Binh V. Pham
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View article: Early Safety Results from the Phase 3b SIERRA Study of Durvalumab and Tremelimumab as First-Line Treatment for Participants with Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma and a Poor Prognosis
Early Safety Results from the Phase 3b SIERRA Study of Durvalumab and Tremelimumab as First-Line Treatment for Participants with Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma and a Poor Prognosis Open
Background: Subgroups of people with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC) are often excluded from clinical trials due to adverse prognostic factors. The SIERRA (NCT05883644) study assesses the efficacy and safety of STRIDE (Single …
View article: Total gastrectomy and extended D2 lymphadenectomy for primary gastric squamous cell carcinoma: A case report
Total gastrectomy and extended D2 lymphadenectomy for primary gastric squamous cell carcinoma: A case report Open
Primary gastric squamous cell carcinoma (PGSCC) is a rare form of gastric malignancy. The etiology remains unclear and no standardized treatment protocol or consensus has been established. The current study presents a rare case of PGSCC tr…
View article: 1425 Refractory Hypersomnia in Idiopathic Hypersomnia Following COVID-19 - Therapeutic Intervention with Sodium Oxybate
1425 Refractory Hypersomnia in Idiopathic Hypersomnia Following COVID-19 - Therapeutic Intervention with Sodium Oxybate Open
Introduction This case highlights the link between viral infections, particularly COVID-19, and the development of neurological disorders like narcolepsy. Initially diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia, the patient’s symptoms worsened aft…
View article: A Predictive Nomogram for Selective Screening of Chronic Kidney Disease: A Population-Based Study
A Predictive Nomogram for Selective Screening of Chronic Kidney Disease: A Population-Based Study Open
Objectives: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with disability, low quality of life, and mortality. However, most cases are asymptomatic, often detected incidentally, or only recognized when they have progressed to the later stages…
View article: Emergency esophagectomy for esophageal perforation following balloon dilation due to stenosis post-endoscopic submucosal dissection for esophageal cancer: a case report
Emergency esophagectomy for esophageal perforation following balloon dilation due to stenosis post-endoscopic submucosal dissection for esophageal cancer: a case report Open
Introduction and importance: Esophageal perforation from endoscopic dilation is rare (0.53–0.6% incidence) but serious, with mortality rates of 12.5–20%. Optimal treatment is debated and depends on the medical facility’s capabilities, the …
View article: Characteristics of lymph node metastasis and short-term outcome of esophageal squamous-cell carcinoma undergoing minimally invasive esophagectomy: a prospective cross-sectional study (with video)
Characteristics of lymph node metastasis and short-term outcome of esophageal squamous-cell carcinoma undergoing minimally invasive esophagectomy: a prospective cross-sectional study (with video) Open
Introduction: Surgery for esophageal squamous-cell carcinoma (ESCC) presents many potential challenges owing to malignant lymph node metastasis, complex procedures and severe postoperative complications. The appropriate lymphadenectomy for…
View article: A Large Esophageal Leiomyoma: Thoraco-Laparoscopic Enucleation or Esophagectomy and Reconstruction?
A Large Esophageal Leiomyoma: Thoraco-Laparoscopic Enucleation or Esophagectomy and Reconstruction? Open
BACKGROUND Esophageal leiomyoma is a rare condition, with an estimated incidence rate of 0.4% of all esophageal neoplasms. These tumors are typically small, rarely more than 5 cm. The treatment depends on symptoms and the size and location…
View article: Malignant Melanoma of Anorectum: Two Case Reports
Malignant Melanoma of Anorectum: Two Case Reports Open
Malignant melanoma of the anorectum is a rare disorder. Patients often present with local symptoms similar to benign diseases. The prognosis is very poor, and almost all patients die because of metastases. We report 2 female patients with …
View article: A Rare Colonic Metastasis Case from Hepatocellular Carcinoma
A Rare Colonic Metastasis Case from Hepatocellular Carcinoma Open
BACKGROUND: Hepatocellularcarcinoma (HCC) metastasis include intrahepatic and extrahepatic metastasis. Similar to intrahepatic metastasis, extrahepatic metastases are not unusual in cases with HCC. However, colonic metastasis is infrequent…
View article: Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection for Low Rectal Cancer at National Cancer Hospital of Vietnam
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection for Low Rectal Cancer at National Cancer Hospital of Vietnam Open
Introduction: Results of laparoscopic colectomies from developing nations are reported rarely.We report our results of laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection (LAPR) for low rectal cancer at K Hospital (National Cancer Hospital of Vietnam)…