Sumiya S Ishigami,
Shoji S Natsugoe,
Shuichi S Hokita,
Teruaki T Aoki,
Hideyuki H Kashiwagi,
Kosei K Hirakawa,
Tetsuji T Sawada,
Yoshitaka Y Yamamura,
Seiji S Itoh,
Koichi K Hirata,
Keiichiro K Ohta,
Kenichi K Mafune,
Yasushi Y Nakane,
Tatsuo T Kanda,
Hiroshi H Furukawa,
Iwao I Sasaki,
Tetsuro T Kubota,
Masaki M Kitajima and
Takashi T Aikou
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We could not identify any clinical difference between INT and RY after total gastrectomy 60 months after surgery. The safer and simpler RY method may be a more suitable reconstruction method than INT after total gastrectomy.
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PMID: 21871978
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We tested the hypothesis that circulating PICP and PIIINP are altered and may correlate with ventricular volume load and function in patients with repaired tetralogy of Fallot (TOF).
Serum PICP and plasma PIIINP levels were determined in 39 patients with repaired TOF aged 17.7 ± 4.1...
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PMID: 21884862
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To determine the applicability of short hospital stay after appendicectomy in rural and semi-urban Nigerian community.
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PMID: 21909147
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We report a case of left traumatic diaphragmatic hernia in the postoperative state of the lung cancer. A 68-year-old man underwent video-assisted partial resection of the left lung for lung cancer. One year after the operation, he experienced an accident of falling from a tree. Chest radiograph and...
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PMID: 21899136
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To investigate the rate of immediate persistent bleeding requiring haemostasis and of delayed bleeding after endoscopic sphincterotomy in liver transplanted patients.
Clinical records of patients who underwent endoscopic sphincterotomy at our Center between January 20...
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PMID: 21818053
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Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a novel therapeutic option for severe aortic stenosis in old patients with high surgical risk. The aim of this study was to assess changes in quality of life (QoL) along with functional status and late survival after this procedure.
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PMID: 21835282
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We considered that chronic myocardial hypoperfusion due to an inadequate coronary arterial supply was one cause of the exacerbated heart failure long after the classic repair. Cardiac CT is useful for evaluating the distribution of the CA and to predict blood supply to the myocardium in corrected TG...
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PMID: 21894815
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We measured the peri-prosthetic bone density around the acetabular components for up to two years using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. We found evidence that the cemented acetabular component loaded the acetabular bone centromedially whereas the trabecular metal monobloc loaded the lateral rim an...
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PMID: 21768625
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We compared inflammation in the knee after total knee replacement (TKR) for primary osteoarthritis between two groups of patients undergoing joint replacement with and without synovectomy. A total of 67 patients who underwent unilateral TKR were randomly divided into group I, TKR without synovectomy...
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PMID: 21768630
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Our aim was to establish a role for GDF-15 for monitoring heart failure in operated congenital heart defects (ACHD). This potential biomarker was validated through comparison with maximal oxygen uptake (VO(2max)) and to another biomarker, N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP)....
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PMID: 21742099
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We sought to compare the reference vessel diameter (RVD) of the infarct-related artery before, immediately after, and at late follow-up after PCI for STEMI. We further investigated whether vessels treated with paclitaxel-eluting (PES) or bare-metal stents (BMS) behave differently with respect to RVD...
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PMID: 21742105
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To compare the accuracy of tumor grade and type in endometrial cancer between samples from preoperative curettage and postoperative hysterectomy specimens.
From January 2002 to June 2006, 98 women diagnosed with endometrial cancer and treated in the Department of Obst...
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PMID: 21774280
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To determine the correlation between the recovery of foveal microstructure and the visual acuity or the foveal sensitivity after idiopathic macular hole (MH) closure.
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PMID: 21669402
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Object The study aimed to verify the safety and feasibility of applying acidic fibroblast growth factor (aFGF) with fibrin glue in combination with surgical neurolysis for nonacute spinal cord injury. Methods This open-label, prospective, uncontrolled human clinical trial recruited 6...
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PMID: 21663406
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We performed a literature search and found very limited studies or research regarding this topic and in particular following arthroscopic surgery. We subsequently conducted a prospective questionnaire survey from one hundred knee arthroscopy patients attending outpatient follow-up clinics. Results s...
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PMID: 21846001
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Various chest physiotherapy techniques are recommended after cardiac surgery around the world. There is limited published data on what breathing exercises actually are recommended to patients after surgery in Europe. The aim of this national survey was to establish the current practice of chest physi...
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PMID: 21932695
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To evaluate and compare the efficacy and tolerance of fibrin glue and sutures for closing conjunctival wounds in strabismus surgery.
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PMID: 21655043
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We report the outcome of conventional epipolis laser in situ keratomileusis (Epi-LASIK, flap-on) and lamellar epithelial debridement (LED; Epi-LASIK, flap-off) in myopic patients with dermatologic keloids. Three patients, who were all noted to be susceptible to keloid scarring, received conventional...
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PMID: 21655048
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To evaluate the predictability of intraocular lens (IOL) power calculations using the IOLMaster and four different IOL power calculation formulas (Haigis, Hoffer Q, SRK II, and SRK/T) for cataract surgery in eyes with a short axial length (AL).
