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Int J Surg
March 2025
National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Background: Preoperative biliary drainage (PBD) has been proposed as a strategy to manage the complications associated with biliary obstruction in hilar cholangiocarcinoma patients. However, the efficacy and safety of PBD in remain controversial, even in clinical guidelines. This meta-analysis aimed to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the efficacy and safety of PBD in patients with hilar cholangiocarcinoma.
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January 2025
Department of Microbiology, JIPMER, Puducherry, India.
Meliodosis is an infectious disease also called whitemore's disease that can be fatal and is caused by the bacteria . This facultative intracellular aerobic gram-negative bacterium is typically transmitted through direct contact with contaminated water or soil (Currie et al. in Seminars in Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine 36:111-125, 2015).
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February 2025
Department of Pharmacology, Dr. M.K. Shah Medical College and Research Centre, Ahmedabad, IND.
Introduction Amoebiasis, caused by , remains a significant global health concern, particularly in endemic regions such as India. An amoebic liver abscess (ALA) is the most common extraintestinal manifestation of amoebiasis, often linked to colonic pathology. However, the correlation between hepatic and colonic involvement is underexplored, leading to missed diagnostic opportunities and suboptimal management.
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February 2025
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China.
Background: Liver cirrhosis patients can develop various complications including bacteremia as the intestinal flora is heterologous. In those with low immunity, trauma, or following surgery, ., the body is susceptible to concurrent systemic or local infections.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAims: Residual abscess is a major complication after emergency surgery for gastroduodenal (GD) perforation. However, there is little evidence regarding potential risk factors contributing to its development. Establishing a risk stratification strategy would be valuable for the entire management process.
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