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Infected Necrosis in Severe Pancreatitis - Combined Nonsurgical Multi-Drainage with Directed Transabdominal High-Volume Lavage in Critically Ill Patients [PDF]

, 2009
Background: Infection of pancreatic necrosis is a life-threatening complication during the course of acute pancreatitis. In critically ill patients, surgical or extended endoscopic interventions are associated with high morbidity and mortality. Minimally
A. Meining, A. Umgelter, Baron, Beger, Bradley, Bradley, Branum, C. Prinz, Connor, Connor, Dellinger, Fernandez-del Castillo, Hartwig, Isenmann, J. Gaa, L. Ludwig, M. Bajbouj, McKay, Nathens, Nordback, R.M. Schmid, Sand, Sarr, Seewald, Seifert, Seifert, Tsiotos, Tzovaras, V. Becker, W. Huber, Werner, Whitcomb   +31 more
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Biofilm Removal from In Vitro Narrow Geometries Using Single and Dual Pulse Er:YAG Laser Photoacoustic Irrigation

Microorganisms, 2023
The disinfection and removal of biofilm from titanium dental implants remains a great challenge in oral medicine. Here we present results of novel photoacoustic irrigation laser modalities for biofilm removal in model geometries mimicking the peri ...
Saša Terlep, Iztok Dogsa, Franja Pajk, David Stopar   +3 more
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Downbeat nystagmus: aetiology and comorbidity in 117 patients [PDF]

, 2008
Objectives: Downbeat nystagmus (DBN) is the most common form of acquired involuntary ocular oscillation overriding fixation. According to previous studies, the cause of DBN is unsolved in up to 44% of cases.
Brandt, Thomas, Glaser, Mirjam, Strupp, Michael, Wagner, Judith N.   +3 more
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Technical Properties and Biological Safety of Reprocessing Technique for a Handpiece of Disposable Pulsatile Lavage Device: An Experimental Study [PDF]

Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
Introduction: Bony surface cleaning using a pulse lavage device (PLD) is essential for modern cementation of hip and knee arthroplasties. This costly single-use device is a medical waste and unaffordable for some patients.
Pongkunakorn A, Jutawiriyasakun M
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Correlation between urine cytology results on the day after overnight continuous saline irrigation following transurethral resection of bladder tumor and bladder tumor recurrence [PDF]

Investigative and Clinical Urology
Purpose: To investigate the relationship between urine cytology results after overnight continuous saline irrigation (OCSI) following transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) and bladder tumor recurrence in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer ...
Dae Hyun Kim, Min Sung Choi, Jae Hwi Choi, Chunwoo Lee, Seong Uk Jeh, Sung Chul Kam, Jeong Seok Hwa, Jae Seog Hyun, See Min Choi   +8 more
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Spinal cystic echinococcosis - a systematic analysis and review of the literature : part 2. treatment, follow-up and outcome [PDF]

, 2013
Bone involvement in human cystic echinococcosis (CE) is rare, but affects the spine in approximately 50% of cases. Despite significant advances in diagnostic imaging techniques, surgical treatment and introduction of pharmacological therapy, spinal ...
Blum, Johannes, Brunetti, Enrico, Goblirsch, Sam, Neumayr, Andreas, Tamarozzi, Francesca   +4 more
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Transanal Irrigation in Patients with Low Anterior Resection Syndrome After Rectal-Sphincter-Preserving Surgery for Oncological and Non-Oncological Disease: A Systematic Review

Surgical Techniques Development
Background/Objectives: Transanal irrigation (TAI) has been recognized as a safe and effective treatment for neurological bowel dysfunction, chronic constipation or fecal incontinence and has also been proposed for patients with low anterior resection ...
Andrea Morini, Massimiliano Fabozzi, Magda Zanelli, Francesca Sanguedolce, Andrea Palicelli, Alfredo Annicchiarico, Candida Bonelli, Maurizio Zizzo   +7 more
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Timing and method of lacrimal duct irrigation and probing in treatment of congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction: a retrospective study of 3 558 cases

Di-san junyi daxue xuebao, 2021
Objective To explore the best time and method of lacrimal duct irrigation and probing in the treatment of children with congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction (CNLDO).
CEN Chao, HE Liying, TAO Xueying, LIU Ya   +3 more
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Using therapeutic groups to support women with faecal incontinence. [PDF]

, 2007
In this paper, the authors describe the use of facilitated patient groups, in the management of women with faecal incontinence (FI). Two types of groups are discussed--a psychoeducational group and a psychotherapy group.
Chelvanayagam, Sonya, Stern, J.
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Retreating to nature : rethinking 'therapeutic landscapes' [PDF]

, 2008
There is a long history of removing oneself from ‘society’ in order to recuperate or repair. This paper considers a yoga and massage retreat in Southern Spain, and what opportunities this retreat experience might offer for recuperation and the creation ...
Braun B, Dewsbury J D, Gesler W, Latour B, Lea J, Lorraine T, Massey D, Philo C, Probyn E, Scaravelli V, Serres M, Shorter E, Smith M, Smith M, Smith M, Thrift N, Whatmore S   +16 more
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