World journal of gastroenterology : WJG
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Dec 2014
Evaluation of the 7th edition of the TNM classification in patients with resected esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
To evaluate the prognostic factors and tumor stages of the 7(th) edition TNM classification for esophageal cancer. ⋯ The 7(th) edition is considered to be valid for patients with resected ESCC. However, the histologic grade and cancer location were not prognostic factors for ESCC.
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Dec 2014
Comparative StudyCost-effectiveness analysis of colon cancer treatments from MOSIAC and No. 16968 trials.
To compare XELOX and FOLFOX4 as colon cancer adjuvant chemotherapy based on MOSAIC and No. 16968 trails from Chinese cost-effectiveness perspective. ⋯ In term of cost-comparison, XELOX is expected to dominate FOLFOX4 regimes; Therefore, XELOX provides a more cost-effective adjuvant chemotherapy for colon cancer patients in China.
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Dec 2014
Lean-non-alcoholic fatty liver disease increases risk for metabolic disorders in a normal weight Chinese population.
To study the prevalence and clinical biochemical, blood cell and metabolic features of lean-non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (lean-NAFLD) and its association with other diseases. ⋯ Lean-NAFLD has unique results in demographic, biochemical and blood examinations, and adds significant risk for diabetes, hypertension and MetS in lean individuals.
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Dec 2014
Effect of bilateral supraclavicular postoperative radiotherapy in middle and lower thoracic esophageal carcinoma.
To evaluate whether postoperative radiotherapy is an alternative to neck lymph node surgery and if it provides a survival benefit for those receiving two-field, chest and abdomen, lymphadenectomy. ⋯ For patients with middle and lower thoracic esophageal carcinoma combined with lymph node metastasis within the recurrent laryngeal nerve, cervical radiotherapy can be a substitute for surgery and provide benefit.
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Dec 2014
Comparative StudyPancreaticoduodenectomy with vascular reconstruction for adenocarcinoma of the pancreas with borderline resectability.
To analyze whether pancreaticoduodenectomy with simultaneous resection of tumor-involved vessels is a safe approach with acceptable patient survival. ⋯ The short-term and survival outcomes with simultaneous resection were not compromised when compared with that of standard pancreaticoduodenectomy.