Effectiveness and Safety of a Novel Approach for Management of Patients with Potential Difficult Mask Ventilation and Tracheal Intubation: A Multi-center Randomized Trial by Ji-Ming Wang, Er-Li Ma, Qing-Ping Wu, Ming Tian, Yan-Yan Sun, Jing Lin, Liang Peng, Qiang Xu, Wei Wei, Hong Tan, Cen Yang, Xiao-Qiang Li, Yun-Xia Zuo, Jin Liu

“…Methods: After obtaining informed consent, 302 patients with potential DV/DI undergoing elective surgeries were randomly assigned to the FDAE group (Group E) and the control group (Group C). …”
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Transurethral Incision of the Bladder Neck with or without Additional Procedure Resumes Spontaneous Voiding in Female Voiding Dysfunction—A Long-Term Retrospective Follow-Up by Hueih-Ling Ong, Hann-Chorng Kuo

“…The current voiding status, surgical complications, and additional surgeries were evaluated. Results: A total of 102 women with VUDS evidence of a narrow bladder neck during voiding were enrolled. …”
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Intubation Performance with Stylet and Preloaded Bougie for Rapid Sequence Intubation in Patients undergoing General Anaesthesia: A Randomised Clinical Trial by Chashamjot Bawa, Jyoti Raina, Mehak Dureja, Amandeep Singh, Neha Yadav, Arvind Kumar

“…Patients were intubated using rapid sequence including cricoid pressure by either styletted endotracheal tube (group S) or distally preloaded bougie (group B), for surgeries performed under general anaesthesia. The primary outcome was to determine mean Time to Intubation (TTI) and number of attempts, while secondary outcomes were haemodynamic responses to intubation and complications. …”
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Progressing nemaline myopathy in a patient repeatedly operated on the spine: clinical case and literature review by Oksana G. Prudnikova, Alexander O. Kotelnikov, Nikolay S. Migalkin, Galina N. Filimonova

“…To present a clinical case of a patient with spinal deformity associated with myopathy, which was initially undiagnosed and as- sessed as secondary myopathy after performed spinal surgeries. Material and Methods. Study design: clinical observation and review of the literature. …”
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Outcome of reverse shoulder arthroplasty secondary to rotator cuff arthropathy in a low-income population by Christine M. M. Silva, Gisele Façanha Diógenes Teixeira, Gabriella Cristina Coelho de Brito, Marco A. A. Lacerda, Francisco A. C. Rocha

“…We present our 24-month follow-up on RSA surgeries to treat RCA in our low-income population. …”
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The Effect Frankincense Ointment on Pain Intensity and Episiotomy Wound Healing in Primiparous Women by Elham Laki, Shahnaz Torkzahrani, Faraz Mojab, Arezoo Heydari, Mojtaba Soltani Kermanshahi

“…Introduction: Episiotomy is one of the common surgeries in midwifery that despite its small size may cause complications such as inflammation, infection or pain like any other wound. …”
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A South Indian Cadaveric Study About the Relationship of Hepatic Segment of Inferior Vena Cava with the Liver by Satheesha B Nayak, Sudarshan Surendra, Venu Madhav Nelluri, Naveen Kumar, Ashwini P Aithal

“…Conclusion: The data being reported here might be useful for surgeons while planning and executing various hepatic surgeries and also to the radiologists in planning and performing venous cannulation and therapeutic procedures. …”
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Potential harms of emergency department thoracotomy in patients with persistent cardiac arrest following trauma: a nationwide observational study by Ryo Yamamoto, Masaru Suzuki, Junichi Sasaki

“…EDT was associated with lower survival to discharge (4/374 [1.1%] vs. 22/915 [2.4%]; adjusted odds ratio [OR], 0.43 [95% CI 0.22–0.84]; p = 0.011), although patients with EDT underwent more frequent hemostatic surgeries (46.0% vs. 5.0%; adjusted OR, 16.39 [95% CI 12.50–21.74]) and received a higher amount of transfusion. …”
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30-year experience of open reduction internal fixation of limb fractures using biodegradable polymeric devices by O. G. Dudko, G. Ye. Dudko

“…The accumulated clinical experience of biodegradable polymeric device’s application within 30 years made it possible to undertake a systematic research that would cover not only the immediate outcomes, but also the long-term results of this orthopedic surgeries. Objective. The present study was conducted to estimate long-term clinical and radiological outcomes, to identify possible adverse reactions or side-effects that might stem from the implanted biodegradable materials or from the products of their biodegradation. …”
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Effect of hysterectomy on ovarian function: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yibao Huang, Meng Wu, Chuqing Wu, Qingqing Zhu, Tong Wu, Xiaoran Zhu, Mingfu Wu, Shixuan Wang

“…Abstract Background Hysterectomy is one of the most frequently gynecologic surgeries performed in premenopausal women. Many premenopausal patients are unwilling to undergo hysterectomy due to the probable decreased ovarian function. …”
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Comparison of Surgical Outcomes between Single-Use and Reusable Flexible Ureteroscopes for Renal Stone Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Dae Young Jun, Kang Su Cho, Jae Yong Jeong, Young Joon Moon, Dong Hyuk Kang, Hae Do Jung, Joo Yong Lee

