Influence of silicone oil tamponade after vitrectomy on intraocular pressure [Tamponada silikonskim uljem i njezin utjecaj na vrijednosti intraokularnog tlaka] [PDF]
The aim of this prospective study was to determine the possible influence of the silicone oil tamponade after vitrectomy on the early intraocular pressure (IOP) elevation, which is a major risk factor for developing secondary glaucoma in patients with ...
Barać, Josip+5 more
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Type A thymoma : a rare cause of neoplastic cardiac tamponade with long-term survival [PDF]
Background: The prognosis of thymoma with cardiac tamponade is generally poor. Most of the reported thymomas with cardiac tamponade were type B or type AB (mixed thymoma), and cardiac tamponade due to type A thymoma, which has a better prognosis compared
Hino, Hiroyuki+7 more
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A Misleading Left Atrial Appendage
Left atrial appendage collapse is a relatively unusual echocardiographic finding. Although in post-cardiac surgery patients it may be an early sign of cardiac tamponade, and pericardiocentesis should be discussed, a conservative approach may be followed ...
Alexandros Kourtinos, MD+3 more
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Surgical outcomes after pneumatic retinopexy, scleral buckle placement, and/or pars plana vitrectomy in cases of primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment [PDF]
PURPOSE: To investigate the outcomes and success rate of surgical intervention for patients diagnosed with primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. We investigate the most common and current procedures: pneumatic retinopexy (PR), pars plana vitrectomy ...
Hassad, Ahmed
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Steerable Delivery Sheath for Optimized LAA Closure: First Experience and Procedural Outcomes
ABSTRACT Background The new Amplatzer Steerable Delivery Sheath is a delivery system designed to improve ease‐of‐use and procedural results of left atrial appendage closure (LAAC). We aimed to compare procedural results after switching our LAAC program at a tertiary care center with the Amulet device to the Steerable Delivery Sheath, with a control ...
Matthias Mezger+4 more
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Purpose. Analysis of electron microscopic changes in rabbit eyes with intravitreal tamponade of perfluorocarbon liquids (PFCL) (perfluoro-1,3-dimethylcyclohexane and perfluorodecalin). Material and Methods.
G. M. Arslanov+5 more
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Control of Hemorrhage in Liver Trauma
Background: Control of hemorrhage in major liver trauma constitutes an ongoing surgical challenge even in nowadays, as surgeons often face difficult situations in its management.
Skender Buci+4 more
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ABSTRACT Background In selected patient populations, percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale has been shown to be beneficial in preventing cerebral ischaemic events. In most cases, this procedure requires echocardiographic guidance, which may be transesophageal, transthoracic or intracardiac.
Pierre Guilleminot+8 more
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A systematic review of ICD complications in randomised controlled trials versus registries: is our 'real-world' data an underestimation? [PDF]
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) implantation carries a significant risk of complications, however published estimates appear inconsistent. We aimed to present a contemporary systematic review using meta-analysis methods of ICD complications ...
Ahsan, S+7 more
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Emergent Cardiac Surgery After Transcatheter Structural Heart Procedures: Narrative Review
ABSTRACT Transcatheter structural heart procedures have become standard therapy for elderly patients with high surgical risk. Over time, these procedures have significantly increased worldwide, accompanied by a concomitant reduction of major complications, including those requiring emergent cardiac surgery (ECS).
Miriam Compagnone+7 more
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