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How to Undertake a Clinically Relevant Systematic Review in a Rapidly Evolving Field: Magnetic Resonance Angiography [PDF]

open access: yes, 2002
Objectives: The aim was to determine which generations of the evolving technology of magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) are currently of clinical relevance in two clinical applications. Our purpose was to plan a systematic review that would be valuable
Airey, C.M.   +9 more
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Outcomes of truncal vascular injuries in children. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
BACKGROUND: Pediatric truncal vascular injuries occur infrequently and have a reported mortality rate of 30% to 50%. This report examines the demographics, mechanisms of injury, associated trauma, and outcome of patients presenting for the past 10 years ...
Abujamra   +61 more
core   +1 more source

Mesenteric thrombosis: An unusual complication of severe acute pancreatitis—Report of two cases

open access: yesAdvances in Digestive Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract The incidence of acute pancreatitis is 34 per 100 000 people in the general population and is on the rise. Approximately 15% to 20% of all patients experience severe pancreatitis, with a mortality rate nearing 20%. This condition is often linked to vascular complications, although mesenteric thrombosis is a rare presentation.
Asya Zubillaga‐Mares   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Attenuation of Focal Cerebral Ischemic Injury Following Post Ischemic Inhibition of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Activity in Normotensive Rat [PDF]

open access: yes
Central renin angiotensin system has an important role on the cerebral microcirculation and metabolism. Our previous work showed that inhibition of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) activity prior to induction of ischemia protected the brain from ...
دهقان, غلامعباس   +1 more
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Prevention and Management of Bleeding During Endoscopic Approaches to Skull Base Pathologies [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
The rate of serious permanent morbidity and mortality with endonasal approaches has declined secondary to increased knowledge of the pertinent anatomy, advanced neuroimaging and navigation techniques, better surgical instruments, and improved exposure ...
Amenta, MD, Peter S   +5 more
core   +2 more sources

Ocular Findings as the Most Striking Manifestation of a SMAD3 Variant

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Loeys‐Dietz syndrome (LDS) is a heritable connective tissue disorder with variable expressivity. It is a multisystemic condition mainly characterized by a propensity for arterial aneurysms and dissections, skeletal manifestations, hypertelorism, bifid uvula, craniosynostosis, and cutaneous features.
Noémie Villeneuve‐Cloutier   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Delayed evaluation of combat-related penetrating neck trauma [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
ObjectiveThe approach to penetrating trauma of the head and neck has undergone significant evolution and offers unique challenges during wartime. Military munitions produce complex injury patterns that challenge conventional diagnosis and management ...
Cox, Mitchell W.   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Expert Strategies: Skull Base Reconstruction—Global Perspectives, Insights, and Algorithms through a Mixed Methods Approach

open access: yesInternational Forum of Allergy &Rhinology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective There is limited consensus on endoscopic skull base surgery (ESBS) reconstruction principles. This study aims to generate comprehensive themes regarding ESBS reconstruction by pooling the experiences of ESBS experts, with comparison to a literature review of current published evidence.
Edward C. Kuan   +77 more
wiley   +1 more source

Traumatic rupture of the aorta : a case report and discussion of clinical features [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
A young female patient was involved in a head-on collision and sustained a rupture of the aortic isthmus. She underwent emergency surgical repair of an aortic pseudo-aneurysm with an interposition graft.
Casha, Aaron   +3 more
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Activity-promoting gaming systems in exercise and rehabilitation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Commercial activity-promoting gaming systems provide a potentially attractive means to facilitate exercise and rehabilitation. The Nintendo Wii, Sony EyeToy, Dance Dance Revolution, and Xbox Kinect are examples of gaming systems that use the movement of ...
Griffin, Murray   +4 more
core   +1 more source

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