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Desired and Feared Identities and Their Role in Occupational Identity Regulation

open access: yesJournal of Management Studies, EarlyView.
Abstract This paper extends theory by showing how occupational identity regulation operates jointly through both desired and feared identities which, in combination, enforce normative control. Taking a narrative identity perspective and drawing on an ethnographic and interview‐based study of veterinarians, we make three principal contributions to our ...
Sarah Page‐Jones, Andrew D. Brown
wiley   +1 more source

Transumbilical single-incision laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair – feasibility study on anatomical specimens

open access: yes, 2010
Laparoscopic inguinal hernia has replaced open surgery in recent years. For transabdominal preperitoneal mesh placement,3 incisions have to be made to prepare the inguinal region, place the mesh and adapt the peritoneum witha suture.
Thomas Shiozawa   +3 more
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Outcomes of inguinal hernia repair in octogenarians: A propensity score-matched analysis of the Herniamed Registry. [PDF]

open access: yesHernia
Lorenz R   +10 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Incidence and Management of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage due to Late Presentation of Dural Tears After Lumbar Surgery

open access: yesOrthopaedic Surgery, EarlyView.
This article reveals a 0.3% incidence of LPDT and highlights the importance of increased clinical awareness. Furthermore, appropriate management to optimize patient recovery and minimize long‐term complications. ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the incidence and treatment of cerebrospinal fluid leakage due to late presentation of dural tears (LPDT ...
Xiaoxiong Yang   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Anterolateral Transpedicular Transverse Process Screw Technique: Surgical Techniques, Biomechanical study and Preliminary Outcomes

open access: yesOrthopaedic Surgery, EarlyView.
This study designed a novel anterolateral screw placement technique and, based on this, developed a new anterolateral fixation method. Imaging, biomechanical, and short‐term efficacy analyses revealed that the Anterolateral Transpedicular Transverse Process Screw (ALTTS) technique achieves a high success rate for L5 vertebral fixation (pedicle width ...
Mingdong Zhang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Representation, medical examination, and the effectiveness of underwriting: Evidence from a life and health insurance company

open access: yesRisk Management and Insurance Review, EarlyView.
Abstract This study examines whether underwriting methods—representation, medical examination, extra premiums, and coverage—effectively mitigate adverse selection using data from an insurance company. Regarding representation, we focus on statements disclosing pre‐existing medical conditions.
Chia‐Ling Ho   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparison between a laparoscopic articulating needle driver with standard laparoscopic instrumentation for total laparoscopic gastropexy in dogs

open access: yesVeterinary Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To compare the utility of a mechanical laparoscopic articulating needle driver (ALI) to standard laparoscopic instrumentation (SLI) during the creation of a total laparoscopic gastropexy (TLG) in dogs. Study design Prospective clinical trial. Animals A total of 17 client owned dogs.
Erin A. Gibson   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative analysis of electrocautery and scalpel incisions in inguinal hernia repair. [PDF]

open access: yesBioinformation
Gupta L   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

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