Surgical site infection rates in open versus endoscopic lumbar spinal decompression surgery: A retrospective cohort study by Confidence K. Kpegeol, Vansh S. Jain, Darius Ansari, Simon G. Ammanuel, Paul S. Page, Darnell T. Josiah

“…Background: Lumbar decompression is a commonly performed procedure for the operative management of several degenerative lumbar spinal pathologies. …”
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Urban Planning and Smart City Decision Management Empowered by Real-Time Data Processing Using Big Data Analytics by Bhagya Nathali Silva, Murad Khan, Changsu Jung, Jihun Seo, Diyan Muhammad, Jihun Han, Yongtak Yoon, Kijun Han

“…By analyzing authenticated datasets, we obtained the threshold values required for urban planning and city operation management. Performance metrics in terms of online and offline data processing for the proposed dual-node Hadoop cluster is obtained using aforementioned authentic datasets. …”
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An Institutional Standardised Protocol for the Treatment of Acute Displaced Midshaft Clavicle Fractures (ADMCFs): Conservative or Surgical Management for Active Patients? by Carlo Biz, Assunta Pozzuoli, Elisa Belluzzi, Davide Scucchiari, Nicola Luigi Bragazzi, Alessandro Rossin, Mariachiara Cerchiaro, Pietro Ruggieri

“…Conclusions: Very good mid-term clinical results can be obtained in adult patients with ADMCFs, conservatively or operatively managed, by applying our institutional treatment protocol based on objective radiographic parameters evaluated in the ER.…”
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A retrospective analysis of different treatments of posterior acetabular wall fracture by Starčević Branislav, Korica Stefan, Radojičić Zoran, Đorić Igor, Kadija Marko, Starčević Ana

“…The objective of the paper is an analysis of clinical outcomes of non-surgical conservative and operative management of patients with posterior acetabular wall fractures. …”
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Transforming urinary stone disease management by artificial intelligence-based methods: A comprehensive review by Anastasios Anastasiadis, Antonios Koudonas, Georgios Langas, Stavros Tsiakaras, Dimitrios Memmos, Ioannis Mykoniatis, Evangelos N. Symeonidis, Dimitrios Tsiptsios, Eliophotos Savvides, Ioannis Vakalopoulos, Georgios Dimitriadis, Jean de la Rosette

“…The main subjects were related to the detection of urinary stones, the prediction of the outcome of conservative or operative management, the optimization of operative procedures, and the elucidation of the relation of urinary stone chemistry with various factors. …”
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Fast-Setting Calcium Silicate-Based Pulp Capping Cements—Integrated Antibacterial, Irritation and Cytocompatibility Assessment by Gabriel Kato, Pedro Sousa Gomes, Karin Hermana Neppelenbroek, Cláudia Rodrigues, Maria Helena Fernandes, Liliana Grenho

“…Concerning the clinical application, the reduced set time and pre-mixed formulations are relevant characteristics during the operative management of pulpal exposure, aiming to optimise the work time and improve cross-infection/asepsis control. …”
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Strategic Decision Making in Fire Risk Management in Aftab Gorgan Commercial Complex using Artificial Intelligence Model by Bijan MAGHSOUDI KAMAL, Reza JAFARI NODOUSHAN, Mohammad NOURI

“…Conclusion: The findings showed that the strategy of adopting the systematic and strategic-operational management approach of fire risk in Gorgan Aftab 3 Complex design were the most ideal possible strategies. …”
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The truth project- paper two- using staff training and consultation to inculcate a testimonial sensibility in non-specialist staff teams working with survivors of child sexual abus... by Claire Barker, Daniel Taggart, Marta Gonzalez, Sally Quail, Rebekah Eglinton, Stephanie Ford, William Tantam

“…The paper draws on data gathered from 32 semi-structured interviews with a range of Inquiry staff, including civil servants, legal professionals, senior operational managers, and researchers. The interview questions mapped on to the trauma informed principles embedded in the Inquiry and considered the efficacy and implementation of this training for engaging with survivors’ voices, working with challenging testimonies and materials, and contributing to epistemic change. …”
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Management of acute cholecystitis in patients on anti-thrombotic therapy: A single center experience by Solomon Feuerwerker, Ruja Kambli, Diana Grinberg, Ajai Malhotra, Gary An

“…Background: Acute cholecystitis in patients on anti-thrombotic therapy (ATT) presents a clinical dilemma at the intersection between conflicting guidelines, specifically between timing of early operative management (OM) versus time-to-reversal of certain ATT agents. …”
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Fetal malrotation with midgut volvulus: Prenatal diagnosis and planning by Oluyinka O. Olutoye II, J.D. Hammond II, Jamie Gilley, Ross M. Beckman, Marie Bulathsinghala, Sonya S. Keswani, Jonathan Davies, Mark V. Mazziotti, Roopali Donepudi, Michael A. Belfort, Alice King, Pamela M. Ketwaroo, Timothy C. Lee

