Browsing by Subject "COMPLICATIONS"
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Smoking affects mRNA expression of bone morphogenetic proteins in human periosteum
(2012)Periosteum is important for bone homoeostasis through the release of bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) and their effect on osteoprogenitor cells. Smoking has an adverse effect on fracture healing and bone regeneration. ... -
Transsphenoidal surgery in patients with acromegaly: operative strategies for overcoming technically challenging anatomical variations
(2010)Object. In addition to difficulties with anesthetic and medical management, transsphenoidal operations in patients with longstanding acromegaly are associated with inherent intraoperative challenges because of anatomical ... -
Vascular injuries in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: An underestimated problem
(2006)Background: Bile duct injury is a severe complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy and many reports focus on this topic, especially regarding the long- term success of repair of these injuries. There is some concern, ... -
XbaI GLUT1 gene polymorphism and the risk of type 2 diabetes with nephropathy
(2009)Altered expression of the facilitated glucose transporter GLUT1 affects pathways implicated in the pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy. There is indication that variation of GLUT1 gene (SLC2A1) contributes to development ...