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He L, Hu J, Han Y, Xiong W. Predictive modeling of postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction: the role of serum bilirubin, sodium levels, and surgical duration in gynecological cancer care. BMC Womens Health 2023; 23:598. [PMID: 37957730 PMCID: PMC10644577 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-023-02779-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To elucidate the role of preoperative serum bilirubin and sodium levels, along with the duration of surgery, in predicting postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction (POGD) following gynecological cancer surgery, informing tailored perioperative strategies. METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis of 281 patients undergoing gynecological cancer surgery between 2018 and 2023. This analysis focused on preoperative serum bilirubin and sodium levels and intraoperative factors (surgical duration) as potential predictors of POGD. Logistic regression models were utilized for analysis, controlling for relevant confounders. RESULTS Elevated preoperative serum bilirubin was associated with a reduced risk of POGD (mean level in non-POGD cases: 14.172 ± 4.0701, vs. POGD cases: 9.6429 ± 3.5351; p < 0.001), suggesting a protective role. Lower preoperative sodium levels were identified in the POGD group (136.26 mEq/L [IQR: 135.2-137.63]) compared to the non-POGD group (139.32 mEq/L [IQR: 137.7-140.75]; p < 0.001), highlighting its predictive value. Additionally, longer surgical duration was associated with increased POGD incidence, with POGD cases experiencing surgeries lasting 6.1547 ± 1.9426 hours compared to 4.5959 ± 1.5475 hours in non-POGD cases (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Our findings underscore the importance of serum bilirubin, sodium levels, and surgical duration as significant predictors of POGD in patients undergoing gynecological cancer surgery. These indicators should be integrated into a predictive model, aiding clinicians in identifying high-risk patients, allowing for personalized perioperative care adjustments, potentially mitigating POGD risks.
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- Lijuan He
- Health Management Center, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, People's Republic of China
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- The Department of Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Yibin Fifth People's Hospital, Yibin, Sichuan, 644100, People's Republic of China
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- Health Management Center, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, People's Republic of China.
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Cui Y, Hong J, Shi C, Hu C, Liu X, Xu Z, Bao J, Li Y, Mei Q. Natural Course of Common Bile Duct Microlithiasis. Dig Dis Sci 2023; 68:4252-4258. [PMID: 37672151 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-023-08099-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/26/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Common bile duct microlithiasis (CBDM) with a diameter of ≤ 3 mm can pass spontaneously without causing any symptoms, but in some cases, it can also cause severe cholangitis and pancreatitis. The optimal strategy for managing CBDM is yet to be determined. METHODS Data of 154 patients with CBDM were collected and divided into two groups: with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (with ERCP, n = 82) and without ERCP (n = 72). Clinical outcomes, including the incidence of unfavorable outcomes (UOs), such as cholangitis and pancreatitis, were observed and compared between the two groups. RESULTS The incidence of UOs was significantly lower in the ERCP group than in the without ERCP group (3.7% vs. 23.6%, respectively, p < 0.001). Moreover, the total number of readmissions was also lower in the ERCP group than in the without ERCP group (p < 0.001). A multivariate analysis adjusted for age, sex, and the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class revealed that endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) and cholecystectomy were associated with a lower risk of UOs. CONCLUSION The high rate of UOs in CBDM patients without ERCP suggests that its natural clinical course may not be as favorable as previously suggested. This finding implies that efforts should be made to clear the bile ducts.
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- Yufang Cui
- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Endoscopy, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.
