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The Insula and Its Epilepsies [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Insular seizures are great mimickers of seizures originating elsewhere in the brain. The insula is a highly connected brain structure. Seizures may only become clinically evident after ictal activity propagates out of the insula with semiology that ...
Gonzalez-Martinez, Jorge   +8 more
core   +1 more source

Spinal involvement in mucopolysaccharidosis IVA (Morquio-Brailsford or Morquio A syndrome): presentation, diagnosis and management. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Mucopolysaccharidosis IVA (MPS IVA), also known as Morquio-Brailsford or Morquio A syndrome, is a lysosomal storage disorder caused by a deficiency of the enzyme N-acetyl-galactosamine-6-sulphate sulphatase (GALNS). MPS IVA is multisystemic but manifests
A Goel   +78 more
core   +2 more sources

Comparison of Pre‐ and Postoperative Gut Microbiota Diversity in Patients With Rectal Cancer Undergoing Stoma Creation and Closure

open access: yesAnnals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
We investigated the impact of temporary stoma creation and closure on gut microbiota diversity in rectal cancer patients. 16S rRNA sequencing revealed that microbial diversity significantly decreased postoperatively in the stoma group but remained stable in non‐stoma patients.
Yusuke Suzuki   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pediatric Hand Surgery Training in Nicaragua: A Sustainable Model of Surgical Education in a Resource-Poor Environment. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Recent reports have demonstrated that nearly two-thirds of the world's population do not have access to adequate surgical care, a burden that is borne disproportionately by residents of resource-poor countries.
James, Michelle A   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Time‐Dependent Recovery of Gastric Emptying After Gastrectomy: A 12‐Month Longitudinal Study Using a 13C‐Acetate Breath Test With a Semi‐Solid Meal

open access: yesAnnals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
This study examined time‐dependent changes in gastric emptying after gastrectomy for gastric cancer using a 13C‐acetate breath test with a semi‐solid meal in 95 patients, revealing that gastric emptying was initially delayed at 1 month but significantly accelerated by 12 months postoperatively.
Sachiko Kaida   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Quality of life of patients with rectal cancer after surgical treatment

open access: yesТазовая хирургия и онкология, 2019
Objective: to analyze functional surgical outcomes in patients with distal rectal cancer and their quality of life at different time-points postoperatively.Materials and methods.
A. A. Medvednikov   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Cooperative Surgery for Gastric Cancer as an Alternative Treatment in Elderly Patients: A Prospective Observational Study

open access: yesAnnals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
In a prospective study of 20 elderly gastric cancer patients who declined gastrectomy, laparoscopic and endoscopic cooperative surgery (LECS) was technically safe and preserved postoperative function. However, as oncological curability cannot be assured in advanced cases, careful selection and informed consent are essential.
Marie Washio   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

SIDE-TO-END ANASTOMOSIS IN LOW ANTERIOR RECTAL RESECTION

open access: yesВестник хирургии имени И.И. Грекова, 2015
The authors have launched a prospective randomized study aimed to make a comparison of functional results of formation of straight coloanal (control group) and side-to end (main group) anastomosis in case of low anterior rectal resection since 2012. Each
Yu. A. Shelygin   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ancient Schwannoma of the Cauda Equina: our experience and review of the literature [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Ancient schwannomas (AS) are exceedingly rare variant of common schwannomas (CS). Only two cases involving the cauda equina region have been previously reported in literature.
Caruso, Riccardo   +5 more
core   +4 more sources

Targeted Medical Therapies for Vascular Anomalies: A Clinical Review

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Medical Genetics Part C: Seminars in Medical Genetics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Vascular anomalies represent a broad spectrum of disorders characterized by aberrant blood or lymphatic vessel development, which can lead to complex clinical phenotypes. Historically, vascular anomalies were classified solely on the basis of their clinical and histopathologic features.
Whitney Eng
wiley   +1 more source

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