Reducing radiation exposure to staff performing coronary angiography and intervention is an occupational health and safety priority for hospitals. We demonstrate that a larger lead acrylic shield, with lead rubber pleats on the lower edge will reduce radiation exposure to the cardiologist performing the procedure by approximately 40%. We recommend that
James A. Crowhurst +6 more
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Reconstruction of Surgical Defects of the Oral Cavity with Bilayer Dermal Matrix: Our Experience. [PDF]
Ferri A +5 more
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Hidradenitis suppurativa: surgical treatment with latissimus dorsi muscle flap
Jessica Ponte Portella +3 more
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Prognostic utility of oral neutrophil counts in high‐risk periodontitis: A retrospective study
Abstract Background Oral polymorphonuclear neutrophil (oPMN) levels are potential biomarkers for differentiating between stages and grades of periodontitis. We compared the diagnostic utility of oPMN levels with bleeding on probing percentage (BOP%) and microbial load in high‐risk patients with periodontitis.
Braedan R. J. Prete +5 more
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Redefining Reconstruction: Technological Innovations in Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction. [PDF]
Speck NE, Farhadi J.
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Effect of smoking over one pack daily on implant healing and health: A cohort study
Abstract Background This prospective cohort trial examines the effects of heavy smoking on peri‐implant marginal bone loss (MBL) and implant survival rates over 15 months. Methods Thirty subjects, categorized as either smokers (more than 20 cigarettes daily for over 5 years) or non‐smokers, were initially recruited with pocket depths ≤ 5 mm and at ...
Yaniv Mayer +9 more
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A Retrospective Study Comparing the Surgical Results of Platysma Myocutaneous Flap, Buccal Pad of Fat, and Nasolabial Flap for Reconstruction After Fibrotomy in Cases of Oral Submucous Fibrosis [PDF]
Wahengbam Tulsidas Singh +5 more
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Abstract Background Allografts and xenografts are viable options for alveolar ridge preservation. This study evaluated histologic wound healing when using demineralized freeze‐dried bone allograft (DFDBA) alone, in fiber or particulate form, and in combination with xenograft. Alveolar dimensional changes were also evaluated.
Joelle E. Foster +3 more
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Nasal Septal Perforation and Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia: Evolution in Management. [PDF]
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