BACKGROUND Crossed renal ectopia(CRE)occurs when one kidney crosses the midline from the primary side to the contralateral side while the ureter remains on the primary side.Rectal cancer,one of the most common maligna...BACKGROUND Crossed renal ectopia(CRE)occurs when one kidney crosses the midline from the primary side to the contralateral side while the ureter remains on the primary side.Rectal cancer,one of the most common malignant tumors of the digestive tract,refers to cancer from the dentate line to the rectosigmoid junction.The concurrent presentation of CRE alongside rectal cancer is an uncommon clinical observation.CASE SUMMARY Herein,we report a 69-year-old male patient with rectal cancer who was diagnosed with CRE via computed tomography during hospitalization.Following thorough preoperative evaluations,the patient underwent Dixon surgery.CONCLUSION We performed laparoscopic radical resection of rectal cancer and adequate lymph node removal in a patient with CRE with no postoperative discomfort.展开更多
This study introduces the individualism-collectivism dimension of the cultural dimension of cross-cultural communication initiated by Geert Hofstede.Different cultures must develop a way of correlating that strikes a ...This study introduces the individualism-collectivism dimension of the cultural dimension of cross-cultural communication initiated by Geert Hofstede.Different cultures must develop a way of correlating that strikes a balance between caring for themselves and showing concern for others.Individualist culture encourages uniqueness and independence while collectivist culture emphasizes conformity and mutual assistance.This article introduces how to use case analysis method to effectively carry out classroom teaching in this cultural dimension.展开更多
Accurate and appropriate pragmatics strategies play a significant role in cross-cultural business negotiation between exhibitors and buyers.Through the analysis of cross-cultural business negotiation dialogue between ...Accurate and appropriate pragmatics strategies play a significant role in cross-cultural business negotiation between exhibitors and buyers.Through the analysis of cross-cultural business negotiation dialogue between exhibitors and buyers in Canton Fair Cases,pragmatics strategies,on the basis of Cooperative Principle,Politeness Principle and Face Theory,can be obtained as follows.When negotiating over product,although Cooperative Principle is expected to be followed,exhibitors are more likely to break it and thus buyers are supposed to identify the authenticity of exhibitors'presentations.When negotiating over quote,both ex-hibitors and buyers are more likely to flout Cooperative Principle under some circumstances and therefore they should follow Politeness Principle and care of the other's face for win-win cooperation.展开更多
BACKGROUND Forearm crisscross injury is rare in children;there is no relevant literature so far.Surgeons lack experience and knowledge in treating this type of crisscross injury.We report a case of forearm crisscross ...BACKGROUND Forearm crisscross injury is rare in children;there is no relevant literature so far.Surgeons lack experience and knowledge in treating this type of crisscross injury.We report a case of forearm crisscross injury in a child for the first time and analyze its mechanism.CASE SUMMARY An 8-year-old boy experienced pain in his left forearm when he accidentally fell while skateboarding.Physical examination revealed swelling and deformity of the left forearm.We performed imaging and the results revealed left radial head dislocation,left distal radial epiphyseal separation from the shaft,and interruption of the continuity of the dorsal cortex of the left distal ulna.Anteroposterior and lateral X-ray films showed that the radius and ulna were crisscrossed.A diagnosis of superior radioulnar joint dislocation,left distal radial epiphyseal injury,and left distal ulnar fracture was made.After unsuccessful manual reduction,we adopted a minimally invasive procedure and succeeded.After a 14-wk period of follow-up,the patient had good left upper limb function,no complaints of pain or limited range of motion,and good follow-up results.CONCLUSION This is the first report of a child with a forearm crisscross injury in which the mechanism and the differences from adult crisscross injury are analyzed.Minimally invasive surgery with intramedullary fixation can achieve a good therapeutic effect.This case provides a reference for the treatment of similar patients in the future.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Crossed renal ectopia(CRE)occurs when one kidney crosses the midline from the primary side to the contralateral side while the ureter remains on the primary side.Rectal cancer,one of the most common malignant tumors of the digestive tract,refers to cancer from the dentate line to the rectosigmoid junction.The concurrent presentation of CRE alongside rectal cancer is an uncommon clinical observation.CASE SUMMARY Herein,we report a 69-year-old male patient with rectal cancer who was diagnosed with CRE via computed tomography during hospitalization.Following thorough preoperative evaluations,the patient underwent Dixon surgery.CONCLUSION We performed laparoscopic radical resection of rectal cancer and adequate lymph node removal in a patient with CRE with no postoperative discomfort.
文摘This study introduces the individualism-collectivism dimension of the cultural dimension of cross-cultural communication initiated by Geert Hofstede.Different cultures must develop a way of correlating that strikes a balance between caring for themselves and showing concern for others.Individualist culture encourages uniqueness and independence while collectivist culture emphasizes conformity and mutual assistance.This article introduces how to use case analysis method to effectively carry out classroom teaching in this cultural dimension.
文摘Accurate and appropriate pragmatics strategies play a significant role in cross-cultural business negotiation between exhibitors and buyers.Through the analysis of cross-cultural business negotiation dialogue between exhibitors and buyers in Canton Fair Cases,pragmatics strategies,on the basis of Cooperative Principle,Politeness Principle and Face Theory,can be obtained as follows.When negotiating over product,although Cooperative Principle is expected to be followed,exhibitors are more likely to break it and thus buyers are supposed to identify the authenticity of exhibitors'presentations.When negotiating over quote,both ex-hibitors and buyers are more likely to flout Cooperative Principle under some circumstances and therefore they should follow Politeness Principle and care of the other's face for win-win cooperation.
文摘BACKGROUND Forearm crisscross injury is rare in children;there is no relevant literature so far.Surgeons lack experience and knowledge in treating this type of crisscross injury.We report a case of forearm crisscross injury in a child for the first time and analyze its mechanism.CASE SUMMARY An 8-year-old boy experienced pain in his left forearm when he accidentally fell while skateboarding.Physical examination revealed swelling and deformity of the left forearm.We performed imaging and the results revealed left radial head dislocation,left distal radial epiphyseal separation from the shaft,and interruption of the continuity of the dorsal cortex of the left distal ulna.Anteroposterior and lateral X-ray films showed that the radius and ulna were crisscrossed.A diagnosis of superior radioulnar joint dislocation,left distal radial epiphyseal injury,and left distal ulnar fracture was made.After unsuccessful manual reduction,we adopted a minimally invasive procedure and succeeded.After a 14-wk period of follow-up,the patient had good left upper limb function,no complaints of pain or limited range of motion,and good follow-up results.CONCLUSION This is the first report of a child with a forearm crisscross injury in which the mechanism and the differences from adult crisscross injury are analyzed.Minimally invasive surgery with intramedullary fixation can achieve a good therapeutic effect.This case provides a reference for the treatment of similar patients in the future.
文摘This study used a case study methodology and qualitative approach to discover cross-culture communication patterns between Chinese and North American.
