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CO2 Transoral Microsurgery for Supraglottic Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Frontiers in Oncology, 2018
The present study analyzed the results of the endoscopic approach to T1, T2 and selected T3 supraglottic carcinoma with the aim of reviewing functional and oncologic outcomes after different types of endoscopic supraglottic laryngectomies.
Filippo Carta, Cinzia Mariani, Giovanni B. Sambiagio, Natalia Chuchueva, Elisa Lecis, Clara Gerosa, Roberto Puxeddu   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

An audit of the quality of inpatient care for adults with learning disability in the UK [PDF]

, 2016
OBJECTIVES: To audit patient hospital records to evaluate the performance of acute general and mental health services in delivering inpatient care to people with learning disability and explore the influence of organisational factors on the quality of ...
Burnell, M, Chaplin, R, Crawford, MJ, Gallagher, P, Gandesha, A, Hall, I, Hassiotis, A, Jones, G, Kerr, M, Sheehan, R   +9 more
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Association of a Multimodal Perioperative Care Program With Postoperative Complications in Elderly Patients Undergoing Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
Implementation of a multimodal perioperative care program and reduction of postoperative complications. ABSTRACT Purpose This retrospective study aimed to assess the clinical effectiveness of a multimodal perioperative care program in reducing postoperative complications in elderly patients undergoing gastrectomy for gastric cancer.
Keiichi Fujiya, Hiroshi Fuseya, Yusuke Yonenaga, Keiko Sanada, Toshimi Inano, Yumi Oguma, Kazuko Nakajima, Chikako Ando, Kumiko Oka, Yusuke Koseki, Kenichiro Furukawa, Yutaka Tanizawa, Masanori Terashima, Etsuro Bando   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Task-concurrent anodal tDCS modulates bilateral plasticity in the human suprahyoid motor cortex

Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2015
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive method to modulate cortical excitability in humans. Here, we examined the effects of anodal tDCS on suprahyoid motor evoked potentials (MEP) when applied over the hemisphere with stronger ...
Shaofeng eZhao, Zulin eDou, Xiaomei eWei, Jin eLi, Meng eDai, Yujue eWang, Qinglu eYang, Huai eHe   +7 more
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Pediatric feeding and swallowing rehabilitation: An overview [PDF]

, 2017
Children with neurological disabilities frequently have problems with feeding and swallowing. Such problems have a significant impact on the health and well-being of these children and their families.
Arvedson, Arvedson, Arvedson, Arvedson, Calis, Chen, Christiaanse, Cichero, Ciochon, Clark, Cooper-Brown, Craig, Dayan, Dodrill, Erasmus, Galea, Gewolb, Gisel, Gow, Granger, Harding, Harding, Humbert, Jadcherla, Jansen, Jansen, Kent, Kiliaridis, Kleim, Larnert, Lau, Law-Morstatt, Le Reverend, Lefton-Greif, Maas, Mizuno, Noll, Northstone, Ottenbacher, Pinnington, Rangarathnam, Redstone, Robbins, Ruscello, Shadmehr, Sheppard, Sjogreen, Sjogreen, Snider, Steele, Sweazey, Thelen, Thoyre, Tilton, van Bruggen, van den Engel-Hoek, van den Engel-Hoek, van den Engel-Hoek, van den Engel-Hoek, van den Engel-Hoek, van den Engel-Hoek, Wang, Wilson   +62 more
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Short‐Term Outcomes and Cost Drivers of Emergency Surgery for Acute Abdominal Disease in Super‐Elderly Patients: A Study in the Japanese Tertiary Care Hospital

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
This retrospective study analyzed patients aged ≥ 85 years undergoing emergency abdominal surgery, focusing on short‐term outcomes and inpatient cost structure under the Japanese DPC system. Although major complications occurred in 19.4% of patients, more than 70% were discharged home.
Yuta Kobayashi, Ryo Oikawa, Yumi Shibuya, Masakazu Tatsuno, Atsuya Kamiyama, Tsuyoshi Ozawa, Keiichiro Hara, Shojiro Hata, Hirokazu Yamaguchi   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Diffusion Tensor Tractography Studies for Causes of Dysphagia After Stroke: A Systematic Review

Brain Sciences
Background/Objectives: This systematic review aimed to investigate the causes of dysphagia after stroke through diffusion tensor tractography (DTT) studies. Methods: This review used databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, and ScienceDirect.
Woo-Hyuk Jang, Seon-Hee Lee, Sang-Hyeok Lee   +2 more
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The Swallowing of Planets by Giant Stars [PDF]

, 1998
We present simulations of the accretion of a massive planet or brown dwarf by an AGB star. In our scenario, close planets will be engulfed by the star, spiral-in and be dissipated in the ``accretion region'' located at the bottom of the convective ...
Livio, Mario, Siess, Lionel
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Clinical utility of pharyngeal high‐resolution manometry with impedance for upper esophageal sphincter dysfunction in gastroenterology

Advances in Digestive Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Pharyngeal high‐resolution manometry with impedance (P‐HRM‐I) is an established assessment method used to evaluate pharyngeal swallowing. It provides precise quantification of swallowing biomechanics that enable the detection of alterations in swallowing physiology.
Mistyka Schar, Taher Omari, Michal Szczesniak, Chien‐Lin Chen, Richard Heddle, Charles Cock   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Health‐related quality of life following total minimally invasive, hybrid minimally invasive or open oesophagectomy: a population‐based cohort study

BJS (British Journal of Surgery), EarlyView., 2020
All patients operated for oesophageal cancer in Sweden from 2013 to April 2018 were identified, and 246 patients were recruited to this population‐based nationwide Swedish study. The results show that longitudinal health‐related quality of life after minimally invasive oesophagectomy was similar to that of the open surgical approach.
F. Klevebro, J. H. Kauppila, S. Markar, A. Johar, P. Lagergren   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source