Balloon-assisted ERCP for bile duct stones in surgically altered anatomy: current techniques, devices, and evolving strategies. [PDF]
Toyonaga H +10 more
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Prelacrimal Recess‐Pterygoid Window Approach to the Sphenoidal Lateral Recess Skull Base Defects
ABSTRACT Objective The objectives of this study are: (1) to evaluate the prelacrimal recess‐pterygoid window approach (PLR‐PWA) for treating cerebrospinal fluid leaks and meningoencephaloceles (CSFLME) in the sphenoidal lateral recess (SLR). (2) To investigate the pneumatization of the SLR and its relationship with surrounding structures, including the
Zhen‐Xiao Huang +7 more
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Underwater endoscopic submucosal dissection using a novel extended projection cap for colorectal tumors. [PDF]
Ueda T +3 more
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Subjective Visual Vertical Can be an Effective Tool to Evaluate Vestibular Function of Stapedotomy
ABSTRACT Objective To investigate if the subjective visual vertical/horizontal (SVV/SVH) can be used to evaluate the otolith organ of otosclerosis and stapedotomy. Design A total of 19 patients who were diagnosed with otosclerosis and underwent surgical treatment in our hospital were collected.
Tao Jiang, Juan Zheng, Wen‐Yan Li
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Two devices in one channel procedure for difficult cannulation due to periampullary diverticulum using a new duodenoscope. [PDF]
Takasaki Y +6 more
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Anastomotic leakage (AL) remains a severe complication after low anterior resection (LAR) for rectal cancer, despite advances in minimally invasive (MI) techniques. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a surgery‐focused care bundle, implemented on an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)‐based perioperative protocol, on preventing AL and ...
Koji Tamura +9 more
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Coordinated Dual-Fin Actuation of Bionic Ocean Sunfish Robot for Multi-Modal Locomotion. [PDF]
Huang L +5 more
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Multiple management strategies exist to combat bird damage to agriculture. We explored combining two tools, drones as frightening devices and an avian repellent, to assess effectiveness of an integrated method to deter large flocks on complex landscapes. We evaluated the ability of a spraying drone (DJI Agras MG‐1P) deploying Avian Control (i.e. active
Jessica L. Duttenhefner +2 more
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Feasibility and Safety of a Novel Cable-Transmitted Magnetically Controlled Capsule Endoscopy System for Upper Gastrointestinal Examination. [PDF]
Meng K +7 more
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Rehabilitation and release contribute to conservation efforts for threatened species. Ensuring that these efforts are effective requires a good understanding of the factors which determine survival and integration of released animals into wild populations.
Jessica Harvey‐Carroll +3 more
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