Outcomes of surgical versus conservative treatment in pediatric median arcuate ligament syndrome
Abstract Objectives Median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS) involves compression of the celiac artery and presents with gastrointestinal symptoms. We evaluated outcomes after surgical versus conservative management in pediatric MALS. Methods We reviewed charts of symptomatic patients aged 7–21 years diagnosed by ultrasound and/or computed tomography ...
Mohamad Abi Nassif +9 more
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The use of embolic signal detection in multicenter trials to evaluate antiplatelet efficacy: signal analysis and quality control mechanisms in the CARESS (Clopidogrel and Aspirin for Reduction of Emboli in Symptomatic carotid Stenosis) trial [PDF]
<p><b>Background and Purpose:</b> The CARESS (Clopidogrel and Aspirin for Reduction of Emboli in Symptomatic carotid Stenosis) trial proved the effectiveness of the combination of clopidogrel and aspirin compared with aspirin alone in ...
Ritter, M.A. +9 more
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Impact of Donor Age on Short‐Term Outcomes After Pediatric Split Liver Transplantation
In a single‐center cohort of 144 pediatric split liver transplant recipients, 1‐year patient survival and death‐censored graft survival did not differ significantly among donor age groups of 2–10, 11–49, and 50–63 years. Donor age was also not significantly associated with graft loss or patient death when analyzed continuously. Carefully selected young
Dongwei Wu +9 more
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Classical supravalvar aortic stenosis and peripheral pulmonary stenosis [PDF]
Supravalvar aortic stenosis as well as peripheral pulmonary stenosis are rare forms of congenital heart disease, which occur, however, relatively frequently in association.
Ramakrishnan, S. +3 more
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Surgical treatment of median arcuate ligament syndrome: Case report and review of literature [PDF]
Introduction. Median arcuate ligament (MAL) syndrome, also called celiac trunk compression syndrome (CACS) or Dunbar syndrome is a rare disorder caused by compression of the celiac artery by median arcuate ligament of the diaphragm, which leads ...
Kotarac Milutin +6 more
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Living Donor Liver Transplantation in Pediatric Situs Inversus: A Case Series and Systematic Review
ABSTRACT Liver transplantation (LT) in patients with situs inversus (S‐I) is rare and technically challenging. The literature on such cases, particularly in pediatric populations, remains limited. Here, we report the surgical considerations and outcomes of two pediatric recipients with situs inversus abdominalis who underwent liver transplantation for ...
Maria F. Fernandez +19 more
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Celiac artery compression syndrome is a clinical condition caused by compression of the celiac axis by the surrounding tissues. Patients are predominantly asymptomatic.
Mehmet Öztürk +3 more
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Interdisciplinary three-step strategy to treat aortic stenosis and coronary artery disease in a patient with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [PDF]
Background: Valvular aortic stenosis is a common disease in the elderly, often in multimorbid patients. It is often associated with coronary artery disease and peripheral artery disease.
Michel, Sebastian +6 more
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ABSTRACT The rare X‐linked female‐restricted Hardikar syndrome (HDKR, OMIM # 301068) is characterized by multiple congenital anomalies including orofacial clefts, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and cardiac anomalies, but cognitive and neurobehavioral development is rarely impaired.
Tinne Warmoeskerken +4 more
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The safety and performance of the new Nitinol stent in the treatment of carotid artery stenosis : one and six month follow-up [PDF]
Background The purpose of the trial was to evaluate the safety and performance of the new Protégé stent in the treatment of common and/or internal carotid artery stenoses. Methods The Protégé® GPS stent is a self-expanding Nitinol stent system.
Franke, Jennifer
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