Risk factors of early liver dysfunction after liver transplantation using grafts from donation after citizen death donors.

Background: As an early complication after liver transplantation, early allograft dysfunction (EAD) indicates a poor prognosis. This study analyzes the risk factors related to early allograft dysfunction (EAD) after liver transplantation using grafts from donation after citizen death (DCD) to provide a reference for the prevention of EAD after DCD liver transplantation.

Methods: A total of 32 patients who underwent DCD liver transplantation in the organ transplantation center of our hospital from September 2013 to January 2021 were enrolled in this study.

Liver Resection and Autotransplantation as Surgical Option for Zone II-III Leiomyosarcoma of IVC: A Case Report and Literature Review.

We report the first documented case of leiomyosarcoma at zone II-III of inferior with thrombi in three hepatic veins undergoing liver resection and autotransplantation (ELRA) and hepatic veins thrombectomy. A 33-year-old female patient presented with abdominal distention and lower extremities edema. Abdominal wall varicosis and shifting dullness were positive on physical examination.

Atrial reconstruction, distal gastrectomy with Ante-situm liver resection and autotransplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma with atrial tumor thrombus: A case report.

Rationale: Hepatocellular with tumor thrombi extending into 3 hepatic veins (HVs) and right atrium presents as a real clinical challenge. We report the first documented case of surgical resection of an advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with extensive invasion to distal stomach, atrium and hepatic vasculatures.

Patient Concerns: We present a case of 48-years old man with abdominal mass accompanying shortness of breath after activities.

Laparoscopic Versus Open Appendectomy for Appendicitis in Pregnancy: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Objectives: The clinical safety, efficacy and feasibility of laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) compared with open appendectomy (OA) in pregnancy are still controversial. Herein, we are aiming to compare the clinical outcomes of LA and OA in patients with acute appendicitis during their pregnancy.

Materials And Methods: This was a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies comparing laparoscopic and OA in pregnancy identifying using PubMed, Web of science, Embase, The Cochrane Library, Ovid and Scopus.

Release, reduction, and fixation of one-stage posterior approach for basilar invagination with irreducible atlantoaxial dislocation.

Purpose: We evaluate the efficacy, safety and indications of single stage posterior release, reduction, and fixation of basilar invagination (BI) with irreducible atlantoaxial dislocation (IAAD).

Materials And Methods: Seventeen patients with BI and IAAD consecutively underwent one-stage release, reduction, and fixation by a posterior approach from July 2000 to June 2015 were followed up for at least 12 months. There were 8 males.

Aetiology of superficial fungal infections of the foot in urban outpatients in mainland China: A multicentre, prospective case study.

Background: In China, the prevalence of superficial fungal infections of the foot is high and recurrence is common. However, a prospective, large-scale and multicentre study on the aetiology of superficial fungal infections of the foot is still lacking.

Objectives: To study the epidemiology of aetiological agents of superficial fungal infections of the foot in urban outpatients in mainland China, as well as to understand the aetiology features of the pathogenic agent.

Total knee arthroplasty with the least-constrained implant possible for type II valgus knee > 20°: a 3-14 years' follow-up.

Objective: To estimate the midterm outcome of primary total knee arthroplasty for severe valgus deformity using selective release of tight lateral structures and the least-constrained implant.

Methods: We performed total knee arthroplasty on 65 consecutive type II knees with valgus deformity> 20°. Surgery was done via a medial parapatellar approach.

Therapeutic Effect and Mechanism of Action of Abnormal Savda Munziq in Development of Degenerative Atherosclerotic Aortic Valve Disease.

BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to investigate the therapeutic effect of abnormal Savda Munziq (ASMq) on the development of degenerative atherosclerotic aortic valve disease and its underlying mechanisms. MATERIAL AND METHODS We randomly divided 80 rabbits into 4 groups: a normal control group (group N, n=20); a high-fat diet group (group HC, n=20); a high-fat diet and Atorvastatin calcium intervention group (group AI, n=20); and a high-fat diet and ASMq intervention group (group MI, n=20). For evaluation of blood lipid profiles, blood samples were collected at week 0 and at the end of week 8.

Long-chain non-coding RNA DAPK1 targeting miR-182 regulates pancreatic cancer invasion and metastasis through ROCK-1/rhoa signaling pathway.

Objective: To investigate the expression of long-chain non-coding RNAs DAPK1 and miR-182 in pancreatic cancer tissues and the role of DAPK1 and miR-182 in pancreatic cancer cell invasion and migration and its mechanism.

