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DETERMINATION OF SEX BY COSTAL CARTILAGE CALCIFICATION [PDF]

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Roentgenology, 1970
The ventral costal cartilages of 1,000 patients were evaluated for patterns of calcification and statistically analyzed.The study focused on age and sex differences with respect to these patterns, and on the feasibility of using these patterns to predict sex.
S, Navani, J R, Shah, P S, Levy
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A Dynamic Costal Cartilage Platform Promotes Ocular Prosthetic Excursion: Preliminary Report

open access: yesPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2021
Background:. The quality of life of the face involves mainly its configuration, and it plays an important functional role in communication skills. Thus, having artificial eyes is extremely essential in maintaining the quality of life of patients who have
Hisashi Motomura, MD   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison of pathological findings and accumulation of fluorin-18 fluorodeoxyglucose on positron emission tomography/computed tomography: A case of relapsing polychondritis

open access: yesRespiratory Medicine Case Reports, 2023
A 70-year-old woman with a hoarse voice and dry cough was referred to our hospital. Positron emission tomography/computed tomography showed abnormal accumulation of fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) at the nasal septum, larynx, trachea, bronchus, and ...
Hirokazu Tokuyasu   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Measurement of global mechanical properties of human thorax: Costal cartilage

open access: yes, 2022
Surgical resection of chest wall tumours may lead to a loss of ribcage stability and requires reconstruction to allow for physical thorax functioning. When titanium implants are used especially for larger, lateral defects, they tend to break.
Gieringer, Anja   +23 more
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Costal cartilage transplantation for treatment of growth plate injury in a rabbit model

open access: yesJournal of Children's Orthopaedics, 2017
Objectives The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of allogenic costal cartilage transplantation on preventing bony bridge formation and angular deformities for the treatment of partial growth plate injury using a rabbit model.
D. Otsuki   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Numerical analysis of costal cartilage warping after laser modification [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Grafts obtained from peripheral regions of costal cartilage have an inherent tendency to warp over time. Laser irradiation provides a potential method to control the warping process, thus yielding stable grafts for facial reconstructive surgery.
Foulad, Allen   +8 more
core   +1 more source

Atomic Force Microscopy Characterization of Collagen ‘Nanostraws’ in Human Costal Cartilage [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Costal cartilage, a type of hyaline cartilage that bridges the bony ribs and sternum, is relatively understudied compared to the load bearing cartilages.
Elsayed-Ali, H.   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Complications associated with costal cartilage harvest in pediatric laryngotracheal reconstruction

open access: yesLaryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, 2023
Objective We aimed to determine the rate of complications associated with autologous costal cartilage graft harvest for pediatric laryngotracheal reconstruction (LTR).
Christian X. Lava   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Current surgical options and innovation for repairing articular cartilage defects in the femoral head

open access: yesJournal of Orthopaedic Translation, 2020
Total hip arthroplasty is a common surgical technique, yet it has severe complications, such as loosening and repeated revision. Thus, hip-preserving surgical options should be considered first to treat cartilage defects in the femoral head, especially ...
Dajiang Du   +3 more
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