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Promontofixation Using Titanium Mesh Implant in a Patient with Genital Prolapse: A Clinical Case

Креативная хирургия и онкология, 2023
Introduction. Pelvic organ prolapse is increasingly spreading around the world. Therefore, surgical interventions in this pathology are becoming more frequent.
P. A. Berg, I. I. Musin, A. G. Yаshchuk, R. A. Naftulovich, Z. M. Galanova, A. G. Imelbaeva   +5 more
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A small footprint couch‐top support device for image‐guided radiotherapy of heavy patients

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, Volume 23, Issue 12, December 2022., 2022
Abstract Purpose Patients with body weights close to or above 400 lbs present unique challenges in radiation therapy since the weight limit of most treatment couches decreases as the couch‐top extends toward the treatment gantry. The purpose of this work was to develop a small footprint couch‐top support platform to safely perform image‐guided ...
Huixiao Chen, Kevin Morley, Ronnie Rodriguez, Emily Draeger, Muhammad Shafiq ul Hassan, Zhe (Jay) Chen   +5 more
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Treatment planning with a 2.5 MV photon beam for radiation therapy

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, Volume 23, Issue 12, December 2022., 2022
Abstract Purpose The shallow depth of maximum dose and higher dose fall‐off gradient of a 2.5 MV beam along the central axis that is available for imaging on linear accelerators is investigated for treatment of shallow tumors and sparing the organs at risk (OARs) beyond it.
Navid Khaledi, Chris Hayes, Louise Belshaw, Mark Grattan, Rao Khan, James L. Gräfe   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A transient inflammatory response contributes to oxaliplatin neurotoxicity in mice

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, Volume 9, Issue 12, Page 1985-1998, December 2022., 2022
Abstract Objectives Peripheral neuropathy is a relevant dose‐limiting adverse event that can affect up to 90% of oncologic patients with colorectal cancer receiving oxaliplatin treatment. The severity of neurotoxicity often leads to dose reduction or even premature cessation of chemotherapy.
Aina Calls, Abel Torres‐Espin, Marc Tormo, Laura Martínez‐Escardó, Núria Bonet, Ferran Casals, Xavier Navarro, Víctor J. Yuste, Esther Udina, Jordi Bruna   +9 more
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Comparative Study for Application of Polypropylene Monofilament Light Mesh, Polypropylene Monofilament Heavy Mesh and Self Gripping Polypropylene Mesh in Patients with Inguinal Hernia Surgically Treated with Lichtenstein Technique

Lietuvos Chirurgija, 2020
Background / Objective. In our clinical study we have compared the results of intraoperative and postoperative period in patients with inguinal hernia treated operatively with Lichtenstein technique, where one of three different polypropylene meshes has ...
Gordana Bozinovks Beaka, Biljana Prgova Veljanovska, Milka Zdravkovska, Patricija Kalamaras   +3 more
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Analyzing the learning curve of vaginal pelvic reconstruction surgery with and without mesh by the cumulative summation test (CUSUM)

Scientific Reports, 2022
Women who underwent vaginal pelvic reconstructive surgery with or without mesh consecutively between 2004 and 2018 were retrospectively analyzed to determine the learning curve in vaginal pelvic reconstructive surgery.
Chin-Jui Wu, Kuan-Ju Huang, Wen-Chun Chang, Ying-Xuan Li, Lin-Hung Wei, Bor-Ching Sheu   +5 more
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Novel use of bromelain in the management of infected prosthetic surgical mesh after ventral hernia repair

International Journal of Abdominal Wall and Hernia Surgery, 2020
Surgical mesh infections from ventral hernia repairs are common in obese patients. Definitive management includes the surgical removal of mesh; however, obese patients are often poor surgical candidates with limited therapeutic options.
Ernest Cheng, Amit Sarkar, Sarah J Valle, David L Morris   +3 more
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Experimental evaluation of intra-abdominal adhesions comparing two different intraperitoneal meshes and the effect of a natural anti-inflammatory product on their formation [PDF]

Acta Cirúrgica Brasileira, 2021
Purpose: In laparoscopic incisional hernia repair, meshes with a tissue-separating barrier are positioned intraperitoneally. Despite this property, the close contact between mesh and viscera involves a risk of adhesion formation.
Paulo Vicente dos Santos Filho, Rafael Silva Santos, Sydney Correia Leão, Ivisson Xavier Duarte, Sonia Oliveira Lima   +4 more
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Parastomal hernias after cystectomy and ileal conduit urinary diversion: surgical treatment and the use of prophylactic mesh: a systematic review

BMC Surgery, 2022
Background Parastomal hernia after ileal conduit urinary diversion is an underestimated and undertreated clinical entity, which heavily impairs patients’ quality of life due to symptoms of pain, leakage, application or skin problems.
M. Dewulf, N. D. Hildebrand, S. A. W. Bouwense, N. D. Bouvy, F. Muysoms   +4 more
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THE USE OF CYANOACRYLATE FOR MESH FIXATION IN INGUINAL HERNIA REPAIR – LITERATURE REVIEW [PDF]

Romanian Journal of Medical Practice, 2018
Introduction. Surgical mesh procedures addressed to inguinal hernia leads to better results in term of recurrence, but the problems of postoperative pain still remains, and mesh fixation is considered to be one of the factors.
Mircea Lica, Victor Gheorghe Radu, Alexandru Chiotoroiu, Mircea Beuran   +3 more
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