Askoro, Rofat https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3469-8019
Kagawa, Kota https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5805-5069
Seyama, Go
Okamura, Akitake
Orihashi, Yasushi
Takamori, Ayako
Horie, Nobutaka
Funding for this research was provided by:
Hiroshima University
Article History
Received: 10 January 2026
Revised: 12 March 2026
Accepted: 31 March 2026
First Online: 17 April 2026
Declarations
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: This study was approved by The Ethical Committee for Clinical Research of Hiroshima University (approval number: E2025-0017). We confirm that we have read the Journal’s position on issues involved in ethical publication and affirm that this report is consistent with those guidelines.Statement.
: This study implemented an opt-out arrangement by providing necessary information for informed decision and adequate measures to anonymize medical information and images in accordance with Hiroshima University Hospital policy.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.