Severe inflammatory reaction induced by peritoneal trauma is the key driving mechanism of postoperative adhesion formation [PDF]
, 2011 Background Many factors have been put forward as a driving mechanism of surgery-triggered adhesion formation (AF). In this study, we underline the key role of specific surgical trauma related with open surgery (OS) and laparoscopic (LS ...
Sergei V Pismensky +4 more
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Botulinum toxin injection versus lateral internal sphincterotomy in the treatment of chronic anal fissure: a non-randomized controlled trial [PDF]
, 2004 Background: Although lateral internal sphincterotomy is the gold-standard treatment for chronic anal fissure, intrasphincteric injection of botulinum toxin seems to be a reliable new option.
Adnan Giral +35 more
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The precautions of clinical waste: disposable medical sharps in the United Kingdom [PDF]
, 2009 This article deals with recent changes in UK guidance on clinical waste, in particular a shift to disposable, single-use instruments and sharps. I use interviews conducted with nurses from a GP practice and two clinical waste managers at alternative ...
A Pruess +26 more
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Persistence survey of Toxic Shock Syndrome toxin-1 producing Staphylococcus aureusand serum antibodies to this superantigen in five groups of menstruating women [PDF]
, 2010 Background: Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome (mTSS) is thought to be associated with the vaginal colonization with specific strains of Staphylococcus aureus TSST-1 in women who lack sufficient antibody titers to this toxin.
Andrea M DuBois +8 more
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Replacement therapy for bleeding episodes in factor VII deficiency: A prospective evaluation [PDF]
, 2013 Patients with inherited factor VII (FVII) deficiency display different clinical phenotypes requiring ad hoc management. This study evaluated treatments for spontaneous and traumatic bleeding using data from the Seven Treatment Evaluation Registry (STER).
Auerswald,G +14 more
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Strategies to prevent the occurrence of resistance against antibiotics by using advanced materials [PDF]
, 2018 This is a post-peer-review, pre-copyedit version of an article published in Applied microbiology and biotechnology The final authenticated version is available online at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00253-018-8776-0Drug resistance occurrence is a global ...
Bassegoda Puigdomenech, Arnau +3 more
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International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.Abstract Objective To evaluate the practicability of self‐collected tampons with the MPap assay for endometrial cancer (EC) detection, by comparing with the results of cervical swabs. Methods A total of 85 women at Tri‐Service General Hospital (TSGH) were included to directly compare the performance of physician‐collected swabs and self‐collected ...
Kuo‐Min Su +5 more
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Effect of lavender inhalation on the symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea and the amount of menstrual bleeding: A randomized clinical trial [PDF]
, 2014 Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of Lavandula angustifolia (lavender) inhalation on the symptoms of dysmenorrhea and the amount of menstrual bleeding in female students with primary dysmenorrhea.
Bekhradi, R. +2 more
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International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.Abstract Objective To compare pain, menstrual flow, and quality of life (QoL) between women undergoing surgery for endometriosis only compared with women with endometriosis and coexisting adenomyosis. Methods A cross‐sectional study, set in two tertiary hospitals, of reproductive‐aged women (18–50 years) with a preoperative imaging diagnosis of ...
Mariana Matzenbacher Brunoro +5 more
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Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.A standardized combined laparoscopic–vaginal approach effectively repairs complex vesico‐vaginal fistulas. This stepwise technique proves feasible, safe, and reproducible, achieving long‐term fistula closure with no recurrences in a challenging surgical population, offering a reliable minimally invasive solution for recurrent or irradiated fistulas ...
Martina Arcieri +12 more
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