Zhonghua yi xue za zhi
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Zhonghua yi xue za zhi · Nov 2011
Meta Analysis[Reconstruction of pancreaticogastrostomy versus pancreaticojejunostomy after pancreaticoduodenectomy: a meta-analysis of prospectively controlled trials].
To compare the reconstructing safety of pancreaticogastrostomy (PG) versus pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ) after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). ⋯ Through a meta-analysis of 6 prospective controlled trials, there are significant differences between PJ and PG regarding overall postoperative complications, pancreatic fistula and intra-abdominal fluid collection. Significant differences exist between PJ and PG regarding intra-abdominal fluid collection. The safety profiles of PG and PJ are comparable.
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Zhonghua yi xue za zhi · Jun 2011
Meta Analysis[Effect of conservative fluid management strategy on the outcomes in patients with acute lung injury: a meta-analysis].
To evaluate the effect of conservative fluid management on the outcomes in patients with acute lung injury (ALI). ⋯ No beneficial effect of conservative fluid management strategy on the mortality is observed in the ALI patients. And the ventilator-free durations become elongated. However, further trials of a larger sample size and a higher quality are warranted.
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Zhonghua yi xue za zhi · Jan 2011
Meta Analysis[Quantitative evaluation for diagnostic efficacy of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in patients with lumbar disc herniation].
To evaluate the diagnostic performances of CT and MRI in patients with lumbar intervertebral disc herniation through the Meta analytical method. ⋯ After a meta-analysis of the diagnostic value of CT and MRI for the lumbar intervertebral disc herniation, MRI is more accurate than CT in the diagnosis of lumbar intervertebral disc herniation.
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Zhonghua yi xue za zhi · Oct 2010
Meta Analysis[Effects of high volume hemofiltration on mortality in patients with septic shock: a meta-analysis].
To evaluate the effect of high volume hemofiltration (HVHF) and its therapeutic timing on mortality in patients with septic shock. ⋯ There is a beneficial effect of high volume hemofiltration on mortality in septic shock patients. Further studies of a larger sample of high quality RCTs should be carried out to guide its use.
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Zhonghua yi xue za zhi · Mar 2010
Meta Analysis[Meta-analysis of efficacy and safety of oral theophylline in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease].
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of oral theophylline versus placebo in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ⋯ Compared with the placebo, theophylline can improve lung function, arterial blood gas tensions and walking distance while the incidence of drug-related adverse events is higher.