Case report: Association between PTEN-gene variant and an aggressive case of multiple dAVFs by Glaucia Suzanna Jong-A-Liem, Glaucia Suzanna Jong-A-Liem, Talita Helena Martins Sarti, Talita Helena Martins Sarti, Mariusi Glasenapp dos Santos, Luciano Marcus Tirotti Giacon, Raphael Wuo-Silva, Alex Machado Baeta, José Maria de Campos Filho, Feres Chaddad-Neto, Feres Chaddad-Neto

“…However, in spite of proper treatment, this patient experienced multiple recurrent dAVFs in different locations, requiring multiple embolizations and surgeries. Despite exhibiting altered cerebral perfusion and hemodynamics, the patient did not display any significant symptoms until she experienced a sudden stroke resulting from deep venous thrombosis, which was not associated with any medical procedures or medication use. …”
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The quality of life of patients with nephrolithiasis after the endourological removal of calculi from the urinary tract by Diana Słota, Tadeusz Paweł Wasilewski, Mariusz Goniewicz, Klaudia Długoborska

“…Depending on a number of factors, it can be found in 5–20% of the population. Traditional surgeries are being replaced by less invasive methods of treatment. …”
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Outcome Analysis of Intra-Articular Scapula Fracture Fixation with Distal Radius Plate: A Multicenter Prospective Study by Panigrahi, Madharia, Das, Samant, Biswal

“…Methods Between 2012 and 2015, at 2 centers (HMCH & SHCE) of Bhubaneswar Odisha, we stabilized 20 scapular intra-articular fractures surgically with distal radius locking plate and studied the outcome of the surgeries. The outcome of the 20 fractures was determined using the Constant and Murley score. …”
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Diabetic retinopathy with extensively large area of capillary non-perfusion: characteristics and treatment outcomes by Zijing Huang, Kunliang Qiu, Jingsheng Yi, Hongjie Lin, Dezhi Zheng, Dingguo Huang, Guihua Zhang, Haoyu Chen, Jianlong Zheng, Yifan Wang, Danqi Fang, Weiqi Chen

“…During the follow-up periods, 20 eyes (46.5%) developed severe neovascular complications, of which 15 eyes (34.9%) underwent vitrectomy and/or anti-glaucoma surgeries. Conservative therapies including glycemic control and supplemental laser photocoagulation were conducted in 23 eyes (53.5%) without neovascular complications. …”
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Nasogastric tube insertion in anesthetized and intubated patients: a new and reliable method by Tsai Yung-Fong, Luo Chiao-Fen, Illias Amina, Lin Chih-Chung, Yu Huang-Ping

“…</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>A total of 103 patients, aged 23 to 70 years, undergoing gastrointestinal or hepatic surgeries that required intraoperative NGT insertions were enrolled into our study. …”
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Caesarean section in Sudan: findings from nationwide household surveys on rates, trends, and geographic and sociodemographic variability by Manar E. Abdel-Rahman, Lukman Thalib, Duriya A. Rayis

“…While many developing countries show rates beyond optimal levels, few poorer countries appear to have sub-optimal obstetric care in relation to essential surgeries. The objective of this study is to document the rates of CS delivery, its time trend, and geographic and sociodemographic variability in Sudan. …”
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Categorisation of Salivary Lesions According to the Novel Milan’s System of Reporting Salivary Gland Cytopathology: A Retroprospective Study by Nabila Afsar, P Sakthidasan Chinnathambi, GVRN Krishnakanth

“…Introduction: Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) is an important diagnostic tool for salivary lesions, which has decreased the number of unnecessary invasive surgeries for benign conditions. But, cytopathology of salivary lesions is complex presenting with similarity in cytological features albeit with histological heterogeneity. …”
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Métodos de reconstrução do couro cabeludo Scalp reconstruction procedures by Rafael Anache Anbar, Kleder Gomes de Almeida, Paulete Yuri Nukariya, Rodrigo Anache Anbar, Bruno Barros de Azevedo Coutinho

“…We focused on covering the skull with microsurgical latissimus dorsi and serratus muscles, and performing subsequent surgeries to completely cover the alopecic areas.…”
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Aggressive Gliomatosis Peritonei Arising from Ovarian Mature Teratoma with NF1 Mutation: A Case Report and Literature Review by Liu C, Yan B, Wang Y, Di W, Lou W

“…Rare aggressive GP cases with poor prognosis were reported and no guidelines to follow for treatment.Case Presentation: Herein, we report a 17-year-old girl with a 3-year-history of GP arising from ovarian mature teratoma. Surgeries and drug therapy were used to treat the aggressively growing tumour. …”
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Comprehensive assessment of the quality of life of patients with glaucoma when using various methods of treatment by S. A. Kurbanov, A. F. Gabdrakhmanova, Sh. Sh. Khabibullaev

