Publications by authors named "Xiao-Chao Guo"

Article Synopsis
  • - Acute appendicitis complicated by mesenteric vein thrombosis (MVT) is rare and often misdiagnosed due to non-specific symptoms, making timely recognition crucial for effective treatment.
  • - A case involving a 37-year-old woman demonstrated how a CT scan identified MVT related to her acute appendicitis, leading to treatment with anticoagulants and antibiotics.
  • - It's important to maintain a high clinical awareness for MVT in patients with abdominal issues, and using contrast-enhanced CT scans is recommended for accurate diagnosis.
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To compare the efficacy of right portal vein embolization using ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH-PVE) compared to other embolic agents and surgical right portal vein ligation (PVL). Patients with right sided liver malignancies scheduled for extensive surgery and receiving induction of liver hypertrophy via right portal vein embolization/ligature between 2010-2016 were retrospectively evaluated. Treatments included were ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (Onyx®, EVOH-PVE), ethiodized oil (Lipiodol, Lipiodol/PVA-PVE), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA-PVE) or surgical ligature (PVL).

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Objective: This study aims to investigate the role of three-dimensional visualization technique in the diagnosis and treatment of progressive hilar cholangiocarcinoma.

Methods: From January 2014 to February 2017, a three-dimensional visualization model was set up in 23 patients with progressive hilar cholangiocarcinoma. The distributions and variations of the hepatic portal ducts were observed.

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Objective: To investigate the clinical manifestation, individualized surgical treatment, and prognosis of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN) of pancreas.

Methods: The clinical data of 56 IPMN cases treated between January 2007 and December 2011 was retrospectively analyzed. Among the 56 patients (38 male and 18 female, mean age (61 ± 7) years), 26 were main-duct type, 18 were branch-duct type, 12 were mixed type.

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Objective: To provide the latest anthropometric data of Chinese male pilots on a large scale.

Method: 94 linear dimensions of human body measurements were defined, of which there are 42 fundamental items and 52 recommended items. The computer databanks were programmed, in which the subprograms were preset for data checking such as extreme value examination, logical judgement for data relationship, and measuring-remeasuring difference test.

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