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3D-printing techniques in a medical setting : a systematic literature review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Background: Three-dimensional (3D) printing has numerous applications and has gained much interest in the medical world. The constantly improving quality of 3D-printing applications has contributed to their increased use on patients.
Annemans, Lieven   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Cavitation-vibration coupling mechanism in ultrasonic guidewire vascular ablation

open access: yesUltrasonics Sonochemistry
Effective treatment of diverse vascular occlusions requires precise energy delivery and tissue-specific ablation strategies. This study systematically investigates the coupled mechanical vibration and cavitation mechanisms of a novel flexible ultrasonic ...
Guang Yao   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Lapprotector™ Use Decreases Incisional Wound Infections in Cases of Perforated Appendicitis: A Prospective Study

open access: yesAsian Journal of Surgery, 2008
Objective: To examine whether Lapprotector™, a protective film and ring device for protectingwounds, can prevent wound infection after open appendectomy. Methods: We performed open appendectomy on 64 patients between 2004 and 2006.
Yoshifumi Kato   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Clinical outcomes of surgical clipping for intracranial aneurysms in patients with a Hunt and Hess grade 4 or 5 [PDF]

open access: yesArquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, 2016
We retrospectively evaluated the records of 49 grade 4 and 5 patients with 42 intracranial aneurysms treated within 72 h of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). In total, 35 patients (71%) were grade 4, and 14 (29%) were grade 5.
Yang Zhang   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Laparoscopic resection of gastric GISTs. Where do we stand now? A single-centered experience [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Introduction. Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) represent a rare type of gastrointestinal neoplasms. Resection with negative margins has been established as a mainstay treatment, but laparoscopic resections are still open to debate.
Alecu, Lucian   +4 more
core   +2 more sources

New technologies in rhinoplasty : a comprehensive workflow for computer-assisted planning and execution [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Rhinoplasty in facial cleft patients is among the most challenging types of reconstructive facial surgery due to its variability Advances in 3-dimensional imaging enable improved preoperative assessment in rhinoplasty.
Codazzi   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Fifty Years of Innovation in Plastic Surgery [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
© 2016 The Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.Background Innovation has molded the current landscape of plastic surgery. However, documentation of this process only exists scattered throughout the literature as individual articles. The
Darzi, A   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Encapsulation process sterilizes and preserves surgical instruments [PDF]

open access: yes, 1964
Ethylene oxide is blended with an organic polymer to form a sterile material for encapsulating surgical instruments.
Montgomery, L. C., Morelli, F. A.
core   +1 more source

Why and When Are Evidence‐Based Interventions Adopted in Paediatric Supportive Care? A Qualitative Exploration of the Determinants of Photobiomodulation Implementation

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Oral mucositis is a common and debilitating side effect of childhood cancer and stem cell transplant treatments. It affects the quality of life of children and young people (CYP) and places a strain on services. Photobiomodulation is recommended for oral mucositis prevention in international guidance but is poorly implemented in UK ...
Claudia Heggie   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dexamethasone for Chemotherapy‐Induced Nausea and Vomiting Prevention in Pediatric Patients: International Consensus

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background An international Delphi panel of experts developed consensus statements to delineate the circumstances where the risks of dexamethasone as an antiemetic do and do not outweigh its benefits. Procedure Experts in supportive care of pediatric patients were invited to participate.
Negar Shavandi   +20 more
wiley   +1 more source

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