Extrahepatic complications of liver transplantation. [PDF]
, 1985 The massive surgical assault associated with hepatic transplantation makes a high frequency of complications almost inevitable. In this review of 225 patient records, selected at random from cases of liver transplantation in Pittsburgh over a 2 1/2 year ...
Shaw, BW, Starzl, TE, Wood, RP
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Physiology and prevention of heel ulcers: The state of science [PDF]
, 2003 The prevalence of heel ulcers across settings is high and is increasing. Prevention of ulcers requires knowledge of their etiology and the scientific basis for preventive care. The interaction between external pressure and the heel vasculature is central
Stotts, N. A, Wong, Vivian K.
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Evaluation of the bacterial diversity of Pressure ulcers using bTEFAP pyrosequencing
BMC Medical Genomics, 2010 Background Decubitus ulcers, also known as bedsores or pressure ulcers, affect millions of hospitalized patients each year. The microflora of chronic wounds such as ulcers most commonly exist in the biofilm phenotype and have been known to significantly ...
Wolcott Randall D +9 more
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Patient Safety in Surgery, 2020 Background Intraoperatively acquired pressure ulcers are serious postsurgical complications requiring additional treatment, reoperation, and extended hospitalization.
Takuro Ueno +8 more
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Evaluation of the Healing Progress of Pressure Ulcers Treated with Cathodal High-Voltage Monophasic Pulsed Current: Results of a Prospective, Double-blind, Randomized Clinical Trial [PDF]
, 2016 OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effectiveness of high-voltage monophasic pulsed current (HVMPC) as an adjunct to a standard wound care for the treatment of Stage II and III pressure ulcers (PrUs).
Agnieszka Nawrat-Szoltysik +9 more
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The Prevention of Ulcers Decubitus with Mobilization and The Usage of Olive Oil on Stroke Patients
Elkawnie: Journal of Islamic Science and Technology, 2020 : Decubitus ulcers are one of the problems experienced by bed rest patients, such as stroke patients, caused by immobilization. Prevention of decubitus ulcers can be done with mobilization and topical application of olive oil.
Siti Cahaya Meliza +2 more
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Transcriptomics in Venous Leg Ulcers (VLU): A Systematic Review. [PDF]
Wound Repair RegenABSTRACT Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are chronic wounds in the lower limbs that cause significant morbidity. The underlying biology underpinning non‐healing in VLUs is still poorly understood and differences in transcriptomic profiles may help elucidate biological pathways involved in wound chronicity.
Soh CL, Tan KHM, Davies AH, Onida S.
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Inter-rater reliability of the EPUAP pressure ulcer classification system using photographs [PDF]
, 2004 Background. Many classification systems for grading pressure ulcers are discussed in the literature. Correct identification and classification of a pressure ulcer is important for accurate reporting of the magnitude of the problem, and for timely ...
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Modern approach to the treatment of stage IV decubitus ulcers
Наука и инновации в медицине, 2020 Objective a retrospective assessment of the bedsores' features, the optimization of treatment tactics, evaluation of long-term treatment results. Material and methods.The study group included 38 patients with stage IV decubitus ulcers according to the
Aleksandr G. Sonis +5 more
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Anti-decubitus prophylaxis in nursing practice
Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2019 Long-standing patients are at risk of developing and developing bedsores, and this problem has a significant impact on their physical and mental state. As a result of pressure and friction on tissues, necrosis develops.
Agata Pacholec
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