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Background: Diabetes is a risk factor for postoperative complications. Previous meta-analyses have shown that elevated glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels are associated with postoperative complications in various surgical populations. However,...
Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the third leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide and liver transplant is the definite curative treatment option. However, 15%–20% of recipients will experience HCC recurrence...
Internal carotid artery (ICA) stenosis including Moyamoya disease needs revascularization when hemodynamic insufficiency is validated. Vascular reserve impairment was the key to find the indication for endarterectomy/bypass surgery in the...