supported by the National Natu-ral Science Foundation of China(Nos.51790494,52271234,and U23A20566);the State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing Tsinghua University(No.KF202206).
Photoluminescent materials,serving as optical probes,constitute a significant medium for reliable re-mote sensing of fundamental state parameters such as temperature and pressure.Herein,we report a novel Mn^(4+)-activ...
AIM:To compare intraocular pressure(IOP)readings obtained with Perkins tonometry,i Care Home,i Care 200,and Tonopen to IOP readings obtained with the manometer of a perfusion system to assess the accuracy and reproduc...
BACKGROUND The transanal opening of intersphincteric space(TROPIS)procedure,performed to treat complex anal fistulas,preserves the external anal sphincter(EAS)but involves partial incision of the internal anal sphinct...
Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction(SOD)encompasses a spectrum of clinical syndromes that are not fully understood,and various diagnostic and therapeutic methods have had varying results depending on the type of dysfunction...
Pelvic floor dysfunction is a common morbidity with a negative impact on quality of life. These disorders include multiple clinical conditions which range from urinary and defecatory disorders to sexual disorders, aff...
We recently read with interest the article"Diagnostic approach to faecal incontinence:What test and when to perform?".This is a comprehensive and practical review,which has particular significance for guiding clinicia...
Faecal incontinence(FI)is a debilitating common end result of several diseases affecting the quality of life and leading to patient disability,morbidity,and increased societal burden.Given the various causes of FI,it ...
Disorders of esophageal motility have been described in patients with cirrhosis in a small number of studies.In this review,we aim to provide an overview of the available evidence on esophageal motility disorders in c...
Aims: To investigate the correlation between age and 3-dimensional pelvic floor manometry parameters, sexual function, and urinary status in old post-menopausal versus young nulliparous women.
Distal esophageal spasm (DES) is a rare major motility disorder in the Chicago dassification of esophageal motility disorders (CC).DES is diagnosed by finding of≥20%premature contractions,with normal lower esophageal...