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Amelioration of cardiovascular risk factors with partial biochemical control of acromegaly
(2008)Objective Complete remission of acromegaly is associated with favourable changes in cardiovascular risk parameters. We evaluated the effects of suboptimal therapy on haemodynamic, metabolic, inflammatory and coagulation ... -
Anatomy and Complications Following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Radiological Evaluation and Imaging Pitfalls
(2011)To evaluate the post-operative gastric anatomy depicted by upper gastrointestinal gastrografin swallow studies (UGI) and report radiological work-up and management of complications following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy ... -
A "biologic technique" for the treatment of a disruption of the extensor mechanism after revision total knee arthroplasty: a case report
(2008)A modified technique for the reconstruction of the extensor mechanism after revision total knee arthroplasty, is described. A medial gastrocnemius flap, in combination with in situ use of semitendinosus tendon autograft ... -
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) ... -
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) ... -
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 interleukin-6 and matrix metalloproteinase expression in the subretinal fluid and the vitreous during proliferative vitreoretinopathy: Correlations with extent, duration of RRD and PVR grade
(2014)Introduction: The full extent of IL-6 involvement in PVR pathophysiology has not yet been comprehensively investigated. The aim of this study was the comparison of the IL-6 effect on MMP expression between SRF and the ... -
The effect of osteoporotic treatment on the functional outcome, re-fracture rate, quality of life and mortality in patients with hip fractures: A prospective functional and clinical outcome study on 520 patients
(2015)Numerous high quality studies have shown the positive effects of various osteoporotic medical treatment regimens on bone mass and on the reduction of risk for new spinal, hip and non-spinal fractures in osteoporotic patients. ... -
Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) Procedures: Counterbalancing the Benefits With the Costs
(2010)Endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair (EVAR) is associated with lower 30-day mortality rates compared with open repair. Despite that, there are no significant differences in mortality rates between the two ... -
Endovascular Stent-Graft Repair of Major Abdominal Arteriovenous Fistula: A Systematic Review
(2009)Purpose: To evaluate the outcomes of endovascular stent-graft repair of major abdominal arteriovenous fistulas. Methods: The English literature was systematically searched using the MEDLINE electronic database up to January ... -
Factors affecting the quality of life after total knee arthroplasties: a prospective study
(2012)Background: The purpose of the study is to evaluate the self-reported outcomes in the first year after primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA), and to determine factors influencing the quality of life (QoL) 6 weeks, 3, 6, ... -
Feasibility and safety of radical cystectomy under combined spinal and epidural anesthesia in octogenarian patients with ASA score >= 3: A case series
(2015)Introduction: This study evaluated the feasibility and safety of open radical cystectomy (RC) under combined regional anesthesia (CRA) in high-risk octogenarian patients. Methods: We retrospectively evaluated the medical ... -
Functional gains after surgical procedures in spastic upper extremity: a comparative study between children and adults
(2010)Thirty-four patients with spastic upper extremity secondary to cerebral palsy underwent operative treatment with bony and soft tissue procedures including osteotomies, capsulotomies tendon transfers, lengthening and releases. ... -
Hippocrates: A pioneer in the treatment of head injuries
(2005)HIPPOCRATES' TREATISE On Wounds in the Head represents an excellent source of information regarding the extent of experience with head injuries in classical antiquity. On the basis of clinical observation, the great physician ... -
The Impact of Intermediate Time between Chemotherapy and Hypofractionated Radiotherapy to the Radiation Induced Skin Toxicity for Breast Adjuvant Treatment
(2014)To evaluate the impact of intermediate time between chemotherapy and radiotherapy (ITCR) to skin toxicity for a hypofractionated irradiation schedule. Forty-four patients with stage I-II invasive breast cancer receiving ... -
Implanted Subdural Electrodes: Safety Issues and Complication Avoidance
(2011)Invasive electroencephalography via subdural implanted electrodes is essential for the identification and localization of the epileptogenic focus in a large percentage of cases of medically refractory epilepsy. The ... -
Laparoscopic appendectomy: Differences between male and female patients with suspected acute appendicitis
(2007)Background: The role of laparoscopy in the management of patients with suspected acute appendicitis remains controversial. It has been suggested that laparoscopy is useful mainly in young women of reproductive age because ... -
Meniscal and articular cartilage lesions in the anterior cruciate ligament-deficient knee: correlation between time from injury and knee scores
(2015)Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is associated with meniscal tears and/or articular cartilage damage. The aim of this study was twofold: (a) to report and correlate the incidence of meniscal and cartilage lesions ...