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Pei-ching Chang - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Torus Palatinus in Taiwan Patients Receiving Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis: A Prospective Observational Study.
    Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare, 2020
    Co-Authors: Pei-ching Chang, Aileen I. Tsai, I-kuan Wang, Cheng-hao Weng, Wen-hung Huang
    Abstract:

    Purpose: A consensus about the pathogenesis of Torus Palatinus (TP) in patients receiving dialysis still eludes the scientific community. This prospective observational study investigated the epidemiology of TP in peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis patients and analyzed the influences of multiple pathogenic factors such as mineral and bone disorders, genetic, environmental or nutritional triggers, progression of age, heredity, climatologic or biomechanical causes, and hyperparathyroidism on the formation of TP. Methods: Between 2013 and 2016, a total of 575 chronic dialysis patients (441 on hemodialysis and 134 on peritoneal dialysis) were recruited from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan. Patients were stratified into two groups based on the presence (n = 179) or absence (n = 396) of TP. Demographic, oral examination, laboratory, and dialysis data were collected for analysis. Student's t-test was used to analyze the quantitative variables and Chi-square or Fisher's exact test for categorical variables. Univariate binary logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the predictors for TP and multivariate binary logistic regression analysis to identify significant associated factors. Results: The prevalence of TP in dialysis patients in this study was 31.1% (28.3% for hemodialysis and 40.3% for peritoneal dialysis). Patients with TP were younger (54.6 +/- 13.4 versus 58.9 +/- 14.7 years, P = 0.001) and mostly female (60.3 versus 41.2%, P /=2 cm than with TP

  • Torus Palatinus in taiwan patients receiving peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis a prospective observational study
    Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare, 2020
    Co-Authors: Pei-ching Chang, Aileen I. Tsai, I-kuan Wang, Cheng-hao Weng, Wen-hung Huang
    Abstract:

    Purpose: A consensus about the pathogenesis of Torus Palatinus (TP) in patients receiving dialysis still eludes the scientific community. This prospective observational study investigated the epidemiology of TP in peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis patients and analyzed the influences of multiple pathogenic factors such as mineral and bone disorders, genetic, environmental or nutritional triggers, progression of age, heredity, climatologic or biomechanical causes, and hyperparathyroidism on the formation of TP. Methods: Between 2013 and 2016, a total of 575 chronic dialysis patients (441 on hemodialysis and 134 on peritoneal dialysis) were recruited from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan. Patients were stratified into two groups based on the presence (n = 179) or absence (n = 396) of TP. Demographic, oral examination, laboratory, and dialysis data were collected for analysis. Student's t-test was used to analyze the quantitative variables and Chi-square or Fisher's exact test for categorical variables. Univariate binary logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the predictors for TP and multivariate binary logistic regression analysis to identify significant associated factors. Results: The prevalence of TP in dialysis patients in this study was 31.1% (28.3% for hemodialysis and 40.3% for peritoneal dialysis). Patients with TP were younger (54.6 ± 13.4 versus 58.9 ± 14.7 years, P = 0.001) and mostly female (60.3 versus 41.2%, P < 0.001). Most TP cases (55.3%) were small in size (<2 cm), with the flat shape (56.4%) being the most common followed by the spindle (17.9%), nodular (17.3%), and lobular (8.4%) shapes. A longer duration of dialysis was associated with TP ≥2 cm than with TP <2 cm (94.4 ± 85.9 versus 72.8 ± 59.1 months, P = 0.048). Multivariate logistic regression revealed that female gender (odds ratio 2.108, 95% confidence interval 1.455-3.055, P < 0.001) and younger age (odds ratio 0.982; 95% confidence interval 0.969-0.994, P = 0.005) were significant predictors for TP. Conclusion: The prevalence of TP in chronic dialysis patients is 31.1%, higher in patients receiving peritoneal dialysis (40.3%) than hemodialysis (28.3%). Female gender and younger age are significant predictors associated with TP.

