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Extraocular Photoreception in Optic Lobes, Suckers, and Skin of Octopus vulgaris

Integrative Zoology, EarlyView.
Evidence of extra‐ocular photoreception in Octopus vulgaris (a) Diagram of the O. vulgaris different tissues considered: SPB, sucker proximal big; SPL, sucker proximal large; SM, sucker medium; SD, sucker distal; SK, skin; OL, optic lobes; RT, retina; (b‐d) Gene expression analysis of Ov‐GRK1 (red), Ov‐retinochrome (green), Ov‐rhodopsin (blue) mRNA ...
Valeria Maselli, Al‐Sayed Al‐Soudy, Mariangela Norcia, Stefania Galdiero, Sara Palladino, Emanuela Cirillo, Gianluca Polese, Anna Di Cosmo   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Interventional Radiology Society of Australasia Quality Care Guidelines for Renal Tumour Ablation in Australia and New Zealand

Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Image‐guided thermal ablation (radiofrequency, cryo‐ and microwave ablation) is a safe and effective primary treatment for small renal mass and localised renal cell carcinoma ≤ 4 cm (T1a) with long‐term cancer‐specific survival rates equivalent to surgical resection (Level A).
Matthew Lukies, William Ormiston, Nicholas Brown, Philip Chan, Ahmad Al‐Hindawi, Radha Popuri, Brendan Buckley   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

RETROGRADE AIR INJECTION FOR IDENTIFYING PRECISELY POSTERIOR CALYX: A VERY USEFUL TOOL WHILE PERFORMING MINI-PERCUTANEOUS NEPHROLITHOTOMY

Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 2019
Objective: To evaluate the significance of retrograde air injection for identifying posterior calyx in patients undergoing mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Study Design: Prospective, quasi-experimental study.
Ahmad Ali Khan, Mudassar Sajjad, Muhammad Yasrab, Muhammad Sarwar Alvi   +3 more
doaj  

Prospective development and validation of an objective classification for difficult facemask ventilation: the MASCAN score

Anaesthesia, EarlyView.
Summary Introduction Difficult facemask ventilation is an entity that lacks a robust definition, leading to inconsistent identification in clinical practice and research. The aim of this study was to develop and validate an objective classification and numeric score for difficult facemask ventilation. Methods Four hundred patients who required tracheal
Viktor A. Wünsch, Hannes Bommes, Milan Piltan, Sofia Germer, Christopher Gundler, Thorsten Dohrmann, Vera Köhl, André Dankert, Linda Krause, Christian Zöllner, Philipp Breitfeld, Martin Petzoldt   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sugammadex vs. neostigmine and the risk of postoperative pulmonary complications after upper gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures: a propensity score matched analysis of 15,730 patients

Anaesthesia, EarlyView.
Summary Introduction Postoperative pulmonary complications after upper gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures under general anaesthesia are clinically important and may be exacerbated by residual neuromuscular block. We evaluated whether antagonism of neuromuscular block with sugammadex rather than neostigmine is associated with improved respiratory ...
Yung‐Fong Tsai, Kuo‐Chuan Hung, Chih‐Yi Hsu, Huan‐Tang Lin, Yi‐Chen Lai, Shao‐Chun Wu   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Green Endoscopy: Can Filtered Water Use in Endoscopy Be a Safe, Economical Alternative Which Promotes Sustainable Healthcare?

ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Sustainable healthcare is an evolving paradigm of growing importance that focuses on reducing environmental impact whilst maintaining quality patient care. Currently, evidence is lacking to support the use of sterile water in diagnostic colonoscopy resulting in a growing shift towards use of tap water and appropriate recycling of ...
Michael Rouse, Jennifer Yuill, Forbes McGain, Scott McAlister, Catherine O'Shea, Justin M. Yeung, Ian Faragher   +6 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

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
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Shoulder‐Tip Pain After Laparoscopic Surgery: A Narrative Review of Intraperitoneal Anaesthesia

ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Shoulder‐tip pain is a common and distressing side effect following laparoscopic surgery. Standard systemic analgesic regimens are used to manage postoperative pain but are often associated with side effects such as nausea and vomiting.
Jason Arsanious, Alice Osterwalder, Sarah K. Thompson   +2 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
doaj   +1 more source