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Long‐Term Follow‐up of Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy in the Intensive Care Unit
By comparing percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) in the intensive care unit (ICU) to the established baseline of surgical tracheostomy (ST) outside of the ICU, this study aimed to inform clinical practice guidelines and enhance the overall care of critically ill patients requiring tracheostomy interventions, with a particular focus on ...
Ram Patel+7 more
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Exercise intolerance and systemic manifestations of pulmonary emphysema in a mouse model
Background Systemic effects of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) significantly contribute to severity and mortality of the disease. We aimed to develop a COPD/emphysema model exhibiting systemic manifestations of the disease.
Hasenfuss Gerd+6 more
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Teaching patients with pulmonary emphysema [PDF]
Thesis (M.S.)--Boston ...
Gianfrede, Gloria Helen+1 more
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Is Ophthalmology Consult Needed for Acute Orbital Fractures?
ABSTRACT Failure to recognize concomitant ocular injury in orbital fracture patients is a feared consequence of evaluation in the acute setting. These injuries and their accompanying functional sequelae range in severity, and reconstructive surgeons need to be sensitive to the possibility of major ocular injuries that could potentially have serious ...
Katherine L. Webb+2 more
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Characteristics of phenotypes of elderly patients with asthma
Background: The characteristics of phenotypes of elderly patients with asthma are unknown. The aim of this study was to classify these phenotypes using lung function tests and images from high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT), and to identify ...
Hiroyuki Sano+6 more
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Barnes Hospital Bulletin [PDF]
https://digitalcommons.wustl.edu/bjc_barnes_bulletin/1041/thumbnail ...
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Postoperative Fluoroscopic Appearance After Flexible Endoscopic Zenker's Diverticulotomy
We perform a retrospective study on patients undergoing flexible Zenker's diverticulotomy surgery and report changes in the objective fluoroscopic appearance as well as patient‐reported outcome measures. ABSTRACT Objective Flexible approach to treating Zenker's diverticulum (ZD) has gained traction in recent years. However, objective measures comparing
Shumon I. Dhar+7 more
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A 50-year-old human immunodeficiency virus positive patient who was diagnosed with Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia developed severe subcutaneous and mediastinal emphysema, which was progressive despite low pressure mechanical ventilation ...
Noor H Bouwmeester+3 more
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Epidemiology, genetics, and subtyping of preserved ratio impaired spirometry (PRISm) in COPDGene. [PDF]
BackgroundPreserved Ratio Impaired Spirometry (PRISm), defined as a reduced FEV1 in the setting of a preserved FEV1/FVC ratio, is highly prevalent and is associated with increased respiratory symptoms, systemic inflammation, and mortality.
Beaty, Terri H+14 more
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Subcutaneous emphysema is a potential surgical complication arising due to introduction of air into the facial planes of the connective tissue. presence of air and accompanying inflammation and or infection could prove fatal in immediate post surgical scenario.
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