“…This prompted delivery of the infant at 34 weeks and 2 days’ gestation with urgent operative management, within 3 hours of life, after diagnosis was confirmed postnatally. …”
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ORGANIZATIONAL CONDITIONS OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN AN AGRARIAN INTEGRATED ENTERPRISE by Ivan Filchenko, Denys Sartakov, Vladyslav Kryzhniy, Andrii Laiko

“…It is assumed that these agents will not be directly related to the operational management of the corporation, and thus they become the defenders of the interests of the owners. …”
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Endoscopic debridement for non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy with and without platelet-rich plasma by Hajo Thermann, Ralph Fischer, Nikolaos Gougoulias, Lucio Cipollaro, Nicola Maffulli

“…Background: When non-operative management fails to improve symptoms in patients with non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy, surgery may be required. …”
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Subcoracoid acromioclavicular joint dislocation (Rockwood type VI) sustained in motorcycle crash: A case report by Sarah Fenn, MB, BCh, MCh, Conor Medlar, MB, BCh, MCh, Basil Hatz, MD, Martin Jarmin, MD, FRACS

“…Owing to persistent shoulder pain during awake tertiary surveillance, repeat shoulder plain radiographs were obtained, along with re-examination of the patient's index computed tomography (CT) shoulder imaging, indicating a grade VI left-sided acromioclavicular subluxation.The patient underwent operative management of the above injury at three weeks, with initial examination under anesthetic revealing a stiff shoulder joint significantly limited external rotation requiring extensive release of fibrosis. …”
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Outpatient total knee arthroplasty leads to a higher number of complications: a meta-analysis by Vittorio Bordoni, Alberto Poggi, Stefano Zaffagnini, Davide Previtali, Giuseppe Filardo, Christian Candrian

“…Abstract Background Careful pre- and post-operative management can allow surgeons to perform outpatient TKA, making this a more affordable procedure. …”
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Comparative Utilization of Laminoplasty in the United States and Japan by William H. Waddell, Benjamin M. Weisenthal, Nicholas Golinvaux, Abigail L. Henry, Jacquelyn Pennings, John P. Wanner, Rishabh Gupta, Toshitaka Yoshii, Zhou Feifei, Byron F. Stephens

“…The purpose of this study was to compare operative management strategies for CM in the United States (US) with Japan. …”
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Needs assessment of parents for a patient decision aid in pediatric interval appendectomy via the qualitative interview method by Ahmed Nasr, Viviane Grandpierre, Irina Oltean, Arielle Weir, Katherine Duba, Karine Toupin April

“…Objectives Appendicitis is one of the most commonly encountered pediatric surgical diagnoses, with non-operative management of perforated appendicitis leading to two treatment options: an interval appendectomy (IA) or expectant management. …”
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“Choice of surgical approach for the treatment of acute small bowel obstruction: A retrospective analysis from a high-volume single center in Milan, Northern Italy” by E. Ortolano, C. Maina, A. D'Addiego, C. Ciuffa, S.I. Rocchetti, A.A. Beneduce, M. Carlucci

“…Methods: We retrospectively analyzed medical records of patients accepted at the Emergency Department for aSBO between January 2016 and March 2021 and performed a comparative analysis between types of treatment, considering demographics, clinical and radiological presentation, non-operative vs. operative management, intraoperative outcome, and postoperative course. …”
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Topical Steroids and Glaucoma Filtration Surgery Outcomes: An In Vivo Confocal Study of the Conjunctiva by Leonardo Mastropasqua, Lorenza Brescia, Francesca D’Arcangelo, Mario Nubile, Giada D’Onofrio, Michele Totta, Fabiana Perna, Raffaella Aloia, Luca Agnifili

“…These modifications lead to less intensive post-operative management.…”
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Perioperative Tailored Treatments for Gastric Cancer: Times Are Changing by Daniele Lavacchi, Sara Fancelli, Eleonora Buttitta, Gianmarco Vannini, Alessia Guidolin, Costanza Winchler, Enrico Caliman, Agnese Vannini, Elisa Giommoni, Marco Brugia, Fabio Cianchi, Serena Pillozzi, Giandomenico Roviello, Lorenzo Antonuzzo

“…In patients with resectable MSI-H G/GEJ adenocarcinoma, the ongoing INFINITY trial introduces the concept of non-operative management for patients with complete clinical-pathological-molecular response, and this could be a novel and potential practice changing strategy. …”
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Subfield profitability analysis reveals an economic case for cropland diversification by E Brandes, G S McNunn, L A Schulte, I J Bonner, D J Muth, B A Babcock, B Sharma, E A Heaton

“…Public agencies and private enterprises increasingly desire to achieve ecosystem service outcomes in agricultural systems, but are limited by perceived conflicts between economic and ecosystem service goals and a lack of tools enabling effective operational management. Here we use Iowa—an agriculturally homogeneous state representative of the Maize Belt—to demonstrate an economic rationale for cropland diversification at the subfield scale. …”
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