in Kashgar, Xinjiang.

Methods: From March 2020 to October 2020, a questionnaire survey was conducted among 5,080 permanent residents aged 18-80 years in Kashgar using cluster sampling and stratified sampling methods. The content included basic information, accompanying symptoms and diseases, living, customs and eating habits, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Questionnaire score, Results: The prevalence of GERD in Kashgar was 23.

Effectiveness of a Clinical Pathway for Hepatic Cystic Echinococcosis Surgery in Kashi Prefecture, Northwestern China: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis.

Introduction: Surgical treatment for hepatic cystic ehinococcosis (CE) is not standardized in Kashi Prefecture. Previous evidence identified effectiveness of a clinical pathway in the field of liver surgery. However, proof of a clinical pathway program, especially for CE patients, is lacking.

Sonographic appearance of anal cushions of hemorrhoids.

Aim: To evaluate the diagnostic value of different sonographic methods in hemorrhoids.

Methods: Forty-two healthy volunteers and sixty-two patients with grades I-IV hemorrhoids received two different sonographic examinations from January 2013 to January 2016 at the First and Second Hospitals of Xinjiang Medical University in a prospective way. We analyzed the ultrasonographic findings of these participants and evaluated the outcomes.

Middle and Lower Face Soft Tissue Reconstruction: A 10-Year Retrospective Study.

Retrospectively analyze the reconstruction methods and surgical outcomes of patients with middle and lower face soft tissue defects treated at our hospital over the past 10 years. 200 patients with middle and lower face soft tissue defects were surgically reconstructed at our hospital. Medical charts were retrospectively reviewed and analyzed to abstract the pertinent information.

Epidemiological analysis of maxillofacial fractures treated at a university hospital, Xinjiang, China: A 5-year retrospective study.

Purpose: To investigate the epidemiological characteristics of maxillofacial fractures treated at a university hospital, Xinjiang, China over a 5-year period.

Patients And Methods: Between 2006 and 2010, a total of 1350 patients with maxillofacial fractures were reviewed retrospectively. The data collected included demographics, aetiology, site of fracture, time regarding injuries, presence of associated injuries, treatment modalities, and complications.