Publications by authors named "Ming-Yao Ke"
Endobronchial ultrasound bronchoscopy (EBUS) and needle confocal laser endomicroscopy (nCLE) are techniques for screening benign and malignant lesions of the hilar and mediastinal lymph node (HMLN). This study investigated the diagnostic potential of EBUS, nCLE, and combined EBUS and nCLE in HMLN lesions. We recruited 107 patients with HMLN lesions who were examined by EBUS and nCLE.
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- Self-expandable metallic (SEM) airway stents are used to treat malignant central airway obstructions and this study compares the operation time and safety between the traditional over-the-wire (OTW) stent and a new through-the-scope (TTS) SEM stent.
- A total of 148 patients were enrolled, with 134 analyzed, showing that the TTS group had a significantly shorter operation time compared to the OTW group (104 seconds vs. 252 seconds).
- Although the TTS group had higher efficacy rates and lower rates of complications like granulation and restenosis, these differences did not reach statistical significance.
[Preliminary investigation of risk stratification and prognosis of B-type brain natriuretic peptide in patients with sepsis].
Zhongguo Wei Zhong Bing Ji Jiu Yi Xue
August 2011