We aimed to investigate the effects of two different anesthetic techniques in our patients who underwent transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).In this study, 303 patients who underwent TAVI procedure with a diagnosis of severe aortic stenosis between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2018 were retrospectively evaluated.
Gönül Erkan +4 more
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Comparison of Four Methods of Treating Ectopic Pregnancy: A Retrospective Cohort Study [PDF]
Abstract Objective To compare the results of expectant management, single and multidose methotrexate (MTX) and surgical management of ectopic pregnancy (EP). Materials and Methods In this retrospective cohort study, the original files of 233 patients who were treated for EP between May 2009 and December 2016 were analyzed.
Inal, Zeynep Ozturk, Inal, Hasan Ali
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Tuberculosis retreatment ‘others’ in comparison with classical retreatment cases; a retrospective cohort review [PDF]
Many of the countries in sub-Saharan Africa are still largely dependent on microscopy as the mainstay for diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) including patients with previous history of TB treatment. The available guidance in management of TB retreatment cases is focused on bacteriologically confirmed TB retreatment cases leaving out those classified as ...
Nabukenya-Mudiope, Mary G +4 more
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Comparison of cancer incidence among patients with rheumatic disease: a retrospective cohort study [PDF]
Abstract Introduction Rheumatic diseases (RDs) are associated with different cancers; however, it is unclear whether particular cancers are more prevalent in certain RDs. In the present study, we examined the relative incidence of several cancers in a single homogeneous cohort of patients with different ...
Chang, Sung Hae +6 more
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Ye Rim Kim,1,2,* Sung Won Chung,1,2,* Min-Ju Kim,3 Won-Mook Choi,1,2 Jonggi Choi,1,2 Danbi Lee,1,2 Han Chu Lee,1,2 Ju Hyun Shim1,2,4 1Division of Gastroenterology, Liver Center, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul,
Kim YR +7 more
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Treatment of the Fractional Curve of Adult Scoliosis With Circumferential Minimally Invasive Surgery Versus Traditional, Open Surgery: An Analysis of Surgical Outcomes. [PDF]
Study Design:Retrospective, multicenter review of adult scoliosis patients with minimum 2-year follow-up. Objective:Because the fractional curve (FC) of adult scoliosis can cause radiculopathy, we evaluated patients treated with either circumferential ...
Anand, Neel +18 more
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Pregnancy outcomes of early detected gestational diabetes: a retrospective comparison cohort study, Qatar [PDF]
ObjectiveTo compare pregnancy outcomes in patients with early versus usual gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).DesignA retrospective cohort study.SettingsThe Women’s Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar.ParticipantsGDM women who attended and delivered in the Women’s Hospital, between January and December 2016.
Mohammed Bashir +6 more
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Anthropometric indices of Gambian children after one or three annual rounds of mass drug administration with azithromycin for trachoma control. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Mass drug administration (MDA) with azithromycin, carried out for the control of blinding trachoma, has been linked to reduced mortality in children.
A Amza +46 more
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The use of atorvastatin for chronic subdural haematoma: a retrospective cohort comparison study [PDF]
Chronic subdural haematoma (CSDH) is a common neurosurgical condition. Burr-hole for drainage is an effective treatment. However, recurrence can be up to 8-33% and is associated with morbidities and mortalities. The underlying pathogenesis was postulated to be localised inflammation and pathological aberrant vessels formation.
David Yuen Chung, Chan +5 more
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Background: Pneumoconiosis has considerable comorbidities, most notably pulmonary and cardiovascular diseases. However, the relationship between pneumoconiosis and chronic kidney disease (CKD) is largely unknown.
Chao-Hsuan Wei +7 more
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