International Journal of Hyperthermia, 2019 Background: Microwave ablation (MWA) has several advantages over radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of MWA with those of RFA for HCC from the perspectives of ...
Wencheng Tan +4 more
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A novel method of thrombelastograph analysis aids assessment of antiplatelet therapy in percutaneous coronary intervention. [PDF]
, 2010 MD (Research)Background A near-patient test of responses to antiplatelet therapy would be of great value in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). However, at present, there are no widely accepted tests and varied definitions of “resistance”.
Hobson, Alex
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El futuro de la cirugía y de los cirujanos
Revista Colombiana de CirugíaLos comienzos de las intervenciones operatorias sobre el hombre son más antiguos que la medicina clínica. El límite corporal fue roto desde mucho antes que la mente antigua llegara a comprender la profunda sabiduría que implicaba mantenerlo.
Mariano E. Giménez
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Spontaneous Spinal Canal Remodeling after Postural Pillow Reduction and Lordotic Posterior Column Compressive Percutaneous Transpedicular Screw Fixation in Neurologically Intact Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures [PDF]
Journal of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Technique, 2017 Objective The optimal treatment methods for thoracolumbar burst fracture with intact neurology are not established yet. Spinal canal integrity, sagittal balance and anterior column intactness are very important for successful outcome in this type of ...
Hyeun Sung Kim +10 more
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Dedicated Balloon Techniques for Coronary Calcium Modification
Interventional Cardiology: Reviews, Research, ResourcesCoronary calcification represents a significant technical challenge in percutaneous coronary intervention and is associated with worse clinical outcomes.
Max W Maffey, Rodrigo Bagur
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Relative survival and excess mortality following primary percutaneous coronary intervention for ST-elevation myocardial infarction [PDF]
, 2019 Background: High survival rates are commonly reported following primary percutaneous coronary intervention for ST-elevation myocardial infarction, with most contemporary studies reporting overall survival.
Mamas
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Annals of Pediatric Cardiology, 2022 Transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) for preterm infants is increasingly performed after the Food and Drug Administration approval of the Amplatzer Piccolo Occluder device (Abbott Inc., Abbott Park, IL, USA) in the United States.
Ahmed Deniwar +2 more
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Immediate effects of percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in patients with lateral elbow pain.
, 2023 Introduction: Ultrasound guided-percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation appears to be effective in the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Navarro Santana, Marcos José +6 more
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Feasibility of video‐based skill assessment for percutaneous nephrostomy training in Senegal
Healthcare Technology LettersPercutaneous nephrostomy can be an effective means of preventing irreparable renal damage from obstructive renal disease thereby providing patients with more time to access treatment to remove the source of the blockage.
Rebecca Hisey +10 more
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PULMONARY HEMORRHAGE AFTER PERCUTANEOUS TRANSTHORACIC CT-GUIDED CORE NEEDLE BIOPSY: ASSESSMENT OF THE RISK FACTORS. [PDF]
Zagazig University Medical Journal, 2020 Objective: the aim of this study is to assess the severity and risk factors associated with pulmonary hemorrhage complicating percutaneous transthoracic CT-guided core needle biopsy.
Haitham Dawood +3 more
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