Factors Affecting Outcomes in Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery
This retrospective cohort study examined perioperative complications after anterior cervical spine surgery (ACSS) in 3401 patients treated at a tertiary academic institution. Otolaryngologist co‐surgeons in revision and upper cervical spine (C1‐4) cases, and high‐volume spine surgeons (≥ 15 annual cases) were associated with lower complication rates ...
Nana‐Hawwa Abdul‐Rahman +5 more
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Fatal Intracerebral Hemorrhage Following Carotid Artery Stenting: A Case Report. [PDF]
Ji L, Wang J, Ji Y, Zhu L, Wang Y.
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Recurrent Maxillary Ameloblastoma Presenting as an External Auditory Canal Mass
Ameloblastoma with temporal bone involvement is exceedingly rare, with no prior reports of external auditory canal presentation. This case report demonstrates successful multidisciplinary management with extensive skull base resection and adjuvant radiation therapy, emphasizing the role of proton therapy in achieving tissue‐sparing treatment and long ...
Bailey H. Duhon +5 more
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Hemilingual edema as a warning sign for internal carotid artery dissection-a case report and literature review. [PDF]
Butnariu I +7 more
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Impact of Co‐Morbid Immunocompromise in HPV‐Associated Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Among patients with surgically resected Human Papillomavirus positive (HPV+) oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC), immunocompromised patients had significantly worse overall survival compared to the non‐compromised group; however, these exploratory findings should be interpreted cautiously.
Maxwell L. Weng +7 more
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Penetrating Neck Injury With Common Carotid Artery Involvement: A Case Report. [PDF]
Alfraidy DA, Alhojaili AH, Bedaiwi LH.
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A 31 year old male presented with a penetrating oropharyngeal injury following a motor vehicle collision and was found to have a retained metallic foreign body suspected to be part of a vape pen. The foreign body was abutting the carotid artery and was removed via a combined transoral and transcervical approach.
Ayaantuu F. Usman, Sobia F. Khaja
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Overcoming Clopidogrel Resistance in Carotid Artery Stenting: Experience with Ticagrelor and Ticlopidine. [PDF]
Vigláš P +6 more
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Computed Tomography Findings of Migrating Grass Awn Leading to Esophageal Perforation and Carotid Artery Erosion in a Dog. [PDF]
Freitag FTV +4 more
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Inflammation, Immunity, and Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiovascular stress signals (e.g., hemodynamic shear, oxidized lipids, and ischemia) act on endothelial and immune cells to activate and amplify inflammation through NF‐κB, the NLRP3 inflammasome, and JAK/STAT signaling, inducing proinflammatory cytokines/chemokines (IL‐6, IL‐1β, TNF‐α, and CCL2) and self‐amplifying circuits; clinically, inflammatory
Dezhi Guo +8 more
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