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Assessing the suitability of video-assisted anal fistula treatment for obese patients compared to conventional surgery: a question worth investigating
Background and aimsVideo-assisted anal fistula treatment (VAAFT) is an innovative surgical approach enabling the direct visualization of the fistula...
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Comparison of conventional and modified carbo-dissection techniques for LIMA harvesting in CABG
In coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), the use of the left internal mammary artery (LIMA) is considered the gold standard. The conventional...
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Efficacy and Safety of Salvage-line Nivolumab Monotherapy for Advanced Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Comparison of 240 mg Versus 480 mg Doses
BackgroundNivolumab monotherapy is the standard second-line treatment for advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) after failure of...
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Behcet disease presenting as large and medium vessel occlusive disease
We hereby present a case of a 34-year-old male patient diagnosed with Behcet’s disease where computed tomography revealed the presence of thrombosis...
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Extra-abdominal trocar and instrument detection for enhanced surgical workflow understanding
PurposeVideo-based intra-abdominal instrument tracking for laparoscopic surgeries is a common research area. However, the tracking can only be done...
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Predictors of medical adherence following a bowel management program for youth and young adults with Spina Bifida
PurposeTo evaluate individual and community sociodemographic factors that predict bowel regimen adherence in youth and young adults with Spina Bifida...
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Impact on Glycemia Risk Index and other metrics in type 1 adult patients switching to Advanced Hybrid Closed-Loop systems: a one-year real-life experience
BackgroundAdvanced Hybrid Closed-Loop system (AHCL) has profoundly changed type 1 diabetes therapy. This study primarily aimed to assess the impact...
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Digital histology of retinal microaneurysms as provided by dense B-scan (DART) OCTA: characteristics and clinical relevance in diabetic retinopathy
BackgroundRetinal microaneurysms (MAs) are among the earliest signs of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and can be classified in several subtypes by...
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The Utility of the BIRADS Classification System in Evaluating Breast Masses in the Pediatric and Adolescent Populations
Purpose of ReviewThe American College of Radiology Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) is a classification system developed for...
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The effect of plate location on radial nerve palsy recovery time associated with humeral shaft fractures
BackgroundThis study aims to investigate the influence of plate placement on nerve regeneration in humerus fractures accompanied by radial nerve...
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Single center assessment of the role of Oakland score among patients admitted for acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding
Background/ObjectivesThe Oakland score was developed to predict safe discharge in patients who present to the emergency department with lower...
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Evidence for Intermittent Theta Burst Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Dysphagia after Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Dysphagia is the most common serious complication after stroke, with an incidence of about 37–78%, which seriously affects the independence of...
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Gastric band removal: mind the arterial anastomoses!
Bariatric surgery may sometimes be challenging and may lead to severe complications. Surgical re-intervention in such cases is not the preferred...
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Correlation between surgical position and neck pain in patients undergoing thyroidectomy: a prospective observational study
BackgroundThyroid diseases are one of the most common health problems worldwide. Although they represent a necessary step in order to perform...
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Panorama of Odontogenic Tumours and Cystic Lesions of Jaw: A Single Institutional Experience
Odontogenic tumours are relatively rare tumours presenting with varied behaviour ranging from hamartomatous lesion to malignant neoplasm. Majority of...
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Core Set of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures for Measuring Quality of Life in Clinical Obesity Care
PurposeThe focus of measuring success in obesity treatment is shifting from weight loss to patients’ health and quality of life. The objective of...
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Evaluation of postoperative results after a presurgical optimisation programme
BackgroundPresurgical optimisation programmes decrease the risk of postoperative complications, reduce hospital stays and speed up patient recovery....
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Implementing a no-drain policy for extraperitoneal colorectal anastomosis in a real-life setting: analysis of outcomes and surgeons’ adherence
AimRecent evidence has questioned the usefulness of anastomotic drain (AD) after low anterior resection (LAR). However, the implementation and...
