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Impact of pressure-targeted modes of ventilation on diaphragmatic function as assessed using ultrasonography in critically ill patients with cerebral insult: a randomized clinical trial

Ain Shams Journal of Anesthesiology, 2023
Background Mechanical ventilation causes diaphragmatic atrophy and reduces diaphragmatic efficiency. Patients with diaphragmatic dysfunction have longer mechanical ventilation durations and intensive care unit stay.
Hadeer Mosadek, Amr Mohamed EL.-Said Kamel, Raham Hassan Mostafa El-Owaidy, Mohamed Mohamed Kamal, Mohammed Mahmoud Maarouf   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Diaphragmatic and excursion thickness in newborns using diaphragmatic kinesiology ultrasound: an observational study

Fisioterapia em Movimento
Abstract Introduction The study of the diaphragm muscle has aroused the interest of physiotherapists who work with kinesiological ultrasonography, but still little explored; however, its findings can contribute to the clinical practice of hospitalized patients in neonatal intensive care units.
Marimar Goretti Andreazza, Cristiane Nogueira Binotto, Regina P. G. Vieira Cavalcante da Silva, Silvia Valderramas, Monica Nunes Lima   +4 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Clinical Utility of Nuchal Translucency Measurement in First‐Trimester Ultrasound Screening in a Setting With First‐Tier NIPT for Aneuploidy Screening

Prenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the additional clinical value of nuchal translucency (NT) measurement at the first‐trimester anomaly scan (FTAS) in a setting with first‐tier non‐invasive prenatal testing (NIPT). Method This nationwide prospective cohort study, part of the IMITAS study on FTAS implementation, included all pregnancies with increased NT
Eline E. R. Lust, Kim Bronsgeest, Lidewij Henneman, Neeltje M. T. H. Crombag, Caterina M. Bilardo, Robert‐Jan H. Galjaard, Esther Sikkel, Audrey B. C. Coumans, Ayten Elvan‐Taşpınar, Sander Galjaard, Attie T. J. I. Go, Gwendolyn T. R. Manten, Eva Pajkrt, Elisabeth van Leeuwen, Monique C. Haak, Mireille N. Bekker   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease severity on diaphragm muscle thickness

Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis, 2017
Background: Sonographic assessment of the diaphragm muscle thickness for disease progression in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients was poorly evaluated.
Sawsan B. Elsawy
doaj   +1 more source

Prenatal findings and postnatal outcomes in cases of closed spinal dysraphism: 10‐year two‐center cohort study

Ultrasound in Obstetrics &Gynecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To characterize prenatal ultrasound findings in fetuses with prenatally diagnosed closed spinal dysraphism (CSD) and report their postnatal management and functional outcomes at 18 and 36 months. Methods This retrospective cohort study included all fetuses with a prenatal diagnosis of CSD assessed between January 2014 and December ...
Y. Athiel, E. Van Den Eede, T. De Saint Denis, E. Blondiaux, F. Dhombres, P. Maurice, A. Dugas, H. Simonnet, L. Guilbaud, C. Garel, H. Van Der Merwe, M. Aertsen, P. Devloo, R. Devlieger, J. Deprest, J.‐M. Jouannic   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Diaphragmatic ultrasound and pulmonary functions evaluation in thyroid patients: a case-control study

The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology, 2020
Background Dyspnea is a frequent symptom among patients with thyroid disorders. However, its actual causative mechanism is not clear. The diaphragm is the main inspiratory muscle and contraction of the diaphragm is essential for breathing, so any ...
Heba H. Eltrawy, Inass Hassan Ahmad, Fatma Mohamed Elhussieny, Sherief Abdullah Nassib   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Uses of Bovine Pericardium in General Surgery

ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
Bovine pericardium is a versatile biologic material with expanding applications across general surgery. ABSTRACT Background Bovine pericardium (BP) is increasingly utilised in complex surgical reconstruction because of its favourable biological and mechanical properties.
William A. Ziaziaris, Makaela Bowman, Paul D. Morris, Kilian G. M. Brown, Michael J. Solomon, Jerome M. Laurence   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rapid Intrasegmental Progression After Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Incidence, Imaging Features, and Clinical Outcomes

Hepatology Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is curative therapy for early‐stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), but a rare subset of patients develop aggressive intrasegmental recurrence shortly after complete ablation. We characterized the incidence, risk factors, and absolute risk.
Takuma Kaneko, Takuma Nakatsuka, Ryosuke Tateishi, Keisuke Mabuchi, Yuki Matsushita, Tomoharu Yamada, Tatsuya Minami, Masaya Sato, Mitsuhiro Fujishiro   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of different breathing training on morphology and function of deep trunk muscles in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain

Zhongguo kangfu lilun yu shijian
Objective To compare the effect of diaphragmatic and abdominal breathing training on the morphology and function of deep trunk muscles in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain.
MA Zhuyi, REN Chaoxue
doaj   +1 more source

Temporary caval occlusion technique during right divisional hepatectomy for massive hepatocellular carcinoma with caudal vena cava compression/involvement in dogs

Veterinary Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To describe the perioperative and long‐term outcomes of dogs with massive hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in the right hepatic division causing compression or involvement of the caudal vena cava (CVC) treated with right divisional hepatectomy using temporary caval occlusion (TCO). Study design Retrospective case series.
Kumiko Ishigaki, Kazushi Asano, Kei Tamura, Tatsuya Heishima, Takeshi Hayakawa, Teppei Fujimoto, Kenji Teshima   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source