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The effect of watchful waiting compared to immediate test ordering instructions on general practitioners' blood test ordering behaviour for patients with unexplained complaints; a randomized clinical trial (ISRCTN55755886)

Implementation Science, 2012
Background Immediate blood testing for patients presenting with unexplained complaints in family practice is superfluous from a diagnostic point of view. However, many general pracitioners (GPs) order tests immediately.
van Bokhoven Marloes A, Koch Hèlen, van der Weijden Trudy, Weekers-Muyres Anuska HM, Bindels Patrick JE, Grol Richard PTM, Dinant Geert-Jan   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Current status of active surveillance in prostate cancer [PDF]

Investigative and Clinical Urology, 2016
Active surveillance (AS) is a management strategy involving close monitoring the course of disease with the expectation to intervene if the cancer progress, in a super-selected group of low-risk prostate cancer (PCa) patients.
Mun Su Chung, Seung Hwan Lee
doaj   +1 more source

Long-Term Clinical Outcomes of Radical Prostatectomy versus Watchful Waiting in Localized Prostate Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Iranian Journal of Public Health, 2019
Background: The present study aimed to compare the long-term clinical and functional outcomes of patients with clinically localized prostate cancer treated with radical prostatectomy compared to the watchful waiting.
Mojtaba NOUHI, Seyed Masood MOUSAVI, Alireza OLYAEEMANESH, Nasser SHAKSISALIM, Ali AKBARI SARI   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

A nationwide assessment of hepatocellular adenoma resection: Indications and pathological discordance

Hepatology Communications, EarlyView., 2022
Abstract Hepatocellular adenomas (HCAs) are benign liver tumors associated with bleeding or malignant transformation. Data on the indication for surgery are scarce. We analyzed indications and outcome of patients operated for HCAs < 50 mm compared to HCAs ≥ 50 mm. Changes in final postoperative diagnosis were assessed.
Martijn P. D. Haring, Arthur K. E. Elfrink, Christiaan A. J. Oudmaijer, Paul C. M. Andel, Alicia Furumaya, Nenke de Jong, Colin J. J. M. Willems, Thijs Huits, Julie M. L. Sijmons, Eric J. T. Belt, Koop Bosscha, Esther C. J. Consten, Mariëlle M. E. Coolsen, Peter van Duijvendijk, Joris I. Erdmann, Paul Gobardhan, Robbert J. de Haas, Tjarda van Heek, Hwai‐Ding Lam, Wouter K. G. Leclercq, Mike S. L. Liem, Hendrik A. Marsman, Gijs A. Patijn, Türkan Terkivatan, Babs M. Zonderhuis, Izaak Quintus Molenaar, Wouter W. te Riele, Jeroen Hagendoorn, Alexander F. M. Schaapherder, Jan N. M. IJzermans, Carlijn I. Buis, Joost M. Klaase, Koert P. de Jong, Vincent E. de Meijer, the Dutch Benign Liver Tumor Group, R. B. Takkenberg, J. Verheij, O. M. van Delden, J. I. Erdmann, B. V. van Rosmalen, A. Furumaya, G. Kazemier, D. Ramsoekh, J. N. M. IJzermans, R. A. de Man, M. D. Doukas, M. G. Thomeer, A. J. Klompenhouwer, A. F. M. Schaapherder, M. E. Tushuizen, M. J. Coenraad, A. S. L. P. Crobach, M. C. Burgmans, S. Feshtali, M. M. E. Coolsen, M. Kramer, J. C. Beckervordersandforth, I. V. Samarska, C. van der Leij, R. Miclea, J. H. W. de Wilt, P. B. van den Boezem, E. T. T. L. Tjwa, I. Munsterman, S. Vos, S. van Koeverden, V. E. de Meijer, F. J. C. Cuperus, R. J. de Haas, E. W. Duiker, M. P. D. Haring   +70 more
wiley   +1 more source

Watchful waiting vs repair for asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic inguinal hernia in men:a systematic review

, 2021
Purpose: One-third of patients presenting with inguinal hernia are asymptomatic and the best treatment for these patients is unclear. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of applying a watchful waiting strategy for asymptomatic or ...
Reistrup, Hugin, Fonnes, Siv, Rosenberg, Jacob   +2 more
core   +1 more source

High Caveolin-1 Expression in Tumor Stroma Is Associated with a Favourable Outcome in Prostate Cancer Patients Managed by Watchful Waiting. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2016
In the present study we have investigated whether Caveolin-1 expression in non-malignant and malignant prostate tissue is a potential prognostic marker for outcome in prostate cancer patients managed by watchful waiting.
Peter Hammarsten, Tove Dahl Scherdin, Christina Hägglöf, Pernilla Andersson, Pernilla Wikström, Pär Stattin, Lars Egevad, Torvald Granfors, Anders Bergh   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Development of a clinical trial to determine whether watchful waiting is an acceptable alternative to surgical repair for patients with oligosymptomatic incisional hernia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Trials, 2012
Background Incisional hernia is a frequent complication in abdominal surgery. This article describes the development of a prospective randomized clinical trial designed to determine whether watchful waiting is an acceptable alternative to surgical repair
Lauscher Johannes C, Martus Peter, Stroux Andrea, Neudecker Jens, Behrens Uwe, Hammerich Ralf, Buhr Heinz J, Ritz Jörg-Peter   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Report of a boy with polyorchidism and a review of current knowledge regarding this unusual anomaly

Urology Research and Practice, 2019
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Hasan Salih Sağlam, Fikret Fatih Önol, Egemen Avcı, Akif Ergüven   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Treatment of hallux rigidus (HARD trial): study protocol of a prospective, randomised, controlled trial of arthrodesis versus watchful waiting in the treatment of a painful osteoarthritic first metatarsophalangeal joint

BMJ Open, 2021
Introduction Hallux rigidus is a common problem of pain and stiffness of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) caused mainly by degenerative osteoarthritis.
Tuomas Lähdeoja, Ville Ponkilainen, Lasse Rämö, Jussi P Repo, Mikko Miettinen, Timo Sirola, Henrik Sandelin   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Active Surveillance as an Effective Management Option for Low-Risk Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma [PDF]

Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2021
Active surveillance (AS) for low-risk papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC) has been accepted worldwide as safe and effective. Despite the growing acceptance of AS in the management of low-risk PTMCs, there are barriers to AS in real clinical settings,
Min Ji Jeon, Won Gu Kim, Tae Yong Kim, Young Kee Shong, Won Bae Kim   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source