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ACE Inhibitor‐Induced Angioedema following Cervical Spine Surgery
Angioedema is a well‐known side effect of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi). However, ACE inhibitors induced angioedema after cervical surgery is a rare condition. They result in increased levels of circulating bradykinins. Rare cases of angioedema following local trauma in patients using ACE inhibitors have been published.
Faris Hannoodi +2 more
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Predictors of hospitalization for longer than one day following elective single-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: a retrospective case-control database study [PDF]
Study Design A retrospective case-control study. Purpose To understand the risk factors for prolonged hospitalization following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) to reduce postoperative complications and better identify optimal candidates ...
Sam Han Jiang +8 more
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Successful Long‐Term Use of Itraconazole for the Treatment of Aspergillus Diskospondylitis in a Dog
A 5‐year‐old spayed female German shepherd dog was admitted with a history of generalized stiffness. Neurologic examination revealed mild paraparesis with multifocal spinal pain. Spinal radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging revealed diskospondylitis at L6‐7 and multiple sites throughout the thoracolumbar spine. Biopsy of the intervertebral disk at
Emiko Van Wie +7 more
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Twelve Years of Scientific Production on Medline by Latin American Spine Surgeons [PDF]
Background: Despite the small contribution of LA in the Science Citation Index (SCI), a growing contribution by LA research to international literature has been observed in recent years.Study Design: Systematic review.Purpose: To evaluate the scientific ...
Aparecido Defino, Helton Luiz +8 more
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Spondylolisthesis is one of the most common indications for spinal surgery. However, no one approach has been proven to be more effective in treating spondylolisthesis. Recent advances in minimally invasive spine technology have allowed for different approaches to be applied to this indication, notably extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF). The risk,
W. B. Rodgers +6 more
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The rapid expansion of minimally invasive techniques for corpectomy in the thoracic spine provides promise to redefine treatment options in this region. Techniques have evolved permitting anterior, lateral, posterolateral, and midline posterior corpectomy in a minimally invasive fashion.
Rohan R. Lall +5 more
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THE MICROSCOPIC AND ENDOSCOPIC TECHNIQUES IN LUMBAR DISCECTOMY: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Objectives: To compare microdiscectomy (MD) and endoscopic interlaminar discectomy (EID) as methods for the surgical treatment of lumbar disc herniation, describing their efficiency in reducing hospitalization time, pain, and neurological deficit, and ...
Renato Teixeira Conceição Júnior +1 more
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Anterior cervical V‐shaped osteotomy and fusion (ACVF) is a procedure for posterior vertebral body decompression. Undamaged anterior vertebral endplate is assured for implant fixation, while adjacent intervertebral spaces were connected, proving complete decompression. Four patients who underwent ACVF had improved symptoms, an unimpaired fusion process,
Minghe Yao +8 more
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Genomics and Pain Research in Sickle Cell Disease: An Explanation of Heterogeneity?
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic illness, and the major complication, pain, results in complex multidimensional problems that affect an individual′s ability to maintain adequate quality of life in multiple areas. Chronic SCD pain is inadequately treated, because it is not well understood, and the degree of chronic pain, clinical presentation, and
Maxine Adegbola +2 more
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Corticosteroid Administration to Prevent Complications of Anterior Cervical Spine Fusion: A Systematic Review. [PDF]
Study Design: Systematic review. Objectives: Anterior cervical approach is associated with complications such as dysphagia and airway compromise. In this study, we aimed to systematically review the literature on the efficacy and safety of corticosteroid
Abedi, Aidin +5 more
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