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Crossed beam study of He+-O2 charge transfer reactions in the collision energy range 0.5–200 eV
Energy spectra and angular distributions of the O+ and O 2 + product ions resulting from the He+-O2 charge transfer reaction have been measured in the collisio...
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A large hydatid cyst of the liver in pregnancy
We report on a primigravida, who was admitted in the 14th week of pregnancy because of recurrent vomiting and upper abdominal pain. The diagnosis of a large 20 cm echinococcal cyst of the liver was confirmed b...
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Management of lymphoceles after kidney transplantation
Post-transplant lymphoceles (LC) may lead to impaired graft function. Treatment modalities include fine-needle aspiration, percutaneous drainage, and surgical internal drainage. Recently, laparoscopic fenestr...
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Gross segmental dilatation of sigmoid colon containing coprolith
Segmental dilatation of the colon is an uncommon entity of unknown etiology. It may be caused by coproliths giving rise to chronic constipation, abdominal distension, tenderness, pain, and colonic obstruction...
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Laparoscopically assisted resection in Crohn#x2019;s disease complicated by bulky inflammation, fistulation and abscess formation
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Laparoscopic colorectal surgery
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Significant symptomatic relief after transoral endoscopic staple-assisted treatment of Zenker's diverticulum
Background: Zenker's diverticulum is associated with characteristic symptoms of progressive dysphagia and regurgitation. As most patients are elderly, the perioperative risk is usually high. We report our clin...
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Limited endoscopic thoracic sympathetic block for hyperhidrosis of the upper limb: reduction of compensatory sweatng by clip** T4
Background: Endoscopic thoracic sympathicotomy of T2 to T4 (ETS 2–4) has evolved into an effective treatment for severe hyperhidrosis of the upper limb. Complications such as bleeding or ...
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Update and economic aspects of the harmonic scalpel in general surgery
BACKGROUND: The introduction of the harmonic scalpel appears to have had a considerable influence on conventional and minimally invasive surgery. METHODS: A review of the literature on the harmonic scalpel and...
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Open mesh versus laparoscopic mesh repair of inguinal hernia
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Influence of laparoscopy on survival after surgery for gallbladder carcinoma: a matched-pair analysis
BACKGROUND: In patients suffering from gallbladder cancer (GBC), procedure-related tumor dissemination during laparoscopy is reported. The aim of this study was to investigate if laparoscopy reduces the overal...
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Hepatocyte growth factor stimulates epithelial restitution in rabbit duodenum in vitro
BACKGROUND: Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) promotes healing of mechanically wounded intestinal epithelial-cell monolayers in vitro. Since the role of HGF for repair in native intestinal mucosa is not known, we...
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Postoperative pain and quality of life after laparoscopic and open inguinal hernia repair: results of a prospective randomized trial
As part of a large prospective randomized Austrian multicenter trial evaluating recurrence rates and complications of open and laparoscopic unilateral inguinal hernia repairs we assessed postoperative pain and...
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Is there a role for dynamic swallowing MRI in the assessment of gastroesophageal reflux disease and oesophageal motility disorders?
To evaluate the diagnostic value of dynamic MRI swallowing in patients with symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
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Optimization of sympathectomy to treat palmar hyperhidrosis