The study results demonstrate for the first time that genetic polymorphisms in STAT3, TNFRSF1A and 2p15 are associated with AS in Han Chinese, suggesting common pathogenic mechanisms for the disease in Chinese and Caucasian European populations. Furthermore, previous findings demonstrating that ERAP1, but not IL23R, is associated with AS in Chinese patients were confirmed.

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Our data demonstrate that the PLMA has a higher OLP in comparison with the SLMA in the lateral position for laparoscopic surgery. Both devices provide comparably adequate ventilatory efficiency.