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Safety Recommendations for Evaluation and Surgery of the Head and Neck During the COVID-19 Pandemic [PDF]
, 2020 Importance The rapidly expanding novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, has challenged the medical community to an unprecedented degree.
Chinn, Steven B. +13 more
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Cervical esophagotomy for removal of an ingested clam shell: a very uncommon foreign body ingestion [PDF]
, 2017 OBJECTIVE: To report the removal of an ingested clam shell that was firmly impacted in the esophagus. CLINICAL PRESENTATION AND INTERVENTION: A 77-year-old man presented at our hospital with acute dysphagia after eating a seafood risotto.
Balducci, Genoveffa +4 more
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Liver Transplantation, EarlyView., 2022 Abstract Neonatal acute liver failure (ALF) carries a high mortality rate; however, little data exist on its peritransplant hospital course. This project aimed to identify factors associated with outcomes in neonates with ALF using large multicenter databases.
Swati Antala +6 more
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JA Clinical Reports, 2020 Background Pulmonary aspiration under anaesthesia is a feared complication. It is likely that the incidence of aspiration occurring during procedural sedation is underreported; although rare, fatalities do occur. The supine position increases the risk of
Jun D. Parker
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Benefits of thoracic epidural analgesia in patients undergoing an open posterior component separation for abdominal herniorrhaphy [PDF]
, 2017 INTRODUCTION: The implementation of open posterior component separation (PCS) surgery has led to improved outcomes for complex hernias. While the PCS technique has been shown to decrease recurrence rates, and provide a feasible option to repair hernias ...
Sellers, Austin
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Predictive factors affecting cecal intubation failure in colonoscopy trainees
BMC Medical Education, 2013 Background Successful cecal intubation (SCI) is not only a quality indicator but also an important marker in a colonoscopy trainee’s progress. We conducted this study to determine factors predicting SCI in colonoscopy trainees, and to compare these ...
Park Hong-Jun +6 more
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JGH Open, 2020 Background and Aim Prophylactic endotracheal intubation for airway protection prior to endoscopy for the management of severe upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is controversial.
Dipayan Chaudhuri +7 more
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Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine, 2021 Gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors (GINETs) (also known as “carcinoids”) are rare tumors with reported incidence of up to 6.98 per 100,000 which has increased significantly due to the increased detection on imaging and endoscopy.
Ali Zakaria +6 more
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A Case Report of Angioedema and Anaphylactic Shock Induced by Ingestion of Polyethylene Glycol [PDF]
, 2020 Introduction: We report one of few documented cases of a severe anaphylactic reaction with angioedema to polyethylene glycol (PEG).Case Report: The patient presented 30 minutes after onset of his symptoms and quickly developed hypoxia and hypotension ...
Osborn, Lesley, Rossi, Amy
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Antimicrobial effects of chlorhexidine, matrica drop mouthwash (chamomile extract), and normal saline on hospitalized patients with endotracheal tubes [PDF]
, 2016 Background: The functions and use of mouthwashes are variable depending on their type. Oral care in patients with endotracheal tubes is important to prevent side effects such as pneumonia.
Azimi, M, Jouybari, L., Sanagoo, A
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