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Diagnostic dilemma of cystic biliary atresia: A series of two cases and brief review of the diagnostic modalities

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Cystic biliary atresia (CBA) is a rare variant of biliary atresia that closely resembles choledochal cyst (CC), complicating diagnosis and potentially delaying critical surgical intervention. We report two cases of CBA that were difficult to diagnose.
Hamza Hassan Khan, Leslie Hirsig Spence, Nagraj Kasi   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Effect of Nasal Surgery on Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Device Use and Therapeutic Treatment Pressures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [PDF]

, 2015
Macario Camacho, Muhammad Riaz, Robson Capasso, Chad Ruoff, Christian Guilleminault, Clete A. Kushida, Victor Certal   +6 more
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The Effects of Changing Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Devices in Japanese Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Case Series

, 2022
Satoshi Hamada, Jumpei Togawa, Hironobu Sunadome, Tadao Nagasaki, Toyohiro Hirai, Susumu Satô   +5 more
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Exercise Capacity and Pulmonary Function in Pediatric Patients With Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection Post‐Surgical Repair: A Retrospective Analysis

The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Anomalous pulmonary venous connection (APVC), including total (TAPVC) and partial (PAPVC) forms, is a congenital heart defect with abnormal pulmonary vein drainage; and while surgical repair has improved survival, its long‐term impact on cardiopulmonary function remains unclear.
Yen‐Hsien Wu, Yen‐Sen Lu, Sheng‐Hui Tuan, Yi‐Ching Liu, I‐Ching Huang, Yi‐Cheng Wang, Tang‐Hsu Hsieh, Shih‐Hsing Lo, Ko‐Long Lin, Jong‐Hau Hsu   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Potential Biomarkers for Disease Stratification and Prognosis Prediction in Pediatric Asthma: LCN2, sST2 and FGF21

The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Pediatric asthma is a common chronic airway inflammatory disease, where accurate assessment of disease severity and prognosis prediction is crucial for treatment decisions. Currently, there is a lack of precise and effective biomarkers.
Xu Yang, Hai Wang, Yong‐Zheng Zhang, Yan‐Yan Chen, Xin‐Xin Xing, Yi‐Cheng Ding   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association of continuous positive airway pressure adherence with complications in patients with type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea

, 2021
Urmi Sheth, Rebecca Monson, Bharati Prasad, Ashima Sahni, Sara Matani, T.R. A. MERCADO, Maureen A. Smith, Melissa Carlucci, Kirstie K. Danielson, Sirimon Reutrakul   +9 more
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Cost‐Utility Analysis of Intracapsular and Extracapsular Techniques for Pediatric Tonsillectomy

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
Intracapsular coblation tonsillectomy (ICT) is more cost‐effective than extracapsular tonsillectomy (ECT) in pediatric patients, particularly for ambulatory procedures. In a prospective cohort of over 5000 cases, ICT was associated with lower costs and comparable or better quality‐adjusted life years, even when accounting for potential revision ...
Stephen R. Chorney, Romaine F. Johnson, Ron B. Mitchell   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of Polysomnographic Parameters on Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in Patient with Obstructive Sleep Apnea in 2012

Journal of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, 2014
Background & objectives : O bstructive sleep apnea is a preventable and prevalent major health hazard with serious health consequences including excessive daytime sleepiness, cognitive disturbances, depression, cardiovascular diseases and hypertension ...
Abolfazl Mozafari, Syiamak Mohebi, Mohsen Rezaie, Zahra Afrakhteh   +3 more
doaj  

Sleep apnoea and its impact on public health [PDF]

, 1998
In 1997 we published a systematic review on the health effects of obstructive sleep apnoea and the effectiveness of treatment with CPAP. This generated much controversy and considerable correspondence.
Sheldon, T.A., Wright, J.
core   +1 more source

Does the use of primary continuous positive airway pressure reduce the need for intubation and mechanical ventilation in infants ≤32 weeks' gestation? [PDF]

, 2011
Wendy Yee, Jeanne Scotland, Yung Pham, Robert A. Finch, Robert Finch   +4 more
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