A rare case report of bilateral recurrent inguinal hernia due to persistent Müllerian duct syndrome treated by transabdominal preperitoneal repair.

abstract：BACKGROUND:A rigid video-stylet intubation device provides safe and accurate access to the trachea by enabling visualization of the airway structures during tracheal intubation. The primary purpose of this study was to examine the effects of glycopyrrolate premedication on tracheal intubation with a rigid video-stylet....

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Cho EA,Hwang SH,Lee SH,Ryu KH,Kim YH

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous epidermal lesions that develop on sensitive, frequently sun-exposed skin surfaces. There are very little data regarding AK prevalance. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of AK and related conditions among patients in a dermatology outpatient clinic.Patients...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yaldiz M

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The shoulder area is mainly innervated with the C5 and C6 nerve roots, and interscalene brachial plexus block (ISB) is widely used for postoperative analgesia after shoulder surgery. However, it is associated with adverse effects, such as numbness and weakness in the blocked arm due to an unwanted block of t...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Shin HJ,Na HS,Oh AY,Hwang JW,Kim BG,Park HP,Jeon YT,Min SW,Ryu JH

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Currently, there is some clinical evidence supporting the use of acupuncture in alleviating pain and dysfunction in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). However, the question of whether acupuncture could be efficacious for ageing patients remains unanswered. We designed a randomized controlled study t...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen Y,Song H,Chen M,Xu H

更新日期：2020-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Preoperative evaluation of the curability of gastric and cardia cancer is important to avoid risks of unnecessary surgery. Our previous study has reported several clinical parameters associated with incurable gastric surgery. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the correlation between CA125 and the curability of gastr...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Luo T,Chen W,Wang L,Zhao H

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate whether the control of morning blood pressure (MBP) reflects the control of blood pressure (BP) in other periods (daytime, nighttime and 24-hour) and to assess whether morning BP displays a closer association with subclinical target organ damage (TOD) than the BP measured in other periods.One thousand o...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu K,Xu Y,Gong S,Li J,Li X,Ye R,Liao H,Chen X

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been suggested by the first voxel-based morphometry investigation that betel quid dependence (BQD) individuals are presented with brain structural changes in previous reports, and there may be a neurobiological basis for BQD individuals related to an increased risk of executive dysfunction and disinhibition, su...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu T,Li JJ,Zhao ZY,Yang GS,Pan MJ,Li CQ,Pan SY,Chen F

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulse oximetry screening is a highly accurate tool for the early detection of critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) in newborn infants. As the technique is simple, noninvasive, and inexpensive, it has potentially significant benefits for developing countries. The aim of this study is to provide informatio...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Tobe RG,Martin GR,Li F,Moriichi A,Wu B,Mori R

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Acute kidney injury is common and correctable in patients with a hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS). Nevertheless, hyperglycemic crisis may also contribute to the development of rhabdomyolysis, which can worsen renal function and lead to high mortality in such patients. PATIENT CONCERNS:Herein, we report...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen IW,Lin CW

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Rosacea is an irritating disease that affects patients' health and life quality. The current treatments for rosacea have limited efficacy and are generally not satisfying most patients. This report presents a patient diagnosed with rosacea who was treated with acupuncture to a satisfactory effect. Laser Doppl...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Gao Y,Lin W,Zhou S,Shi G,He J,Chen Y

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) has gained worldwide popularity as one of the most commonly used minimally invasive management of urinary tract stones. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ESWL for patients with kidney stones (KS). MATERIALS AND METHODS:This pro...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Cao L,Wang YQ,Yu T,Sun Y,He J,Zhong Y,Li X,Sun X

更新日期：2020-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：:The association between tuberculosis (TB) and lung cancer is well known. However, carcinogenesis of TB and its connection with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation remains unclear. This study aimed to determine this connection to see if TB can affect the outcome of patients with lung cancer. This is a retr...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chang CH,Lee CH,Ho CC,Wang JY,Yu CJ

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Acute chest pain remains one of the most challenging complaints of patients presenting to emergency departments (EDs). The diverse etiologies of chest pain frequently lead to diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Esophageal perforation is a rare but potentially life-threatening disease. It results in delayed...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Tzeng CH,Chen WK,Lu HC,Chen HH,Lee KI,Wu YS,Lee FY

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine which polysomnography parameters are associated with severity of hypertension.This retrospective study collected data on all patients admitted to our urban, academic center in Beijing with hypertension who had undergone polysomnograms (PSG) and were diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) (apnea-hypo...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wu H,Zhan X,Zhao M,Wei Y

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since little has been reported about complications of spinal anesthesia in adult tethered cord syndrome (TCS), we sought to delineate the characteristics of the condition.A total of 4 cases of adult TCS after spinal anesthesia were reviewed. The medical charts of the patients were obtained. Anesthesia, which was combi...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu JJ,Guan Z,Gao Z,Xiang L,Zhao F,Huang SL

