Neck dissection versus “watchful-waiting” in early squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue our experience on 127 cases [PDF]
Background Early oral squamous cell carcinoma (EOSCC) represents about 90% of the oral cancers especially in older males. The etiology is multifactorial, strongly related to tobacco and alcohol abuse, but also infective agents, Human papillomaviruses ...
Bonavolontà, Paola+5 more
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How robotic surgery is changing our understanding of anatomy [PDF]
The most recent revolution in our understanding and knowledge of the human body is the introduction of new technologies allowing direct magnified vision of internal organs, as in laparoscopy and robotics.
Dal Moro, Fabrizio
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Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate [PDF]
Introduction: Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) offers superior voiding outcomes to traditional transurethral resection and less morbidity than open simple prostatectomy. Likewise, HoLEP has been determined to result in excellent outcomes
Krambeck, Amy E.+2 more
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Evaluation of the quality of neck dissection in patients with oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma
Oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma is one of the leading localizations in the structure of head and neck cancers in the Russian federation and in the world.
D. M. Fatkullin+4 more
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Functional radical cervical dissection for differentiated thyroid cancer: the experience of a single center [PDF]
There is ongoing debate regarding the role of neck dissection in differentiated thyroid cancer, about its usefulness in elective settings, and the increased costs regarding morbidity and operative time.
Adrian, Tulin+12 more
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Ultrasonographic identification of the dorsal atlantoaxial ligament in dogs [PDF]
Objective: To determine the ability to identify the dorsal atlantoaxial ligament during ultrasonographic examination of dogs. Study design: Canine cadaveric study. Sample population: Canine cervical spines (n = 35).
de Vicente, Felipe, Hammond, Gawain
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Endoscope-assisted retrosigmoid approach in hemifacial spasm: our experience
Introduction: The use of surgical decompression of facial hemispasm due to the loop in the internal auditory canal is not always accepted due to the risk related to the surgical procedure.
Giampietro Ricci+6 more
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Tortuous Carotid Artery Extended to Neck Level IIb Mimicking the Metastatic Mass
Specifically in neck level IIb, the expected normal anatomy does not contain any vital structures and consequently it might direct a surgeon to perform rapid surgical dissection of tissues. Therefore aberrant anatomy of the vessels in the patients may be
Lokman Uzun+3 more
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Ultrasound mapping of lymph node and subcutaneous metastases in patients with cutaneous melanoma: Results of a prospective multicenter study [PDF]
Background: Ultrasound (sonography, B-mode sonography, ultrasonography) examination improves the sensitivity in more than 25% compared to the clinical palpation, especially after surgery on the regional lymph node area.
Blum, A.+5 more
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BackgroundLymph nodal involvement is very common in differentiated thyroid cancer, and in addition, cervical lymph node micrometastases are observed in up to 80 % of papillary thyroid cancers.
C. Gambardella+13 more
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