C.-W. Ko

SPECKLE TRACKING EVALUATION OF LEFT VENTRICULAR FUNCTION IN TRICUSPID ATRESIA PATIENTS WITH VENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECT

C.-W. Ko, Chun-Hsiang Ko, T. H. Lee, I-Lin Lu et autres

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An epigenetic editor targeting human PCSK9 efficiently and durably lowers Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) in non-human primates

Francine M. Tremblay, Kevin R. Kelly, Svati Hasmukh Shah, G El Sebae et autres

Abstract Background Reducing the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is dependent on both the magnitude and cumulative duration of LDL-C lowering. However, in clinical practice achieving treatment goals is often hampered by low adherence to standard of care. Although PCSK9 inhibitors represent …

Prognostic utility of preoperative platelet‐to‐albumin ratio in surgically treated oral cavity cancer patients

Yao‐Te Tsai, Ku‐Hao Fang, Ming‐Hsien Tsai, Chia‐Hsuan Lai et autres

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to explore the prognostic utility of the preoperative platelet-to-albumin ratio (PAR) among patients with oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed of 355 patients with surgically-treated OSCC between 2008 and 2017. The optimal PAR cutoff …

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The preoperative C‐reactive protein–lymphocyte ratio and the prognosis of oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma

C.-W. Ko, Ku‐Hao Fang, Cheng‐Ming Hsu, Yi‐Chan Lee et autres

BACKGROUND: We aimed to investigate the preoperative C-reactive protein (CRP)-lymphocyte ratio (CLR) as a prognostic biomarker in oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). METHODS: Three hundred and sixteen patients with OSCC treated with curative surgery were retrospectively assessed and the receiver operating …

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The Identification of a Novel Biomarker Based on Lymphocyte Count, Albumin Level, and TBAg/PHA Ratio for Differentiation Between Active and Latent Tuberculosis Infection

Seigo Katakura, Nobuaki Kobayashi, Hirano Hisashi, T. Katushi et autres

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4129 POSTER Parotid Gland Irradiation During Craniospinal Plus Boost Treatment of Pediatric Brain Tumours – a Dosimetric Evaluation

Whoon Jong Kil, C.-W. Ko, A. Kaushal, Katherine E. Warren et autres

Varying postprandial abdominovagal and cardiovagal activity in normal subjects

c. s. chang, C.-W. Ko, Han‐Chung Lien, Ming-Yang Chou

BACKGROUND: Several studies have supported the hypothesis of different presentations in the autonomic nervous system (ANS) between cardiac and gastric vagal activity. Due to the regionality of the ANS, different responses among different organ systems to the same stimulation (such as a …

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Successful treatment of persistent bacteremia after endoscopic injection of N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate for gastric varices bleeding

Su-Fen Liao, C.-W. Ko, Hong‐Zen Yeh, Chun-Hung Chang et autres

Local injection of N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate has been used successfully for the hemostatic treatment of bleeding gastric varices [ 1 ]. Various complications associated with the procedure have been reported [ 2 ]. The prevalence of infectious complications could range from 4.3 % to …

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Preliminary pneumoperitoneum facilitates transgastric access into the peritoneal cavity for natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery: A pilot study in a live porcine model

C.-W. Ko, Eun Ji Shin, J. M. Buscaglia, John Clarke et autres

BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS: Safe entrance into the peritoneal cavity through the gastric wall is paramount for the successful clinical introduction of natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES). The aim of the study was to develop alternative safe transgastric access to the …

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Hybrid minimally invasive surgery—a bridge between laparoscopic and translumenal surgery

Samuel P. Shih, Sergey V. Kantsevoy, Anthony Nicholas Kalloo, Priscilla Magno et autres

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Comparison of intraabdominal pressures using the gastroscope and laparoscope for transgastric surgery

Ozanan R. Meireles, Sergey V. Kantsevoy, Anthony Nicholas Kalloo, Sanjay B. Jagannath et autres

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Is blood the ideal submucosal cushioning agent? A comparative study in a porcine model

Samuel A. Giday, Priscilla Magno, J. M. Buscaglia, Marcia Irene Canto et autres

BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS: Creation of a submucosal cushion before endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) significantly reduces perforation risk. We evaluated six solutions as cushioning agents in live pigs. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 5 ml of normal saline, normal saline plus epinephrine, albumin 12.5 …

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