Prognostic Factors for Free Flap Failure in Head and Neck Reconstruction
ABSTRACT Background The failure rate of free flaps varies from 0.8% to 10.6% in the literature in head and neck reconstruction. The primary objective was to identify prognostic factors for free flap failure. Methods We prospectively included all consecutive free flaps performed between August 2021 and January 2024, and used a multivariate Cox ...
Quentin Hennocq+10 more
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Thromboembolic and bleeding events in ICU patients with COVID‐19: A nationwide, observational study
Abstract Background Intensive care unit (ICU) patients with Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) have an increased risk of thromboembolic complications. We describe the occurrence of thromboembolic and bleeding events in all ICU patients with COVID‐19 in Denmark during the first and second waves of the pandemic.
Lene Russell+28 more
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Markov Chain Monte Carlo with Gaussian Process Emulation for a 1D Hemodynamics Model of CTEPH [PDF]
Microvascular disease is a contributor to persistent pulmonary hypertension in those with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). The heterogenous nature of the micro and macrovascular defects motivates the use of personalized computational models, which can predict flow dynamics within multiple generations of the arterial tree and into ...
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ABSTRACT Background In recent years, smaller‐volume radiotherapy has attracted attention. It appears to be a safe and effective treatment for glottic laryngeal cancer. This study evaluated the results of ultra‐hypofractionated radiotherapy for early glottic laryngeal cancer in unfit patients.
Mete Gundog, Esin Kiraz
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Label up: Learning Pulmonary Embolism Segmentation from Image Level Annotation through Model Explainability [PDF]
Pulmonary Embolisms (PE) are a leading cause of cardiovascular death. Computed tomographic pulmonary angiography (CTPA) stands as the gold standard for diagnosing pulmonary embolisms (PE) and there has been a lot of interest in developing AI-based models for assisting in PE diagnosis. Performance of these algorithms has been hindered by the scarcity of
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Application of Biomaterials for the Prevention of Pharyngeal Fistulae: A Systematic Review
ABSTRACT Background PharyngoCutaneous Fistulae (PCF) represent a significant clinical challenge in otorhinolaryngology practice. The use of biomaterials could improve outcomes or even replace the use of a flap in pharyngolaryngeal surgery. Methods This systematic review included all studies evaluating the application of biomaterials for the prevention ...
Emilien Chabrillac+7 more
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Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in pregnancy: Are we adequately identifying and managing risks?
Pregnancy is a well‐known risk factor of venous thromboembolism. We retrospectively reviewed case histories of 82 pregnant women who developed symptoms of venous pathology, thrombophlebitis, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolus (PE) while receiving care at our hospital.
Kay Rui Choy+2 more
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Bayesian Parameter Inference and Uncertainty Quantification for a Computational Pulmonary Hemodynamics Model Using Gaussian Processes [PDF]
Patient-specific modeling is a valuable tool in cardiovascular disease research, offering insights beyond what current clinical equipment can measure. Given the limitations of available clinical data, models that incorporate uncertainty can provide clinicians with better guidance for tailored treatments.
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Aims To evaluate morcellation practices among Fellows of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). Materials and methods RANZCOG Fellows were invited to complete an online survey. This anonymous, cross‐sectional survey consisted of 29 questions regarding demographics and morcellation practices.
Alison Bryant‐Smith+2 more
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Immediate skin‐to‐skin contact and postpartum hemorrhagic morbidity
Abstract Objective To examine rates of postpartum hemorrhagic (PPH) morbidity among patients who did and did not have immediate skin‐to‐skin contact (SSC). Methods This study was a retrospective cohort of all non‐anomalous, term singleton vaginal births at a Level IV center over 2 years. Exclusion criteria included COVID‐19.
Rachel L. Wiley+5 more
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