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BACKGROUND: The standard for managing traumatic pneumothorax (PTX), hemothorax (HTX), and hemopneumothorax (HPTX) has historically been large-bore (LB) chest tubes ( \u3e 20-Fr). Previous studies have shown equal efficacy of small-bore (SB) chest tubes (
Stuke, Lance E +8 more
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The influence of chest tube size and position in primary spontaneous pneumothorax
, 2017 Background: Optimal chest tube position in the pleural cavity is largely unexplored for the treatment of primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP). We investigated whether type, size and position of chest tubes influenced duration of treatment for PSP ...
Olesen, Winnie H. +7 more
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Gut function among children treated for severe acute malnutrition: A cohort study in Uganda
JPGN Reports, EarlyView.Abstract Objectives Impaired gut function in children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is associated with morbidity. We aimed to assess changes in six biomarkers representing different domains of gut function among children with complicated SAM during nutritional rehabilitation, and to identify predictors of these changes.
Betty Lanyero +12 more
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Postoperative Weight Gain, Due to Fluid Retention After Ovarian Cancer Surgery—How Much Is too Much?
Journal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background and Objectives Postoperative complications after cytoreductive surgery in ovarian cancer patients are associated with impaired survival. Here, we investigated the association between postoperative weight gain due to fluid retention and the development of complications and anastomotic leakage (AL).
Eva K. Egger +7 more
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, 2012 Background Emergent placement of a chest tube is a potentially life-saving procedure, but rate of misplacement and organ injury is up to 30%. In principle, chest tube insertion can be performed by using Trocar or Non-trocar techniques.
Ortner Clemens M +7 more
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DNA barcoding for identification of species involved in wildlife strikes at Brazilian airports
The Journal of Wildlife Management, EarlyView.A collaborative network of 42 Brazilian airports applied DNA barcoding to identify 80 species involved in wildlife strikes. Among them, 32 species (17 birds and 15 bats) were not currently available in Brazil's wildlife strike reporting database, underscoring the value of molecular tools for strengthening wildlife strike monitoring. Abstract This study
Andre Akira Gonzaga Yoshikawa +11 more
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The use of smaller, more flexible chest drains following open heart surgery : an initial evaluation
, 2008 STUDY OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of smaller-caliber drains in patients undergoing open heart surgery. DESIGN: A retrospective analysis of the medical records and chest radiographs assembled data on total amount of drainage, number of
Vander Salm, Thomas J. +2 more
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The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study aimed to assess whether admission plasma lipopolysaccharide‐binding protein (LBP), procalcitonin (PCT), and lactate could improve detection of nosocomial infection in cirrhotic patients presenting with upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB).
Li Chen, Shan‐Shan Dun, Fang Xiao
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