First report of Leaf Blight of Hance caused by in China.

Hance is widely planted in urban landscapes in China owing to its ornamental red leaves. In June 2020, a distinctive leaf spot disease was observed on in Nanjing Forestry University, Jiangsu Province of China (32°4'49"N, 118°48'56"E). Approximately 61% (14 out of 23) of the trees displayed leaf spots.

Species of the spp., the Causal Agents of Leaf Spot on European Hornbeam ().

European hornbeam ( L.) is widely planted in landscaping. In October 2021 and August 2022, leaf spot was observed on in Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China.

First report of leaf spot disease caused by on American sweetgum ( L.) in China.

American sweetgum ( L.) is a forest plant native to North America, which has been introduced into other countries due to its ornamental and medicinal values. In June 2019, symptoms of leaf spots on sweetgum were observed in a field (5 ha) located in Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China.

Prolonged adjuvant capecitabine chemotherapy improved survival of stage IIIA gastric cancer after D2 gastrectomy.

Goals: This study aims to investigate the safety and efficacy of prolonged adjuvant capecitabine chemotherapy on survival of gastric cancer after D2 gastrectomy.

Background: Inadequate evidence is available on optimal duration of chemotherapy and the number of administered cycles is generally based on patient responsiveness and individual tolerability as well as physician preferences.

Study: We randomly assigned 307 gastric cancer patients after D2 gastrectomy between January 2006 and December 2010 to XELOX group and Prolonged group.

Hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy reduced hepatic metastases from pancreatic cancer after pancreatectomy.

Background/aims: This study aims to investigate the safety and efficacy of hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy (HAIC) on liver metastases from pancreatic cancer after pancreatectomy.

Methodology: We randomly assigned 106 patients with pancreatic cancer after pancreatectomy between 2005 and 2010 to receive 2 cycles of HAIC plus 4 cycles of systemic chemotherapy (Combined Therapy) or 6 cycles of systemic chemotherapy alone (Monotherapy). Both the HAIC and systemic chemotherapy regimen consisted of a 5-hour infusion of 5-fluorouracil 1000 mg/m2 on day 1 followed by gemcitabine 800 mg/m2 as an over 30-min infusion on day 1 and day 8.

Optimal selection of methods for mini-invasive treatment of extrahepatic bile duct stones.

Background/aims: This study aims to identify the optimal mini-invasive treatment for extrahepatic bile duct stones.

Methodology: One hundred and seventy eight patients with EHBD stones were randomized into 4 groups: laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) and laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) plus T-tube drainage (group LT), LC and LCBDE with endonasobiliary drainage (ENBD) tube (group LE), and endoscopic sphincterotomy with ENBD followed by LC (group EE) and T-tube drainage of open CBDE (group OT). Demographic data, perioperative findings, postoperative outcomes, hospital expense, gastrointestinal quality of life index (GIQLI) scores and cost per quality-adjusted life year (QALY) were analyzed.

Spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy or distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy?: Perioperative and patient-reported outcome analysis.

Goals: We designed this study to evaluate the efficacy of spleen salvage during distal pancreatectomy for patients with benign and borderline malignant tumors.

Background: Despite the emphasis on its role, the spleen has commonly been removed in distal pancreatectomy.

Study: From January 2005 to July 2009, 82 patients underwent distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy (DPS) and 78 patients underwent spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy (SPDP).

Spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy: perioperative and long-term outcome analysis.

Background/aims: Despite the emphasis on its role, the spleen has commonly been removed in distal pancreatectomy. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of spleen salvage during distal pancreatectomy for patients with benign and borderline malignant tumors.

Methodology: 82 patients underwent distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy (DPS) and 78 patients underwent spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy (SPDP).

[Dual regulation effect of somatostatin on immunity in patients with severe sepsis caused by abdominal diseases].

Objective: to investigate the effect of somatostatin on inflammatory immune disorders and prognosis in patients with severe sepsis caused by abdominal diseases.

Methods: fifty-three patients with severe abdominal sepsis (age > 18 years, APACHE-II score > 15) from June 2005 to June 2009 were randomly divided into Somatostatin group (n = 23) and SSC Group (n = 30). Fifteen healthy volunteers of the same age range were chosen as Control group.

Platelet activation and the protective effect of aprotinin in hepatolithiasis patients.

Objective: To explore platelet activation and the protective effect of aprotinin in patients with hepatolithiasis.

Methods: The count of platelets and levels of CD62P and CD63 were measured by flow cytometry in 38 patients with hepatolithiasis. Several measurements were carried out after treatment with aprotinin.