Torthaí cuardaigh - "Tohoku University"

Abstract Background Undifferentiated embryonal sarcoma of the liver (UESL) primarily occurs in children; it is rarely seen in adults and appears to have a poor prognosis. However, in recent years, some cases indicated that long-term survival was possible due to a combination of multiple surgeries, c...

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Abstract Background Cavernous transformation of the portal vein (CTPV) due to extrahepatic portal vein obstruction is a rare vascular anomaly. Since its symptoms usually appear in childhood, most of the adult cases are detected unexpectedly with other diseases. Only a few reports have described surg...

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Objectives Previous studies have assessed the impact of active smoking on mortality using the population-attributable fraction (PAF). However, these studies have not included second-hand smoking (SHS), potentially underestimating smoking’s impact. We compared the PAF from active smoking alone with t...

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Abstract Background Esophageal achalasia causes dysphagia following impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter due to the degeneration of Auerbach’s plexus in the esophageal smooth muscle. Recently, peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has become one of the preferred treatment options for es...

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Abstract Background Pancreatic cancer with distant metastases is classified as “unresectable,” for which the standard treatment is systemic chemotherapy. The effectiveness of radical resection for pancreatic cancer with distant metastases is unknown. Here, we report a case of long term survival trea...

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BackgroundLong COVID symptoms, especially brain fog, significantly impair patient quality of life (QOL); however, effective treatments remain elusive. Japanese traditional medicine (JTM, usually called Kampo medicine) is often used adjunctively to treat patients with diverse manifestations of long C...

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Abstract Background In living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) for patients with Budd‒Chiari syndrome (BCS), there are several concerns about reconstruction of the inferior vena cava (IVC) and hepatic veins. Herein, we report the case of a patient with BCS who underwent LDLT with right posterior s...

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Abstract Background Ovarian cancer typically spreads along the peritoneum or metastasizes through the blood or lymphatic stream. The bile duct is an extremely rare site of ovarian cancer-associated metastases. Case presentation A 55-year-old female underwent surgery for advanced left ovarian cancer...

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Abstract Background Renoportal anastomosis is an option for the portal vein reconstruction of a liver transplantation with grade 4 portal vein thrombosis and a splenorenal shunt. Here, we report the case of gastrointestinal bleeding who underwent living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) with renopo...

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Abstract Background Killian–Jamieson diverticulum, which is a relatively rare pharyngoesophageal diverticulum, is difficult to distinguish from Zenker’s diverticulum. Because major points of the relevant surgical procedures for these two entities differ, it is important to make an accurate diagnosis...

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Abstract Background Probiotics have been reported to be beneficial for the prevention of postoperative complications and are often used during the perioperative period. Among the probiotic-related adverse events, bacteremia is rare. Here, we report two cases of probiotic-related bacteremia after maj...

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Background/purpose: Orthodontic treatment is one of the most demanding procedures available for both patients and clinicians. The challenges stem from the extended duration to achieve desired results, often necessitating surgical interventions, such as micro-osteoperforations (MOPs). This study aime...

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Abstract Background Resuscitative thoracotomy is a lifesaving procedure for trauma patients that are hemodynamically unstable. Cross-clamping of the descending thoracic aorta is an essential procedure performed during resuscitative thoracotomy in patients with impending cardiac arrest. Although comp...

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Quantum computers require scalability and high performance. While semiconductor quantum dots are promising candidates for qubits, the complexity of measurement setups poses a challenge for scaling up. Here, radio-frequency system-on-chip (RFSoC) technology is expected to be a promising approach. In...

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Abstract Background Pancreatic serous cystic neoplasm (SCN) is an uncommon exocrine neoplasm, which is believed to be a benign entity. However, some of these neoplasms may occasionally attain metastatic ability. Von Hippel–Lindau disease (VHL) manifests a dominantly inherited systemic syndrome accom...

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The current interruption method is used to determine the equilibrium potential of the Cl2/Cl− redox couple, and the theory behind the measurement is discussed. Different AgCl/Ag reference electrodes are prepared and calibrated by measuring the equilibrium potential of Cl2/Cl− redox couple. Cyclic vo...

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Abstract Background Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) currently play an important role in the treatment of patients with end-stage heart failure who require a bridge to heart transplantation or destination therapy. With the development and improvement of the LVADs, the morbidity and mortality...

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