Interrater Reliability of the Postoperative Epidural Fibrosis Classification: A Histopathologic Study in the Rat Model [PDF]
Asian Spine Journal, 2015 Study DesignAgreement study.PurposeTo validate the interrater reliability of the histopathological classification of the post-laminectomy epidural fibrosis in an animal model.Overview of LiteratureEpidural fibrosis is a common cause of failed back ...
Surachai Sae-Jung +4 more
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The clinical significance of the arterial ketone body ratio as an early indicator of graft viabilityin human liver transplantation [PDF]
, 1991 Arterial ketone body ratio (AKBR) was measured sequentially in 84 liver transplantations (OLTx). These transplantation procedures were classified into 3 groups with respect to graft survival and patient condition at the end of the first month (Group A ...
Asonuma, K +8 more
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Efficacy of trospium for prevention of catheter-related bladder discomfort: a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study [PDF]
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, 2020 Background Catheter-related bladder discomfort (CRBD) is a frequent complaint after awakening from anesthesia in patients receiving perioperative bladder catheterization.
Vinit Kumar Srivastava +5 more
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Glucocorticoid-endocannabinoid interaction in cardiac surgical patients: relationship to early cognitive dysfunction and late depression [PDF]
, 2012 Background: Endocannabinoids (ECs) are rapidly acting immune-modulatory lipid-signaling molecules that are important for adaptation to stressful and aversive situations. They are known to interact with glucocorticoids and other stress-responsive systems.
Beiras-Fernandez, Andres +9 more
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Topical use of antifibrinolytic agents reduces postoperative bleeding: a double-blind, prospective, randomized study [PDF]
, 2007 Objective: Postoperative bleeding is still one of the most common complications of cardiac surgery. Antifibrinolytic agents successfully reduce bleeding, but there are controversies concerning adverse effects after their systemic use.
Barić, Davor +7 more
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The condition of colonization resistance in surgical patientsearly after the surgery
Бюллетень сибирской медицины, 2007 We have examined one of the main components of the mechanism of purulent-inflammation complications in surgical patients. It is normal microflora which reflects the condition of colonization resistance of the organism which is a leading mechanism of ...
A. B. Chebotar’ +3 more
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Pre- and postoperative characteristics of metabolic syndrome in patients with colorectal cancer [PDF]
Archives of Biological Sciences, 2017 The pathological mechanisms that link the metabolic syndrome (MS) and colorectal cancer (CRC) are most probably related to abdominal obesity and insulin resistance.
Gačić Jasna +8 more
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Assessment of the Postoperative Recovery: A Mixed Methods Study
Cyprus Journal of Medical SciencesBACKGROUND/AIMS: Assessing the postoperative recovery is crucial for expediting healing and optimizing care. The study aims to assess patients’ postoperative recovery levels.
Nurdan Sarmusakcı, Deniz Şanlı
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Preoperative digital three-dimensional planning for rhinoplasty [PDF]
, 2010 BACKGROUND: This report describes preoperative digital planning for rhinoplasty using a new three-dimensional (3D) radiologic viewer that allows both patients and surgeons to visualize on a common monitor the 3D real aspect of the nose in its inner and ...
Carreno Hernandez E. +4 more
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Influence of cytokines on the postoperative period
Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2020 Purpose of Investigation: The relationships between postoperative recovery and changes of circulating levels of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines. Materials and Methods: The study included prospectively a cohort of 51 females who underwent abdominal ...
D. Jovanovic +4 more
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