Zigong First People's Hospital

Comparison of the efficacy of self-gripping mesh and sutured mesh in lichtenstein inguinal hernia repair: a meta-analysis and GRADE assessment

Lichtenstein inguinal hernia repair is a common surgical procedure. Self-gripping mesh, a novel mesh that does not require suturing, has emerged as a potential alternative to traditional sutured mesh. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy differences between self-gripping and...

Symptom heterogeneity and factors associated with dignity-related distress in older adults with incontinence-associated dermatitis

To identify latent symptom profiles of dignity-related distress among older adults with incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) and to explore the associated sociodemographic and clinical factors, aiming to inform targeted care strategies. A cross-sectional study was conducted f...

Malignant adenomyoepithelioma of the breast with contralateral homologous tumor and ductal carcinoma in situ: two case reports

Introduction and importance: Malignant adenomyoepithelioma (MAME) is a rare biphasic breast tumor with no standardized management guidelines. Co-occurrence with other breast malignancies is extremely rare. Case introduction: We report two cases with long-term follow-up: a 59-year...

A machine learning model based on mPASS and imaging features for early assessment of clinically relevant outcomes in acute pancreatitis

To develop and validate a machine learning (ML) model based on the modified pancreatitis activity scoring system (mPASS) and imaging features for the early assessment of multiple clinically relevant outcomes in acute pancreatitis (AP). A retrospective cohort of 420 AP patients wa...

Integrative analysis of network pharmacology and machine learning suggests potential anti-colorectal cancer mechanisms of Taohong-Siwu decoction

Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains one of the most prevalent malignancies worldwide, characterized by high morbidity and poor prognosis. Although traditional Chinese herbal formulas have shown promising therapeutic potential, their multi-target mechanisms in CRC are still poorly und...

Squamous papilloma of the external ear in Southwest China: A large case series highlighting predominant HPV subtypes, pathologic features, and unique epidemiologic factors.

Squamous papilloma (SP) of the external ear is a rare benign neoplasm, with limited research on its associated human papillomavirus (HPV) infections and pathologic features. This study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the largest case series of external ear SP from Sou...