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Efficacy of endoluminal interventional therapy in diabetic peripheral arterial occlusive disease: a retrospective trial [PDF]

, 2012
Background The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of interventional therapy for peripheral arterial occlusive disease and the difference between diabetic patients and non-diabetic patients. Methods 139 consecutive patients between September
Liang Xiao, De-sheng Huang, Jia-jie Tong, Jing Shen   +3 more
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Vascular Calcification: Mechanisms, Models, and Therapies

iNew Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Vascular calcification represents an active multifactorial process that mirrors several key features of skeletal bone mineralization. Clinically, it is characterized by diminished arterial compliance and increased arterial wall stiffness, both of which serve as independent predictors of significant adverse cardiovascular events.
Wenya Zhu, Shu Yang, Ziyi Chen, Xiaoxiao Yang, Zhen Liang, Yuanli Chen   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Comparative Study of Ultrasonography and CT Venography in the Diagnosis of Budd‐Chiari Syndrome

Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, EarlyView.
Budd‐Chiari syndrome (BCS) is characterized by hepatic venous outflow obstruction from the hepatic veins to the junction of the inferior vena cava (IVC) and right atrium. Ultrasound (US) and CT venography (CTV) are used as imaging techniques for the diagnosis of BCS, and We compared the diagnostic efficacy of the two modalities. The results showed that
Tiling Jiang, Mingyue Qu, Qian Zhang, Donghua Shen, Yan Liu, Baoshi Guo, Gong Wang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative Outcomes of Endoscopic Treatment for Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Common Bile Duct Stones in the Elderly: A Propensity Score‐Based Cohort Analysis

Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Various guidelines recommend endoscopic stone removal for asymptomatic common bile duct stones (CBDS); however, previous studies have indicated that asymptomatic CBDS is associated with a higher incidence of post‐ERCP pancreatitis (PEP).
Kota Shimojo, Akinori Maruta, Keisuke Iwata, Yuhei Iwasa, Mitsuru Okuno, Kensaku Yoshida, Shinya Uemura, Tsuyoshi Mukai, Takuji Iwashita, Masahito Shimizu   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Five years of peripheral percutaneous transluminal angioplasty : the St Luke’s Hospital experience [PDF]

, 1995
This article reviews the first series of 54 cases of Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty on the peripheral vasculature performed at the Radiological/Surgical Department at St. Luke’s Hospital, Malta, over a five year period.
Gatt, Dennis, Mallia, Denis, Zammit, Anthony   +2 more
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Recoil following Wiktor stent implantation for restenotic lesions of coronary arteries [PDF]

, 1994
The purpose of this study was to determine acute recoil of the vessel wall immediately after Wiktor stent implantation in native coronary arteries of 77 consecutive patients and to assess whether there was compression or “late recoil” of the stent itself
Bertrand, M.E. (Michel), Es, G.A. (Gerrit Anne) van, Jaegere, P.P.T. (Peter) de, Kober, G., Marquis, J.F., Piessens, J., Rutsch, W.R. (Wolfgang), Serruys, P.W.J.C. (Patrick), Uebis, R., Valeix, B., Vrolicz, M. (M.), Wiegand, V.   +11 more
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Guidelines for replacement of a balloon gastrostomy tube in infants and pediatric patients: The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Balloon gastrostomy tube (BGT) placements are increasing due to their ability to facilitate care of medically complex children. Management for routine and nonroutine tube replacement, including verification of proper replacement, lacks standardization, varying widely among different institutions and settings.
Beth Lyman, Loren Berman, Kathleen Carr, Cailin Frank, Peggi Guenter, Rachel Kassel, Janet Kimble, Carol McGinnis, Silvana Oppedisano, Elizabeth A. Paton, Gina Rempel, Derek S. Wakeman, David D. Church, Jacob T. Mey, Sarah Peterson, Liam McKeever   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Endoscopic small bowel therapies for type 2 diabetes

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Type 2 diabetes is a global epidemic despite current medical treatments. Many patients are not responsive to medications, and patients with obesity are hesitant about bariatric surgery. Studies investigating the metabolic effects of Roux‐en‐Y gastric bypass have increasingly demonstrated that the duodenum plays a key role in the ...
Roma Patel, Zehra Naseem, Prisha Gattu, Stephen Firkins, Roberto Simons‐Linares   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion: Primary endpoint results from the prospective, multicenter STACI study

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Chronic sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain is highly debilitating. Minimally invasive SIJ fusion has become a commonly performed surgical treatment for SIJ pain, with level I evidence showing clinically significant improvements in pain, function, and quality of life and a low adverse event rate.
Jacqueline Weisbein, Timothy Davis, Douglas Beall, Jack Smith, Caroline Harstroem, Daniel Kloster, Morteza Rabii, Robyn Capobianco, Ramana Naidu, Michael Harned, Christopher Mallard, the STACI investigators   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

A novel over-the-scope endoscopic assisting platform for expanding therapeutic capabilities: Preclinical feasibility study (with video)

Endoscopy International Open
The limitations of single-channel endoscopy in complex gastrointestinal disease prompted design of the over-the-scope endoscopic assisting platform (OTS-EAP), a low-profile cap that converts any diagnostic endoscope into a dual-channel therapeutic system.
Jie Xia, Muhan Li, Feifei Wang, Xincong Xi, Yueqin Qian, Xinjian Wan   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source