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Gallbladder perforation in acalculous cholecystitis is rare and has a high mortality rate due to biliary peritonitis and sepsis. Here, we present a case series of successful laparoscopic management of Spontaneous gallbladder perforation in acalculous cholecystitis. In the first case, a 44-year-old male patient presented to the emergency room with a history of three days of fever with chills and acute pain in the abdomen for two days.

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Artesunate protects against a mouse model of cerulein and lipopolysaccharide‑induced acute pancreatitis by inhibiting TLR4‑dependent autophagy.

Int J Mol Med

February 2025

Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology of Ministry of Education and Joint International Research Laboratory of Ethnomedicine of Ministry of Education, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou 563000, P.R. China.

Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) is a severe clinical condition associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome that follows systemic inflammatory response syndrome is the leading cause of SAP‑related death. Since the inflammatory mechanism of SAP remains unclear, there is currently a lack of effective drugs available for its treatment.

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Background: This study aimed to analyze the relationship between the levels of tumor markers-specifically, carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and Ca19-9 antigen-determined in both serum (sCEA and sCa19-9) and intraoperative peritoneal washings (pCEA and pCa19-9) and the advanced stage of gastric cancer (including the occurrence of cancer cells in cytology from abdominal fluid).

Methods: This study included 47 patients with histopathologically confirmed gastric cancer or gastroesophageal junction cancer who underwent surgical treatment. The material for the cytological examination and assessment of CEA and Ca19-9 concentrations in peritoneal fluid was collected intraoperatively.

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According to the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, distal pancreatectomy or pancreatic duct drainage is recommended for grade III traumatic pancreatic injuries. We report a case of traumatic pancreatic injury involving the main pancreatic duct in which this method failed to drain fluid from the area distal to the injury site. A 19-year-old woman presented with a bruised upper left abdomen after a bicycle fall.

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Sulfur mustard (SM) is an established chemical weapon that can result in severe damage to parts of the body. Currently, there are no effective treatments available for SM-caused damage.  We aimed to investigate the therapeutic potential of adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (AD-MSCs) and conditioned medium (CM-MSCs) in acute and chronic pulmonary mouse models caused by 2-chloroethyl ethyl sulfide (CEES), an SM analog.

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The clinical significance of intraoperative lavage fluid culture during pancreaticoduodenectomy on organ/space surgical site infection.

Sci Rep

November 2024

Department of Pancreatic and Metabolic Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, No. 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210008, Jiangsu Province, China.

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Introduction: Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) can modulate immune responses and suppress inflammation in autoimmune diseases. Although their safety has been established in clinical trials, the efficacy of MSCs is inconsistent due to variability in potency among different preparations and limited specificity in targeting mechanisms driving autoimmune diseases.

Methods: We utilized High-Dimensional Design of Experiments methodology to identify factor combinations that modulate gene expression by MSCs to mitigate inflammation.

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Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is associated with high incidence and mortality rates globally. The presence of intraperitoneal free cancer cells (IFCCs) is recognized as an independent prognostic factor for CRC patients. However, a clinical gold standard for IFCCs detection is lacking.

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Introduction: Eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EGE) is a rare immune-mediated chronic inflammatory disorder, which is classified into 3 types according to the affected gastric wall layer. The serosal-type EGE is the least common type. Gastric oral contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (OCEUS) may show some specific changes in the serosal-type EGE.

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Objectives: To evaluate the synergistic effect of a ceftibuten and polymyxin B combination and to determine its capacity to overcome polymyxin B resistance in polymyxin/carbapenem-resistant (PC-R) Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Methods: To investigate the combination's antibacterial efficacy, antimicrobial susceptibility tests using broth microdilution methods, chequerboard assays and time-kill testing were performed. Antibiofilm activity was also assessed.

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Background: Surgical-site infection following open appendicectomy for perforated appendicitis increases length of hospital stay and treatment costs while compromising patients' quality of life. Data from randomized clinical trials (RCTs) evaluating the role of super-oxidized solution in perforated appendicitis are lacking. The study objective was to determine the effect of peritoneal and wound lavage with super-oxidized solution in reducing risk of surgical-site infection following open appendicectomy for perforated appendicitis.

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Laparoscopic lavage and drainage (LLD) emerged as an alternative to Hartmann's procedure (HP) for patients with diverticulitis and uncontained perforation. Although initially popular as a less invasive approach, its use in modern practice is in question. This summary will review the available literature to show techniques, outcomes, and indications.

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TLR2 and NLRP3 Orchestrate Regulatory Roles in Escherichia coli Infection-Induced Septicemia in Mouse Models.

J Innate Immun

November 2024

Key Laboratory of Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Techniques for Animal Disease, Ministry of Agriculture, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China.