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Wehrle CJ, Stackhouse KA, Chang J, Hossain MS, McMichael J, Roy M, Augustin T, Naffouje S, Joyce D, Simon R, Walsh RM. Evaluating approaches to diagnosis and management of idiopathic acute pancreatitis. HPB (Oxford) 2023; 25:1187-1194. [PMID: 37211463 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2023.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Idiopathic acute pancreatitis (IAP) is a diagnosis of exclusion; systematic work-up is challenging but essential. Recent advances suggest IAP results from micro-choledocholithiasis, and that laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) or endoscopic sphincterotomy (ES) may prevent recurrence. METHODS Patients diagnosed with IAP from 2015-21 were identified from discharge billing records. Acute pancreatitis was defined by the 2012 Atlanta classification. Complete workup was defined per Dutch and Japanese guidelines. RESULTS A total of 1499 patients were diagnosed with IAP; 455 screened positive for pancreatitis. Most (N = 256, 56.2%) were screened for hypertriglyceridemia, 182 (40.0%) for IgG-4, and 18 (4.0%) MRCP or EUS, leaving 434 (29.0%) patients with potentially idiopathic pancreatitis. Only 61 (14.0%) received LC and 16 (3.7%) ES. Overall, 40% (N = 172) had recurrent pancreatitis versus 46% (N = 28/61) following LC and 19% (N = 3/16) following ES. Forty-three percent had stones on pathology after LC; none developed recurrence. CONCLUSION Complete workup for IAP is necessary but was performed in <5% of cases. Patients who potentially had IAP and received LC were definitively treated 60% of the time. The high rate of stones on pathology further supports empiric LC in this population. A systematic approach to IAP is lacking. Interventions aimed at biliary-lithiasis to prevent recurrent IAP have merit.
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- Chase J Wehrle
- Department of General Surgery, Section of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Section of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Section of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Section of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Section of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Section of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Section of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Section of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Section of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Section of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA.
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Azimirad M, Sadeghi A, Hosseinkhan N, Mirbagheri SZ, Alebouyeh M. Microbiome analysis of bile samples in patients with choledocholithiasis and hepatobiliary disorders. Germs 2023; 13:238-253. [PMID: 38146380 PMCID: PMC10748839 DOI: 10.18683/germs.2023.1390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 06/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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Introduction The involvement of bacteria in the pathogenesis of biliary tract disease is largely unknown. In this study, we investigated the microbiota of the biliary tissue among adult patients with choledocholithiasis during endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERCP). Methods 16S rDNA sequencing of bile samples, culture, and data of the medication history, underlying diseases, and liver function tests were used for the interpretation of differences in the composition of detected bacterial taxa. Results The four most common phyla in the bile samples included Proteobacteria, Firmicutes, Actinobacteria, and Bacteroidetes. Infection with anaerobic and microaerophilic bacteria showed host specificity, where Fusobacterium, Prevotella, Veillonella, Propionibacterium, Gemella, and Helicobacter coexist in the same patients. Clostridium and Peptoclostridium spp. were detected in 80% and 86% of the patients, where the highest relative abundance rates were detected in patients with elevated alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels and leukocytosis, respectively. Higher diversity in the bacterial population was detected in patients with common bile duct (CBD) stone, in which the richness of an unclassified member of Alphaproteobacteria plus Helicobacter, Enterobacter/Cronobacter spp., Sphingomonas, Prevotella, Fusobacterium and Aeromonas were detected. Conclusions Our findings suggested correlations between the presence and relative abundance of several bacterial taxa and CBD stone formation and the effect of medication and underlying diseases on the bile microbial communities. A study on a higher number of bile samples from patients compared with the control group could reveal the role of these bacteria in the pathogenesis of biliary tract disease.
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- Masoumeh Azimirad
- MSc, Foodborne and Waterborne Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, postal code: 1985717411, Iran
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- MD, Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, postal code: 1985717413, Iran
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- PhD, Endocrine Research Center, Institute of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, postal code: 1411713119, Iran
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- PhD, Division of Microbiology, Department of Pathobiology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, postal code: 141761315, Iran
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- PhD, Foodborne and Waterborne Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, postal code: 1985717411, Iran
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Liu Y, Jin S, Li Y, Xu R, Pang W, Wang K, Wang Z, Chen Y. Treatment of asymptomatic gallstones in children with hereditary spherocytosis requiring splenectomy. J Pediatr Surg 2023; 58:756-761. [PMID: 36588038 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Gallstones are common in hereditary spherocytosis (HS) and other chronic hemolytic diseases, with most affected patients being asymptomatic. Whether and how asymptomatic gallstones should be treated is controversial. METHODS We conducted a retrospective cohort study of pediatric patients with HS and asymptomatic gallstones to compare the clinical outcomes between the observation group (followed up with gallstones in situ) and the intervention group (cholecystectomy or cholecystolithotomy). The primary outcome was the composite of adverse outcomes, including gallstone-associated, gallbladder surgery-associated, and splenectomy-associated events. Secondary outcomes included the changes in the size and number of gallstones and the recurrence of gallstones. RESULTS Fifty-two patients were included (38 in the observation group and 14 in the intervention group), with a mean follow-up length of 5.2 years. Patients in the intervention group had a lower incidence of primary outcomes (7.1% vs. 42.1%) than patients in the observation group (OR, 0.12; 95%CI, 0.01-0.99). Patients with gallstones >5 mm in diameter had the highest risk of adverse events (47.4%). In the observation group, gallstone growth, disappearance, and stability were observed in 19.4%, 29.0%, and 51.6% of splenectomized HS patients, respectively. Small gallstones (diameter ≤5 mm) or sludge were more likely to be associated with disappearance (P = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS Most asymptomatic gallstones grow or persist in splenectomized HS patients for an extended period. Surgical treatment of asymptomatic gallstones in HS patients requiring splenectomy is associated with a lower risk of adverse outcomes. LEVELS OF EVIDENCE III (retrospective comparative study).
