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Intraperitoneal bevacizumab for control of malignant ascites due to advanced-stage gastrointestinal cancers: A multicentre double-blind, placebo-controlled phase II study - AIO SUP-0108 [PDF]

, 2016
PURPOSE: Malignant ascites is debilitating for patients with advanced cancer. As shown previously, tumour cell production of vascular endothelial growth factor might be a major cause of the formation of malignant ascites.
Arnold, D, Atanackovic, D, Freier, W, Gog, C, Hegewisch-Becker, S, Hinke, A, Jordan, K, Killing, B, Luetkens, T, Rüssel, J, Stahl, M   +10 more
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Validity assessment for technical skills and stress management of the HelpMeSee® Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery module

Acta Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose To assess the validity of the HelpMeSee Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) module as a virtual reality training tool for technical skills and stress management in ophthalmology. Methods This prospective study enrolled 47 volunteer surgeons from five groups: four groups of eye surgeons with increasing experience (novice ...
Lea Dormegny, Marion Schaeffer, Nicole Neumann, Remi Yaïci, Lauriana Solecki, Gauthier Dechriste, Emilia Koestel, David Gaucher, Arnaud Sauer, Van Charles Lansingh, Anne Lejay, Nabil Chakfé, Tristan Bourcier   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome in pancreatitis, paediatrics, and trauma [PDF]

, 2015
Intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) is an important contributor to early organ dysfunction in trauma and sepsis. However, relatively little is known about the impact of intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) in general internal medicine, pregnant patients, and ...
De Keulenaer, Bart L, De laet, Inneke, De Waele, Jan, Ejike, Janeth C, Ivatury, Rao, Kimball, Edward, Kirkpatrick, Andrew W, Leppäniemi, Ari, Malbrain, Manu LNG, Roberts, Derek J   +9 more
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Global survey on the utilisation and experiences with different retrobulbar anaesthesia techniques in horses

Equine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Retrobulbar anaesthesia (RBA) is relevant for ocular surgery in standing sedated horses. Objectives Gathering insights on experiences with RBA techniques. Study Design Cross‐sectional survey. Methods An online survey collected information on the respondents' professional background, indications, injection methods, use of ultrasound ...
Simona Lieberth, Katharina Thieme, Christian Dancker, Roswitha Merle, Johanna Corinna Eule   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The acute and chronic effects of intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor injections on intraocular pressure: A review [PDF]

, 2017
The acute and chronic effects of repeated intravitreal antivascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) injections on intraocular pressure have not been fully characterized, and the development of sustained ocular hypertension could adversely affect ...
Bracha, Peter, Cantor, Louis B., Ciulla, Thomas A., Moore, Nicholas A., WuDunn, Darrell   +4 more
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Prognostic Value of an Early Response to Tolvaptan and Its Clinical Implications in Patients With Cirrhosis and Hepatic Edema: A Nationwide Multicenter Cohort Study

Hepatology Research, EarlyView.
In a nationwide multicenter cohort, an early response to tolvaptan (≥ 1.5‐kg weight loss within 7 days) was independently associated with improved long‐term survival in patients with cirrhosis and hepatic edema. Early initiation before renal impairment or hyponatremia may optimize treatment response and prognosis. ABSTRACT Aim Hepatic edema indicates a
Kaori Koyano, Taeang Arai, Hidenori Toyoda, Keizo Kato, Joji Tani, Suguru Ogura, Tomomi Okubo, Korenobu Hayama, Norio Itokawa, Toshifumi Tada, Akito Nozaki, Atsushi Hiraoka, Kentaro Matsuura, Toru Ishikawa, Naoto Kawabe, Tsunamasa Watanabe, Koichi Takaguchi, Asahiro Morishita, Hironao Okubo, Motoh Iwasa, Hiroki Nishikawa, Yasuhito Tanaka, Masanori Atsukawa   +22 more
wiley   +1 more source

Intraperitoneal Steroid Therapy for Recurrent Malignant Ascites in Advanced Cancer Patients: A Case Series

Clinical Case Reports
Intraperitoneal administration of depot corticosteroids following an initial paracentesis reduces ascitic fluid formation and extends the interval between subsequent paracentesis sessions.
Nashid Islam, Jheelam Biswas, Shima Rani Sarker, Salma Ahsan Khanam   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluating the effects of a hospital utilisation improvement program on platelet transfusions: A pre‐post study

Transfusion Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Annually millions of platelet concentrate (PC) are transfused worldwide. The decision regarding PC transfusion is often complex; therefore, the implementation of a hospital programme designed to streamline and facilitate the decision‐making process is beneficial. Such a programme helps standardise transfusion practices, ensures that
Piotr F. Czempik, Jakub Rudzki, Michał Porada   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Uso de espátula e dissector para otimização da ceratoplastia lamelar anterior profunda (DALK) [PDF]

, 2014
Objective: We describe a novel spatula and dissector to facilitate the big-bubble technique in deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK). Methods: A 29-year-old man who was diagnosed with bilateral keratoconus underwent deep anterior lamellar ...
Bonfadini, Gustavo ,2,3, Campos, Mauro Silveira de Queiroz, Jun, Albert S., Kim, Eun Chul   +3 more
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Dynamics of polymorphonuclear neutrophil leukocytes as a criterion of the effectiveness of treatment of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis

Медицина неотложных состояний
Background. Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a life-threatening complication of decompensated liver cirrhosis (LC) with ascites and is associated with high mortality.
М.С. Беседінський, М.І. Тутченко   +1 more
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