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Percutaneous tracheostomy. [PDF]

Critical care (London, England), 1999
BACKGROUND: Percutaneous tracheostomy (PT) has gained an increasing acceptance as an alternative to the conventional surgical tracheostomy (ST). In experienced hands, and with proper patient selection, it is safe, easy and quick. COMPLICATIONS: Perioperative complications are comparable with those of ST and these are mostly minor.
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Radiofrequency Ablation for 110 Malignant Liver Tumours: Preliminary Results on Percutaneous and Surgical Approaches

Asian Journal of Surgery, 2009
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been widely applied for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma and liver metastases. The reported mortality and morbidity rates are low. The aim of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of RFA, and compare
J. Wong, K.F. Lee, P.S.F. Lee, S.S.M. Ho, S.C.H. Yu, W.W.C. Ng, Y.S. Cheung, Y.Y.Y. Tsang, E. Ling, P.B.S. Lai   +9 more
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Stereotactic guidance for navigated percutaneous sacroiliac joint fusion. [PDF]

, 2015
Arthrodesis of the sacroiliac joint (SIJ) for surgical treatment of SIJ dysfunction has regained interest among spine specialists. Current techniques described in the literature most often utilize intraoperative fluoroscopy to aid in implant placement ...
Kim, Kee D, Kim, Sung-Bum, Lee, Darrin J, Panchal, Ripul R, Rosenthal, Philip   +4 more
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Dedicated Balloon Techniques for Coronary Calcium Modification

Interventional Cardiology: Reviews, Research, Resources
Coronary 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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Therapeutic effects analysis of percutaneous kyphoplasty for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: A multicentre study

Journal of Orthopaedic Translation, 2017
Background: Percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP), a minimally invasive treatment, has been widely used for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs).
Huilin Yang, Liang Chen, Zhaomin Zheng, Guoyong Yin, William W. Lu, Genlin Wang, Xuesong Zhu, Dechun Geng, Jun Zhou, Bin Meng, Haiqing Mao, Tao Liu, Junjie Niu, Tiansi Tang, Jun Zou   +14 more
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Endovascular management of iatrogenic renal vascular injuries complicating percutaneous nephrolithotomy: Role of renal angiography and embolization; an analysis of 159 cases

Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, 2017
Objective: To describe the use of renal angiography in the detection of renal vascular injuries following percutaneous nephrolithotomy and to assess the efficacy of endovascular management of these complications.
J Venkateswarlu, Sravan Kumar M, Ravindra P Babu, Anand Abkari   +3 more
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Percutaneous full-endoscopic uniportal decompression for the treatment of symptomatic idiopathic lumbar spinal epidural lipomatosis: Technical note

Frontiers in Surgery, 2022
BackgroundLumbar spinal epidural lipomatosis (SEL) is a rare condition characterized by an excessive accumulation of adipose tissue within the spinal canal, compressing the dura sac and/or nerve roots.
Yong Yu, Ye Jiang, Fulin Xu, Lutao Yuan, Yuhang Mao, Chen Li   +5 more
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Percutaneous Jejunostomy [PDF]

Seminars in Interventional Radiology, 2004
Direct percutaneous jejunostomy is considered in patients where percutaneous gastrostomy is not feasible (stomach removed or inaccessible). Percutaneous jejunostomy is more difficult than gastrostomy techniques. Direct jejunostomy is performed under fluoroscopic guidance, using a nasojejunal tube to distend the jejunum.
Hans van, Overhagen, Jaap, Schipper
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Biopsy Techniques for Musculoskeletal Tumors: Basic Principles and Specialized Techniques

Current Oncology
Biopsy is a pivotal component in the diagnostic process of bone and soft tissue tumors. The objective is to obtain adequate tissue without compromising local tumor dissemination and the patient’s survival. This review explores contemporary principles and
Andreas F. Mavrogenis, Pavlos Altsitzioglou, Shinji Tsukamoto, Costantino Errani   +3 more
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What is the best drainage method for a perinephric abscess?

International Brazilian Journal of Urology, 2010
PURPOSE: To compare the results of percutaneous and open drainage for perinephric abscess. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The files of 86 patients who underwent drainage for perinephric abscesses from April 2001 through March 2008 were evaluated.
Ahmed R. El-Nahas, Raed Faisal, Tarek Mohsen, Mohammed S. Al-Marhoon, Hassan Abol-Enein   +4 more
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