Sternal Fracture Fixation with a Steel Wire: The New “Timala” Technique [PDF]
Journal of Trauma and Injury, 2021 Purpose Traumatic sternal fractures are rare but quite disabling injuries. Timely fixation of sternal fractures reduces pain and prevents respiratory complications.
Rabindra Bhakta Timala, Nirmal Panthee
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Implantation of a 3D-printed titanium sternum in a patient with a sternal tumor
World Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2018 BackgroundPrimary malignant or metastatic sternal tumors are uncommon. A subtotal or total sternectomy can offer a radical form of treatment. The issue is to restore the structural integrity of the chest wall.Case presentationWe report the implantation ...
A. Dzian +3 more
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Aquatic Hydrophilidae and Hydraenidae of Wisconsin (Coleoptera). II. Distribution, Habitat, Life Cycle and Identification of Species of Hydrobiini and Hydrophilini (Hydrophiudae: Hydrophilinae) [PDF]
, 2017 Nine genera and 30 species of Hydrobiini and 3 genera and 12 species of Hydrophilini were found in Wisconsin, including a new species of Laccobius. Life cycles of all species of lentic Hydrobiini were similar; adults overwinter in terrestrial habitats ...
Hilsenhoff, William L
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Deep sternal wound infections: Evidence for prevention, treatment, and reconstructive surgery
Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2019 Median sternotomy is the most popular approach in cardiac surgery. Post-sternotomy wound complications are rare, but the occurrence of a deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) is a catastrophic event associated with higher morbidity and mortality, longer ...
Luigi Schiraldi +7 more
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Comparison of Three Methods for Skeleton Age Estimation
Fayixue Zazhi, 2022 ObjectiveTo find the appropriate method for age estimation for different ages and sexes.MethodsThe costal cartilage， sternum and pubic symphysis of 91 unknowns from 2000 to 2020 from the Forensic Department of the Criminal Investigation Team of Shanghai ...
ZHANG Dong-chuan +5 more
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A decade of treating traumatic sternal fractures in a single-center experience in Korea: a retrospective cohort study [PDF]
Journal of Trauma and Injury, 2023 Purpose Clinical reports on treatment outcomes of sternal fractures are lacking. This study details the clinical features, treatment approaches, and outcomes related to traumatic sternal fractures over a 10-year period at a single institution.
Na Hyeon Lee +8 more
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Isolated primary cold abscess of the sternum: a case report
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2019 Musculoskeletal tuberculosis forms 10–25% of extrapulmonary tuberculosis which mainly involves the spine or weight-bearing joints. Tuberculous involvement of the sternum is a rare clinical entity even in countries where tuberculosis has high prevalence ...
L. Bains +5 more
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Influence of functional rider and horse asymmetries on saddle force distribution during stance and in sitting trot [PDF]
, 2019 Asymmetric forces exerted on the horse's back during riding are assumed to have a negative effect on rider–horse interaction, athletic performance, and health of the horse.
Arpagaus, Samuel +8 more
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Ectoparasites of Isle Royale, Michigan [PDF]
, 2017 Isle Royale National Park is a rocky archipelago of approximately 200 islands and islets in northwestern Lake Superior. Politically it belongs to the State of Michigan situated 50 miles to the southeast.
Johnson, Wendel J., Wilson, Nixon
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Chest wall – underappreciated structure in sonography. Part II: Non-cancerous lesions
Journal of Ultrasonography, 2017 The chest wall is a vast and complex structure, hence the wide range of pathological conditions that may affect it. The aim of this publication is to discuss the usefulness of ultrasound for the diagnosis of benign lesions involving the thoracic wall ...
Andrzej Smereczyński +2 more
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