Annals of surgery
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Review Meta Analysis
Systematic review and meta-analysis of the role of routine colonic evaluation after radiologically confirmed acute diverticulitis.
To determine the yield of colorectal cancer at routine colonic evaluation after radiologically proven acute diverticulitis. ⋯ The risk of malignancy after a radiologically proven episode of acute uncomplicated diverticulitis is low. In the absence of other indications, routine colonoscopy may not be necessary. Patients with complicated diverticulitis still have a significant risk of colorectal cancer at subsequent colonic evaluation.
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Nationwide study of 4741 patients with non-B non-C hepatocellular carcinoma with special reference to the therapeutic impact.
To examine the prognostic factors and outcomes after several types of treatments in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) negative for hepatitis B surface antigen and hepatitis C antibody, so-called "non-B non-C HCC" using the data of a nationwide survey. ⋯ The findings of this large prospective cohort study indicated that HR may be recommended, especially in patients with TNM stage II and JIS scores "1" and "2" of non-B non-C HCC.
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To evaluate the cognitive performance of patients with carcinoid syndrome (CS) compared with population norms and cancer patients with non-neuroendocrine (non-NET) liver metastases. ⋯ This study confirmed our clinical observation that patients with CS suffer from cognitive impairment that is different from the non-NET cancer group and population norms.
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Rates, patterns, and determinants of unplanned readmission after traumatic injury: a multicenter cohort study.
This study aimed to (i) describe unplanned readmission rates after injury according to time, reason, and place; (ii) compare observed rates with general population rates, and (iii) identify determinants of 30-day readmission. ⋯ Unplanned readmissions after discharge from acute care for traumatic injury are frequent, persist beyond 30 days, and are often related to potential complications of injury. Several patient-, injury-, and hospital-related factors are associated with the risk of readmission. Injury readmission rates should be monitored as part of trauma quality assurance efforts.