Surgical Treatment Methods of Post-coarctation Aneurysms of Aorta
Introduction. Aortal coarctation is one of the most studied conditions of heart congenital defects, which comprises from 7% to 10% of all congenital heart defects. During many years the various treatment strategies were used.
I. M. Kravchenko +5 more
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In situ replacement of infected vascular prosthesis with fresh arterial homograft: Early and long-term results in 18 patients [PDF]
Introduction. Graft infection is rightly considered one of the severest complications of vascular reconstruction. Treatment is nonstandardized and associated with high mortality and morbidity rates.
Pejkić Siniša +8 more
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Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection in vascular surgery patients
INTRODUCTION: Surgical site infections are associated with devastating consequences in vascular surgery patients but the data on Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection among those remains scant and conflicting.
Rita Carreira Garcia +11 more
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From satisfaction to expectation: The patient's perspective in lower limb prosthetic care [PDF]
Neck pain is a common musculoskeletal complaint and a relationship with reduced work-related functional capacity is assumed. A validated instrument to test functional capacity of patients with neck pain is unavailable.
Geertzen, J.H.B. +4 more
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Lower extremity amputation protocol: a pilot enhanced recovery pathway for vascular amputees
Vascular patients, an inherently older, frail population, account for >80% of major lower extremity amputations (transtibial or transfemoral) in the United States.
Leigh Ann O’Banion, MD, FACS +8 more
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Influence of γ-Radiation on Mechanical Stability to Cyclic Loads Tubular Elastic Matrix of the Aorta
A significant drawback of the rigid synthetic vascular prostheses used in the clinic is the mechanical mismatch between the implant and the prosthetic vessel.
Alexander Yu. Gorodkov +9 more
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Adverse events associated with intraocular injection of anti-VEGF(bevacizumab) in retinal vein ccclusion: a case report [PDF]
Introduction: Antiangiogenic agents are often administered for treatment of Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion (BRVO). Among them, Bevacizumab has noticeable antiangiogenic and antiedemigenic properties and possesses great capacity to penetrate the retinal ...
ARTICO, Marco +7 more
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This study reports the fabrication of trabecular bioactive glass scaffolds (composition “1d”: 46.1SiO2‐28.7CaO‐8.8MgO‐6.2P2O5‐5.7CaF2‐4.5Na2O wt%) through vat photopolymerization and the relevant results from mechanical testing and in vivo implantation procedures in rabbit femora, showing great promise for bone tissue engineering applications.
Dilshat Tulyaganov +8 more
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Microvascular decompression of the trigeminal nerve: technical note
The technique described by Jannetta uses Teflon “turfs” (polytetrafluoroethylene). With the technological advancement of materials it is increasingly harder to find Teflon in the market. The author describes a technique which uses a portion of a vascular
Ericson Sfreddo
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Developing core sets for persons following amputation based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health as a way to specify functioning [PDF]
Amputation is a common late stage sequel of peripheral vascular disease and diabetes or a sequel of accidental trauma, civil unrest and landmines. The functional impairments affect many facets of life including but not limited to: Mobility; activities of
Alarcos Cieza +52 more
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