Publications by authors named "Shu Yan Sheng"
Lung cancer is the top cause of cancer deaths globally. Advances in immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have transformed cancer treatment, but their use in lung cancer has led to more side effects. This study examined if past pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) affects ICIs' effectiveness and safety in lung cancer treatment.
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- Thyroid disease is common, and recent increases in thyroid surgeries have raised concerns about postoperative complications, prompting this study on the effectiveness of intraoperative nerve monitoring (IONM) during endoscopic thyroid surgeries.
- The study reviewed eight relevant studies with 915 patients, finding that IONM resulted in a lower incidence of transient recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) palsy compared to conventional methods, while not significantly affecting permanent RLN palsy rates.
- The findings suggest that IONM improves surgical outcomes by reducing RLN localisation time and enhancing the identification rate of another important nerve, plus it notably benefits patients with thyroid malignancies regarding RLN complications.