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Cardio‐microcurrent device treatment for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: Results from the C‐MIC II open‐label randomized controlled trial

European Journal of Heart Failure, EarlyView.
Efficacy and Safety of C‐MIC Device in Patients with Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction. 6MWD, 6‐min walk distance; CI, confidence interval; KCCQ‐OSS, Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire overall summary score; LVEF, left ventricular ejection fraction; NYHA, New York Heart Association.
Jesus E. Rame, Jan D. Schmitto, Dragana N. Kosevic, Tamara Kovacevic‐Preradovic, Sasko Jovev, Marija Zdravkovic, Nermir Granov, Tanja Popov, Igor Rudez, Petar Vukovic, Velibor Ristic, Petr Neuzil, Annette Holtdirk, Arjang Ruhparwar, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, Hans‐Dirk Düngen, Kersten Brandes, Peter Goettel, Johannes Mueller, Faouzi Kallel, Tim Friede, Miodrag Peric, Marat Fudim, Stefan D. Anker, for the C‐MIC II Trial Investigators   +24 more
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Durability of porcine and pericardial prostheses in tricuspid valve replacementCentral MessagePerspective

JTCVS Open
Objective: Biologic valves dominate tricuspid valve replacement, yet data on different valve types are lacking. We compare the survival and durability of porcine and pericardial tricuspid prostheses.
Brittany A. Zwischenberger, MD, MHSc, Carmelo Milano, MD, John Haney, MD, Jeffrey G. Gaca, MD, Jacob Schroder, MD, Keith Carr, BS, Donald D. Glower, MD   +6 more
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Reoperative Mandibular Reconstruction

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America, 2011
Ideal reconstruction of the mandible is important for a multitude of reasons and has been and continues to be among the most common surgical challenges for reconstructive surgeons of the head and neck. Historically, pedicle flaps, such as the pectoralis major and deltopectoral myocutaneous flaps, were workhorse flaps for lower facial third head and ...
Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonvilla, FL, USA ( host institution ), Pirgousis, Phil, Eberle, Nathan, Fernandes, Rui   +3 more
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Social Determinants of Health in Patients Undergoing Osteocutaneous Free Flap Reconstruction for Malignant Disease of the Mandible

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Social determinants of health (SDH), such as race, language, and insurance status, may impact access to surgical care and postoperative outcomes. This study investigates the role of SDH in patients undergoing osteocutaneous free flap reconstruction for mandibular defects due to oral cavity malignancy.
Rohith M. Bhethanabotla, Nina Patel, Reta Behnam, W. John Boscardin, Mary J. Xu, Chase Heaton, Katherine C. Wai, Andrea M. Park, P. Daniel Knott   +8 more
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Assistive devices, hip precautions, environmental modifications and training to prevent dislocation and improve function after hip arthroplasty [PDF]

, 2013
This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows: The aim of this review is to assess the effects of provision of assistive devices, education on hip precautions, environmental modifications and training in ADL ...
Ackerman, Altman, Bellamy, Birrell, Boutron, Canadian Joint Replacement, Collin, Cookson, Coudeyre, Dauty, Dawson, Deeks, Drummond, Fries, Fudge, Graver, Grotle, Harris, Hawker, Hunt, Jong, Khan, Krefting, Kurtz, Kuster, Lucas, McDonald, McMurray, Melzack, Monaco, Nouri, Orpen, Pighills, Schuling, Shields, Sigurdsson, Steultjens, Stewart, Swedish Hip Arthroplasty, Tian, Ware, Westby, Wilson-Braun   +42 more
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Trial of labor when twin B is slightly larger than twin A: A Danish prospective cohort study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives To assess whether a trial of labor at term in twin pregnancies, where twin B is at least 250 g heavier than twin A, is associated with increased risk of emergency cesarean section or mixed‐mode birth (vaginal delivery of twin A followed by cesarean of twin B). Existing guidelines on this topic are based on heterogeneous cohorts that
Mohammed R. Khalil, Diane Gorm Malberg‐Pedersen, Erling Andreasen, Sören Möller, Camilla Mirian Hartvigsen, Niels Uldbjerg   +5 more
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Treatment of esophageal achalasia in children: Today and tomorrow [PDF]

, 2015
Esophageal achalasia (EA) is a rare esophageal motility disorder in children. Laparoscopic Heller myotomy (LHM) represents the treatment of choice in young patients. Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is becoming an alternative to LHM.
Caldaro, T, Contini, Ac, Costamagna, G., Cucchiara, Salvatore, Dall'Oglio, L, De Angelis, P, Familiari, P, Federici di Abriola, G, Gigante, G, Marchese, M, Romeo, Ef, Torroni, F   +11 more
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Extraperitoneal vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic pelvic reconstruction for multi compartment pelvic organ prolapse

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract We describe a novel extraperitoneal vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) approach for pelvic reconstruction in women with multicompartment pelvic organ prolapse (POP). This retroperitoneal technique enables direct exposure of the presacral area, allowing secure fixation of a Y‐shaped mesh to the anterior ...
Jing Peng, Junwei Li, Keqin Hua, Yisong Chen   +3 more
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Endoscopic transaxillary prepectoral conversion for submuscular breast implants

Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2018
Background During breast augmentation, the transaxillary approach provides the advantage of allowing the mammary prosthesis to be placed through incisions that are remote from the breast itself, thereby reducing the visibility of postoperative scars ...
Si-Hyun Park, Hyung-Bo Sim
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Detection of obstetric anal sphincter injuries: From the fear of malpractice to a quality indicator of a center

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIs) constitute a significant complication in vaginal childbirth, affecting up to 26% of deliveries and representing the leading cause of anal incontinence among women. Despite their prevalence and serious long‐term consequences, OASIs remain widely underreported, partly because of clinicians' hesitancy ...
Ruwan Fernando, Ewa Barcz, Antonino Spinelli, Renaud de Tayrac, Carlo Ratto, Stavros Athanasiou, Diaa Essameldin Ali Rizk, Andrea Stuart, Jan Baekelandt, Hynek Heřman, Petr Janku, Peter Rosenblat, Adam Dziki, Mariusz Grzesiak, Przemysław Oszukowski, Katarzyna Borycka, Stefano Salvatore   +16 more
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