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Background and ObjectiveRadiotherapy (RT) is the primary treatment option for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), but it is associated with radiation-induced sarcomas (RISs).
Jianlin Lou+10 more
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Comparative analysis of mortality and progression to end-stage renal disease between surgically induced and medical chronic kidney disease: A study using the National Health Insurance customized database [PDF]
Purpose: We aimed to compare the mortality rate and the risk for progression to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) between patients who underwent surgery for localized renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and those with chronic kidney ...
Gyoohwan Jung +4 more
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Early complications following radical surgical treatment of patients with gastric adenocarcinoma [PDF]
Background/Aim. Surgical treatment of patients with gastric adenocarcinoma means the total excision of a tumor and the pathways of its spreading with the risk of operational complications as low as possible. The aim of this study was to evaluate the type
Kostić Zoran+3 more
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Actinomycosis: A multidisciplinary approach to a clinical problem [PDF]
Actinomycosis is caused by microorganisms of the Actinomyces species, found in the oral cavity, gastrointestinal and genital tract. Infection by Actimomyces species mainly causes chronic supurative disease of the oral cervico-facial, thoracic, and ...
Đokić Milomir+6 more
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Tertiary blast injury to the intestines [PDF]
Background. To present the first case of the tertiary blast injury to the intestine, and the tertiary blast injury in general. Case report. A parachutist of the Army of Serbia and Montenegro was injured when descended from the 1 200m height by parachute ...
Ignjatović Dragan+2 more
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the sexual satisfaction rates of women who underwent tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) procedure for stress urinary incontinence and compare it with the results of Burch-colposuspension.
Oktay Demirkesen+4 more
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Left ventricular aneurysms (LVAs) are characterized by a wide connection to the left ventricle and paradoxical systolic motions. Although patients with LVAs are usually asymptomatic, some may present with arrhythmias, heart failure, and even cardiac ...
Muhammed Keskin+3 more
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Paratesticular leiomyosarcoma treated by enucleation
Spermatic cord leiomyosarcomas are rare tumors and standard treatment consists of radical orchiectomy and high cord ligation. We report a case of a paratesticular leiomyosarcoma successfully treated by enucleation.
Roberto I. Lopes+2 more
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Influence of the laser pulse shape in the treatment of stones in the upper urinary tract [PDF]
Purpose: Urinary stones can be successfully treated using a Holmium: Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet (Ho: YAG) laser. Regarding success rates, laser pulse energy, frequency, and pulse width are well-known contributing factors.
Abdulmajeed Alghamdi +3 more
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An echocardiographic comparison of sutureless and conventional aortic valve replacement : a matched case-control study [PDF]
Background: Patients at a high operative risk for conventional aortic valve replacement (AVR) may be offered sutureless valve implantation. Sutureless valves resemble conventional valves but incorporate an anchoring mechanism without using annular ...
Camilleri, Liberato+6 more
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