Methods: The expression of DAPK1 and miR-182 in different pancreatic cancer and adjacent tissues and different pancreatic cancer cells were detected by qPCR. Transwell invasion assay was used to detect the invasion ability of pancreatic cancer cells after DAPK1 expression.

The Carotid and Middle cerebral artery Occlusion Surgery Study (CMOSS): a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

Background: Patients with symptomatic internal carotid artery (ICA) or middle cerebral artery (MCA) occlusion with haemodynamic insufficiency are at high risk for recurrent stroke when treated medically.

Methods: The Carotid or Middle cerebral artery Occlusion Surgery Study (CMOSS) trial is an ongoing, government-funded, prospective, multicentre, randomised controlled trial. The CMOSS will recruit 330 patients with symptomatic ICA or MCA occlusion (parallel design, 1:1 allocation ratio) and haemodynamic insufficiency.

Liberal versus restrictive fluid management in abdominal surgery: a meta-analysis.

Purpose: This study compared perioperative restrictive fluid therapy to liberal (conventional) fluid therapy in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery and investigated the rate of post-operative morbidity (complication rates), recovery (time to flatus), and the length of hospital stay.

Methods: The Medline, PubMed, Cochrane, and EMBASE databases were searched until June 18, 2015. Randomized controlled trials, two-arm prospective studies, and retrospective studies were included in our analyses.

Selection of surgical procedures for basilar invagination with atlantoaxial dislocation.

Background Context: Basilar invagination (BI) is a malformation of craniovertebral junction. However, surgical procedures on BI with atlantoaxial dislocation (AAD) remain controversial.

Purpose: This research aimed to investigate the selection of surgical procedures and its significance in the surgical treatment of patients with BI and AAD.

Analysis of MTR and MTRR Polymorphisms for Neural Tube Defects Risk Association.

Neural tube defects (NTDs) are the most common congenital defects of the central nervous system among neonates and the folate status during pregnancy was considered as the most important etiopathogenesis of NTDs. Besides, methionine synthase (MTR) gene and methionine synthase reductase (MTRR) gene were folate metabolism involved genes and had been investigated in several previous studies with inconsistent results. Hence, we aimed to explore the association of 4 selected single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) on MTRR/MTR gene and the susceptibility of NTDs in a Chinese population.

Uighur medicine abnormal savda munzip (ASMq) suppresses expression of collagen and TGF-β1 with concomitant induce Smad7 in human hypertrophic scar fibroblasts.

Background: Hypertrophic scar (HS) is a common dermal disease, for which numerous treatments are currently available but they do not always yield excellent therapeutic results. Hence, alternative strategy are needed. Recent basic and clinic research has shown that Uighur medicine abnormal savda munzip (ASMq) has anti-hypertrophic scar properties but its molecular mechanism is unknown.

Efficacy of radical and conservative surgery for hepatic cystic echinococcosis: a meta-analysis.

Objective: To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of radical surgery (RS) and conservative surgery (CS) in the treatment of hepatic cystic echinococcosis (HCE).

Methods: We searched PubMed, Embase, MEDLINE, SCI, CNKI, CBM, and WanFang databases, and the Cochrane Library (2013, Issue 3) for references published before December 2013. Both randomized and non-randomized controlled trials of radical and conservative surgery for HCE were collected.

Application of a Three-Dimensional Reconstruction Technique in Liver Autotransplantation for End-Stage Hepatic Alveolar Echinococcosis.

Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the clinical value of three-dimensional (3D) computer reconstruction technology in pre-operative assessment and surgical planning for liver autotransplantation in patients with end-stage hepatic alveolar echinococcosis (HAE).

Study Design: Fifteen end-stage HAE patients received surgical treatment in our hospital between May 2011 and July 2014. 3D reconstruction and virtual surgeries were performed on diseased livers using a 3D reconstruction system for liver (IQQA-Liver).

World review of laparoscopic treatment of liver cystic echinococcosis--914 patients.

Objective: The aim of this study was to provide a review of the world literature on the laparoscopic treatment of liver hydatid cyst.

Methods: We conducted a literature search using PubMed, screening all English language publications on the laparoscopic treatment of liver hydatid cysts. Operative characteristics, perioperative morbidity, and clinical outcomes were tabulated.

The role of laparoscopy in the management of liver hydatid cyst: a single-center experience and world review of the literature.

Surgery is still the main modality in the treatment of hepatic hydatid disease. Laparoscopic methods, with their low morbidity, have gained prominence in many fields and, in some cases, have nearly replaced open surgery. In this report, a laparoscopic method for the treatment of hepatic hydatid disease is described, and the results in the 46 cases are presented and the published articles were reviewed.