Epiphora after nasolacrimal duct fracture in patients with midfacial trauma: A retrospective study.

abstract：RATIONALE:Colorectal liver metastasis develops in 50% of patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer, whereas concurrent intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) and colorectal liver metastases is extremely rare. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 72-year-old man was referred to our hospital complaining of abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Cheng X,Zhao F,Chen D,Yang P,Zhong W,Xu X,Wang W

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This meta-analysis assessed the effectiveness of probiotics and synbiotics for acute diarrhea (AD) in children and investigated probiotic formulations, types of interventions, and country factors. METHODS:Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials evaluating the effects of probiotics or synbiotics o...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yang B,Lu P,Li MX,Cai XL,Xiong WY,Hou HJ,Ha XQ

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) is the most common treatment for idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus, a subtype of hydrocephalus characterized by gait disturbance, dementia, and urinary incontinence. However, while the malfunction of VPS is reported at a high rate, the involvement of chronic cholecystit...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yu Q,Lou C,Feng T,Liu Y

更新日期：2020-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Gorham-Stout syndrome in the spine is extremely rare, and there is no standard curative management thus far. The objective of this article is to report a very rare case of Gorham-Stout syndrome of the lumbar and sacral spine with chylothorax and chyloperitoneum successfully treated by combination of vertebrop...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu S,Zhou X,Song A,Kong X,Wang Y,Liu Y

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute acquired concomitant esotropia (AACE) is a rare, distinct subtype of esotropia. The purpose of this retrospective study was to describe the clinical characteristics and discuss the classification and etiology of AACE.Charts from 47 patients with AACE referred to our institute between October 2010 and November 20...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen J,Deng D,Sun Y,Shen T,Cao G,Yan J,Chen Q,Ye X

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Vascular complications of transradial percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) are rare and usually occur at the access site below the elbow. However, vessels along the tract of the wire or catheter can be injured at any point, causing various types of bleeding complications. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 57-year-old m...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Choi S,Joh JH,Choe JW

更新日期：2020-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) are space-occupying lesions in the liver associated with high morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study is to review an Italian hospital experience in epidemiological, clinical patterns, and management of PLA.We performed a retrospective, descriptive case series at a single center ass...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Serraino C,Elia C,Bracco C,Rinaldi G,Pomero F,Silvestri A,Melchio R,Fenoglio LM

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Intraocular manifestation of hematopoietic tumors is rare and often difficult to distinguish from inflammation. We report a patient with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) who developed intraocular infiltration during the remission period. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 40-year-old man presented with hypopyon in his rig...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Hiraoka M,Ohguro H,Ikeda H,Furuya D,Takahashi S

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hysterectomy is a potential risk factor for subsequent surgery for pelvic organ prolapse, especially when the prolapse exists before hysterectomy. Women without prolapse before hysterectomy may also experience prolapse after hysterectomy. This study aimed to describe a surgical modification of laparoscopic colposuspen...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lee CY,Tseng CJ,Chang CH,Lee MC,Ou YC,Yang SF

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study was conducted to investigate the diagnostic performance of serum LIM homeobox transcription factor 1 alpha (LMX1A) in patients with gastric cancer (GC).The serum level of LMX1A in GC, benign, and healthy groups was measured using quantitative real time PCR (qRT-PCR) and compared with the student t test. The ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li D,Li C

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:The sciatic nerve runs a predictable course combining L4-S3 nerve roots through the true pelvis and under the greater sciatic notch. There are reports of bony protuberances from the sacrum and ilium in cases of spinal dysraphism; however advanced imaging, treatment, or outcomes are not described. There are no...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Whitaker AT,Kasser J,Kim YJ

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nafamostat mesilate (NM), a synthetic serine protease inhibitor, has been used increasingly as an anticoagulant during continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). However, there, are limited data from randomized studies on NM use in patients with a bleeding tendency. This prospective study evaluated the efficacy and ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Choi JY,Kang YJ,Jang HM,Jung HY,Cho JH,Park SH,Kim YL,Kim CD

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic activation of hemostasis and thrombosis has been implicated in tumor progression and metastasis. D-dimer has been used as an indicator for the thrombosis. Here, we investigated the role of the activation of coagulation in patients with metastatic gastric cancer by measuring D-dimer level.We conducted an obser...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Go SI,Lee MJ,Lee WS,Choi HJ,Lee US,Kim RB,Kang MH,Kim HG,Lee GW,Kang JH,Lee JH,Kim SJ

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sedoanalgesia secondary iatrogenic withdrawal syndrome (IWS) in paediatric intensive units is frequent and its assessment is complex. Therapies are heterogeneous, and there is currently no gold standard method for diagnosis. In addition, the assessment scales validated in children are scarce. This paper aims...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Ávila-Alzate JA,Gómez-Salgado J,Romero-Martín M,Martínez-Isasi S,Navarro-Abal Y,Fernández-García D

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with cancer are of a high level risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) is recommended as the normal treatment for cancer-associated venous thrombosis. Recently, some studies suggest that patients with cancer-associated venous thrombosis can get a good efficacy and ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen H,Tao R,Zhao H,Jiang J,Yang J

