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Explant Analysis of Total Disc Replacement [PDF]

, 2006
Explant analysis of human disc prostheses allow early evaluation of the host response to the prosthesis and the response of the prosthesis from the host. Furthermore, early predictions of failure and wear can be obtained.
Anderson, Paul A., Kurtz, Steven M., Toth, Jeffrey M.   +2 more
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Vascular challenges from pancreatoduodenectomy in the setting of coeliac artery stenosis [PDF]

, 2017
Coeliac artery stenosis due to median arcuate ligament compression or atherosclerotic disease is a frequently unrecognised challenge to recovery after pancreatoduodenectomy.
Beane, Joal D., Schwarz, Roderich E.
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Results at 24 months from the prospective, randomized, multicenter Investigational Device Exemption trial of ProDisc-C versus anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with 4-year follow-up and continued access patients. [PDF]

, 2010
BackgroundCervical total disk replacement (TDR) is intended to address pain and preserve motion between vertebral bodies in patients with symptomatic cervical disk disease.
Darden, Bruce, Delamarter, Rick B, Goldstein, Jeffrey A, Janssen, Michael E, Murrey, Daniel, Tay, Bobby K-B, Zigler, Jack   +6 more
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Comparative advantages of activities with lumbosacral preservation for adult spinal deformity surgery: a retrospective Japanese cohort study [PDF]

Asian Spine Journal
Study Design Retrospective cohort study. Purpose This study aimed to demonstrate the advantages of preservation of the lumbosacral segment (LSS) in adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery.
Yoshinori Ishikawa, Takashi Kobayashi, Eiji Abe, Ryo Shoji, Naohisa Miyakoshi   +4 more
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Reoperation after failure of mitral valve repair for degenerative disease: A single surgeon experienceCentral MessagePerspective

JTCVS Open, 2023
Background: With an increasing number of patients undergoing mitral valve repair, more patients are presenting for reoperation. This study aimed to evaluate factors influencing mortality and survival of patients undergoing reoperation for mitral valve ...
Aabha Divya, MBBS, MS, MCh (CTVS), DNB (CTh), PGME, Oluwanifemi O. Akintoye, MBBS, MPhil, Francis Wells, MBBS, BSc (Hons), MS, FRCS (Eng.), MA   +2 more
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Anti‐Biofouling Coatings Based on Ultra‐Slippery Surfaces

Cell Biology International, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Traditional treatment of biofouling with toxic paints or antibiotics has significant limitations and challenges, including negative impacts on surrounding ecosystems and the emergence of resistant microbial strains. Antibiotics often prove ineffective in penetrating the dense and protective structure of biofilms, rendering traditional ...
Alexander B. Tesler, Wolfgang H. Goldmann   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

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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Perventricular Device Closure of Native Congenital Muscular Ventricular Septal Defects in Small Infants   $\hspace{0.17em}$ ≤ 5 kg: Single‐Center Study of the Risk Factors for Failure of the Intervention and Non‐Optimal Outcome

Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Perventricular device closure of muscular VSD in small infants is a less invasive option than surgical closure under cardiopulmonary bypass and offers better outcomes than palliative pulmonary artery banding. However, the specific risk factors that could affect procedural success and optimal outcomes have not been ...
Emine Hekim Yilmaz, Ilker Kemal Yucel, Murat Surucu, Huseyin Karadag, Ibrahim Halil Demir, Murat Cicek, Numan Ali Aydemir, Ahmet Celebi   +7 more
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of systemic intraoperative anticoagulation during arteriovenous access formation for dialysis [PDF]

, 2015
Purpose: Surgical arteriovenous fistula (AVF) or graft (AVG) is preferred to a central venous catheter for dialysis access. Surgical access may suffer thrombosis early after placement and systemic anticoagulation during surgical access formation may ...
Carradice, Daniel, Cayton, Thomas, Chetter, Ian C., Harwood, Amy, Smith, George E., Souroullos, Panos   +5 more
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Surgical treatment of relapsed megaesophagus

Revista do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões
Objective: to analyze the surgical treatment of patients with recurrent megaesophagus followed at the esophageal-stomach-duodenal outpatient clinic of the Hospital de Clínicas - UNICAMP.
LUIGI CARLO DA SILVA COSTA, JOÃO GABRIEL ROMERO BRAGA, VALDIR TERCIOTI JUNIOR, JOÃO DE SOUZA COELHO NETO, JOSÉ ANTÔNIO POSSATTO FERRER, LUIZ ROBERTO LOPES, NELSON ADAMI ANDREOLLO   +6 more
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