Mar 19, 2020

The aim of this study was to evaluate very long-term results after unrestricted everolimus-eluting bioresorbable scaffolds (BRS) implantation.Previous randomized studies mainly included selected patie...

Mar 19, 2020

Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an anti-fibrinolytic agent shown to decrease intraoperative bleeding, reduce transfusions, and improve outcomes across multiple specialties. Within plastic surgery, initial re...

Mar 19, 2020

Orbital decompression for thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy (TAO) is an ophthalmic plastic surgery technique to prevent optic neuropathy and reduce exophthalmos. Because the postoperative appearance c...

Mar 19, 2020

The best methods to assess surgical knowledge are still debated. The authors used a non-multiple-choice test as a pre- and post-conference assessment to measure residents' knowledge gains with compari...

Mar 19, 2020

Is the present study aims to analyze demographic, clinical and surgical data of all patients with FG (Fournier's gangrene) admitted to a tertiary healthcare hospital in the largest city of Turkey.This...

Mar 19, 2020

Patients with lower extremity amputations using a classic socket prosthesis face many challenges related to the socket-limb interface. The adaptation of osseointegration has allowed for the attachment...

Mar 19, 2020

Use of ceramic coatings has increased dramatically in orthopedics by improving their wear resistance and consequent long-term stability. Such stability involves not only the strength of material but a...

Mar 19, 2020

The purpose of this study was to investigate metal artifact reduction effect of orthopedics metal artifact reduction (O-Mar) algorithm in computer tomography (CT) image of patients who have undergone ...

Mar 19, 2020

The concept of mechanical biocompatibilities is considered an important factor for orthopedics and dental implants. The high Young modulus of traditional Ti-based alloys can lead to stress-shielding s...

Mar 19, 2020

To compare the efficacy of electroacupuncture (deep needling) and general orthopedics in treatment of lumbar disc herniation (LDH), and to evaluate its long-term efficacy.This trial is a prospective c...

Mar 19, 2020

With the emergence in recent years of advanced surgical methods for treatment of diaphyseal fractures of the tibia bone, there appears to be a decline in the familiarity and use of the conservative tr...

Mar 19, 2020

The study aimed at investigating the use of guideline-recommended diagnostic tools and medication in patients with heart failure (HF) in specialty care in Southwest Finland. We also compared the chara...

Mar 19, 2020

Continuous monitoring of carbon dioxide (CO ) levels can be achieved by capnography. Our aims were to compare the performance of a sidestream capnograph with a low dead space and sampling rate to a ma...

Mar 19, 2020

Outcomes after Strasberg grade E bile duct injury have been widely reported. However, there are comparatively few reports of outcomes after Strasberg A to D bile duct injury. Therefore, the aim of thi...

Mar 19, 2020

Board certification is used as a marker of surgeon quality and professionalism. Although some research has linked certification in surgery to outcomes, more research is needed.To measure associations ...

Mar 19, 2020

To assess the association between preoperative opioid exposure and readmissions following common surgery.Preoperative opioid use is common, but its effect on opioid-related, pain-related, respiratory-...

Mar 19, 2020

To investigate weight trajectories among patients with severe obesity undergoing sleeve gastrectomy (SG), Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), and nonsurgical treatment.Although bariatric procedures are a...

Mar 19, 2020

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is an RNA virus that causes reproductive failure in sows and respiratory problems in piglets. PRRSV infection leads to substantial pig morta...

Mar 19, 2020

The benefit of a perianal block as an adjunct to general or regional anaesthesia is debated. This RCT aimed to compare pain at 24 h and up to 14 days after proctological surgery in patients with a...

Mar 19, 2020

An increasing trend in opioid consumption has been observed worldwide in last decades. However, data related to opioid utilization in hospital settings is scarce. The aim of this study was to determin...