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View article: Hepatocellular Carcinoma Confined to the Bile Duct without Hepatic Mass or Jaundice: A Case Report
Hepatocellular Carcinoma Confined to the Bile Duct without Hepatic Mass or Jaundice: A Case Report Open
This case highlights a rare presentation of HCC without a hepatic mass or jaundice, confined to the intrahepatic bile duct. Most patients present with obstructive jaundice. Only two other English-language cases have no prior history of pri…
View article: Laparoscopic Resection of a Large Mucinous Cystic Neoplasm of the Liver: A Case Report
Laparoscopic Resection of a Large Mucinous Cystic Neoplasm of the Liver: A Case Report Open
Mucinous cystic neoplasms of the liver (MCNs-L) are rare cystic tumors characterized by multilocular cysts lined with a mucin-producing epithelium and supported by ovarian-like stroma. These tumors account for <5% of all cystic liver lesio…
View article: Diagnosis of necrotic and non‐necrotic small bowel strangulation: The importance of intestinal congestion
Diagnosis of necrotic and non‐necrotic small bowel strangulation: The importance of intestinal congestion Open
Background Despite the prevalence of laparoscopic techniques in abdominal surgeries today, bowel obstruction remains a potentially serious complication. Small bowel strangulation (SBS), in particular, is a critical condition that can lead …
View article: Evaluation of hepatic resection in adolescent and young adult patients with hepatocellular carcinoma
Evaluation of hepatic resection in adolescent and young adult patients with hepatocellular carcinoma Open
Background In Japan, primary hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) often develops against a background of chronic hepatitis, such as persistent hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Patients with HCC are commonly in their …
View article: Current Status of Robotic Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery
Current Status of Robotic Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Open
Laparoscopic surgery is performed worldwide and has clear economic and social benefits in terms of patient recovery time. It is used for most gastrointestinal surgical procedures, but laparoscopic surgery for more complex procedures in the…
View article: Distribution of Splenic Arterial Flow and Segmental Spleen Volume for Partial Splenic Arterial Embolization
Distribution of Splenic Arterial Flow and Segmental Spleen Volume for Partial Splenic Arterial Embolization Open
The present findings on segmental spleen volume are useful for estimating infarction volume in cases of partial splenic arterial embolization.
View article: Evaluation of splenic infarction ratio and platelet increase ratio after partial splenic artery embolization
Evaluation of splenic infarction ratio and platelet increase ratio after partial splenic artery embolization Open
Objective The spleen is part of the lymphatic system and is one of the least understood organs of the human body. It is involved in the production of blood cells and helps filter the blood, remove old blood cells, and fight infection. Part…
View article: Medical Treatment for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Japan
Medical Treatment for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Japan Open
Liver cancer, including hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), is the fifth most common cause of cancer deaths in Japan. The main treatment options for HCC are surgical resection, liver transplantation, radiofrequency ablation (RFA), transarteria…
View article: Short-term Outcomes of Liver Resection in Patients With Hemodialysis
Short-term Outcomes of Liver Resection in Patients With Hemodialysis Open
Liver resections, at least segmentectomy or smaller, is acceptable in patients on hemodialysis. However, these patients may have a higher risk of postoperative infectious complications than other patients.
View article: Three cases of follicular pancreatitis: association between radiological findings and pathological features
Three cases of follicular pancreatitis: association between radiological findings and pathological features Open
Follicular pancreatitis (FP) is characterized by nodular mass composed of lymphoid hyperplasia and fibrosis. We here present radiological and pathological features of three cases of FP. The three patients were middle- or old-aged men, and …
View article: Effectiveness of Laparoscopic Repeat Hepatectomy for Recurrent Liver Cancer
Effectiveness of Laparoscopic Repeat Hepatectomy for Recurrent Liver Cancer Open
LapRH for recurrent liver cancer yielded satisfactory outcomes when compared with those of initial hepatectomy. Further studies are needed, however, to confirm the present results.
View article: Laparoscopic Repeat Hepatectomy with Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Navigation: A Case Report
Laparoscopic Repeat Hepatectomy with Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Navigation: A Case Report Open
The indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence method is reportedly useful for intraoperative visualization of hepatocellular carcinoma and metastatic liver cancer. Herein, we report the use of an ICG fluorescence navigation system for laparosco…
View article: Drug properties of fosravuconazole L-lysine ethanolate (NAILIN<sup>®</sup> Capsules 100 mg), a new oral azole therapeutic for onychomycosis: an analysis based on non-clinical and clinical trial data
Drug properties of fosravuconazole L-lysine ethanolate (NAILIN<sup>®</sup> Capsules 100 mg), a new oral azole therapeutic for onychomycosis: an analysis based on non-clinical and clinical trial data Open
Ravuconazole is a fourth generation azole exerting strong antifungal activity, with low drug-drug interaction and hepatic dysfunction risks. Fosravuconazole l-lysine ethanolate (fosravuconazole; NAILIN® Capsules 100 mg) was deve…
View article: Serum procalcitonin concentration within 2 days postoperatively accurately predicts outcome after liver resection
Serum procalcitonin concentration within 2 days postoperatively accurately predicts outcome after liver resection Open
View article: Correction to: Telomere length of gallbladder epithelium is shortened in patients with congenital biliary dilatation: measurement by quantitative fluorescence in situ hybridization
Correction to: Telomere length of gallbladder epithelium is shortened in patients with congenital biliary dilatation: measurement by quantitative fluorescence in situ hybridization Open
View article: Five-year Survival After Surgical Removal and Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery for a Cerebellar Metastasis from an Esophagogastric Junction Cancer: A Case Report and Literature Review
Five-year Survival After Surgical Removal and Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery for a Cerebellar Metastasis from an Esophagogastric Junction Cancer: A Case Report and Literature Review Open
Brain metastases originating from esophageal or gastric cancer are rare, accounting for 2.1-3.3% of all brain tumors registered in Japan. There are no established therapeutic measures for brain metastases, which accordingly have a poor pro…
View article: Protective Effects of Everolimus against <i>N</i>-Methyl-D-aspartic Acid-Induced Retinal Damage in Rats
Protective Effects of Everolimus against <i>N</i>-Methyl-D-aspartic Acid-Induced Retinal Damage in Rats Open
We previously demonstrated that rapamycin, an inhibitor of the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), protects against N-methyl-D-aspartic acid (NMDA)-induced retinal neurotoxicity, but the mechanism underlying this protection is not fully …
View article: Incidence of Nausea and Vomiting Induced by Oxycodone Administered with Prochlorperazine in Japanese Cancer Patients
Incidence of Nausea and Vomiting Induced by Oxycodone Administered with Prochlorperazine in Japanese Cancer Patients Open
The incidence of nausea induced by oxycodone with prochlorperazine was 18.1% in opioid-naïve Japanese inpatients. Female sex may be a risk factor for oxycodone-induced nausea. These results suggest that a clinical study would require 314 p…
View article: Preventive Effects of Rapamycin on Inflammation and Capillary Degeneration in a Rat Model of NMDA-Induced Retinal Injury
Preventive Effects of Rapamycin on Inflammation and Capillary Degeneration in a Rat Model of NMDA-Induced Retinal Injury Open
Inhibitors of the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) have been shown to protect against neuronal injury, but the mechanisms underlying this effect are not fully understood. The present study aimed to examine the effects of rapamycin, an …