Refractory ventricular fibrillation, resistant to conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), is a life threatening rhythm encountered in the emergency department. Although previous reports suggest use of extracorporeal CPR can improve clinical outcomes patients with prolonged cardiac arrest, effectiveness this novel strategy for refractory fibrillation not known. We aimed compare managed or our institution.This retrospective chart review study from an department tertiary referral...

Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the utility of gadoxetic acid‐enhanced hepatocyte‐phase magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in characterization T1‐weighted hyperintense nodules within cirrhotic liver. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study was approved by our Institutional Review Board. Thirty‐four unenhanced MRI with histopathological confirmation from a collection 19 patients were included. Tumor size, signal intensity on T1‐weighted, T2‐weighted as well enhancement patterns...

There is increasing evidence showing that hepatic resection probably the best definitive treatment for unilateral hepatolithiasis. However, role of bilateral hepatolithiasis rarely mentioned in literature.We retrospectively reviewed 197 patients who underwent Changhua Christian Hospital from December 1987 to 2007. A total 156 with were defined as UNI group (control group), and 41 BI (study group). The short- long-term outcomes measured.The had longer operating time (200 min versus 173 min, P...

Advancements in surgical techniques and the optimization of immunosuppression have boosted organ transplant survival rates; however, liver recipients still risk complications such as hepatic vein occlusive disease (HVOD), also called sinusoidal obstruction syndrome. Rare but potentially fatal HVOD damages endothelial cells due to factors like chemotherapy, stem cell transplantation, certain medications azathioprine tacrolimus. Typically, presents with distinct clinical symptoms, including...

The stroma-rich variant of Castleman disease hyaline-vascular type (SR-HVCD) is characterized by interfollicular proliferation the fibroblastic, myofibroblastic, and/or histiocytic-derived stromal cells, occurred in a background (HVCD). It has been considered as hyperplastic disorder far. Herein, we presented case 40-year-old male suffering from an occupation right middle mediastinum. Microscopically, lesion was atretic lymphoid follicles and overgrowth spindle-shaped cells. Those spindle...

Sann-Joong-Kuey-Jian‑Tang (SJKJT), a traditional Chinese medicine, was previously reported to induce autophagy and inhibit the proliferation of human HepG2 hepatocellular carcinoma cell line via an extrinsic pathway. In present study, effects SJKJT‑induced cytotoxic mechanisms mediating these were investigated in cells. The cytotoxicity SJKJT cells evaluated using 3‑(4,5‑dimethylthiazol‑2‑yl)‑2,5‑diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay. results demonstrated that half‑maximal inhibitory...

BACKGROUND The present study assessed and compared the diagnostic accuracy of elastography (acoustic radiation force impulse, ARFI) with that Wisteria floribunda agglutinin-positive Mac-2-binding protein (WFA⁺-M2BP) for estimating stage hepatic fibrosis in chronic liver disease patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS This retrospective cross-sectional enrolled 70 patients who underwent hepatectomy tumors. ARFI WFA⁺-M2BP serum level, underlying disease, laboratory data all were recorded. was...

Fang-Sheng, Cheng; Shih-Chang, Chuang; Shen-Nien, Wang; Yao-Li, Chen; Hsin-Rou, Liang Author Information

Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a new and useful technique for angiographic procedures. Prostatic artery embolization (PAE) has emerged as promising treatment modality lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). CBCT can be helpful PAE to determine the correct arteries embolization, show any occlusion of these arteries. Herein, we report on patient who underwent CBCT-guided BPH-induced LUTS, present imaging findings, provide technical...

It is rare for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) to have gastrointestinal metastasis. We report on a 67-year-old man HCC who was first treated liver transplantation and then received transcatheter arterial embolization recurrence in the right hepatic lobe. He underwent whole-body FDG PET/CT imaging survey, FDG-avid lesion localized duodenum. Endoscopic examination revealed an ulcerative tumor portion of Histologic determined metastatic HCC.

The present study aimed to compare the accuracy of Wisteria floribunda agglutinin-positive Mac-2-binding protein (WFA+-M2BP) and magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) in determining liver fibrosis stage patients with chronic disease. A retrospective review a prospectively maintained database was performed. eligible had hepatic tumors disease, including hepatitis B (HBV) HCV. All underwent blood sampling, MRE hepatectomy at Changhua Christian Hospital (Changhua, Taiwan). Surgical specimens...

Gadoxetic acid is one of the hepatobiliary-specific agents and so can be used for contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance cholangiography (CE-MRC). The aim our study was to compare performance CE-MRC with that T2-weighted (T2W-MRC), also ascertain effectiveness both modalities combined visualizing anatomic structures biliary tree in patients liver cirrhosis.Fifty-six underwent T2W-MRC imaging. In studies, hepatobiliary phase images were acquired 20 minutes after contrast injection. Two...

Background: Diarrhea is a frequent but overlooked complication of living liver donation. Thus, this retrospective study aimed to report the natural course diarrhea and examined predictors persistent after donor hepatectomy.Methods: We enrolled 79 donors who underwent hepatectomy between 2010 2015 at single medical center had symptoms hepatectomy. The Chinese version gastrointestinal quality life index (GIQLI) was applied evaluate effect on life.Results: onset post-donation 1.1±0.3 months....

This study aimed to determine the association between episodic or persistent hematuria after liver transplantation and long-term renal outcomes. Patients who underwent living donor July 2005 June 2019 were recruited divided into two groups based on finding of microscopic gross transplantation. All patients followed up from index date until end in May 2020. The risks chronic kidney disease, death, 30% 50% declines estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) compared groups. A total 295...

Introduction and Objectives: Iatrogenic ureteral strictures have been on a rise. In the management of upper urinary tract stricture, open ureteroureterostomy is gold standard in treating stricture. As surgical procedure moves toward minimally invasive with either laparoscopic or robot assisted, methods moved away from tactile sensation rely more visual cues. When performing reconstruction for cases iatrogenic strictures, main challenges are identifying determining length this study, we would...

Objective To investigate the difference of autophagy and apoptosis hepatocyte hepatic stellate cells inducted by CCAAT enhancer binding protein -α(C/EBP-α) vitro study. Methods The adenovirus mediated C/EBP-α gene (Ad-C/EBP-α) were constructed, BRL-3A cell lines HSC-T6 infected with 50, 100, 200 MOI, situation was detected flow cytometry. The expression marker LC3Ⅰ/LC3Ⅱ application Western blot method. Then, differences in pathways 2 induced investigated. Results Flow cytometry...

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is widely accepted as the standard treatment for acute cholecystitis. Emergency LC associated with significantly high morbidity and mortality rates in high-risk patients, including those who are critically ill, elderly, end-stage renal disease (ESRD) septicemia. To evaluate safety outcomes of emergency ESRD patients on maintenance hemodialysis. Between January 2006 December 2011, medical records 22 calculous cholecystitis were undergoing hemodialysis had...