Annals of surgery
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To review standardized Nuss correction of pectus excavatum and vacuum bell treatment over the last 10 years. ⋯ A standardized Nuss procedure was performed by multiple surgeons in 1034 patients with good overall safety and results in primary repairs. Vacuum bell treatment is useful.
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Investigate the association between neoadjuvant treatment strategy and perioperative complications in patients undergoing proctectomy for nonmetastatic rectal cancer. ⋯ In rectal cancer patients treated with SC-TNT and proctectomy, we found no significant association with POM compared to patients undergoing CRT. SC-TNT does not significantly increase the risk of POM compared to CRT.
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The aim of this study was to develop an evidence-based framework for evaluation of therapeutic devices, based on ethical principles and clinical evidence considerations. ⋯ The algorithm and recommendations are based on the principles of the IDEAL-D framework for medical device evaluation and appear eminently practicable. Their use would create a safer system for monitoring innovation, and facilitate more rapid detection of potential hazards to patients and the public.
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We aim to report a novel surgical technique that RATS combined with nonintubated spontaneous ventilation to perform tracheal/airway surgery. ⋯ This is the first report on RATS use in tracheal/airway surgery, in combination with nonintubation spontaneous ventilation. In selected patients, this novel combined approach is feasible and safe. A patient can potentially benefit from the combined advantages of both techniques. More cases and longer-term data are required to establish its role in tracheal/airway surgery.
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This study aimed to examine the expression profiles and prognostic value of multiple DDR proteins in resected PanNENs. ⋯ By analyzing large-scale tissue microarrays of PanNENs, we evaluated 12 DDR protein expression profiles. We developed a recurrence signature that can identify distinct subpopulations according to RFS, which may help refine individual follow-up.