BACKGROUND Acute appendicitis,a common condition with a higher prevalence among men,has shown an increasing incidence in recent years owing to lifestyle changes.It is characterized by right lower quadrant abdominal pa...
BACKGROUND Thirst management in convalescent patients recovering from a digestive surgery performed under general anesthesia requires attention.A simple,practical,and safe method can effectively relieve thirst symptom...
BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is a prevalent malignancy in China,primarily diagnosed at advanced stages,which limits treatment options and increases mortality rates.Conversion therapy,which includes systemic...
Restoring the balance of gut microbiota has emerged as a critical strategy in treating intestinal disorders,with probiotics playing a pivotal role in maintaining bacterial equilibrium.Surgical preparations,trauma,and ...
BACKGROUND Petersen’s hernia occurring through the epiploic foramen of the greater omentum,is an uncommon type of internal hernia.When it presents with complications such as chylous ascites,which is the lymphatic flu...
The Kunshan Social Development Science and Technology Special Project,No.KS2241.
BACKGROUND Stellate ganglion block is a commonly used sympathetic nerve block technique that restores the balance of the sympathetic and vagal nervous systems of the body and inhibits sympathetic nerve activity.AIM To...
BACKGROUND Cost analyses of patients undergoing esophagectomy is valuable for identifying modifiable expenditure drivers to target and curtail costs while improving the quality of care.We aimed to define the cost-comp...
Among minimally invasive surgical procedures,colorectal surgery is associated with a notably higher incidence of incisional hernia(IH),ranging from 1.7% to 24.3%.This complication poses a significant burden on the hea...
BACKGROUND Roux-en-Y gastric bypass(RYGB)is a widely recognized bariatric procedure that is particularly beneficial for patients with class III obesity.It aids in significant weight loss and improves obesity-related m...
BACKGROUND Textbook outcomes(TOs)have been used to assess the quality of surgical treatment for many digestive tumours but not ampullary carcinoma(AC).AIM To discuss the factors associated with achieving a TO and furt...