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Does Division of the Pulmonary Ligaments Affect the Outcomes after Thoracoscopic Lobectomy: A Retrospective Study of 72 Cases

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.592

Synopsis:

This study aimed to compare the outcomes among patients in whom inferior pulmonary ligaments (IPLs) were preserved or not preserved during superior lobectomy, evaluate the influence of dissecting the IPLs in VATS superior lobectomy on bronchial distortion and the recovery of pulmonary function.

ABSTRACT

Background: Whether dissecting or not the inferior pulmonary ligaments (IPLs) during superior video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) lobectomy for early stage lung cancer remains controversial.

Objective: To evaluate the influence of dissecting the IPLs in VATS superior lobectomy on bronchial distortion and recovery of pulmonary function.

Received:

09 Dec, 2015

Accepted:

07 Jan, 2016

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Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Bronchial distortion

inferior pulmonary ligaments

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e-Published: 23 Mar, 2017

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Use of Axillary Fold, Parallel Double Incision, Minimally Invasive Surgery Combined with Ion Electrocautery for Axillary Bromhidrosis

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2017.017

Synopsis:

Axillary bromhidrosis is an autosomal dominant genetic disease characterized by unpleasant odor caused by interaction between apocrine gland discharge and bacteria. Many treatments have been developed for axillary bromhidrosis. Surgical resection of the apocrine glands is the most effective and is irreversible, but the risk of postoperative complications is very high. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and adverse effects of a new surgical procedure.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Axillary bromhidrosis is an autosomal dominant genetic disease characterized by unpleasant odor caused by interaction between apocrine gland discharge and bacteria. Many treatments have been developed for axillary bromhidrosis. Surgical resection of the apocrine glands is the most effective and is irreversible, but the risk of postoperative complications is very high. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and adverse effects of a new surgical procedure.

Received:

13 Jan, 2017

Accepted:

21 Mar, 2017

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e-Published: 22 Mar, 2017

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Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

Cerebral Artery Stenosis as a Risk Factor for Post-operative Cognitive Dysfunction

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.539

Synopsis:

This study estimated that amongst patients 60-80 years of age who underwent elective, non-cardiac surgery, the peri-operative risk factors for post-operative cognitive decline, which occurred in up to 55.6% of the patients, include cerebral artery stenosis, operative time, and time to awakening

ABSTRACT

Objective: The reasons for post-operative cognitive decline (POCD) remain largely unknown. Therefore, we determined the effect of cerebral artery stenosis on post-operative cognitive function in the elderly.

Received:

28 Oct, 2016

Accepted:

03 Jan, 2017

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Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Cerebral artery stenosis

cognitive testing

post-operative cognitive decline

transcranial Doppler ultrasound

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e-Published: 31 Jan, 2017

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Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

Value of Serum Galectin 3 in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Meta-Analysis

Issue:

Vol 71, Issue 1: 2024

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.532

Pages:

14-8

Synopsis:

Serum Galectin 3 is a promising diagnostic indicator for some carcinomas. This study estimated the serum Gal-3 in patients with hepatocelluar carcinoma and showed that the expression of serum Galectin 3 tended to be a bigger biomarker for diagnosis of Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

ABSTRACT

Objective: To investigate the connection of Galectin 3 with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) risk.

Methods: Publications were searched using PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE and the Chinese databases (including CNKI and WanFang) up to October 2015.

Received:

27 Oct, 2016

Revised:

03 Jan, 2017

Published:

30 Mar, 2024

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Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

hepatocellular carcinoma

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e-Published: 30 Jan, 2017

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Protective Mechanism of A20 Protein Overexpression in Acute Myocardial Infarction Rats

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 6: 2017

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.328

Pages:

690–96

Synopsis:

In this study, the acute myocardial infarction (AMI) model was established after injecting A20 plasmid into the rats, the protective effect of the myocardial cells was observed after myocardial injury, and the mechanism of its action was investigated.

ABSTRACT

Received:

30 Jun, 2016

Accepted:

24 Aug, 2016

Published:

20 Dec, 2018

PDF Attachment:

wimj-iss6-2017_690_696.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Acute Myocardial Infarction

NF- kB TNF-α

Zinc finger protein A20

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e-Published: 30 Aug, 2016

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A Case Report of Brucellosis and the Differential Diagnosis of Lymphoma and Tuberculosis

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 6: 2021

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.193

Pages:

441-3

ABSTRACT

Received:

27 Apr, 2016

Accepted:

15 Jun, 2016

Published:

10 Dec, 2021

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wimj-iss6-2021_441_443.pdf

Journal Sections:

Case Reports

Keywords:

Brucellosis

fever of unknown origin

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 30 Jun, 2016

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Levofloxacin-based Triple Therapy for Eradicating Helicobacter Pylori and Effect of its Drug Concentration

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 1: 2017

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.014

Pages:

137–140

Synopsis:

This study aims to compare the curative effect of the seven and ten-day course treatments with levofloxacin-based triple regimen as initial treatment for Helicobacter (Hp) infection. The effect of the local levofloxacin concentration in the gastric mucosa on the eradication rate of Hp was observed.

ABSTRACT

Received:

22 Jan, 2015

Accepted:

25 Mar, 2015

Published:

08 Mar, 2017

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e-Published: 16 Oct, 2015

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Use of Percutaneous Sonographically Guided Microwave Ablation Therapy to Treat Inoperable Malignant Liver Tumours

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 2: March (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.132

Pages:

76–80

Synopsis:

Microwave ablation (MWA) is a technique used to destroy tumours and soft tissues which are considered inoperable. It is also used to treat those patients who are ineligible for surgery. There is considerable efficacy of MWA guided by ultrasound in treating patients with inoperable tumours.

ABSTRACT

Aims: Microwave ablation (MWA) is a technique which is used to destroy tumours and soft tissues by using microwave energy to create coagulation and localized tissue necrosis. It is used to treat the tumours which are considered to be inoperable and used to treat those patients who are ineligible for surgery due to some factors. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the use of MWA in the treatment of liver cancer.

Received:

27 May, 2014

Accepted:

10 Jun, 2014

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wimjmar2015_76_80.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

treatment

hepatocellular carcinoma

microwave ablation