Factors affecting the outcome of surgically treated non-iatrogenic traumatic cervical esophageal perforation: 28 years experience at a single center [PDF]
, 2010 Background: We reviewed our experience with non-iatrogenic traumatic cervical esophageal perforations, paying particular attention to factors affecting the outcome of such cases. Methods: In total, 30 patients treated surgically between 1980 and 2008 for
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Endovascular repair for acute traumatic transection of the descending thoracic aorta: experience of a single centre with a 12-years follow up [PDF]
, 2015 Background: Most blunt aortic injuries occur in the proximal proximal descending aorta causing acute transection of this vessel. Generally, surgical repair of the ruptured segment of aorta is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality and in
Butrico, L +6 more
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Thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia
Formosan Journal of Surgery, 2018 Background: The aim of the present study is to evaluate our initial experiences of thoracoscopic repair (TR) for esophageal atresia with/without trachoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) and also to compare the results with open repair (OR). Subjects and Methods: Patients with EA/TEF who received surgeries in our institution between July 2009 and June 2015 ...
Chun-Hui Lin +4 more
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Open Veterinary JournalBackground: Surgical treatment of esophageal diseases in pets is associated with high morbidity and postoperative complications. Depending on the degree of tissue loss, the excision may be replaced with a patch or segmental esophagoplasty.
Bassim Kadhim Khashjoori +7 more
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Download the full PDF of Jefferson Surgical Solutions Spring 2009, Volume 4, Number 1. [PDF]
, 2009 Download the full PDF of Jefferson Surgical Solutions Spring 2009, Volume 4, Number ...
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Redo laparoscopic repair of benign esophageal disease [PDF]
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 2012 Laparoscopic fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease has been associated with excellent symptom control. Compared with medical treatment, laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication has shown favorable control of typical reflux symptoms. However, in approximately 2% to 17% of patients, surgical treatment fails.
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Novel Management of an Aortoesophageal Fistula Prior to Definitive Surgical Repair
Clinical Medicine Insights: Case Reports, 2019 An aortoesophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare but often fatal complication associated with the placement of an aortic stent graft such as those utilized in thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) procedures.
Evan Stanger +2 more
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Early and late complications of bariatric operation. [PDF]
, 2018 Weight loss surgery is one of the fastest growing segments of the surgical discipline. As with all medical procedures, postoperative complications will occur. Acute care surgeons need to be familiar with the common problems and their management. Although
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NASA Light Emitting Diode Medical Applications from Deep Space to Deep Sea [PDF]
, 2001 This work is supported and managed through the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center-SBIR Program. LED-technology developed for NASA plant growth experiments in space shows promise for delivering light deep into tissues of the body to promote wound healing ...
Buchmann, Ellen V. +14 more
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Spatial intratumoral heterogeneity and temporal clonal evolution in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. [PDF]
, 2016 Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is among the most common malignancies, but little is known about its spatial intratumoral heterogeneity (ITH) and temporal clonal evolutionary processes.
Berman, Benjamin P +17 more
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