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Electrostatic and Covalent Binding of an Antibacterial Polymer to Hydroxyapatite for Protection against Colonization.

Jul 31, 2023

Orthopedic-device-related infections are notorious for causing physical and psychological trauma to patients suffering from them. Traditional methods of treating these infections have relied heavily o...

Altered functional connectivity and network excitability in a model of cortical dysplasia.

Jul 31, 2023

Focal cortical dysplasias (FCDs) are malformations of cortical development that often result in medically refractory epilepsy, with a greater incidence in the pediatric population. The relationship be...

Influence of closed-incision negative-pressure wound therapy on the incidence of surgical site wound infection in patients undergoing spine surgery: A meta-analysis.

Jul 31, 2023

The present meta-analysis was conducted to comprehensively assess the impact of closed-incision negative-pressure wound therapy (ciNPWT) on the incidence of surgical site infections (SSIs) in patients...

Intraprocedural assessment of ablation margins using computed tomography co-registration in hepatocellular carcinoma treatment with percutaneous ablation: IAMCOMPLETE study.

Jul 31, 2023

The primary objective of this study was to determine the feasibility of ablation margin quantification using a standardized scanning protocol during thermal ablation (TA) of hepatocellular carcinoma (...

Clinical outcome following magnetic resonance imaging as first-line imaging in low-impact pediatric spine trauma: a single-center retrospective observational study.

Jul 31, 2023

Pediatric spinal trauma is rare, but the consequences of a missed injury can be devastating. Medical imaging is often needed in addition to physical examination. Conventional radiographs are widely re...

Lower abdominal approach in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A propensity score-matching analysis and prospective cohort study.

Jul 31, 2023

Classic laparoscopic cholecystectomy) using multiple ports is a widely used method with excellent surgical outcomes. However, the resulting wounds do not meet the cosmetic needs of patients. Therefore...

Impact of statin treatment and exposure on the risk of chronic allograft dysfunction in Chinese lung transplant recipients.

Jul 17, 2023

Chronic lung allograft dysfunction (CLAD) was a common complication following lung transplantation that contributed to long-term morbidity and mortality. Statin therapy had been suggested to attenuate...

[Efficacy of CT-guided partial radiofrequency ablation of bilateral responsible cranial nerves in the treatment of Meige syndrome].

Jul 17, 2023

To evaluate the efficacy of CT-guided partial radiofrequency ablation of bilateral responsible cranial nerves in the treatment of Meige syndrome. The Clinical data of 56 patients with Meige syndrome...

[Systematic investigation of surgical site infections (SSI) in plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgery (ERCS): Feedback].

Jul 17, 2023

Surgical site infection (SSI) in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery (ERCP) is quite uncommon compared to other surgical specialities but remains one of the main complications. The aim of ou...

Accuracy of on-site teleoperated milling with haptic assistance.

Jul 17, 2023

In bone surgery specialties, like orthopedics, neurosurgery, and oral and maxillofacial surgery patient safety and treatment success depends on the accurate implementation of computer-based surgical p...

See One, Do One, Improve One's Wellness: Resident Autonomy in US General Surgery Programs, A Mixed Methods Study.

Jul 17, 2023

We sought to examine the factors associated with resident perceptions of autonomy and to characterize the relationship between resident autonomy and wellness.Concerns exist that resident autonomy is d...

Subtractive thinking: A novel combined application of antihelix reconstruction and outer helix reconstruction to treat mild cases of type I to II conchal microtia.

Jul 10, 2023

The management of mild cases of type Ⅰ to Ⅱ conchal microtia involves grafting cartilage to the affected ear to increase the cartilaginous area and transfer more skin to cover the larger cartilage...

The contribution of medical burden to 22q11.2 deletion syndrome quality of life and functioning.

Jul 10, 2023

To date, there is no systematic method to quantify the medical burden of individuals with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11.2DS). This study aimed to design a Medical Burden Scale (MBS) for 22q11.2DS t...

Does early or late discharge after total knee replacement affect the burden and stress of caregivers?

Jul 10, 2023

Since patients may experience difficulties in their daily activities after total knee replacement surgery, the role of the caregiver is important in supporting the daily needs of the patients. Caregiv...

Does early or late discharge after total knee replacement affect the burden and stress of caregivers?

Jul 10, 2023

Since patients may experience difficulties in their daily activities after total knee replacement surgery, the role of the caregiver is important in supporting the daily needs of the patients. Caregiv...

Long-term outcomes of valve-sparing aortic root versus composite aortic valve graft replacement for aortic root aneurysm: Meta-analysis of reconstructed time-to-event data.

Jul 10, 2023

We aimed to evaluate the long-term outcomes of valve-sparing aortic root replacement (VSARR) versus composite aortic valve graft replacement (CAVGR) for aortic root aneurysms.Meta-analysis of Kaplan-M...

Minimally invasive surgery for pilonidal disease: Outcomes of the Gips technique-A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Jul 10, 2023

Pilonidal disease is a common inflammatory condition that significantly impacts quality of life. Currently, there is a tendency to favor minimally invasive procedures. The present review aims to summa...

The power of YouTube videos for surgical journals.

Jul 10, 2023

Surgical journals use videos for educational and promotional purposes. YouTube is a suitable social media platform for sharing videos of journal content. The Surgery journal experience on YouTube can ...

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Envarsus Versus Immediate Release Tacrolimus in Kidney Transplant Recipients With Delayed Graft Function.

Jul 03, 2023

The incidence of delayed graft function (DGF) among kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) in the United States continues to increase. The effect of immediate-release tacrolimus (tacrolimus) compared wit...

Proceedings of the United Kingdom Periprosthetic Joint Infection Meeting 2022: Combined and Arthroplasty Sessions.

Jul 03, 2023

Considerable variation in practice exists in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), which is a devastating complication for patients and surgeons. The consen...

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