C-reactive protein as a potential effective predictor of perforated appendicitis in pediatric patients
Background: Surgical intervention is important for acute appendicitis. Perforated appendicitis leads to more complications and is more difficult to manage. Studies differentiating ruptured fr...
Epidemiological features of healthcare-associated Acinetobacter baumannii infections in Taiwan during 2008 − 2019
Background:Acinetobacter baumannii can reside in humans without causing infection or symptoms but can opportunistically cause community and nosocomial infections. Few studies from Tai...
A comparison of absorbable polymetric clips and metallic clips in laparoscopic appendectomy
Background: Laparoscopic appendectomy is the most common emergent surgery, and various techniques were used for the closure of appendicular stump and appendiceal artery. Aim: This stud...
Path analysis of the effects of life stress and social support on rural adolescents' quality of life in Taiwan: Family hardiness as a mediator
Background: Health of the adolescents is an important determinant of adult health. Multiple factors may affect the adolescents' health. Aim: This exploratory cross-sectional study ...
Ultrasound-guided posterior transversus abdominis plane block versus epidural analgesia for postoperative pain relief in lower abdominal surgeries
Background: Among the regional anesthesia techniques used for postoperative analgesia for lower abdominal surgeries, epidural analgesia (EA) has been the gold standard and time-tested techniq...
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