Application of intravascular imaging in lower extremities venous disorders

The incidence of the lower extremity venous disorder is high, which seriously affects the quality of life in patients. Endovascular strategy has become an important treatment for venous disease of the lower extremity. In...

Study on effects of percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage in treatment of acute biliary pancreatitis

[Objective] To evaluate retrospectively the clinical efficacy of percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage (PTGBD) in the patients with acute biliary pancreatitis (ABP). [Methods] A total of 244 patients with ABP re...

Evolution and progress of hernia repair techniques in the past 30 years in China

This article provided an overview of the basic concepts and historical development of hernias. The introduction of the concept of “tension-free hernioplasty” marked a milestone in hernia surgery, while the establishment...

Mechanism, clinical manifestations, prevention, and treatment of air embolism during ERCP

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a pivotal endoscopic technique for hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases. Although rare, air embolism during ERCP carries a high risk of mortality and disability,...

Cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in treatment of peritoneal metastatic gastric cancer: current status and future prospects