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- Yakun Liu
- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, No.56 Nanlishi St, Beijing 100045, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, No. 107 West Wenhua St, Jinan, Shandong 250000, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, No. 107 West Wenhua St, Jinan, Shandong 250000, China
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- Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, No. 138 Yixueyuan St, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, No.56 Nanlishi St, Beijing 100045, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, No.56 Nanlishi St, Beijing 100045, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, No.56 Nanlishi St, Beijing 100045, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, No.56 Nanlishi St, Beijing 100045, China.
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Muacevic A, Adler JR, Doad J, Watts R. Postpartum Idiopathic Pancreatitis Complicated by Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis. Cureus 2023; 15:e34002. [PMID: 36811051 PMCID: PMC9939027 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.34002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common medical condition with a wide variety of etiologies. One of the common but frequently undetected causes of acute pancreatitis is microlithiasis, which can appear as biliary "sludge" in the gallbladder on imaging. While a broad workup should be initiated, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is the gold standard for the diagnosis of microlithiasis. In this case, we present a severe presentation of acute pancreatitis in a teenager within the postpartum period. A 19-year-old woman presented with severe 10 out of 10 right upper quadrant (RUQ) pain with episodes of nausea that radiated to her back. She had no history of chronic alcoholism, illicit drug use, or over-the-counter supplement use, and no familial history of autoimmune disease, or pancreatitis. The patient was diagnosed with necrotizing acute pancreatitis with gallbladder "sludge" using contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP). She followed up with gastroenterology and had a great clinical recovery. Therefore, it is important to consider acute pancreatitis in patients with idiopathic pancreatitis in their postpartum period as they are prone to forming gallbladder "sludge" which can precipitate and cause a variation in gallbladder pancreatitis which can be difficult to detect on imaging.
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Rojas B, Stiles A, Roy S, Udekwu PO, Rutherford EJ. Does "Sludge" Require Cholecystectomy? Am Surg 2022; 88:1018-1021. [PMID: 35266807 DOI: 10.1177/00031348211050287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Biliary sludge is a subjective, ill-defined term. Surgery is often consulted for laparoscopic cholecystectomy, regarded as a low risk procedure.After IRB approval, a word search was used to identify "sludge" in all ultrasounds performed in 2016. The number of patients undergoing cholecystectomy, complications, pathologic findings, and risk factors were identified. Non-operative patients were evaluated for subsequent symptoms and studies or procedures related to biliary pathology.2769 patients underwent RUQ US; 253 patients were found to have sludge. Of 48 (19%) cholecystectomy patients, 9 had cholelithiasis. No deaths occurred in the cholecystectomy group. Two surgical complications occurred. Fifty (24.4%) of the 205 non-operative patients underwent subsequent US imaging: 44% residual sludge, 28% normal, 18% stones, and 10% other.Sludge may resolve 28% of the time. Repeat ultrasound is prudent before proceeding with cholecystectomy. If an abnormality is seen on repeat imaging and risk factors persist, cholecystectomy may be reasonable.
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- Brian Rojas
- Osceola Surgical Trauma Group, 10848Osceola Regional Medical Center, Kissimmee, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, 10848WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, 10848WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, 10848WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh, NC, USA
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Endoscopic Ultrasound in Biliary Colic. Indian J Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s12262-020-02509-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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