“…They had the following types of surgeries: sinus trabeculectomy with the use of “Glautex” drainage implant; classical sinus trabeculectomy; sinus trabeculectomy with implantation of drainage made of a collagen hemostatic foam; transscleral laser cyclocoagulation of the ciliary body; cataract phacoemulsification in comorbid primary open-angle glaucoma and in primary closed-angle glaucoma. …”
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Intravenous dexmedetomidine versus propofol for intraoperative moderate sedation during spinal anesthesia: A comparative study by Pratibha Jain Shah, Kamta Prasad Dubey, Kamal Kishore Sahare, Amit Agrawal

“…Material and Methods: A total of 120 patients of age group 18-60 years of American Society of Anesthesiologists grade I & II, posted for surgeries under spinal anesthesia were randomly divided in to three groups (n = 40 each); Group D received infusion of dexmedetomidine 1 μg/kg over 10 min followed by maintenance infusion of 0.5 μg/kg/h. …”
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Recombinant single‐chain factor VIII in severe hemophilia: Long‐term safety and efficacy in previously treated patients in the AFFINITY extension study by Johnny Mahlangu, Faraizah Abdul Karim, Oleksandra Stasyshyn, Bartosz Korczowski, Blanca Salazar, Samantha Lucas, Amy Suen, Brahm Goldstein, Thomas Chung, Ingrid Pabinger

“…Surgical hemostatic efficacy was rated excellent or good in 100% of surgeries. No inhibitors, anaphylactic reactions, or thromboembolic events were reported in PTPs. …”
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Comparison of Postoperative Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty Following a Diagnosis of Dementia: A TriNetX Database Study by Andrea H. Johnson, MSN, CRNP, Jane C. Brennan, MS, Paul J. King, MD, Justin J. Turcotte, PhD, MBA, James H. MacDonald, MD

“…Background: As life expectancy improves for patients with dementia, the demand for mobility-improving surgeries such as total joint arthroplasty (TJA) will increase. …”
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Validation of the IAC Yokohama system for reporting breast fine-needle aspiration cytology categorization of breast lesions in Vindhya region population by Aayushi Guru, Suresh Kumar Sutrakar, Jagannath Jatav, Lokesh Tripathi, Uday Raj Singh, Rakesh Gupta, Hariom Meena, Shambhavi Sharma

“…FNAC using IAC Yokohama system is a rapid and effective method for the primary categorization of palpable breast lumps and provides better clarity to the clinicians in the management of the patient and can reduce unnecessary surgeries.…”
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Comparison of Bacterial and Dye Microleakage of Different Root-End Filling Materials by Majid Kazem, Mohammad Jafar Eghbal, Saeed Asgary

“…INTRODUCTION: The provision of an effective apical seal is an essential factor when choosing an appropriate material for success of root-end surgeries. Root-end resection, preparation and obturation should provide an adequate apical seal. …”
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Quantitative analysis of residual protein contamination of podiatry instruments reprocessed through local and central decontamination units by Ramage Gordon, Lappin David F, Long Steven, Goldie Frank, Smith Gordon WG, Smith Andrew J

“…Currently, podiatry instruments are reprocessed locally within surgeries while national strategies are favouring a move toward reprocessing in central facilities. …”
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Comparison of preoperative parental anxiety status in children who undergo circumcision with local and general anesthesia by Sezgin Okcelik, Halil Kizilöz, Niyazi Ozgur Kurul, Cumhur Yesildal, Muhammed Cihan Temel

“…Depression scores were higher in housewives than working woman(p <0.001).Also, depression scores were higher in low educated mothers than high educated mothers (p=0.002) Conclusion: Circumcision is one of the daily surgeries that does not cause serious anxiety in families and can be performed under local anesthesia.…”
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Shape sensing of optical fiber Bragg gratings based on deep learning by Samaneh Manavi Roodsari, Antal Huck-Horvath, Sara Freund, Azhar Zam, Georg Rauter, Wolfgang Schade, Philippe C Cattin

“…Continuum robots in robot-assisted minimally invasive surgeries provide adequate access to target anatomies that are not directly reachable through small incisions. …”
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Does early upper tract diversion and delayed undiversion in megaureters secondary to severe posterior urethral valves lead to better renal outcomes? by Somnath Prathap, Sarath Kumar Narayanan

“…Materials and Methods: This 10-year retrospective study reviewed the records of 1094 boys with PUV, where severe PUV cases were treated with early PDRU (324 surgeries). We then analyzed those patients who completed the early diversion and delayed undiversion protocol. …”
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Tubal ligation, hysterectomy and ovarian cancer: A meta-analysis by Rice Megan S, Murphy Megan A, Tworoger Shelley S

“…<p>Abstract</p> <p>Purpose</p> <p>The purpose of this meta-analysis was to determine the strength of the association between gynecologic surgeries, tubal ligation and hysterectomy, and ovarian cancer.…”
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