The Role of Magnesium in the Management of Cerebral Vasospasm
Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is characterized by bleeding into the subarachnoid space, often caused by ruptured aneurysm. Aneurysmal rupture occurs in 700,000 individuals per year worldwide, with 40,000 cases taking place in the United States.
Mitchell J. Odom+2 more
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A comparative study of rubber band ligation versus BANANA-Clip in grade 1 to 3 internal hemorrhoids [PDF]
Purpose Rubber band ligation (RBL) for grade 1 to 3 internal hemorrhoids is a well-established modality of choice. But RBL is also a kind of surgical treatment; it is not free from complications (e.g., delayed bleeding [DB], rectal stenosis).
Dong Wan Kang+4 more
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Endoscopic Evaluation of Biliary Strictures: Current and Emerging Techniques [PDF]
The diagnosis of biliary strictures in clinical practice can be challenging. Discriminating between benign and malignant biliary strictures is important to prevent the morbidity and mortality associated with incorrect diagnoses.
Roy Huynh+4 more
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Mucus Release and Airway Constriction by TMEM16A May Worsen Pathology in Inflammatory Lung Disease [PDF]
Activation of the Ca2+ activated Cl− channel TMEM16A is proposed as a treatment in inflammatory airway disease. It is assumed that activation of TMEM16A will induce electrolyte secretion, and thus reduce airway mucus plugging and improve mucociliary clearance.
Kunzelmann, Karl+10 more
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The analysis of a sudden death caused by the unusual shape of the foramen magnum stenosis [PDF]
Introduction. The anomalies of the size and shape of the foramen magnum (FM), followed by its stenosis, take a special place in clinical and forensic practice.
Vuković Miloš+3 more
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Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangioscopy in Bilioenteric Anastomosis Stricture [PDF]
Bilioenteric anastomosis strictures are a serious complication of biliary surgery, and often result in recurrent cholangitis, choledocholithiasis, biliary cirrhosis, and hepatic failure.
Hyoung-Chul Oh
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Constrictive pericarditis: a known pathology with a new aetiology [PDF]
Pericardectomy remains the only available treatment for constrictive pericarditis. Historically idiopathic was the main aetiology for CP followed by TB. In recent years we have seen a change in the aetiology of CP with increasing PCI and surgical interventions.
Suhaib Ahmed, OC Nzewi, H ElBasheir
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A standardized ultrasound approach in neuralgic amyotrophy
Neuralgic amyotrophy (NA), also referred to as idiopathic brachial plexitis and Parsonage‐Turner syndrome, is a peripheral nerve disorder characterized by acute severe shoulder pain followed by progressive upper limb weakness and muscle atrophy. While NA
Natalie E Cignetti+8 more
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Introduction Congenital nasal pyriform aperture stenosis (CNPAS) is a rare congenital condition of structural nasal obstruction. Respiratory distress, stertor, and poor feeding are often presenting features.
Tahne Joseph Lahiff+4 more
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Management of Post-Transplant Anastomotic Stricture Using Self-Expandable Metal Stent [PDF]
Anastomotic stricture (AS) is one of the complications of liver transplantation (LT) and can occur in up to 40% of living-donor LTs. Endoscopic management has become the first-line treatment of AS, and multiple plastic stents insertion has been mainly ...
Dong Wook Lee, Kazuo Hara
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