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Clinical Outcomes of Photobiomodulation Therapy for Inferior Alveolar Nerve Injury: A Retrospective Analysis

Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives This retrospective study evaluated the clinical outcomes associated with a photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) protocol in patients with inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) injury following oral and maxillofacial surgery. The study specifically investigated whether the etiology of paresthesia, the time elapsed before treatment initiation ...
Halenur Ates, Yavuz Tolga Korkmaz
wiley   +1 more source

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy – a simple solution to a complex problem

Studia Medyczne, 2016
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) was performed for the first time in the world on 12 June 1979. At present, the method of using gastrostomy has almost entirely superseded classical methods, which is related with its simplicity, lower costs, lack
Przemysław Wolak, Renata Skiba, Wojciech Niedziela   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Capsulotomy With Supine Nd:YAG Laser in Children

Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To evaluate the visual outcomes of Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy performed in the supine position under general anesthesia in children with visual axis opacification after cataract surgery. Materials and Methods A retrospective clinical case series of 13 eyes of 9 children with visual axis opacification following congenital ...
Nike Klun, Manca Tekavčič Pompe
wiley   +1 more source

Acute Gastric Volvulus in the Elderly: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

International Journal of Gerontology, 2016
We present a case of gastric volvulus in a 91-year-old woman. The patient presented with abdominal pain, recurrent episodes of hematemesis, acute respiratory failure, and severe hypotension.
Anis Chaari, Mohamed El Bahr, Shehab Abdulsalam Khashaba, Mohamed Ismail, Tarek Mahmoud, William Francis Casey   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Gastrointestinal endoscopy in Nigeria - a prospective two year audit [PDF]

, 2013
Introduction: Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is currently performed by different specialties. Information on GI endoscopy resources in Nigeria is limited. Training, cost, availability and maintenance of equipment are some unique challenges.
Ismaila, Bashiru Omeiza, Misauno, Michael Ayedima   +1 more
core   +2 more sources

Impact of COVID‐19 and Vaccination on Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: Insights From a Prospective Cohort Study

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims To evaluate the prevalence, clinical course, and risk factors of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in patients hospitalized with COVID‐19, and to assess associations with comorbidities, disease severity, and vaccination status. Methods We conducted a prospective cohort study of adult patients hospitalized with confirmed COVID‐19, who ...
Julia Duarte de Souza, Jose de Bessa Jr., Natássia Cristina Carboni Truzzi, Carolina Trigo Rocha, Bruno Camargo Rocha Paim de Araujo, Julyana Kanate Mazzoni Moromizato, Thulio Bosi Vieira Brandão, Rachel Mazoni Costa, Marcelo Hisano, Zein Mohamed Sammour, Homero Bruschini, William Carlos Nahas, Cristiano Mendes Gomes   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Improving enteral nutrition in patients requiring neurological intensive care unit care: A retrospective study on a novel bedside nasointestinal tube placement technique

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background This study aimed to develop and assess a bedside nasojejunal tube placement technique designed for resource‐limited settings to address the specific challenges of enteral nutrition (EN) delivery in neurocritical care patients, particularly those at high risk of reflux and aspiration. The technique sought to overcome the drawbacks of
Niuchenglin, Liujuan, Zhushuibing, Dingyuanliang, Yutianhao, Shiguangling   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Congenital Intraoral Synechiae: A Scoping Review of Airway, Feeding, and Surgical Management

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To map the existing literature on congenital intraoral synechiae and summarize reported anatomic patterns, clinical presentation, associated anomalies/syndromes, and outcomes to inform standardized diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Data Sources PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, Web of Science, and Google Scholar were searched from January
Jason Bernier, Mathieu Bergeron
wiley   +1 more source

Nasogastric tube insertion in anesthetized and intubated patients: a new and reliable method

BMC Gastroenterology, 2012
Background The “Rusch” intubation stylet is used to make endotracheal tube intubation easy. We designed this study to evaluate the usage of this equipment in the guidance of nasogastric tube (NGT) insertion. Methods A total of 103 patients, aged 23 to 70 
Tsai Yung-Fong, Luo Chiao-Fen, Illias Amina, Lin Chih-Chung, Yu Huang-Ping   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of gastrointestinal intubation on the passage of a solid meal through the stomach and small intestine in humans

Gastroenterology, 1983
The effect of a gastrointestinal tube on the passage of a radiolabeled solid meal through the stomach and small intestine was investigated in 22 healthy volunteers using the gamma camera and breath hydrogen analysis. Gastric emptying was significantly retarded in 12 subjects, who had an intestinal tube in situ compared with 10 control subjects, who ...
N. W. Read, M. N. Al Janabi, Timothy Bates, D. C. Barber   +3 more
openaire   +3 more sources