Morphology of the canine omentum, part 2: the omental bursa and its compartments materialized and explored by a novel technique [PDF]
, 2016 The canine omental bursa is a virtual cavity enclosed by the greater and lesser omentum. While previous representations of this bursa were always purely schematic, a novel casting technique was developed to depict the three-dimensional organization of ...
Ackerknecht +20 more
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CT diagnosis of small bowel obstruction caused by internal hernia from persistent attachment of a Meckel's diverticulum to the umbilicus by the obliterated omphalomesenteric duct [PDF]
, 2015 We report a case of small bowel obstruction (SBO) caused by internal hernia from persistent attachment of a Meckel's diverticulum (MD) to the umbilicus by the obliterated omphalomesenteric duct that was diagnosed by multidetector CT and confirmed during ...
BELLINI, DAVIDE +7 more
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Surgery corrects asynchrony of ribcage secondary to extra-thoracic tumor but leads to expiratory dysfunction during exercise [PDF]
, 2015 BACKGROUND: The effect of chest wall tumours on chest wall mechanics is uncertain even less is known about the effects of resection and reconstruction.
Andrea Aliverti +8 more
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Replacing vascular corrosion casting by in-vivo micro-CT imaging for building 3D cardiovascular models in mice [PDF]
, 2011 The purpose of this study was to investigate if in vivo micro-computed tomography (CT) is a reliable alternative to micro-CT scanning of a vascular corrosion cast. This would allow one to study the early development of cardiovascular diseases.
Casteleyn, Christophe +7 more
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Growth factors and experimental arterial grafts [PDF]
, 2016 Background: The production of growth factors from several experimental arterial conduits was determined. Methods: We implanted 105 experimental arterial grafts that were 1 cm long in the abdominal aorta of Lewis rats (average weight, 250 g).
BORRELLI, Valeria +6 more
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State of the art: iterative CT reconstruction techniques [PDF]
, 2015 Owing to recent advances in computing power, iterative reconstruction (IR) algorithms have become a clinically viable option in computed tomographic (CT) imaging. Substantial evidence is accumulating about the advantages of IR algorithms over established
Bastarrika, Gorka +9 more
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Predictive and Protective Factors for Partial Necrosis in DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction. Does Nulliparity Bias Flap Viability? [PDF]
, 2015 Although success rate of deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction has greatly improved, complications still occasionally occur.
Barbara, Cagli +5 more
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Surgical technique of orthotopic liver transplantation [PDF]
, 1988 Athough significant strides have been made in the surgical technique of orthotopic liver transplantation, numerous problems and nuisances are still encountered. Further surgical refinements will certainly evolve.
Bowman, J +7 more
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Abdominal multivisceral transplantation [PDF]
, 1995 Under FK506-based immunosuppression, 13 abdominal multivisceral transplantations were performed in 6 children and 7 adults. Of the 13 recipients, 7 (53.8%) are alive and well with functioning grafts after 9 to 31 months.
Abu-Elmagd, K +8 more
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Polypropylene Mesh Implant and A-prf Membrane for Reconstruction of the Traumatic Defects of the Lateral and Back Wall of the Maxillary Sinus [PDF]
, 2017 . Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the possible use of Polypropylene mesh implant and A-PRF membrane for covering the defects of the lateral and back wall of the maxillary sinus after its traumatic damages.Materials: non-resorbable ...
Efisko, N. (Natalia) +3 more
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