Diagnostic Performance of Ultrasound in Adult Appendicitis. A Retrospective Review of 331 Cases
The sensitivity of ultrasound in the detection of appendicitis had a prevalence of 16% in our predominantly young female cohort, with alternative gynaecological and abdominal diagnoses identified approximately 2:1. The sensitivity for ultrasound to detect appendicitis was 60%, with specificity of 98% and negative predictive value (NPV) of 93%.
Alistair Lock, Martin Necas
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Pyloric Metrics and Distensibility Plateau by Functional Luminal Imaging Probe in Pediatric Patients: A Pilot Study. [PDF]
Osgood PT +4 more
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This analysis included quantification of intrafraction motion in pancreas stereotactic ablative radiotherapy treated on the MR‐Linac, leading to the development of adjusted (PTV) margins. Intrafraction motion indicated an average target displacement of 1–3 mm, resulting in an adjusted PTV margin of 2 mm in the right–left and superior–inferior ...
Ashleigh Fasala +6 more
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Duodenal metastasis from breast carcinoma presenting with refractory nausea and vomiting: a case report. [PDF]
Shannon Naing SS.
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Abstract Objectives Dysbiosis due to early‐life antibiotics may contribute to the development of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs). This follow‐up study of a birth cohort primarily investigates the association between antibiotic treatment in the first week of life and the presence of FGIDs at 9–12 years.
Nora C. Carpay +3 more
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Safety and Efficacy of Dexmedetomidine as an Adjuvant in Epidural Anesthesia for Labor Analgesia: A Narrative Review. [PDF]
Feeney JM +7 more
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Abstract Objectives Disorders of gut–brain interaction (DGBI) affect about 40% of children and are often comorbid with hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSDs) and orthostatic intolerance (OI). However, how these comorbidities impact outcomes in pediatric DGBI is not well understood.
Neha Santucci +6 more
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Comparative Efficacy of Regional Analgesic Interventions in Open versus Laparoscopic Hepatic Surgery: A Network Meta-Analysis. [PDF]
Song M, Hu H, Jiang L, Wei J.
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Effects of Different Timing of Administration of Azasetron on the Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting After Gynecological Laparoscopic Surgery: A Single Center, Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. [PDF]
Li Z, Zhao R, Cheng S, Han L.
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Neuronal intranuclear inclusion disease with initial manifestation of intractable nausea and vomiting responsive to corticosteroids: a case report. [PDF]
Luo L +7 more
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