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  • Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a harmful bacterium that can cause various diseases, and this study examines how Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2) and the NLRP3 inflammasome affect sepsis caused by E. coli infection.
  • Researchers used C57BL/6J mice and those deficient in TLR2 or NLRP3 to study factors such as mortality rates, organ damage, and inflammatory response during E. coli infection.
  • Findings show that TLR2-/- and NLRP3-/- mice had higher mortality and organ damage due to increased inflammation and bacterial load, indicating that both TLR2 and NLRP3 are critical in controlling immune response and
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Alterations in the Renin-Angiotensin System in Experimental Septic Shock.

Crit Care Explor

October 2024

Experimental Laboratory of the Department of Intensive Care, Erasme University Hospital, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Bruxelles, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.

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  • The study aimed to investigate changes in the renin-angiotensin system during septic shock, particularly looking at ACE activity and the levels of different angiotensin peptides using mass spectrometry.
  • Experimental septic shock was induced in pigs, with further interventions like fluid resuscitation and antibiotics, while monitoring various time points.
  • Results showed increased renin and angiotensin levels, decreased ACE activity, and a shift towards the angiotensin-(1-7) axis, indicating possible adaptive responses within the RAS that could inform future sepsis treatments.
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  • Treatment for advanced pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma with peritoneal sarcomatosis involves a combination of cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), but the ideal drug dosages and combinations have not been well-studied.
  • An in vivo mouse model was created to test the efficacy of different doses of cisplatin and doxorubicin in HIPEC, finding that certain dosages significantly reduced the extent of tumor spread, indicated by the peritoneal cancer index (PCI).
  • Results showed that a combination of lower doses of both drugs had the best effect on reducing tumor spread, suggesting that further research is needed to fully understand the treatment's impact and improve strategies.
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Background: Gastric cancer (GC) is the fourth leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide. Peritoneal metastasis (PM) is a significant cause of death in patients with GC, and presents a major challenge in clinical diagnosis and treatment. Predicting the occurrence of PM in high-risk patients, and diagnosing and treating PM in advance to improve patient survival, remains an unsolved problem in clinical practice.

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Synergistic Antifungal Effect and In Vivo Toxicity of a Monoterpene Isoespintanol Obtained from Diels.

Molecules

September 2024

Functional Materials Development Center, Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Electrochemistry and Ceramics, Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos 13565-905, SP, Brazil.

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  • Drug-resistant infections pose a major global health risk, particularly for immunocompromised individuals, leading to increased morbidity and mortality, prompting the need for new treatment alternatives.
  • The research investigated the effects of isoespintanol (ISO) when combined with antifungals fluconazole (FLZ), amphotericin B (AFB), and caspofungin (CASP) against certain clinical isolates, revealing that ISO enhances the effectiveness of these antifungals.
  • Toxicity assessments in Balb/c female mice indicated that ISO did not cause behavioral changes or weight loss, and laboratory analyses showed no signs of inflammation or organ toxicity, suggesting ISO is a promising candidate for future pharmacological development.
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Background: Gastric cancer ranks as the fifth most frequently diagnosed cancer and the seventh most prevalent overall. The lifetime risk of developing gastric cancer is 1.87% for males and 0.

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Positive peritoneal washing cytology is an indicator of poor prognosis in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC); however, its sensitivity is relatively low. This study evaluated the performance of peptide nucleic acid (PNA)-directed PCR clamping as a molecular-based peritoneal washing cytology for sensitive detection of KRAS mutation in PDAC. Intraoperative peritoneal washing fluid (IPWF) obtained from patients with PDAC who underwent surgery was analyzed.

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Background: Limited availability and side effects of opioids have led to an increased use of non-opioid analgesia in animal disease models. However, by affecting the immune-inflammatory reactions, analgesia may disrupt the resolution of the host inflammation and modulate the survival in septic animals. This study used a clinically relevant sepsis mouse model of peritoneal contamination and infection (PCI) to investigate the antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory properties of two non-opioid analgesics.

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Background: Prognostic implications of peritoneal washing cytology (CY) in patients with localized pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) undergoing surgical resection following preoperative chemoradiotherapy (CRT) remain unclear. This study aimed to elucidate the prognostic significance and predictors of a positive CY status (CY+) after preoperative CRT.

Methods: Clinical data from 141 patients with localized PDAC who underwent curative-intent resection after preoperative CRT were retrospectively analyzed to examine the association between CY+ and clinicopathological factors and survival.

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Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is an aggressive malignancy that often presents with advanced disease. Accurate staging is essential for treatment planning and shared decision-making with patients. Staging laparoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that can detect radiographically occult metastatic disease.

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