  • Survey of Torus Palatinus in Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease Undergoing Hemodialysis.
    BioMed Research International, 2018
    Co-Authors: Aileen I. Tsai, Chih-chun Chang, I-kuan Wang, Cheng-hao Weng, Wen-hung Huang, Pei-ching Chang
    Abstract:

    Introduction. This study attempted to survey the oral findings of hemodialysis patients and analyze the prevalence and predictors for Torus Palatinus (TP) in this patient population. Methods. A total of 322 hemodialysis patients were recruited. Patients were organized into two groups, based on the presence (n=93) or absence (n=229) of TP. Demographic, laboratory, and dialysis-related data were obtained for analysis. Results. The prevalence of TP was 28.9% in this study. Patients with TP were younger in age [57.8±10.0 (37.4-86.9) versus 62.4±12.3 (25.0-87.8) years old; P=0.001] and predominantly female (60.2% versus 38.0%; P

  • survey of Torus Palatinus in patients with end stage renal disease undergoing hemodialysis
    BioMed Research International, 2018
    Co-Authors: Aileen I. Tsai, Chih-chun Chang, I-kuan Wang, Cheng-hao Weng, Wen-hung Huang, Pei-ching Chang
    Abstract:

    Introduction. This study attempted to survey the oral findings of hemodialysis patients and analyze the prevalence and predictors for Torus Palatinus (TP) in this patient population. Methods. A total of 322 hemodialysis patients were recruited. Patients were organized into two groups, based on the presence (n=93) or absence (n=229) of TP. Demographic, laboratory, and dialysis-related data were obtained for analysis. Results. The prevalence of TP was 28.9% in this study. Patients with TP were younger in age [57.8±10.0 (37.4-86.9) versus 62.4±12.3 (25.0-87.8) years old; P=0.001] and predominantly female (60.2% versus 38.0%; P<0.001), compared to patients without TP. All TPs (100.0%) were symmetrical and located along the midpalatal suture. Most TPs were flat-shaped (55.9%) and near premolars (78.5%). The blood tests revealed higher blood concentrations of phosphate (5.4±1.1 versus 4.9±1.1 mg/dL; P=0.001) and lower blood concentrations of bicarbonate (20.9±2.4 versus 22.0±2.3 mmol/L; P<0.001) in patients with TP. Multivariate regression modeling showed that younger age [odds ratio (OR) 0.968; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.939–0.982; P<0.001], female gender (OR 2.305; 95% CI 1.374–3.867; P=0.002), higher blood concentration of phosphate (OR 1.411; 95% CI 1.110–1.794; P=0.005), and lower blood concentration of bicarbonate (OR 0.868; 95% CI 0.791–0.994; P=0.040) were significant predictors for TP. Conclusion. The prevalence of TP is 28.9%, and the majority of patients suffering TP are female. Younger age, female gender, elevated blood concentration of phosphate, and lower blood concentration of bicarbonate are predictors for TP.

Wen-hung Huang - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Torus Palatinus in Taiwan Patients Receiving Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis: A Prospective Observational Study.
    Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare, 2020
    Co-Authors: Pei-ching Chang, Aileen I. Tsai, I-kuan Wang, Cheng-hao Weng, Wen-hung Huang
    Abstract:

    Purpose: A consensus about the pathogenesis of Torus Palatinus (TP) in patients receiving dialysis still eludes the scientific community. This prospective observational study investigated the epidemiology of TP in peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis patients and analyzed the influences of multiple pathogenic factors such as mineral and bone disorders, genetic, environmental or nutritional triggers, progression of age, heredity, climatologic or biomechanical causes, and hyperparathyroidism on the formation of TP. Methods: Between 2013 and 2016, a total of 575 chronic dialysis patients (441 on hemodialysis and 134 on peritoneal dialysis) were recruited from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan. Patients were stratified into two groups based on the presence (n = 179) or absence (n = 396) of TP. Demographic, oral examination, laboratory, and dialysis data were collected for analysis. Student's t-test was used to analyze the quantitative variables and Chi-square or Fisher's exact test for categorical variables. Univariate binary logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the predictors for TP and multivariate binary logistic regression analysis to identify significant associated factors. Results: The prevalence of TP in dialysis patients in this study was 31.1% (28.3% for hemodialysis and 40.3% for peritoneal dialysis). Patients with TP were younger (54.6 +/- 13.4 versus 58.9 +/- 14.7 years, P = 0.001) and mostly female (60.3 versus 41.2%, P /=2 cm than with TP

  • Torus Palatinus in taiwan patients receiving peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis a prospective observational study
    Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare, 2020
    Co-Authors: Pei-ching Chang, Aileen I. Tsai, I-kuan Wang, Cheng-hao Weng, Wen-hung Huang
    Abstract:

