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Primary closure versus vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous (VRAM) flap closure of perineal wound following abdominoperineal resection—a systematic review and meta-analysis
Purpose/aimPerianal wound healing and/or complications are common following abdominoperineal resection (APR). Although primary closure is commonly...
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Comparison of surgical site infection (SSI) between negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) assisted delayed primary closure and conventional delayed primary closure in grossly contaminated emergency abdominal surgeries: a randomized controlled trial
PurposeNPWT has been tried in many surgical fields, including colorectal, thoracic, vascular, and non-healing wounds, for the prevention of SSI....
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of prophylactic laser peripheral iridotomy for primary angle-closure suspect in Japan
Background/ObjectivesThis study aimed to compare the cost-effectiveness of prophylactic laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) with that of observation for...
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Efficacy and safety of primary customized phacoemulsification combined with goniosynechialysis for refractory acute primary angle closure
PurposeTo assess the safety, efficacy, and long-term clinical outcomes of primary customized phacoemulsification (phaco) combined with...
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Incidence and characteristics of aqueous misdirection after glaucoma surgery in Chinese patients with primary angle-closure glaucoma
BackgroundTo report the incidence and clinical characteristics of aqueous misdirection (AM) after glaucoma surgery in Chinese patients with primary...
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Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration with primary closure could be safely performed among elderly patients with choledocholithiasis
BackgroundFor patients with choledocholithiasis, laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) is preferred over open surgery. Whether primary...
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Long-term prognosis of acute primary angle closure in an east asian cohort
PurposeTo provide an updated analysis of the long-term outcomes of patients with acute primary angle closure (APAC) and to investigate the risk...
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Reverse-traction skin-stretching device for primary closure of large skin defects
The tension in the skin margin of a wound is the major determinant for wound healing. The difficulty of primary closure for large skin defects due to...
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Quantitative analysis of dynamic iris changes in primary angle-closure disease with long axial lengths: the Handan Eye Study
ObjectiveTo investigate dynamic iris changes in patients with primary angle-closure disease (PACD) with long axial length (AL) compared to those with...
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Ten-year outcomes of cataract surgery for glaucoma management in patients with primary angle-closure disease
PurposeTo investigate the long-term outcomes of cataract surgery for glaucoma management in patients with primary angle-closure disease (PACD).
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Clinical characteristics of comorbid retinal dystrophies and primary angle closure disease
PurposeTo assess the clinical characteristics of comorbid retinal dystrophies and primary angle closure disease.
DesignRetrospective study from...
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Influence of miosis and laser peripheral iridotomy on intraocular lens power calculation in patients with primary angle closure disease
ObjectivesTo evaluate the effect of miosis and laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) on intraocular lens (IOL) power prediction and ocular biometry in...
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Safety and Feasibility of Primary Closure Following Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration for Treatment of Choledocholithiasis
BackgroundT-tube drainage following laparoscopic common bile duct (CBD) exploration may lead to T-tube displacement and water–electrolyte disorders,...
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A descriptive analysis of skin-only closure and Bogota bag techniques for achieving complete fascial closure in damage control abdominal surgery
BackgroundTemporary abdominal closure (TAC) techniques are essential in managing open abdomen cases, particularly in damage control surgery....
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Evaluation of Schlemm’s canal with swept-source optical coherence tomography in primary angle-closure disease
PurposeTo perform an in vivo evaluation of the changes in Schlemm’s canal (SC) among patients with primary angle-closure disease (PACD) using...
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Hypertonic saline infusion does not improve the chance of primary fascial closure after damage control laparotomy: a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundPrevious observational studies showed higher rates of abdominal wall closure with the use of hypertonic saline in trauma patients with...
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Lens factor as an underlying mechanism in primary angle closure with gonioscopically-visualized ciliary body processes
PurposeTo compare the differences in anterior segment parameters between eyes with primary angle closure (PAC) with and without...
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Short-term changes detected by corneal topography and optical coherence tomography after prophylactic laser iridotomy in primary angle closure suspect
PurposeTo evaluate early changes in anterior segment parameters by Scheimpflug–Placido disc topography system and changes in retinal layers by...
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Primary closure of fasciotomies has a reduced complication rate following compartment syndrome in the paediatric population
PurposeCurrently no guidance exists within the literature regarding diagnostic criteria or the long-term outcomes for paediatric patients with acute...
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Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma (PACG) A Logical Approach in Management
This book aims to provide the readers with an up-to-date and evidence-based management approach for primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG), which...