The Annals of African SurgeryBackground: Access to surgical equipment is critical to providing safe and equitable operative care. This is the first nationwide study to provide data on the availability of surgical equipment in Kenya. Methods: This cross-sectional study collected data
Sara Chaker +9 more
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Penile Strangulation: A Novel Surgical Procedure without Cutting Equipment [PDF]
Urogenital Tract Infection, 2020 Strangulation of the penis is a rare condition that usually results from the placement of various constricting devices to enhance sexual stimulation. Such a condition requires emergency treatment to prevent penile ischemia, necrosis, urethral injury, and
Young Gon Kim +2 more
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Flexible and Deployable Colon Support Structure for Endoluminal Interventions
IEEE Access, 2021 When performing endoluminal surgery inside the colon using a flexible endoscopic robot, there is a problem of losing visualization and task space due to the collapsing of the surrounding wall.
Muneaki Miyasaka +11 more
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Delayed Metallic Embolization of a Cor-Knot Fastener
The Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports, 2017 Background The Cor-Knot device is a titanium fastener which is widely used in cardiac valve procedures. Adverse events associated with use of the device have been rare.
H. Edward Garrett Jr.
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Clinical review: Goal-directed therapy in high risk surgical patients [PDF]
, 2009 A small group of patients account for the majority of peri-operative morbidity and mortality. These 'high-risk' patients have a poor outcome due to their inability to meet the oxygen transport demands imposed on them by the nature of the surgical ...
Lees, N, Rhodes, A, Hamilton, M
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Circumferential suture of the breast with the Brito-Moscozo needle: an alternative suture technique for the breast pillars during mammoplasty [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2016 INTRODUCTION: Mammoplasty is one of the most common plastic surgeries in the world. Several techniques have been described for breast volume reduction and mastopexy.
Francisco Anibal Passos de Brito +1 more
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Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Activity of Surgical Masks Infused with Quaternary Ammonium Salts
Viruses, 2021 The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has highlighted the need for protective and effective personal protective equipment (PPE). Research has shown that SARS-CoV-2 can survive on personal protective equipment, such as commonly used surgical masks.
Gary S. Selwyn +2 more
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Nickel release from surgical instruments and operating room equipment [PDF]
, 2018 Background There has been no systematic study assessing nickel release from surgical instruments and equipment used within the operating suite. This equipment represents important potential sources of exposure for nickel-sensitive patients and hospital ...
Hylwa, Sara A, Boyd, Anne H
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Simulation on the effect of local exhaust ventilation in removing surgical smoke [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2022 The indoor environment of the operating room has a significant impact on the health of personnel. Compared with the pollutants released from occupants, the amount of pollutants generated by surgical equipment is greater, which easily affects the health ...
Wang Wentao +3 more
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Mapping population access to essential surgical care in Liberia using equipment, personnel, and bellwether capability standards [PDF]
, 2022 Background: Accurate surveillance of population access to essential surgery is key for strategic healthcare planning. This study aimed to estimate population access to surgical facilities meeting standards for safe surgery equipment, specialized surgical
Bolkan, Håkon Angell +21 more
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