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Erector spinae plane block and altered hemostasis: is it a safe option -a case series- [PDF]

Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, 2020
Background We described 5 cases of uneventful administration of the erector spinae plane (ESP) block to patients with altered hemostasis. Case Five patients were admitted to the intensive care unit with altered hemostasis, defined by the activated ...
João Galacho, Mariano Veiga, Lucindo Ormonde   +2 more
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“Diffusion of innovations”: a feasibility study on the pericapsular nerve group block in the emergency department for hip fractures [PDF]

Clinical and Experimental Emergency Medicine, 2022
Objective Hip fractures are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks are a safe method to manage pain and decrease opioid usage.
Anirudh Ramachandran, Michelle Montenegro, Maninder Singh, Trevor Dixon, Waqas Kayani, Timothy Liang, Nick Yu, Srinivas Reddy, Anna Liveris, Mallika Manyapu, Alyssia A. McEwan, Vincent T. Nguyen, Nechama V. Sonenthal, Jill Corbo, Benjamin W. Friedman, Jeremy Sperling, Michael P. Jones, Michael Halperin   +17 more
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Intrauterine interventions with the aid of ultrasonography

Archives of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, 2018
Aim: The aim of this study was to research the applicability of the surgical treatment of intrauterine pathologies with the aid of ultrasonography by passing a laparoscopic grasper or scissor through a metal sheath placed in the cervical canal, and compare this method with hysteroscopy, which is considered the gold standard in diagnosis and treatment ...
Şık, Bulat Aytek, Özcan, Alim, Kumbasar, Serkan, BOZKURT, Murat, Bilecan, Sedat   +4 more
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Volume reduction for ≥2 cm benign breast lesions after ultrasound-guided microwave ablation with a minimum 12-month follow-up

International Journal of Hyperthermia, 2021
Objective To prospectively evaluate the efficacy of microwave ablation (MWA) for benign breast lesions (BBLs) ≥2 cm and explore the possible factors associated with the volume reduction rate (VRR) of ablated lesions.
Rui Cui, Han Wu, Jinshun Xu, Zhiyu Han, Jing Zhang, Qinying Li, Jianping Dou, Jie Yu, Ping Liang   +8 more
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The usability of bedside ultrasound in nursing practice for critically ill patients [PDF]

Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem
Objective: To describe the usability of bedside ultrasound (POCUS) as perceived by nurses working in emergency, urgent care, and intensive care units. Methods: We conducted an exploratory study using a mixed-methods approach with nurses in the critical ...
Eduarda Cristina Galon, Denis Fernandes da Silva Ribeiro, Marielli Terassi   +2 more
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Safety and efficacy of microwave ablation for abdominal wall endometriosis: A retrospective study

Frontiers in Surgery, 2023
ObjectivesThis retrospective study aimed to evaluate the safety and feasibility of ultrasound-guided microwave ablation in the treatment of abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE).BackgroundAWE is a rare form of endometriosis that often results in cyclic ...
Yujiang Liu, Wanwan Wen, Linxue Qian, Ruifang Xu   +3 more
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Integration of Longitudinal and Transverse Radiomics from Ultrasound Images with Clinical Factors for HER-2 Status Prediction in Invasive Breast Cancer Patients

Journal of Investigative Surgery
Objective This study developed a nomogram combining longitudinal and transverse ultrasound radiomics with clinical factors to identify human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) status in invasive breast cancer (BC).Materials and methods We analyzed
Jiangfeng Wu, Yinghong Guo, Chao Wu, Zhengping Wang, Yue Sun, Dong Xu   +5 more
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Percutaneous ethanol injection versus conservative treatment for benign cystic and mixed thyroid nodules

Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2016
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous ethanol injection (PEI) in reducing the volume of cystic and mixed thyroid nodules. Materials and methods A total of 36 patients with nodules treated with PEI and 13 individuals who declined ...
Mari Cassol Ferreira, Camila Piaia, Ana Carolina Cadore   +2 more
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Risk factors influencing cure of ultrasound-guided microwave ablation for primary hyperparathyroidism

International Journal of Hyperthermia, 2022
Objective To evaluate the potential risk factors influencing cure rate of ultrasound-guided microwave ablation (MWA) for primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT).
Fangyi Liu, Li Zang, Yang Liu, Xiaoling Yu, Zhigang Cheng, Zhiyu Han, Jie Yu, Ping Liang   +7 more
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Prophylactic transarterial chemoembolization after R0 resection is beneficial to improve the prognosis in hepatocellular carcinoma patients with microvascular invasion

Discover Oncology
Objective Microvascular invasion (MVI) is a risk factor for disease recurrence and worse survival in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients after radical resection.
Wenjie Sun, Yafang Li, Haozhe Fu, Jiangze Li, Jinbao Li   +4 more
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