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Mesocaval Shunt Creation for Jejunal Variceal Bleeding with Chronic Portal Vein Thrombosis
Yonsei medical journal, 2017 The creation of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is a widely performed technique to relieve portal hypertension, and to manage recurrent variceal bleeding and refractory ascites in patients where medical and/or endoscopic treatments ...
Ja Kyung Yoon +3 more
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BMEMat, EarlyView.The immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment, characterized by hypoxia, redox imbalance, elevated interstitial fluid pressure, and acidity, was comprehensively elucidated. This review discussed the etiology and consequences of the characteristics of the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment, and analyzed the recent advancements in nanomaterials for ...
Wen Zhang +7 more
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BMC Surgery, 2007 Background Currently, portal hypertension is still big problem for the patients with serious liver diseases. Variceal bleeding is one of the most important complications of portal hypertension.
Yazici Pinar, Aydin Unal, Kilic Murat
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Chiari I Malformation: Review and Update of Current Treatment Options
Clinical Anatomy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The pathophysiology of Chiari malformation type I (CM‐I) is complex, involving structural abnormalities at the craniovertebral junction that result in herniation of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum. In this study, we aim to present and evaluate current treatment options for CM‐I, with a focus on evidence‐based clinical ...
Jordan J. Lo +11 more
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The importance of shunt valve position in flow characteristics of the Medtronic PS Medical Delta valve [PDF]
, 1999 Paul C. Francel +3 more
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Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Iatrogenic perforation of the left atrium and aorta during transseptal puncture (TSP) is a rare but potentially life‐threatening complication. This report presents the case of an elderly male patient with a 20‐year history of atrial fibrillation who experienced this complication during a scheduled left atrial appendage closure procedure ...
Zhihao Wu +6 more
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Animal Models and Experimental Medicine, EarlyView.
Asian Federation of Laboratory Animal Science Associations (AFLAS)
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Transparavertebral Occlusion of a Large Venovenous Collateral in a Fontan Patient
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Patients with a univentricular heart following completion of the Fontan circulation often experience varying degrees of desaturation due to the formation of venovenous collaterals. We present a rare case of a Fontan patient with an enlarged azygous vein shunting into the pulmonary venous system, causing significant desaturation. As no standard
Michal Jičínský +2 more
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Emergency department utilization among pediatric spina bifida patients
Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 2019 PURPOSE: There is a gap in knowledge regarding the use of emergency services by pediatric spina bifida patients. The goal of this study was to describe Emergency Department utilization patterns in this population.
Stefanie Riddle +4 more
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Atherectomy With Multimodal Embolic Protection for Severely Calcified Femoropopliteal Lesions
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Severe calcification in femoropopliteal lesions remains a clinical challenge to achieve both the technical and long‐term success in endovascular therapy. Although atherectomy is an effective treatment for calcified lesions, it is associated with the risk of distal embolization, even with the use of embolic protection devices (EPDs), and ...
Daichi Yoshii +3 more
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