    Purpose: A consensus about the pathogenesis of Torus Palatinus (TP) in patients receiving dialysis still eludes the scientific community. This prospective observational study investigated the epidemiology of TP in peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis patients and analyzed the influences of multiple pathogenic factors such as mineral and bone disorders, genetic, environmental or nutritional triggers, progression of age, heredity, climatologic or biomechanical causes, and hyperparathyroidism on the formation of TP. Methods: Between 2013 and 2016, a total of 575 chronic dialysis patients (441 on hemodialysis and 134 on peritoneal dialysis) were recruited from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan. Patients were stratified into two groups based on the presence (n = 179) or absence (n = 396) of TP. Demographic, oral examination, laboratory, and dialysis data were collected for analysis. Student's t-test was used to analyze the quantitative variables and Chi-square or Fisher's exact test for categorical variables. Univariate binary logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the predictors for TP and multivariate binary logistic regression analysis to identify significant associated factors. Results: The prevalence of TP in dialysis patients in this study was 31.1% (28.3% for hemodialysis and 40.3% for peritoneal dialysis). Patients with TP were younger (54.6 ± 13.4 versus 58.9 ± 14.7 years, P = 0.001) and mostly female (60.3 versus 41.2%, P < 0.001). Most TP cases (55.3%) were small in size (<2 cm), with the flat shape (56.4%) being the most common followed by the spindle (17.9%), nodular (17.3%), and lobular (8.4%) shapes. A longer duration of dialysis was associated with TP ≥2 cm than with TP <2 cm (94.4 ± 85.9 versus 72.8 ± 59.1 months, P = 0.048). Multivariate logistic regression revealed that female gender (odds ratio 2.108, 95% confidence interval 1.455-3.055, P < 0.001) and younger age (odds ratio 0.982; 95% confidence interval 0.969-0.994, P = 0.005) were significant predictors for TP. Conclusion: The prevalence of TP in chronic dialysis patients is 31.1%, higher in patients receiving peritoneal dialysis (40.3%) than hemodialysis (28.3%). Female gender and younger age are significant predictors associated with TP.

  • Survey of Torus Palatinus in Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease Undergoing Hemodialysis.
    BioMed Research International, 2018
    Co-Authors: Aileen I. Tsai, Chih-chun Chang, I-kuan Wang, Cheng-hao Weng, Wen-hung Huang, Pei-ching Chang
    Abstract:

    Introduction. This study attempted to survey the oral findings of hemodialysis patients and analyze the prevalence and predictors for Torus Palatinus (TP) in this patient population. Methods. A total of 322 hemodialysis patients were recruited. Patients were organized into two groups, based on the presence (n=93) or absence (n=229) of TP. Demographic, laboratory, and dialysis-related data were obtained for analysis. Results. The prevalence of TP was 28.9% in this study. Patients with TP were younger in age [57.8±10.0 (37.4-86.9) versus 62.4±12.3 (25.0-87.8) years old; P=0.001] and predominantly female (60.2% versus 38.0%; P

  • survey of Torus Palatinus in patients with end stage renal disease undergoing hemodialysis
    BioMed Research International, 2018
    Co-Authors: Aileen I. Tsai, Chih-chun Chang, I-kuan Wang, Cheng-hao Weng, Wen-hung Huang, Pei-ching Chang
    Abstract:

