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A Retrospective Surgical Experience Regarding Open and Laparoscopic Procedures of the Hepatic Hydatid Cyst with an up to Date Complete Review of the Literature And a Focus On Original Romanian Techniques [PDF]

, 2016
Introduction: Even though the development of the recent anti-parasitic drugs has led to a high degree of efficiency, surgical treatment still remains the gold standard for a number of conditions. Material and method.
Moldovan, Cosmin Alec, Moldovan, Diana, Ungureanu, Dan Florin, Ungurianu, Laurentiu   +3 more
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Infected Necrosis in Severe Pancreatitis - Combined Nonsurgical Multi-Drainage with Directed Transabdominal High-Volume Lavage in Critically Ill Patients [PDF]

, 2009
Background: Infection of pancreatic necrosis is a life-threatening complication during the course of acute pancreatitis. In critically ill patients, surgical or extended endoscopic interventions are associated with high morbidity and mortality. Minimally
A. Meining, A. Umgelter, Baron, Beger, Bradley, Bradley, Branum, C. Prinz, Connor, Connor, Dellinger, Fernandez-del Castillo, Hartwig, Isenmann, J. Gaa, L. Ludwig, M. Bajbouj, McKay, Nathens, Nordback, R.M. Schmid, Sand, Sarr, Seewald, Seifert, Seifert, Tsiotos, Tzovaras, V. Becker, W. Huber, Werner, Whitcomb   +31 more
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Non-Surgical Biliary Drainage on Biliary Obstruction Due to Malignancy [PDF]

, 2001
Surgery is still the golden standard of curative therapy for Malignant biliary obstruction, but only 10- 20% of cases considered resectable. Therefore, palliative therapy to relieve pain, cholestasis, and biliary obstruction, is the main treatment for ...
Hasan, I. (Irsan), Lesmana, L. A. (L), Syam, A. F. (Ari), Tambunan, K. (Karmel), Yunihastuti, E. (Evy)   +4 more
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Trial-based cost-effectiveness analysis comparing surgical and endoscopic drainage in patients with obstructive chronic pancreatitis [PDF]

, 2013
Objective: Published evidence indicates that surgical drainage of the pancreatic duct was more effective than endoscopic drainage for patients with chronic pancreatitis. This analysis assessed the cost-effectiveness of surgical versus endoscopic drainage
Bruno, M.J. (Marco), Cahen, D.L. (Djuna), Dijkgraaf, M.G.W. (Marcel), Gouma, D.J. (Dirk), Laramée, P. (Philippe), Pereira, S.P. (Stephen), Wonderling, D. (David)   +6 more
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Surgical anatomy of gastric lymphatic drainage [PDF]

Translational Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2017
The lymphatic system of the stomach is a multidirectional and complex network composed of lymphatic nodes and vessels. Lymph node metastasis is the most important prognostic factor in curable gastric cancer and lymph node dissection is one of the main areas of surgical research in gastric cancer.
Lirosi, Maria Carmen, Biondi, Alberto, Ricci, Riccardo   +2 more
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Updated management of malignant biliary tract tumors: an illustrative review [PDF]

, 2016
The management of malignant biliary tumors (MBTs) is complex and requires a multidisciplinary approach. Guidelines and methods of staging for biliary tumors have recently been released by main international societies, altering the clinical and radiologic
Cannavale, Alessandro, Catalano, Carlo, Fanelli, Fabrizio, Fiocca, Fausto, Gazzetti, Marianna, Maher, Ben, Santoni, Mariangela   +6 more
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Changing clinical and therapeutic trends in tentorial dural arteriovenous fistulas: a systematic review [PDF]

, 2015
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Tentorial dural arteriovenous fistulas are characterized by a high hemorrhagic risk. We evaluated trends in outcomes and management of tentorial dural arteriovenous fistulas and performed a meta-analysis evaluating clinical and ...
Brinjikji, W., Cannizzaro, Delia, Lanzino, G., Murad, M. H., Rammos, S.   +4 more
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Intracranial dural arteriovenous fistula successfully treated by combined open-endovascular procedure [PDF]

, 2010
Intracranial dural arteriovenous fistulas constitute a rare though potentially devastating disease. Because the arterial (high-pressure) blood flow drains directly into the low-pressure venous system, there is a high risk of bleeding and associated ...
DE KEUKELEIRE, KATRIEN, Defreyne, Luc, Hallaert, Giorgio, Van Roost, Dirk, Vanhauwaert, Dimitri J   +4 more
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P.L.E.A.T.-Preventing Lymphocele Ensuring Absorption Transperitoneally: A Robotic Technique [PDF]

, 2017
OBJECTIVE: To reduce the risk of symptomatic lymphocele after robotic pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND), we present a novel technique, preventing lymphocele ensuring absorption transperitoneally (P.L.E.A.T.), where the peritoneum is "pleated" along its
DAL MORO, Fabrizio, Zattoni, Filiberto
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A preliminary study of the effect of closed incision management with negative pressure wound therapy over high-risk incisions [PDF]

, 2015
Background Certain postoperative wounds are recognised to be associated with more complications than others and may be termed high-risk. Wound healing can be particularly challenging following high-energy trauma where wound necrosis and infection ...
A Colli, A Koski, A Li, A Wackenfors, A Wackenfors, AE Guille, BJ Stanley, CJ Jordan, D Herscovici Jr, DA Mendonca, David M. R. Sajik, DR Holt, DV Kipaldi, E Krug, EJ Harvey, EJ Timmenga, GI Taylor, GK Berry, GW Stanway, J Bertran, J Compston, J Kanis, JC Murrell, JP Stannard, JP Stannard, JS Weese, JT Thompson, JW Fox, Karen L. Perry, KV Lambert, L Holton, LJ Owen, Lynda Rutherford, M Demaria, M Pachowsky, MF Fay, Mieghan Bruce, MJ Allen, MJ Morykwas, MJ Morywkas, MJ Morywkas, MW Bohling, MW Bohling, N Fitzpatrick, NA Abidi, PC Bristow, PE Banwell, PE Banwell, PM Taylor, R Ben Amotz, R Burkhardt, R Petzina, RP Wilkes, S Karlakki, S Lindstedt, SA Robertson, SP Roch, SZ Chen, TJ Smith, WT DeCarbo   +59 more
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