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Open AccessEW-7197, transforming growth factor β inhibitor, combined with irreversible electroporation for improving skin wound in a rat excisional model
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of combining EW-7197 with irreversible electroporation (IRE) for improving wound healing, 16 male Sprague–Dawley rats were randomly divided into four groups of four rats eac...
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Balloon neck-plasty to create a wide-necked aneurysm in the elastase-induced rabbit model
The elastase-induced aneurysm (EIA) model in rabbits has been proposed for translational research; however, the adjustment of aneurysm neck size remains challenging. In this study, the technical feasibility an...
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Safety and Clinical Outcomes of Two-Session Catheter-Directed Sclerotherapy Using Ethanol for Endometrioma
To evaluate the safety and clinical outcome of two-session catheter-directed sclerotherapy (CDS) with 99% ethanol in patients with endometrioma.
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Open AccessPreliminary report on embolization with quick-soluble gelatin sponge particles for angiographically negative acute gastrointestinal bleeding
Prophylactic embolization is usually performed using gelatin sponge particles, which are absorbed within several weeks, for managing angiographically negative gastrointestinal bleeding. This study aimed to eva...
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Anterior radial head subluxation in primary elbow osteoarthritis
To investigate elbows with primary osteoarthritis (OA) for the presence of anterior radial head subluxation.
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Time required to achieve clinically significant outcomes after arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction
To investigate the time-dependent nature of clinically significant outcomes, including the minimal clinically important difference (MCID), substantial clinical benefit, and Patient Acceptable Symptomatic State...
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Absorbable suture knots on the supraspinatus tendon prevent adverse effects of nonabsorbable suture knots in a rat model
To compare the absorbable and nonabsorbable suture knots on the tendon on bone-to-tendon healing during the early phase in a rat rotator cuff tear (RCT) model.
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Open AccessEfficacy of closed cell self expandable metallic stent for peripheral arterial disease in the porcine iliac artery
This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of a closed-cell self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) with or without expanded-polytetrafluoroethylene (e-PTFE)-covering membrane in a porcine iliac artery model. ...
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Postoperative MRI signal intensity correlates functional outcomes after superior capsular reconstruction
Superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) using fascia lata autograft has been performed for irreparable rotator cuff tear recently. The signal-to-noise quotient (SNQ) of the graft on magnetic resonance imaging (...
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Open AccessEffects of different applied voltages of irreversible electroporation on prostate cancer in a mouse model
As a non-thermal ablation method, irreversible electroporation (IRE) has been widely investigated in the treatment of prostate cancer. However, no consensus has been achieved on the optimal parameters of IRE f...
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Open AccessTapered self-expandable metallic stent optimized for Eustachian tube morphology in a porcine ET model
Several investigations on the feasibility of stent placement into the Eustachian tube (ET) are being conducted. However, stents optimized for the anatomical structure of the ET have not yet been developed. In ...
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Open AccessStent-based electrode for radiofrequency ablation in the rat esophagus: a preliminary study
Endoluminal radiofrequency (RF) ablation has been widely used as a safe and effective treatment for Barrett’s esophagus. However, inadequate RF ablation may occur due to insufficient contact between the electr...
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TACE with dicycloplatin in patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma: a multicenter randomized phase II trial
To investigate the efficacy and safety of dicycloplatin as chemotherapeutic regimen in transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
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Open AccessEfficacy of thermoplastic polyurethane and gelatin blended nanofibers covered stent graft in the porcine iliac artery
Stent-grafts composed of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (e-PTFE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyurethane (PU) are characterized by poor endothelialization, high modulus, and low compliance, leadin...
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Recent Updates in Gastrointestinal Stent Placement from the Esophagus to the Colon: A Radiological Perspective
Fluoroscopic-guided stent placement has become an advantageous treatment option for diverse gastrointestinal disorders. In addition to palliative stent placement in patients with inoperable cancers, stenting h...
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The Exploration of a Novel Biodegradable Drug-Eluting Biliary Stent: Preliminary Work
To explore the degradation, drug release, and mechanical properties of drug-incorporated films made of different ratios of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) and different amounts of paclitaxel (PTX), which ...
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Emerging Opportunities for Combining Locoregional Therapy with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Immunotherapy shows great promises in solid tumors. Locoregional therapy can promote systemic immune response in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The combination of locoregional therapy and immune checkpoint in...
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Diabetes risk assessment with imaging: a radiomics study of abdominal CT
To identify CT markers for screening of early type 2 diabetes and assessment of the risk of incident diabetes using a radiomics method.
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Structural safety monitoring for Nan**g Yangtze River Bridge
In order to evaluate objectively and accurately the integrity, safety and operating conditions in real time for the Nan**g Yangtze River Bridge, a large structural safety monitoring system was described. The ...