    Introduction. This study attempted to survey the oral findings of hemodialysis patients and analyze the prevalence and predictors for Torus Palatinus (TP) in this patient population. Methods. A total of 322 hemodialysis patients were recruited. Patients were organized into two groups, based on the presence (n=93) or absence (n=229) of TP. Demographic, laboratory, and dialysis-related data were obtained for analysis. Results. The prevalence of TP was 28.9% in this study. Patients with TP were younger in age [57.8±10.0 (37.4-86.9) versus 62.4±12.3 (25.0-87.8) years old; P=0.001] and predominantly female (60.2% versus 38.0%; P<0.001), compared to patients without TP. All TPs (100.0%) were symmetrical and located along the midpalatal suture. Most TPs were flat-shaped (55.9%) and near premolars (78.5%). The blood tests revealed higher blood concentrations of phosphate (5.4±1.1 versus 4.9±1.1 mg/dL; P=0.001) and lower blood concentrations of bicarbonate (20.9±2.4 versus 22.0±2.3 mmol/L; P<0.001) in patients with TP. Multivariate regression modeling showed that younger age [odds ratio (OR) 0.968; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.939–0.982; P<0.001], female gender (OR 2.305; 95% CI 1.374–3.867; P=0.002), higher blood concentration of phosphate (OR 1.411; 95% CI 1.110–1.794; P=0.005), and lower blood concentration of bicarbonate (OR 0.868; 95% CI 0.791–0.994; P=0.040) were significant predictors for TP. Conclusion. The prevalence of TP is 28.9%, and the majority of patients suffering TP are female. Younger age, female gender, elevated blood concentration of phosphate, and lower blood concentration of bicarbonate are predictors for TP.

Aileen I. Tsai - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Torus Palatinus in Taiwan Patients Receiving Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis: A Prospective Observational Study.
    Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare, 2020
    Co-Authors: Pei-ching Chang, Aileen I. Tsai, I-kuan Wang, Cheng-hao Weng, Wen-hung Huang
    Abstract:

    Purpose: A consensus about the pathogenesis of Torus Palatinus (TP) in patients receiving dialysis still eludes the scientific community. This prospective observational study investigated the epidemiology of TP in peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis patients and analyzed the influences of multiple pathogenic factors such as mineral and bone disorders, genetic, environmental or nutritional triggers, progression of age, heredity, climatologic or biomechanical causes, and hyperparathyroidism on the formation of TP. Methods: Between 2013 and 2016, a total of 575 chronic dialysis patients (441 on hemodialysis and 134 on peritoneal dialysis) were recruited from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan. Patients were stratified into two groups based on the presence (n = 179) or absence (n = 396) of TP. Demographic, oral examination, laboratory, and dialysis data were collected for analysis. Student's t-test was used to analyze the quantitative variables and Chi-square or Fisher's exact test for categorical variables. Univariate binary logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the predictors for TP and multivariate binary logistic regression analysis to identify significant associated factors. Results: The prevalence of TP in dialysis patients in this study was 31.1% (28.3% for hemodialysis and 40.3% for peritoneal dialysis). Patients with TP were younger (54.6 +/- 13.4 versus 58.9 +/- 14.7 years, P = 0.001) and mostly female (60.3 versus 41.2%, P /=2 cm than with TP

  • Torus Palatinus in taiwan patients receiving peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis a prospective observational study
    Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare, 2020
    Co-Authors: Pei-ching Chang, Aileen I. Tsai, I-kuan Wang, Cheng-hao Weng, Wen-hung Huang
    Abstract:

    Purpose: A consensus about the pathogenesis of Torus Palatinus (TP) in patients receiving dialysis still eludes the scientific community. This prospective observational study investigated the epidemiology of TP in peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis patients and analyzed the influences of multiple pathogenic factors such as mineral and bone disorders, genetic, environmental or nutritional triggers, progression of age, heredity, climatologic or biomechanical causes, and hyperparathyroidism on the formation of TP. Methods: Between 2013 and 2016, a total of 575 chronic dialysis patients (441 on hemodialysis and 134 on peritoneal dialysis) were recruited from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan. Patients were stratified into two groups based on the presence (n = 179) or absence (n = 396) of TP. Demographic, oral examination, laboratory, and dialysis data were collected for analysis. Student's t-test was used to analyze the quantitative variables and Chi-square or Fisher's exact test for categorical variables. Univariate binary logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the predictors for TP and multivariate binary logistic regression analysis to identify significant associated factors. Results: The prevalence of TP in dialysis patients in this study was 31.1% (28.3% for hemodialysis and 40.3% for peritoneal dialysis). Patients with TP were younger (54.6 ± 13.4 versus 58.9 ± 14.7 years, P = 0.001) and mostly female (60.3 versus 41.2%, P < 0.001). Most TP cases (55.3%) were small in size (<2 cm), with the flat shape (56.4%) being the most common followed by the spindle (17.9%), nodular (17.3%), and lobular (8.4%) shapes. A longer duration of dialysis was associated with TP ≥2 cm than with TP <2 cm (94.4 ± 85.9 versus 72.8 ± 59.1 months, P = 0.048). Multivariate logistic regression revealed that female gender (odds ratio 2.108, 95% confidence interval 1.455-3.055, P < 0.001) and younger age (odds ratio 0.982; 95% confidence interval 0.969-0.994, P = 0.005) were significant predictors for TP. Conclusion: The prevalence of TP in chronic dialysis patients is 31.1%, higher in patients receiving peritoneal dialysis (40.3%) than hemodialysis (28.3%). Female gender and younger age are significant predictors associated with TP.