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:With the progress of sequencing technology, an increasing number of atypical primary immunodeficiency (PID) patients have been discovered, including Janus kinase 3 (JAK3) gene deficiency. PATIENT CONCERNS:We report a patient who presented with chronic active Epstein-Barr virus (CAEBV) infection but responded...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhong L,Wang W,Ma M,Gou L,Tang X,Song H

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We initiated a prospective study with a group of practitioners to assess the etiology, clinical presentation, and outcome of community-acquired pneumonia in patients diagnosed in the outpatient setting. All patients with signs and symptoms suggestive of pneumonia and an infiltrate on chest X-ray underwent an extensive...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Bochud PY,Moser F,Erard P,Verdon F,Studer JP,Villard G,Cosendai A,Cotting M,Heim F,Tissot J,Strub Y,Pazeller M,Saghafi L,Wenger A,Germann D,Matter L,Bille J,Pfister L,Francioli P

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH) manifests from blood accumulating in the epidural space, compressing the spinal cord, and leading to acute neurological deficits. The disease's cloudy etiology and rarity contribute to dangerously suboptimal therapeutic principles. These neural deficits can be perma...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Raasck K,Khoury J,Aoude A,Abduljabbar F,Jarzem P

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aortic stenosis (AS) is a chronic, progressive disease predominantly affecting individuals aged over 60 years. Symptoms are the result of progressive left ventricular outflow obstruction, and herald rapid clinical decline and high mortality. Medical therapies for AS remain ineffective; operative valve replacement rema...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kurtz CE,Otto CM

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum hyaluronic acid (HA) is a well-established marker of fibrosis in patients with chronic liver disease (CLD). However, the relationship between serum HA level and protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) in patients with CLD is an unknown. We aimed to examine the relationship between serum HA level and PEM in patients wi...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Nishikawa H,Enomoto H,Yoh K,Iwata Y,Hasegawa K,Nakano C,Takata R,Kishino K,Shimono Y,Sakai Y,Nishimura T,Aizawa N,Ikeda N,Takashima T,Ishii A,Iijima H,Nishiguchi S

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic liver disease is traditionally conceived as a risk factor for cardiovascular surgery. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has recently burgeoned to precede surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) in patients with severe aortic stenosis at intermediate to high surgical risk. The evidence r...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Ma X,Zhao D,Li J,Wei D,Zhang J,Yuan P,Kong X,Ma J,Ma H,Sun L,Zhang Y,Jiao Q,Wang Z,Zhang H

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lateral neck radiography is often used as a screening tool in emergency departments for suspected acute epiglottitis. The qualitative radiographic signs have been mainly used. The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of objective radiographic parameters to aid diagnosis of acute epiglottitis.Patients who wer...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kim KH,Kim YH,Lee JH,Lee DW,Song YG,Cha SY,Hwang SY

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a single institution nonexperimental study intended to analyze the therapeutic efficacy of topical diazepam in treating symptoms of chronic anal fissures.Anal fissures are a common cause of anal pain. Conventional treatments include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, topical creams, such as nitroglycerin an...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Hang MTH,Smith BE,Keck C,Keshavarzian A,Sedghi S

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Garden type I femoral neck fractures are incomplete stable fractures with impaction in valgus fractures that the question of whether there exists Garden type I femoral neck fracture is currently uncertain. There is still disagreement on the existence of the Garden type I fractures. PATIENT CONCERNS:Herein we...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xian H,Zhang H,Lian K,Lin D

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000001654.]. ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors：

更新日期：2016-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide; thus, the prolongation of survival, and the incidence and risk factors, including radiotherapy, for developing secondary malignancies are important. We compared the incidence of secondary and new primary cancers in women with breast cancer (CA) and well-match...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lin CY,Chen SH,Huang CC,Weng SF,Lee ST,Guo HR,Kuo SC,Su SB

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Acute appendicitis is one of the most common causes of acute abdomen in children, yet it is difficult to diagnose in young children because its clinical manifestations may be atypical. Here, 3 atypical clinical cases associated with appendicitis in children are reported. PATIENT CONCERN:The 1st case correspo...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang ZH,Ye J,Wang YS,Liu Y

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic value of beta-endorphin (β-EP) and brain natriuretic peptid (BNP) plasma concentrations for the early diagnosis of acute left heart failure and atrial fibrillation. PATIENT CONCERNS:A total of 45 patients were included. These patients comprised 23 male and 22 female...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Feng SD,Jiang Y,Lin ZH,Lin PH,Lin SM,Liu QC

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cystoscopic technique is the current common method of retrieving double J ureteral stent in most pediatric urological centers. In this study, we evaluated the feasibility and efficacy of a novel noncystoscopic method to remove retained ureteral stents in pediatric patients.We reviewed all medical records from a total ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Shao H,Liu P,Zhang H,Chen C,Lin X

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Volume overload and the renin-aldosterone-angiotensin system (RAAS) are 2 major factors contributing to hypertension (HTN) among hemodialysis (HD) patients. Although volume-dependent components of HTN can be corrected by appropriate volume removal, a proportion of HD patients experience elevated blood pres...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Aftab RA,Khan AH,Syed Sulaiman SA,Khan TM,Adnan AS

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00