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD), caused by enteroviruses, is an acute contagious disease in children. Some severe infections caused by human enterovirus 71 (HEV71) lead to rapid death in children with acute heart failure (HF). N-terminal probrain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) is an important indicator of HF; ho...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li S,Xiao Z,Li L,Hu B,Zhou Z,Yi S,Luo J,Xie L,Nie B,Mo L,Wang S

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For early diagnosis and treatment of invasive candidiasis (IC), the well-known risk factors may not apply in the intensive care unit (ICU). This retrospective study identified the risk factors predicting IC and candidemia in cancer patients under intensive care after gastrointestinal surgery.Enrolled were 229 cancer p...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xia R,Wang D

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The contributions of micro RNAs (miRNAs) to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are beginning to be uncovered during the last decade. Many studies in efforts to use miRNAs as biomarkers in disease diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment are ongoing.We conducted a systematic literature review to reveal the role of miRNAs in the path...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen XM,Huang QC,Yang SL,Chu YL,Yan YH,Han L,Huang Y,Huang RY

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) has been reported to possess significant prognostic value in multiple types of cancer. We conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the prognostic value of pretreatment NLR in soft tissue sarcoma (STS). METHODS:A systematic literature search through April 2018 was conduc...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu G,Ke LC,Sun SR

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extramedullary relapse (EMR) rarely occurs after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) in leukemia. This study was to investigate the clinical characteristics of EMR.We retrospectively investigated 316 consecutive patients undergoing HSCT for acute leukemia or chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) at 2 in...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xie N,Zhou J,Zhang Y,Yu F,Song Y

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The RF ablation of ventricular tachycardia (VT) or atrial flutter (AFl) can be unsuccessful due to lack of lesion transmurality. Bipolar ablation (BA) is more successful than unipolar ablation (UA). The purpose of our study was to investigate the long-term effect of BA ablation in patients after failed UA....

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Baszko A,Kochman K,Królak T,Kałmucki P,Telec W,Ożegowski S,Szyszka A

更新日期：2020-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Nonocclusive mesenteric ischemia (NOMI) is a life-threatening disorder; prompt diagnosis is vital. Surgical treatment is often required, but some cases can be treated conservatively. We herein report an extremely rare case wherein protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) developed after conservative treatment of NOMI...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Shima T,Ozeki M,Kinoshita T,Honda K,Inoue H,Morita S

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteoporosis or osteopenia is a common complication in patients with cirrhosis, but little is known about the risk factors for the occurrence of osteoporosis.Patients with liver cirrhosis due to chronic virus infection and alcoholic abuse were enrolled. Bone mineral density (BMD) was determined using dual-energy x-ray...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zheng JP,Miao HX,Zheng SW,Liu WL,Chen CQ,Zhong HB,Li SF,Fang YP,Sun CH

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preoperative identification of individual sensitivity to opioid analgesics could improve the quality of postoperative analgesia. We explored the feasibility and utility of a real-time assessment of sufentanil sensitivity in predicting postoperative analgesic requirement.Our primary study included 111 patients who unde...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang Y,Duan G,Guo S,Ying Y,Huang P,Zhang M,Li N,Zhang X

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global pandemic caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). There is no specific cure for this disease, and the clinical management mainly depends on supportive treatment. Traditional Chinese medicines (CHM) is widely used in treating C...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yang M,Hu Z,Yue R

更新日期：2020-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:It is challenging to visualize and reduce a posterolateral tibial plateau fracture through an anterolateral approach as the tibial plateau fragments are often covered by the fibular head and ligamentous structures. PATIENT CONCERNS:In this case report, we describe a patient with a depression fracture of the ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Sun DH,Zhao Y,Zhang JT,Zhu D,Qi BC

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In normal-tension glaucoma (NTG), optic nerve damage occurs despite a normal intraocular pressure. Studies implicating systemic blood pressure or, more recently, arterial stiffness in the pathophysiology of NTG have produced conflicting results. Our aim was to investigate whether NTG is associated with alterations in ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Bossuyt J,Vandekerckhove G,De Backer TLM,Van de Velde S,Azermai M,Stevens AM,Kestelyn P,Raemdonck T,Segers P,Vanmolkot F,Van Bortel LM

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To summarize the clinical features of eyeball rupture with or without orbital fracture and explore the differences between them.In all, 197 patients were observed, and the following data were recorded: sex, age, time of injury, place of injury, cause of trauma, zone of eye injury, intraocular content prolapse, surgica...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen X,Yao Y,Wang F,Liu T,Zhao X

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Retinal cavernous hemangioma is a rare congenital vascular malformation with typical fundus changes. Optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA), which is in rise in the recent years, is a rapid and noninvasive technology to assist in obtaining information regarding the blood flow changes in the fundus le...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lyu S,Zhang M,Wang RK,Gao Y,Zhang Q,Min X

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Percutaneous tracheostomy, almost associated with cough reflex and hemodynamic fluctuations, is a common procedure for traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients, especially those in neurosurgery intensive care units (NICUs). However, there are currently a lack of effective preventive measures to reduce the risk ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Gao J,Wei L,Xu G,Ren C,Zhang Z,Liu Y

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00