  • Survey of Torus Palatinus in Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease Undergoing Hemodialysis.
    BioMed Research International, 2018
    Co-Authors: Aileen I. Tsai, Chih-chun Chang, I-kuan Wang, Cheng-hao Weng, Wen-hung Huang, Pei-ching Chang
    Abstract:

    Introduction. This study attempted to survey the oral findings of hemodialysis patients and analyze the prevalence and predictors for Torus Palatinus (TP) in this patient population. Methods. A total of 322 hemodialysis patients were recruited. Patients were organized into two groups, based on the presence (n=93) or absence (n=229) of TP. Demographic, laboratory, and dialysis-related data were obtained for analysis. Results. The prevalence of TP was 28.9% in this study. Patients with TP were younger in age [57.8±10.0 (37.4-86.9) versus 62.4±12.3 (25.0-87.8) years old; P=0.001] and predominantly female (60.2% versus 38.0%; P

  • survey of Torus Palatinus in patients with end stage renal disease undergoing hemodialysis
    BioMed Research International, 2018
    Co-Authors: Aileen I. Tsai, Chih-chun Chang, I-kuan Wang, Cheng-hao Weng, Wen-hung Huang, Pei-ching Chang
    Abstract:

    Introduction. This study attempted to survey the oral findings of hemodialysis patients and analyze the prevalence and predictors for Torus Palatinus (TP) in this patient population. Methods. A total of 322 hemodialysis patients were recruited. Patients were organized into two groups, based on the presence (n=93) or absence (n=229) of TP. Demographic, laboratory, and dialysis-related data were obtained for analysis. Results. The prevalence of TP was 28.9% in this study. Patients with TP were younger in age [57.8±10.0 (37.4-86.9) versus 62.4±12.3 (25.0-87.8) years old; P=0.001] and predominantly female (60.2% versus 38.0%; P<0.001), compared to patients without TP. All TPs (100.0%) were symmetrical and located along the midpalatal suture. Most TPs were flat-shaped (55.9%) and near premolars (78.5%). The blood tests revealed higher blood concentrations of phosphate (5.4±1.1 versus 4.9±1.1 mg/dL; P=0.001) and lower blood concentrations of bicarbonate (20.9±2.4 versus 22.0±2.3 mmol/L; P<0.001) in patients with TP. Multivariate regression modeling showed that younger age [odds ratio (OR) 0.968; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.939–0.982; P<0.001], female gender (OR 2.305; 95% CI 1.374–3.867; P=0.002), higher blood concentration of phosphate (OR 1.411; 95% CI 1.110–1.794; P=0.005), and lower blood concentration of bicarbonate (OR 0.868; 95% CI 0.791–0.994; P=0.040) were significant predictors for TP. Conclusion. The prevalence of TP is 28.9%, and the majority of patients suffering TP are female. Younger age, female gender, elevated blood concentration of phosphate, and lower blood concentration of bicarbonate are predictors for TP.

I-kuan Wang - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Torus Palatinus in Taiwan Patients Receiving Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis: A Prospective Observational Study.
    Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare, 2020
    Co-Authors: Pei-ching Chang, Aileen I. Tsai, I-kuan Wang, Cheng-hao Weng, Wen-hung Huang
    Abstract:

    Purpose: A consensus about the pathogenesis of Torus Palatinus (TP) in patients receiving dialysis still eludes the scientific community. This prospective observational study investigated the epidemiology of TP in peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis patients and analyzed the influences of multiple pathogenic factors such as mineral and bone disorders, genetic, environmental or nutritional triggers, progression of age, heredity, climatologic or biomechanical causes, and hyperparathyroidism on the formation of TP. Methods: Between 2013 and 2016, a total of 575 chronic dialysis patients (441 on hemodialysis and 134 on peritoneal dialysis) were recruited from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan. Patients were stratified into two groups based on the presence (n = 179) or absence (n = 396) of TP. Demographic, oral examination, laboratory, and dialysis data were collected for analysis. Student's t-test was used to analyze the quantitative variables and Chi-square or Fisher's exact test for categorical variables. Univariate binary logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the predictors for TP and multivariate binary logistic regression analysis to identify significant associated factors. Results: The prevalence of TP in dialysis patients in this study was 31.1% (28.3% for hemodialysis and 40.3% for peritoneal dialysis). Patients with TP were younger (54.6 +/- 13.4 versus 58.9 +/- 14.7 years, P = 0.001) and mostly female (60.3 versus 41.2%, P /=2 cm than with TP

  • Torus Palatinus in taiwan patients receiving peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis a prospective observational study
    Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare, 2020
    Co-Authors: Pei-ching Chang, Aileen I. Tsai, I-kuan Wang, Cheng-hao Weng, Wen-hung Huang
    Abstract:

    Purpose: A consensus about the pathogenesis of Torus Palatinus (TP) in patients receiving dialysis still eludes the scientific community. This prospective observational study investigated the epidemiology of TP in peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis patients and analyzed the influences of multiple pathogenic factors such as mineral and bone disorders, genetic, environmental or nutritional triggers, progression of age, heredity, climatologic or biomechanical causes, and hyperparathyroidism on the formation of TP. Methods: Between 2013 and 2016, a total of 575 chronic dialysis patients (441 on hemodialysis and 134 on peritoneal dialysis) were recruited from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan. Patients were stratified into two groups based on the presence (n = 179) or absence (n = 396) of TP. Demographic, oral examination, laboratory, and dialysis data were collected for analysis. Student's t-test was used to analyze the quantitative variables and Chi-square or Fisher's exact test for categorical variables. Univariate binary logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the predictors for TP and multivariate binary logistic regression analysis to identify significant associated factors. Results: The prevalence of TP in dialysis patients in this study was 31.1% (28.3% for hemodialysis and 40.3% for peritoneal dialysis). Patients with TP were younger (54.6 ± 13.4 versus 58.9 ± 14.7 years, P = 0.001) and mostly female (60.3 versus 41.2%, P < 0.001). Most TP cases (55.3%) were small in size (<2 cm), with the flat shape (56.4%) being the most common followed by the spindle (17.9%), nodular (17.3%), and lobular (8.4%) shapes. A longer duration of dialysis was associated with TP ≥2 cm than with TP <2 cm (94.4 ± 85.9 versus 72.8 ± 59.1 months, P = 0.048). Multivariate logistic regression revealed that female gender (odds ratio 2.108, 95% confidence interval 1.455-3.055, P < 0.001) and younger age (odds ratio 0.982; 95% confidence interval 0.969-0.994, P = 0.005) were significant predictors for TP. Conclusion: The prevalence of TP in chronic dialysis patients is 31.1%, higher in patients receiving peritoneal dialysis (40.3%) than hemodialysis (28.3%). Female gender and younger age are significant predictors associated with TP.

  • Survey of Torus Palatinus in Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease Undergoing Hemodialysis.
    BioMed Research International, 2018
    Co-Authors: Aileen I. Tsai, Chih-chun Chang, I-kuan Wang, Cheng-hao Weng, Wen-hung Huang, Pei-ching Chang
    Abstract:

    Introduction. This study attempted to survey the oral findings of hemodialysis patients and analyze the prevalence and predictors for Torus Palatinus (TP) in this patient population. Methods. A total of 322 hemodialysis patients were recruited. Patients were organized into two groups, based on the presence (n=93) or absence (n=229) of TP. Demographic, laboratory, and dialysis-related data were obtained for analysis. Results. The prevalence of TP was 28.9% in this study. Patients with TP were younger in age [57.8±10.0 (37.4-86.9) versus 62.4±12.3 (25.0-87.8) years old; P=0.001] and predominantly female (60.2% versus 38.0%; P

  • survey of Torus Palatinus in patients with end stage renal disease undergoing hemodialysis
    BioMed Research International, 2018
    Co-Authors: Aileen I. Tsai, Chih-chun Chang, I-kuan Wang, Cheng-hao Weng, Wen-hung Huang, Pei-ching Chang
    Abstract:

    Introduction. This study attempted to survey the oral findings of hemodialysis patients and analyze the prevalence and predictors for Torus Palatinus (TP) in this patient population. Methods. A total of 322 hemodialysis patients were recruited. Patients were organized into two groups, based on the presence (n=93) or absence (n=229) of TP. Demographic, laboratory, and dialysis-related data were obtained for analysis. Results. The prevalence of TP was 28.9% in this study. Patients with TP were younger in age [57.8±10.0 (37.4-86.9) versus 62.4±12.3 (25.0-87.8) years old; P=0.001] and predominantly female (60.2% versus 38.0%; P<0.001), compared to patients without TP. All TPs (100.0%) were symmetrical and located along the midpalatal suture. Most TPs were flat-shaped (55.9%) and near premolars (78.5%). The blood tests revealed higher blood concentrations of phosphate (5.4±1.1 versus 4.9±1.1 mg/dL; P=0.001) and lower blood concentrations of bicarbonate (20.9±2.4 versus 22.0±2.3 mmol/L; P<0.001) in patients with TP. Multivariate regression modeling showed that younger age [odds ratio (OR) 0.968; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.939–0.982; P<0.001], female gender (OR 2.305; 95% CI 1.374–3.867; P=0.002), higher blood concentration of phosphate (OR 1.411; 95% CI 1.110–1.794; P=0.005), and lower blood concentration of bicarbonate (OR 0.868; 95% CI 0.791–0.994; P=0.040) were significant predictors for TP. Conclusion. The prevalence of TP is 28.9%, and the majority of patients suffering TP are female. Younger age, female gender, elevated blood concentration of phosphate, and lower blood concentration of bicarbonate are predictors for TP.

Cheng-hao Weng - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Torus Palatinus in Taiwan Patients Receiving Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis: A Prospective Observational Study.
    Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare, 2020
    Co-Authors: Pei-ching Chang, Aileen I. Tsai, I-kuan Wang, Cheng-hao Weng, Wen-hung Huang
    Abstract:

    Purpose: A consensus about the pathogenesis of Torus Palatinus (TP) in patients receiving dialysis still eludes the scientific community. This prospective observational study investigated the epidemiology of TP in peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis patients and analyzed the influences of multiple pathogenic factors such as mineral and bone disorders, genetic, environmental or nutritional triggers, progression of age, heredity, climatologic or biomechanical causes, and hyperparathyroidism on the formation of TP. Methods: Between 2013 and 2016, a total of 575 chronic dialysis patients (441 on hemodialysis and 134 on peritoneal dialysis) were recruited from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan. Patients were stratified into two groups based on the presence (n = 179) or absence (n = 396) of TP. Demographic, oral examination, laboratory, and dialysis data were collected for analysis. Student's t-test was used to analyze the quantitative variables and Chi-square or Fisher's exact test for categorical variables. Univariate binary logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the predictors for TP and multivariate binary logistic regression analysis to identify significant associated factors. Results: The prevalence of TP in dialysis patients in this study was 31.1% (28.3% for hemodialysis and 40.3% for peritoneal dialysis). Patients with TP were younger (54.6 +/- 13.4 versus 58.9 +/- 14.7 years, P = 0.001) and mostly female (60.3 versus 41.2%, P /=2 cm than with TP

  • Torus Palatinus in taiwan patients receiving peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis a prospective observational study
    Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare, 2020
    Co-Authors: Pei-ching Chang, Aileen I. Tsai, I-kuan Wang, Cheng-hao Weng, Wen-hung Huang
    Abstract:

    Purpose: A consensus about the pathogenesis of Torus Palatinus (TP) in patients receiving dialysis still eludes the scientific community. This prospective observational study investigated the epidemiology of TP in peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis patients and analyzed the influences of multiple pathogenic factors such as mineral and bone disorders, genetic, environmental or nutritional triggers, progression of age, heredity, climatologic or biomechanical causes, and hyperparathyroidism on the formation of TP. Methods: Between 2013 and 2016, a total of 575 chronic dialysis patients (441 on hemodialysis and 134 on peritoneal dialysis) were recruited from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan. Patients were stratified into two groups based on the presence (n = 179) or absence (n = 396) of TP. Demographic, oral examination, laboratory, and dialysis data were collected for analysis. Student's t-test was used to analyze the quantitative variables and Chi-square or Fisher's exact test for categorical variables. Univariate binary logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the predictors for TP and multivariate binary logistic regression analysis to identify significant associated factors. Results: The prevalence of TP in dialysis patients in this study was 31.1% (28.3% for hemodialysis and 40.3% for peritoneal dialysis). Patients with TP were younger (54.6 ± 13.4 versus 58.9 ± 14.7 years, P = 0.001) and mostly female (60.3 versus 41.2%, P < 0.001). Most TP cases (55.3%) were small in size (<2 cm), with the flat shape (56.4%) being the most common followed by the spindle (17.9%), nodular (17.3%), and lobular (8.4%) shapes. A longer duration of dialysis was associated with TP ≥2 cm than with TP <2 cm (94.4 ± 85.9 versus 72.8 ± 59.1 months, P = 0.048). Multivariate logistic regression revealed that female gender (odds ratio 2.108, 95% confidence interval 1.455-3.055, P < 0.001) and younger age (odds ratio 0.982; 95% confidence interval 0.969-0.994, P = 0.005) were significant predictors for TP. Conclusion: The prevalence of TP in chronic dialysis patients is 31.1%, higher in patients receiving peritoneal dialysis (40.3%) than hemodialysis (28.3%). Female gender and younger age are significant predictors associated with TP.

  • Survey of Torus Palatinus in Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease Undergoing Hemodialysis.
    BioMed Research International, 2018
    Co-Authors: Aileen I. Tsai, Chih-chun Chang, I-kuan Wang, Cheng-hao Weng, Wen-hung Huang, Pei-ching Chang
    Abstract:

    Introduction. This study attempted to survey the oral findings of hemodialysis patients and analyze the prevalence and predictors for Torus Palatinus (TP) in this patient population. Methods. A total of 322 hemodialysis patients were recruited. Patients were organized into two groups, based on the presence (n=93) or absence (n=229) of TP. Demographic, laboratory, and dialysis-related data were obtained for analysis. Results. The prevalence of TP was 28.9% in this study. Patients with TP were younger in age [57.8±10.0 (37.4-86.9) versus 62.4±12.3 (25.0-87.8) years old; P=0.001] and predominantly female (60.2% versus 38.0%; P

  • survey of Torus Palatinus in patients with end stage renal disease undergoing hemodialysis
    BioMed Research International, 2018
    Co-Authors: Aileen I. Tsai, Chih-chun Chang, I-kuan Wang, Cheng-hao Weng, Wen-hung Huang, Pei-ching Chang
    Abstract:

    Introduction. This study attempted to survey the oral findings of hemodialysis patients and analyze the prevalence and predictors for Torus Palatinus (TP) in this patient population. Methods. A total of 322 hemodialysis patients were recruited. Patients were organized into two groups, based on the presence (n=93) or absence (n=229) of TP. Demographic, laboratory, and dialysis-related data were obtained for analysis. Results. The prevalence of TP was 28.9% in this study. Patients with TP were younger in age [57.8±10.0 (37.4-86.9) versus 62.4±12.3 (25.0-87.8) years old; P=0.001] and predominantly female (60.2% versus 38.0%; P<0.001), compared to patients without TP. All TPs (100.0%) were symmetrical and located along the midpalatal suture. Most TPs were flat-shaped (55.9%) and near premolars (78.5%). The blood tests revealed higher blood concentrations of phosphate (5.4±1.1 versus 4.9±1.1 mg/dL; P=0.001) and lower blood concentrations of bicarbonate (20.9±2.4 versus 22.0±2.3 mmol/L; P<0.001) in patients with TP. Multivariate regression modeling showed that younger age [odds ratio (OR) 0.968; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.939–0.982; P<0.001], female gender (OR 2.305; 95% CI 1.374–3.867; P=0.002), higher blood concentration of phosphate (OR 1.411; 95% CI 1.110–1.794; P=0.005), and lower blood concentration of bicarbonate (OR 0.868; 95% CI 0.791–0.994; P=0.040) were significant predictors for TP. Conclusion. The prevalence of TP is 28.9%, and the majority of patients suffering TP are female. Younger age, female gender, elevated blood concentration of phosphate, and lower blood concentration of bicarbonate are predictors for TP.