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Surgical decompression for endocrine ophthalmopathy: state-of-the-art [PDF]
A.A. Krylova, O.I. Krivosheina Siberian State Medical University, Tomsk, Russian Federation The article addresses historical overview of surgical techniques for orbital decompression in patients with endocrine ophthalmopathy over ...
A.A. Krylova, O.I. Krivosheina
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Objective: Orbital decompression aims to control ocular proptosis, the most commonly associated sign in Graves’ disease, and enable ocular rehabilitation. While various surgical approaches have been studied separately, no studies have compared them. This
Andrei Koerbel +7 more
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Transcranial bony optic nerve decompression in surgical treatment of basal meningiomas
Background. Surgical treatment of basal meningioma has always been recognized as an important problem of neurosurgery. Tumor extension to the optic canal is considered to be the main factor limiting the radical removal of these tumors, on the
Zinovii M. Nykyforak +5 more
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Background Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is a clinically symptomatic condition due to spinal cord compression, leading to spinal cord dysfunction.
Peisheng Liu +5 more
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Abdominal Compartment Syndrome—When Is Surgical Decompression Needed?
Compartment syndrome occurs when increased pressure inside a closed anatomical space compromises tissue perfusion. The sudden increase in pressure inside these spaces requires rapid decompression by means of surgical intervention.
Dan Nicolae Păduraru +5 more
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Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) describes a spectrum of disorders that cause progressive and chronic cervical spinal cord compression. The clinical presentation can be complex and can include locomotor impairment, hand and upper extremity ...
Pia M. Vidal +5 more
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Introduction: Trigeminal neuralgia is described by the International Headache Classification 3rd edition as a chronic, painful, and sporadic condition characterized by electric shock-like hemifacial pain. The initial management of trigeminal neuralgia is
C. Cervera-Martinez, M.D. +3 more
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Surgical Escharotomy and Decompressive Therapies in Burns
Abstract Early recognition of the need for escharotomy and other decompressive therapies is imperative for experienced burn providers, as to avoid reversible tissue ischemia and necrosis. With full-thickness burns, the eschar that develops is largely noncompliant.
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Spinal involvement in mucopolysaccharidosis IVA (Morquio-Brailsford or Morquio A syndrome): presentation, diagnosis and management. [PDF]
Mucopolysaccharidosis IVA (MPS IVA), also known as Morquio-Brailsford or Morquio A syndrome, is a lysosomal storage disorder caused by a deficiency of the enzyme N-acetyl-galactosamine-6-sulphate sulphatase (GALNS). MPS IVA is multisystemic but manifests
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Trigeminal neuralgia - diagnosis and treatment [PDF]
Introduction Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is characterized by touch-evoked unilateral brief shock-like paroxysmal pain in one or more divisions of the trigeminal nerve. In addition to the paroxysmal pain, some patients also have continuous pain.
Bendtsen, Lars +3 more
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