People's Hospital of Bishan District

Ascending colon ischemic necrosis with hepatic portal venous gas: a case report

Abstract Background Hepatic portal venous gas (HPVG) is historically an ominous radiological sign. Although modern high-resolution computed tomography frequently detects benign HPVG, its presence in geriatric patients with extensive cardiovascular comorbidities remains a critical...

Impact of preanalytical variables on urinary cell-free DNA quality: Centrifugation, EDTA concentration, storage and thawing strategies

Abstract Background Urinary cell-free DNA (ucfDNA) holds promise for liquid biopsies, yet standardized preprocessing protocols are lacking. This study evaluated the impact of several preanalytical variables on ucfDNA quality: ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) concentration,...

Exploratory analysis of the impact of age stratification on outcomes of combined Salter osteotomy and femoral osteotomy in pediatric developmental dysplasia of the hip using a 3-year cutoff

Abstract Objective This study compared outcomes of combined Salter osteotomy, open reduction, and proximal femoral osteotomy in developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) children under 3 years versus those aged 3 years or older. Methods This retrospective study analyzed 65 DDH pat...