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Long subcutaneous tunnelling reduces infection rates in paediatric external ventricular drains [PDF]
, 2014 Purpose The aim of this study is to report the efficacy of long subcutaneous tunnelling of external ventricular drains in reducing rates of infection and catheter displacement in a paediatric population. Methods In children requiring external ventricular
Chakraborty, A +3 more
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Two Microcatheter Technique for Embolization of Arteriovenous Fistula with Liquid Embolic Agent [PDF]
Neurointervention, 2014 Problem with embolization of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) with liquid embolic agent is its over-penetration into the veins or regurgitation to the proximal feeder without reaching the shunt point.
Lin-Bo Zhao +3 more
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Optimal management of urinary tract infections in older people [PDF]
, 2011 Urinary tract infections (UTI) occur frequently in older people. Unfortunately, UTI is commonly overdiagnosed and overtreated on the basis of nonspecific clinical signs and symptoms.
Beveridge, Louise A. +3 more
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Liver Abscess Caused by Klebsiella oxytoca with Hepatic Artery Pseudoaneurysm: A Case Report
대한영상의학회지, 2020 Hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition that usually occurs after trauma. Early recognition and prompt management are essential for preventing catastrophic consequences, such as hemoperitoneum.
Jae Young Lee +5 more
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Advanced Intelligent Systems, 2021 Minimally invasive endovascular interventions have become the cornerstone of medical practice in the treatment of a variety of vascular diseases. Tools developed for these interventions have also opened new avenues for targeted delivery of therapeutics ...
Seyda Gunduz +2 more
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Updates in mechanical thrombectomy
Exploration of Neuroscience, 2022 Stroke is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. The advent of mechanical thrombectomy has largely improved patient outcomes. This article reviews the features and outcomes associated with aspiration, stent retrievers, and combination catheters used
Kevin Pierre +7 more
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Indwelling Pleural Catheters in Hepatic Hydrothorax: A Single-Center Series of Outcomes and Complications [PDF]
, 2018 Background Treatment of hepatic hydrothorax (HH) generally involves sodium restriction, diuretics, and serial thoracentesis. In more advanced cases, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt and liver transplantation may be required.
Bosslet, Gabriel +3 more
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Journal of Arrhythmia, 2019 Background Disappearance of pulmonary vein (PV) potentials is an important indicator of successful PV isolation during cryoballoon ablation. Conventional octapolar 20‐mm‐diameter circular PV mapping catheters occasionally fail to identify persistent PV ...
Yasuhiro Matsuda +11 more
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A pictorial essay: Radiology of lines and tubes in the intensive care unit
Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, 2011 A variety of devices are used in the intensive care unit for long durations. Each one of them is a double-edged sword: intended to save life, but life-threatening if in the wrong place.
Sanjay N Jain
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Current perspective of venous thrombosis in the upper\ud extremity [PDF]
, 2008 Venous thrombosis of the upper extremity is a rare disease. Therefore, not as much is known about risk factors, treatment and the risk of recurrence as for venous thrombosis of the leg.
Doggen, C.J.M. +3 more
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