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There may be surgical overtreatment of complex cystic renal masses (CRM). Growing evidence supports active surveillance (AS) for the management for Bosniak IIF–III CRMs. We aimed to evaluate and compare oncolo...
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Comparison of serial debulking and cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in pseudomyxoma peritonei of appendiceal origin
Patients with pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) benefit from cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). Reports on this modality usually have included only patients with succ...
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Cardiac Stress Reactivity and Recovery of Novelty Seekers
Novelty seeking temperament has been associated with higher coronary heart disease risk factors, but the mechanism behind the association is open. Cardiac stress response is a potential candidate.