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Impact of pre‐surgical anxiety and fear on patient satisfaction following periodontal and implant surgical procedures

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Pre‐surgical anxiety (PSA) and pre‐surgical fear (PSF) may hinder patient compliance, while patient satisfaction (PS) is vital for adherence to treatment recommendations. This prospective study investigated the impact of PSA and PSF, and the influence of patient demographics and postoperative pain, on PS after periodontal and ...
Anum Haider, Dimitris N. Tatakis, Manuel Lagravere, Hollis Lai, Monica P. Gibson   +4 more
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Delayed presentation of pericardio-diaphragmatic hernia following blunt trauma: A case report

Trauma Case Reports, 2019
Pericardio-diaphragmatic hernias (PDHs) are exceedingly rare. When found in adults, they are most commonly caused by blunt trauma and require immediate repair.
Jennifer E. Reid, Shailvi Gupta, Thomas M. Scalea, Deborah M. Stein   +3 more
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Diaphragmatic injuries [PDF]

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 2001
(1) To determine the actual incidence rate of blunt and penetrating diaphragmatic injuries (DI); (2) to evaluate the effectiveness of urgent surgical intervention for treatment of DI; and (3) to reveal main causes of postoperative complications.We reviewed: (1) forensic medical examination charts of 3353 subjects, who died due to polytrauma (including ...
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Diaphragmatic eventration presenting as a recurrent diaphragmatic hernia [PDF]

The Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England, 2017
Diaphragmatic eventration is an uncommon condition, usually discovered incidentally in asymptomatic patients. Even in symptomatic patients, the diagnosis can be challenging and should be considered among the differential diagnoses of diaphragmatic hernia. The correct diagnosis can often only be made in surgery.
C, Shwaartz, E, Duggan, D S, Lee, C M, Divino, E H, Chin   +4 more
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Outcomes of surgical versus conservative treatment in pediatric median arcuate ligament syndrome

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives Median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS) involves compression of the celiac artery and presents with gastrointestinal symptoms. We evaluated outcomes after surgical versus conservative management in pediatric MALS. Methods We reviewed charts of symptomatic patients aged 7–21 years diagnosed by ultrasound and/or computed tomography ...
Mohamad Abi Nassif, Juan Gurria, Danny Mallon, Rashmi Sahay, Lev Dorfman, Emily Vore, Jennifer Hardy, Kaitlin Whaley, Alex Nasr, Neha R. Santucci   +9 more
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Estrangulación gástrica por vólvulo Strangulation of stomach in volvulus

Revista Colombiana de Cirugía, 2008
Objetivo. Reportar un caso de estrangulación gástrica por vólvulo secundaria a hernia diafragmática de Bochdalek en un adulto. Introducción. La hernia diafragmática congénita se presenta, aproximadamente, en 1 de 3.000 nacidos vivos y la hernia de ...
Camilo Díaz Rincón, Cristian Gómez Pareja   +1 more
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A novel central line securement vest reduces line trauma and improves quality of life in patients with intestinal failure

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective We sought to assess the impact of a novel central line securement vest on the rate of line complications (trauma, infections, and replacements), and measures of quality of life (QOL) in pediatric patients with intestinal failure. Methods We enrolled patients at a single tertiary pediatric center.
Ryan E. St. Pierre‐Hetz, Kimberly S. Ackerman, Angelica M. Cercone, Jane Anne Yaworski, Clifton W. Callaway, Jeffrey A. Rudolph, Mioara D. Manole   +6 more
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Incarcerated Gastro-thorax: a rare and delayed presentation of diaphragmatic injury due to multiple stab wounds.

Journal of Surgical Case Reports, 2010
Diaphragmatic injuries due to thoraco-abdominal penetrating trauma may often go unnoticed at the initial admission, especially in patients who are asymptomatic, with stable hemodynamic and respiratory parameters.
Parag Dhamne, Sanoop Zachariah, Nirmalan Raja   +2 more
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Thoracoscopic diagnosis and repair of central congenital diaphragmatic hernia in a neonate: A case report of a rare entity

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2017
Introduction: Central congenital diaphragmatic hernia that involves a central tendon defect is a very rare form of diaphragmatic hernias. Experience in the thoracoscopic repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia has expanded in recent years, but this ...
Mario Lima, Raed Al-Taher, Tommaso Gargano, Michela Maffi   +3 more
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The Role of Routine Staging Laparoscopy for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma in Underserved Populations: A 14‐Year Experience at a Safety‐Net Hospital

Journal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background There are no consensus guidelines for staging laparoscopy (SL) in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and existing data largely reflect insured referral populations. Routine SL has not been studied in underserved patient populations who face disparities in cancer diagnosis and treatment.
David M. Holmes, Jose Euberto Mendez Reyes, Cary Hsu, Eric J. Silberfein   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source