Postdural puncture headache [PDF]
Postdural puncture headache (PDPH) is a common complication after inadvertent dural puncture. Risks factors include female sex, young age, pregnancy, vaginal delivery, low body mass index, and being a non-smoker.
Kyung-Hwa Kwak
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LUMBOVERTEBRAL SYNDROME AFTER EXTRADURAL BLOOD PATCH [PDF]
SUMMARY We describe a patient who developed an immobilizing lumbovertebral syndrome after an extradural blood patch and who was hospitalized with a. suspected extradural abscess.
SEEBERGER, M. D., URWYLER, A.
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In situ reconstruction of septic aortic pseudoaneurysm due to Salmonella or Streptococcus microbial aortitis: long-term follow-up [PDF]
ObjectiveThis study was undertaken to illustrate the safety of in situ reconstruction of septic aortic pseudoaneurysm (SAP) secondary to microbial aortitis, with or without long-term antibiotic treatment.MethodsData for patients with SAP (11 abdominal, 4
Kan, Chung-Dann+4 more
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ABSTRACT Background Emotional touchpoints are moments during perinatal care that evoke an emotional response in a woman. There is a lack of knowledge regarding the centrality of how touchpoints and emotions are framed in the real‐life experiences of childbearing women. Aim To explore how birth‐related emotional touchpoints interact and how the emotions
Yvonne J. Kuipers+4 more
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Thoracic Epidural analgesia versus Rectus Sheath Catheters for open midline incisions in major abdominal surgery within an enhanced recovery programme (TERSC):study protocol for a randomised controlled trial [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) is recommended for post-operative pain relief in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery via a midline incision.
Brearley, Sarah G.+6 more
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Improved spinal MRI findings after epidural blood patch administration: A pediatric case
Orthostatic headache is the leading clinical manifestation of CSF leakage. Anatomic changes due to low CSF pressure can be detected by cranial and spinal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We report improved spinal MRI findings in a pediatric case of post-
Güldane Karabakan+4 more
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The graphical abstract highlights the three key aspects addressed in this review: (1) the clinical background of intracranial hemorrhage (IH), providing context for its diagnosis and clinical significance; (2) the technical background of explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) methods relevant to IH‐related tasks; and (3) a systematic review of ...
Ali Kohan+4 more
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Spontaneous intracranial hypotension; three case reports with similar clinical manifestations, treated successfully using different management techniques. [PDF]
Spontaneous Intracranial hypotension (SIH) is a rare neurological disorder, characterized by orthostatic headaches. Due to the complicity of its diagnosis and lack of awareness amongst physicians, SIH remains an under-diagnosed disease and its true ...
Abrar, Anam+5 more
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Fluoroscopically-guided epidural blood patch for spontaneous intracranial hypotension
We present three patients with spontaneous intracranial hypotension who failed conservative treatment and were treated with image-guided epidural blood patch close to the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak site.
Manish Shah+3 more
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Nitinol in Orthopedic Applications: Clinical Insights, Performance Challenges, and Future Directions
ABSTRACT The increasing prevalence of spinal disorders has spurred continuous innovation in implant design and biomaterials. Among emerging options, Nitinol has gained significant interest due to its unique combination of shape memory effect, superelasticity, and mechanical compatibility with bone tissue.
Niyou Wang+7 more
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