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Adding a custom made pressure release valve during air enema for intussusception: A new technique

African Journal of Paediatric Surgery, 2015
Background: Non-surgical reduction remains the first line treatment of choice for intussusception. The major complication of air enema reduction is bowel perforation.
Hosni Morsi Ahmed, Osama Ahmed, Refaat Khodary Ahmed   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Feasibility study on the design of a probe for rectal cancer detection [PDF]

Rectal examination techniques are considered in terms of detection capability, patient acceptance, and cost reduction. A review of existing clinical techniques are considered in terms of detection capability, patient acceptance, and cost reduction.
Anselm, V. J., Frazer, R. E., Lecroisset, D. H., Roseboro, J. A., Smokler, M. I.   +4 more
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The effects and toxicity of cathinones from the users' perspectives: A qualitative study. [PDF]

, 2017
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to explore the users' perspectives regarding the effects and toxicity of cathinones. METHODS: A systematic search of Internet discussion forums yielded 303 threads relevant to the research objectives. The threads
Assi, Sulaf, Gulyamova, N., Kneller, Paul, Osselton, David M.   +3 more
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Surgical impact of laparoscopic and laparotomic elective ovariectomy on inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers in anestrus dogs

Veterinary Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To compare the systemic inflammatory and oxidative stress responses after elective ovariectomy via open surgery (OPEN) or laparoscopy (LAP) in anestrus bitches. Study design Prospective, blinded, randomized clinical trial. Animals A total of 26 healthy bitches.
Alfonso Calabria, Chiara Del Prete, Maria Pia Pasolini, Veronica Palumbo, Maria Anna Nappo, Silvia Ammirati, Davide Ciccarelli, Fabiana Micieli, Michal Andrzej Kosior, Carmine Carbone, Natascia Cocchia   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparison between gas insufflation and gasless techniques for endoscopic transaxillary thyroidectomy

Frontiers in Endocrinology
ObjectiveThis study aimed to compare clinical outcomes and prognosis of endoscopic thyroidectomy via axillary approach using insufflation and gasless methods.MethodsRetrospective analysis included patients undergoing endoscopic thyroidectomy at our ...
Li Lin, Li Lin, Shuxun Chen, Shuxun Chen, Yizhuo Lu, Yizhuo Lu   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Five Decades of Innovation—Tailored Breast Cancer Treatment: 1976–2026

World Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
Ipshita Prakash, Pooja Ramakant, Sandra Krishnan, Sharon W. W. Chan, Tadahiko Shien, Kavitha Daester, Michael Douek, Mee Hoong See, Jacqueline Jeruss, Cheng‐Har Yip, Ines Buccimazza   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Brain strain: Blood flow and metabolism in environmental extremes

Experimental Physiology, EarlyView.
Abstract This narrative review compares and contrasts the most commonly encountered environmental stressors on human cerebrovascular functioning. From high altitude and space, extreme apnoea, heat and cold stress, the impact of these stressors on the regulation of cerebral blood flow (CBF) and oxygen metabolism (CMRO2${\mathrm{CM}}{{\mathrm{R}}_ ...
Dario Vrdoljak, Damian M. Bailey, Travis D. Gibbons, Philip N. Ainslie   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A comparative analysis of transhepatic cardia-gastric fundus puncture vs. gastric body puncture for insufflation for CT-guided percutaneous gastrostomy

European Journal of Medical Research
Objectives To evaluate the safety and efficacy of transhepatic cardia-gastric fundus puncture (TCFP) for insufflation for CT-guided percutaneous gastrostomy (CPG).
Qi Xiao-mei, Hu Chang-ming, Liu li, Liang Qing-Hua, Xiong Jun-ru, Li Liang-shan, Deng Liang-yu, Tang guang-ying, Huang Xue-quan, He Chuang   +9 more
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Prevention of laparoscopic surgery induced hypothermia with warmed humidified insufflation: Is the experimental combination of a warming blanket synergistic?

PLoS ONE, 2018
IntroductionMaintaining normothermia during anesthesia is imperative to provide quality patient care and to prevent adverse outcomes. Prolonged laparoscopic procedures have been identified as a potential risk factor for hypothermia, due to continuous ...
Eric Noll, Sophie Diemunsch, Julien Pottecher, Jean-Pierre Rameaux, Michele Diana, Eric Sauleau, Kurt Ruetzler, Pierre Diemunsch   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Mechanical cough augmentation techniques in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/motor neuron disease [PDF]

, 2016
© 2016 The Cochrane Collaboration.This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the effects of mechanical insufflator/exsufflator (MI-E) and the breath-stacking technique for reducing morbidity and ...
Aguila, Alonso, Anderson, Aridegbe, Armstrong, Bach, Bach, Bach, Bach, Barach, Barach, Bourke, Chatwin, Cleary, Corcia, Hadjikoutis, Kang, Kiernan, Lahrmann, Lechtzin, Lechtzin, Miller, Morrow, Mustfa, Paillisse, Servera, Toussaint, Tzeng, Winck   +28 more
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