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Z-entry technique reduces the risk of trocar-site hernias in obese patients [PDF]

, 2016
Open laparoscopy and techniques using a Veress needle permit entry into the peritoneal cavity, and are recommended. These approaches require fascial closure of 12mm trocar sites, thereby reducing the risk of trocar-site hernias in obese ...
Cisano, Claudio, Crocetti, Daniele, DE TOMA, Giorgio, Sapienza, Paolo   +3 more
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The Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Diaphragm Thickness, Respiratory Muscle Strength, Balance, and Core Stability in Professional Dancers: A Randomized Controlled Trial

European Journal of Sport Science, Volume 26, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT This study aimed to investigate the effects of progressive resistance IMT on diaphragm muscle thickness, inspiratory muscle strength, balance, and isometric endurance of the hip‐back extensor muscles in professional dancers. Thirty‐six professional dancers (15 male, 21 female) aged 16–47 years were randomly assigned to either a training group (
Hakan Aksu, Sergen Devran, Suat Morkuzu, Bülent Bayraktar   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of the core muscles of children and adolescents with nocturnal enuresis using shear wave elastography: a preliminary study

Scientific Reports
The purpose of this study was to determine any changes in the rectus abdominis and diaphragm muscles, which are core muscles, in children and adolescents with nocturnal enuresis (NE) using the shear wave elastography (SWE).
Muhammed Selçuk Sinanoğlu, Nurullah Dağ, Berçem Sinanoğlu, Filiz Özdemir   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

RAGE Re‐Expressed at Myofibre Level Drives Muscle Wasting in Cancer Conditions

Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, Volume 17, Issue 3, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Cancer cachexia (CC) is a highly debilitating syndrome characterized by loss of body and muscle weight affecting most advanced cancer patients. The receptor for advanced glycation end‐products (RAGE) is expressed by several cell types and sustains the inflammatory response in acute and chronic diseases. Total ablation of RAGE (Ager−/
Sara Chiappalupi, Giulia Gentili, Laura Salvadori, Martina Paiella, Marcello Manfredi, Vittoria Federica Borrini, Kaamashri Mangar, Ann Marie Schmidt, Maurizio Muscaritoli, Francesca Riuzzi, Guglielmo Sorci   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Preliminary studies with a neurotoxin obtained from Bungarus caeruleus venom

Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2006
The neurotoxin purified from the venom of Bungarus caeruleus causes a neuromuscular blockade on acetylcholine-induced muscle twitch response in isolated frog rectus abdominis muscle preparation.
K. K. Mirajkar, S. More, J. R. Gadag
doaj   +1 more source

Contraction of the abdominal muscles associated with movement of the lower limb [PDF]

, 1997
Background and Purpose. Activity of the trunk muscles is essential for maintaining stability of the lumbar spine because of the unstable structure of that portion of the spine.
Hodges, P. W., Richardson, C. A.
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Parastomal Hernia: Rethinking Prevention and Repair in Contemporary Colorectal Surgery

ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
Rathin Gosavi, Thang Chien Nguyen, Paul McMurrick, William Teoh, Vignesh Narasimhan   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pain management after elective caesarean section under neuraxial anaesthesia: an updated systematic review and procedure‐specific postoperative pain management (PROSPECT) recommendations

Anaesthesia, Volume 81, Issue 6, Page 819-839, June 2026.
Summary Introduction Elective caesarean section is a common and painful procedure. Uncontrolled pain following caesarean section can profoundly and negatively on a wide range of patient and healthcare‐centred outcomes. The aim of this systematic review was to update existing recommendations for postoperative pain management after elective caesarean ...
Gillian Crowe, Benjamin Atterton, Eva Roofthooft, Girish P. Joshi, Narinder Rawal, Christopher Wu, Axel R. Sauter, Marie‐Pierre Bonnet, Dominique Nuala Lucas, Marc Van de Velde, on behalf of the PROSPECT Working Group of the European Society of Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Therapy, Henrik Kehlet, Stephan M. Freys, Dileep N. Lobo, Eleni Moka, Neel Desai, Dario Bugada, Patricia Lavand'Homme, Helene Beloeil, Johan Raeder, Esther M. Pogatzki‐Zahn, Eric Albrecht, Geertrui Dewinter   +22 more
wiley   +1 more source

Use of Point-of-care Ultrasound to Diagnose Rectus Abdominis Strain in the Acute Setting: A Case Report

Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
Introduction: Rectus abdominis muscle strains are common and can be debilitating in both professional and amateur athletes who engage in strenuous activity.
Alejandro J. Sanoja, Michael Shalaby
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of Backward Versus Forward Lunge Exercises on Trunk Muscle Activities in Healthy Participants

Physical Therapy Korea, 2021
Background: Lunge exercises are lower extremity rehabilitation and strengthening exercises for patients and athletes. Most studies have shown the effectiveness of the forward and backward lunge exercises for treating patellofemoral pain and anterior ...
Jae-Keun Song, Won-Gyu Yoo
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