Migration of the Nellix endoprosthesis [PDF]
This study reports the incidence and sequelae of migration of the Nellix (Endologix Inc, Irvine, Calif) endoprosthesis after endovascular aneurysm sealing.A review was performed of the follow-up imaging of all endovascular aneurysm sealing patients in a university hospital endovascular program who had a minimum follow-up of 1 year.
England, A +3 more
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The treatment of primary tumors of the femur with chemotherapy (if indicated), resection and reconstruction with an endoprosthesis [PDF]
The treatment protocol of 15 patients with a primary tumor of the femur, including osteosarcoma, malignant fibrous histiocytoma and chondrosar-coma is presented. All patients had been selected for resection and reconstruction with an endoprosthesis.
Göeken, L.N.H. +10 more
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Surgical limb-sparing in veterinary medicine: A review of existing techniques in dogs. [PDF]
Abstract Surgical limb‐sparing in veterinary medicine can be defined as an intervention aimed at preserving limb function when a bone abnormality is present, namely neoplasia or a non‐repairable fracture, and the affected segment of that bone needs to be removed and, most often, replaced.
Altwal J, Séguin B.
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Expandable Constrained Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt: An Individualised Approach for High-Risk Patients? [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background and Aims A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) can effectively overcome portal hypertension, but is prevented by contraindications in a considerable proportion of patients. In this study, we investigated the option of a constrained TIPS (cTIPS) with reduced diameter for high‐risk patients.
Rieland H +7 more
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Primary stability of cementless threaded acetabular cups at first implantation and in the case of revision regarding micromotions as indicators [PDF]
The primary stability of cementless total hip endoprosthesis is of vital importance for proximate, long-term osteointegration. The extent of micromotions between implant and acetabulum is an indicator of primary stability.
Buerkner, Andreas +6 more
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Relevance. Formation of pan-resistance microorganisms, microbial biofilms on implants and recurrent infection rate stimulate the search for optimal prosthesis materials for treatment of periprosthetic infection (PJI).
N. S. Nikolaev +4 more
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Early Functional Outcome of Resection and Endoprosthesis Replacement for Primary Tumor around the Knee [PDF]
We evaluated functional outcomes for patients who underwent surgery for resection and endoprosthesis replacement for primary tumours around the knee. We used the Musculoskeletal Tumour Society Scoring System (MSTS) for functional evaluations to compare ...
AR Sharil +4 more
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DIAGNOSTIC ASPECTS OF PAGET’S DISEASE OF BONE IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
Paget’s disease of bone (PDB) is a chronic localized skeletal disease that belongs to a group of metabolic osteopathies and is characterized by impaired bone remodeling to form foci of increased bone resorption followed by replacement with an excessive ...
I. B. Bashkova +3 more
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Background This study evaluated the feasibility, complications, graft survival rate, and clinical outcomes of joint-preserving resection using a custom-made endoprosthesis and liquid nitrogen-inactivated autologous bone graft reconstruction in patients ...
Yuan Li +5 more
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Total Viabahn endoprosthesis collapse [PDF]
We present a case of Viabahn (W. L. Gore & Associates, Flagstaff, Ariz) collapse during popliteal artery aneurysm treatment. An elderly man with severe comorbidities presented with a 34-mm popliteal artery aneurysm. Proximal and distal landing sites of 11 and 9 mm, respectively, demonstrated by preoperative computed tomography angiography were ...
Ranson, Mark E. +4 more
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