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combined grouping (HR 2.397, 95%CI 1.723-3.335,
0.001) were independent predictors of OS in PDAC patients undergoing radical R0 resection.
Preoperative fibrinogen combined with D-dimer plays a predictive role in OS, and low preoperative fibrinogen and D-dimer concentrations can indicate prolonged OS in PDAC patients undergoing radical R0 resection.
Preoperative fibrinogen combined with D-dimer plays a predictive role in OS, and low preoperative fibrinogen and D-dimer concentrations can indicate prolonged OS in PDAC patients undergoing radical R0 resection.
Neoadjuvant therapy (NAT) is becoming increasingly important in locally advanced rectal cancer. Hence, such research has become a problem.
To evaluate the downstaging effect of NAT, its impact on postoperative complications and its prognosis with different medical regimens.
Seventy-seven cases from Shanghai Ruijin Hospital affiliated with Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine were retrospectively collected and divided into the neoadjuvant radiochemotherapy (NRCT) group and the neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NCT) group. The differences between the two groups in tumor regression, postoperative complications, rectal function, disease-free survival, and overall survival were compared using the
test and Kaplan-Meier analysis.
Baseline data showed no statistical differences between the two groups, whereas the NRCT group had a higher rate of T4 (30/55
5/22,
< 0.05) than the NCT groups. Twelve cases were evaluated as complete responders, and 15 cases were evaluated as tumor regression grade 0. Except for the reduction rate of T stage (NRCT 37/55
NCT 9/22,
< 0.05), there was no difference in effectiveness between the two groups. Preoperative radiation was not a risk factor for poor reaction or anastomotic leakage. No significant difference in postoperative complications and disease-free survival between the two groups was observed, although the NRCT group might have better long-term overall survival.
NAT can cause tumor downstaging preoperatively or even complete remission of the primary tumor. Radiochemotherapy could lead to better T downstaging and promising overall survival without more complications.
NAT can cause tumor downstaging preoperatively or even complete remission of the primary tumor. Radiochemotherapy could lead to better T downstaging and promising overall survival without more complications.
There have been different reports on mortality of sepsis; however, few focus on the prognosis of patients with sepsis after surgery.
To study the clinical features and prognostic predictors in patients with sepsis after gastrointestinal tumor surgery in intensive care unit (ICU).
We retrospectively screened patients who underwent gastrointestinal tumor surgery at Peking University Cancer Hospital from January 2015 to December 2019. Among them, 181 patients who were diagnosed with sepsis in ICU were included in our study. Survival was analysed by the Kaplan-Meier method. Univariate and multivariate adjusted analyses were performed to identify predictors of prognosis.
The 90-d all-cause mortality rate was 11.1% in our study. Univariate analysis showed that body mass index (BMI), shock within 48 h after ICU admission, leukocyte count, lymphocyte to neutrophil ratio, international normalized ratio, creatinine, procalcitonin, lactic acid, oxygenation index, and sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) sc might have good predictive value.Our understanding about the epidemiological aspects, pathogenesis, molecular diagnosis, and targeted therapies of neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) have drastically advanced in the past decade. Gastroenteropancreatic (GEP) NENs originate from the enteroendocrine cells of the embryonic gut which share common endocrine and neural differentiation factors. Most NENs are well-differentiated, and slow growing. Specific neuroendocrine biomarkers that are used in the diagnosis of functional NENs include insulin, glucagon, vasoactive intestinal polypeptide, gastrin, somatostatin, adrenocorticotropin, growth hormone releasing hormone, parathyroid hormone-related peptide, serotonin, histamine, and 5-hydroxy indole acetic acid (5-HIAA). Biomarkers such as pancreatic polypeptide, human chorionic gonadotrophin subunits, neurotensin, ghrelin, and calcitonin are used in the diagnosis of non-functional NENs. 5-HIAA levels correlate with tumour burden, prognosis and development of carcinoid heart disease and mesenteric fibrosis,nherited). Medical management is helpful to alleviate the symptoms, manage inoperable lesions, suppress postoperative tumour growth, and manage recurrences. Several molecular-targeted therapies are considered second line to somatostatin analogues. This review is a clinical update on the pathophysiological aspects, diagnostic algorithm, and management of GEP NENs.There is ample clinical evidence suggesting that the presence of large axial or paraesophageal hernias may lead to iron deficiency anemia. So-called Cameron lesions, as well as other small mucosa erosions, in the sliding area of these diaphragmatic hernias lead to invisible chronic blood loss and consequently to iron depletion. While the spectrum of symptoms in these patients is large, anemia is often not the only indication and typically not the primary indication for surgical correction of diaphragmatic hernias. Drug treatment with proton pump inhibitors and iron substitution can alleviate anemia, but this is not always successful. To exclude other possible bleeding sources in the gastrointestinal tract, a comprehensive diagnostic program is necessary and reviewed in this manuscript. Additionally, we discuss controversies in the surgical management of paraesophageal hernias.Individuals who are "strongly fused" with a group view the group as self-defining. As such, they should be particularly reluctant to leave it. For the first time, we investigate the implications of identity fusion for university retention. We found that students who were strongly fused with their university (+1 SD) were 7-9% points more likely than weakly fused students (-1SD) to remain in school up to a year later. Fusion with university predicted subsequent retention in four samples (N = 3,193) and held while controlling for demographics, personality, prior academic performance, and belonging uncertainty. Binimetinib Interestingly, fusion with university was largely unrelated to grades, suggesting that identity fusion provides a novel pathway to retention independent of established pathways like academic performance. We discuss the theoretical and practical implications of these findings.