“…This study aimed to compare the surgical outcomes and complication rates in patients who undergo reusable or disposable flexible ureteroscopic stone surgeries (fURS) for urinary stone disease. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted under the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guideline. …”
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A single-center detection of adult patients with advanced periodontal disease using surgical assessment and cone-beam computed tomography by Ajay Chandran, Reghunathan S Preethanath, Khalid Gufran, Mohammad Shoyab Khan, Abdullah Saad Alqahtani, Meenakumari Chikkanna, C Swarnalatha, J Suresh Babu, Abhishek Singh Nayyar

“…Settings and Design: The present study was designed as a prospective, observational study wherein patients aged between 35 and 55 years with advanced periodontal disease who were indicated for periodontal treatment in the form of periodontal surgeries were selected from the outpatient department based on defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. …”
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The economic burden of cardiac implantable electronic device infections in Alberta, Canada: a population-based study using validated administrative data by Elissa Rennert-May, Derek Chew, Kristine Cannon, Zuying Zhang, Stephanie Smith, Teagan King, Derek V. Exner, Oscar E. Larios, Jenine Leal

“…Severe surgical site infections (SSI) that occur after device implantation substantially impact patient morbidity and mortality and can result in multiple hospital admissions and repeat surgeries. It is important to understand the costs associated with these infections as well as healthcare utilization. …”
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The relationship between immediate postmastectomy reconstruction modalities and survival benefits in patients with triple negative breast cancer by Luyao Dai, Hanxiao Cui, Yuanhang Bao, Liqun Hu, Zhangjian Zhou, Meng Wang, Shuai Lin, Hao Wu, Huafeng Kang, Xiaobin Ma

“…The survival prediction model quantified the survival benefits of TNBC patients undergoing different surgeries. Moreover, the C‐indexes showed the good predictive ability of the nomograms. …”
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Features of anterior and lateral vertebral body surface dissection on thoracic and lumbar levels from anterolateral and lateral approach by Vladimir A. Pyatikop, Sergiy N. Romaev, Yuriy A. Babalyan

“…To study anatomical features of anterior and lateral vertebral body surface dissection in thoracic and lumbar region from anterolateral and lateral approaches.Materials and methods. Twenty surgeries were performed on 5 unembalmed cadavers. …”
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Orthopedic and ophthalmology surgical service projection modelling in Manitoba: Research approach for a data linkage study by Alan Katz, Hannah Owczar, Carole Taylor, John-Micheal Bowes, Ruth-Ann Soodeen

“… Background The healthcare system in Manitoba, Canada has faced long wait times for many surgical procedures and investigations, including orthopedic and ophthalmology surgeries. Wait times for surgical procedures is considered a significant barrier to accessing healthcare in Canada and can have negative health outcomes for patients. …”
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Anatomic pattern and variations of the ilioinguinal nerve as it travels throughout the anterior abdominal wall: Cadaveric study by Ahmed Onayzan Alshammari, Fauwaz Fahad Alrashid, Anas Abdulqader Fathuldeen, Eyad Mohammed Khalifah, Abdalla Ahmed Elamin, Abubaker El Elhaj, Saadeldin Ahmed Idris

“…Introduction: Ilioinguinal nerve (IIN) is repeatedly damaged during surgeries as well as through the application of local anaesthesia to the lower abdominal wall. …”
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of the diagnosis and surgical management of carcinoid heart disease by Jenny Namkoong, Prabha H. Andraweera, Prabha H. Andraweera, Maleesa Pathirana, Maleesa Pathirana, Dian Munawar, Michael Downie, Suzanne Edwards, Paula Averbuj, Margaret A. Arstall, Margaret A. Arstall

“…When assessing surgical outcomes longitudinally, the one-month surgical results showed a trend towards more recent surgeries having lower mortality rates than those reported in earlier years, however this was not statistically significant.DiscussionThere is not enough data in current literature to determine a clear cut-off value of NTproBNP and 5-HIAA to help diagnose or determine CHD severity. …”
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Do barrier dressings reduce cardiac implantable device infection: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial (BARRIER-PROTECT) by Alper Aydin, Mehrdad Golian, Andres Klein, Calum Redpath, Darryl R. Davis, Daniel F. Ramirez, Girish M. Nair, Martin Green, Mouhannad Sadek, Pablo B. Nery, Simon P. Hansom, Vicente Corrales-Medina, George A. Wells, David H. Birnie

“…There are a limited number of randomized prospective studies on barrier dressing use during various surgeries, but it has never been systematically studied in CIED implantation. …”
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Antegrade Posterior Column Acetabulum Fracture Screw Fixation via Posterior Approach: A Biomechanical Comparative Study by Till Berk, Ivan Zderic, Peter Schwarzenberg, Ludmil Drenchev, Hristo Kostov Skulev, Roman Pfeifer, Tatjana Pastor, Geoff Richards, Boyko Gueorguiev, Hans-Christoph Pape

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Minimally invasive surgeries for acetabulum fracture fixation are gaining popularity due to their known advantages versus open reduction and internal fixation. …”
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