Sfoglia per Soggetto "Surgery"
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Blink reflex in primary lateral sclerosis
(2004)Objective: To investigate the underlying pathophysiology of primary lateral sclerosis (PLS) regarding possible changes in blink reflex (BR) circuit. Methods: BR was studied in 10 patients in whom diagnosis of PLS was ... -
A capsular-based vascularized distal radius graft for proximal pole scaphoid pseudarthrosis
(2006)Purpose: To evaluate the clinical results of the application of a capsular-based dorsal distal radius vascularized bone graft in scaphoid proximal pole nonunions. Methods: Thirteen patients with symptomatic nonunion at the ... -
Cardiac Surgery in Dialysis-Dependent Patients: Impact of Gender on Early Outcome in Single-Center Experience with 204 Consecutive Cases
(2013)Background This study evaluates the impact of gender in dialysis-dependent patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Methods We retrospectively identified 204 dialysis-dependent patients (68.6% male, aged 66.6 +/- 9.9 years) ... -
A case of bilateral auricular haematoma in a ewe-lamb with sarcoptic mange
(2013)A Lacaune ewe-lamb was referred with bilateral pinnal swelling and intense head-shaking. Soft, fluid-filled, painless swellings were present on the concave surface of both ear pinnae. Needle aspiration revealed sero-sanguineous ... -
Cerebellar stimulation in the management of medically intractable epilepsy: a systematic and critical review
(2010)Object. The wide application of deep brain stimulation in the management of movement as well as other degenerative neurological and psychiatric disorders has renewed the interest in using deep brain stimulation in the ... -
Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis: review of the demographics, pathophysiology, current diagnosis, and treatment
(2009)Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is a rare clinicopathological entity. The incidence of CVST in children and neonates has been reported to be as high as 7 cases per million people, whereas in adults the incidence ... -
Changes of meniscal interhorn distances: An in vivo magnetic resonance imaging study
(2005)The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes of the internal (IID) and external meniscal interhorn distance (EID) of the medial and the lateral meniscus under loading. Sagittal magnetic resonance images of 15 knees ... -
Cholesterol Crystal Embolization: A Possible Complication of Peripheral Endovascular Interventions
(2008)Cholesterol crystal embolization (CCE) is a possible complication of peripheral endovascular interventions. The diagnosis of CCE is suggested by the gradual onset of peripheral cutaneous manifestations (e.g., livedo ... -
Clinical applications of intracranial pressure monitoring in traumatic brain injury
(2014)Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring has been for decades a cornerstone of traumatic brain injury (TBI) management. Nevertheless, in recent years, its usefulness has been questioned in several reports. A group of ... -
The clinical performance of a small diameter tibial nailing system with a mechanical distal aiming device
(2000)We present the clinical and radiographic results of a prospective study with the Orthofix tibial nailing system. The ease and safety of distal locking with the use of an improved targeting system was also evaluated. Sixty ... -
Clinical relevance and treatment of carotid stent fractures
(2010)Objective: To review all published reports and investigate the clinical relevance and need for treatment of carotid stent fractures. Methods: Electronic and hand-searching of the published literature and the Manufacturer ... -
Closed-Loop Stimulation in the Control of Focal Epilepsy of Insular Origin
(2010)Background: Previous studies have shown that closed-loop or responsive neurostimulation can abort induced or spontaneous epileptiform discharges. Objective: To assess the effectiveness of a programmable cranially implanted ... -
Colonic Ischemia After Endovascular Exclusion of an Aortoiliac Aneurysm Using an Iliac Branch Device
(2010)Purpose: To present the first case of colonic ischemia (CI) after endovascular exclusion of an aortoiliac aneurysm using an iliac branch device (IBD). Case report: A 69-year-old male patient with an abdominal aortic and ... -
A comparative study of 10-Fr vs. 7-Fr straight plastic stents in the treatment of postcholecystectomy bile leak
(2008)Background: Biliary decompression is a key factor in the treatment of postcholecystectomy bile leak. However, the optimal size of the stent introduced by therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) ... -
Comparative study of the intravenous chemoprophylaxix versus local Sulmycin (R) Implant E Sponge use in vaginal hysterectomy
(2012)Objective: The aim of this comparative study was to ascertain the efficacy of the Sulmycin (R) Implant E, an antiseptic sponge, on the incidence of peri-and postoperative morbidity in patients subjected to vaginal hysterectomy. ... -
A comparison of early versus delayed repair of traumatic rotator cuff tears
(2011)Purpose The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) results between early and delayed operative treatment in patients with traumatic rotator cuff tears (RCT). Methods Thirty-five ... -
Comparison of Functional Gains After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair in Patients Over 70 Years of Age Versus Patients Under 50 Years of Age: A Prospective Multicenter Study
(2015)Purpose: To assess rotator cuff rupture characteristics and evaluate healing and the functional outcome after arthroscopic repair in patients older than 70 years versus patients younger than 50 years. Methods: We conducted ... -
Compartmental infections of the hand
(2008)Suppurative conditions of the hand-wrist compartments result in a "vicious circle" of infection and increase in compartmental pressure that reduces perfusion of soft tissues and facilitates spreading of the infection. We ... -
Complex regional pain syndrome type I as a consequence of trauma or surgery to upper extremity: management with intravenous regional anaesthesia, using lidocaine and methyloprednisolone
(2011)Complex regional pain syndrome type I (CRPS-I) is a known complication after surgery or trauma to the upper extremity and is difficult to treat. A simple and easily tolerated method of treatment that includes intravenous ...