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PMID: 21655038
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To verify the clinical therapeutic effect of warming needle moxibustion on improvement of the gastrointestinal and immune function in patients with postoperation of colorectal cancer.
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PMID: 21739693
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Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) may interfere with renal function because of continuous fluid irrigation and compression. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of an intraoperative infusion of dexmedetomidine on renal function in patients undergoing PCNL.
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PMID: 21827441
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A study was undertaken to examine the patterns of systemic therapy use in conjunction with radiation therapy for patients with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell cancer.
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PMID: 21472715
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To evaluate the changes in anterior chamber depth (ACD) and angle width induced by phacoemulsification and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation in normal eyes using anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT).
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PMID: 21461218
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To evaluate the clinical characteristics and outcomes of cataract surgery in highly myopic Korean subjects.
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PMID: 21461219
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We confined surgery to visually poor eyes, and performed a medial rectus muscle resection with a mean of 10.3 mm (range, 9-11 mm) and a lateral rectus muscle recession with a mean of 12.8 mm (range, 10-14 mm) in 4 adult sensory exotropia patients who had a mean deviation of 82.3 PD (range, 75-90 PD)...
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PMID: 21461229
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To review the application of nutrition support in patients after surgery for colorectal cancer, and to propose appropriate nutrition strategies.
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PMID: 21483641
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To prove analgesia and sedative effect of adjuvant anesthesia with magnetic auricular point-sticking on abdominal gynecological operation and its effect on postoperative recovery of body function.
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PMID: 21528603
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In patients receiving lens implants in the first 8 years of life, we recommend aiming for low early postoperative hyperopia, taking into consideration each patient's situation and age....
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PMID: 21708081
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The detected incidence of POUR at arrival in the recovery room was rather high but had easily identifiable risk factors. We recommend pre-operative voiding whenever possible. Routine bladder scanning at arrival in the recovery room should be considered, especially after spinal anaesthesia, emergency...
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PMID: 21418152
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Given the current organ shortage, an accurate assessment of the patient's outcome after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLTX) for fulminant hepatic failure (FHF) is crucial in order to determine the suitability for transplantation. The purpose of this study was to assess whether APACHE II and III s...
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PMID: 21436770
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We hypothesized that perceived utility values are different for patients living with UC compared with UC patients after total proctocolectomy. Our aims were to compare the perceived utility assigned by UC patients with and without a colectomy to standardized chronic UC and post-colectomy scenarios,...
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PMID: 21364547
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Retained intraperitoneal Penrose drain secondary to fracture and adhesions in the immediate postoperative period happens on occasion. Most are unreported because of the fear of medico-legal problems. Previous management of such iatrogenic complications requires repeated laparotomy or...
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PMID: 21421210
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The lactate concentrations were significantly higher in the LR group than in the Plasmalyte group 1 h after hepatectomy [4.2 (3.2-5.7) vs. 3.3 (2.6-4.6) mmol/l; P=0.005, median (interquartile ranges)]. In addition, the nadir concentration of albumin was significantly lower and the peak total bil...
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PMID: 21342149
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The purpose of this study was to assess which preoperative and postoperative variables correlated with satisfaction after surgical treatment of urinary incontinence.
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PMID: 21349492
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To compare long-term change in corneal astigmatism with advancing age between eyes that underwent sutureless cataract surgery and those that did not undergo surgery.
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PMID: 21310376
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To compare the fast-track rehabilitation program and conventional care for patients after resection of colorectal cancer.
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PMID: 21350719
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Object The object of this study was to clarify whether improved developmental attainment following surgical correction of sagittal synostosis (SS), previously identified at initial postoperative assessment, is maintained at longer-term follow-up at 5 years of age. Methods The study involved 32 child...
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PMID: 21284455
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To evaluate factors responsible for the variability between intended and achieved corneal-flap thickness during femtosecond laser-assisted laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK).
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PMID: 21350688
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To investigate the effect of yellow tinted intraocular lenses (IOLs), implanted in the bag after phacoemulsification, on the result of frequency doubling technique (FDT) perimetry.
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PMID: 21350691
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The purpose of the investigation was to evaluate changes in the functional activity of the vascular endothelium (by the levels of adhesion molecules) and in blood hemostatic function (plasma hemostasis, thromboelastography) in 70 patients with coxarthrosis before and after endoprosthetic hip joint re...
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PMID: 21509986
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To evaluate the factors associated with liver function alterations after laparoscopy-assisted gastrectomy (LAG) for gastric cancer.
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PMID: 21253398
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Ranjana R Mitra,
Jinseon J Lee,
Jisuk J Jo,
Monica M Milani,
Jeanette N JN McClintick,
Howard J HJ Edenberg,
Kenneth A KA Kesler,
Karen M KM Rieger,
Sunil S Badve,
Oscar W OW Cummings,
Ahmed A Mohiuddin,
Dafydd G DG Thomas,
Xianghua X Luo,
Beth E BE Juliar,
Lang L Li,
Clementina C Mesaros,
Ian A IA Blair,
Anjaiah A Srirangam,
Robert A RA Kratzke,
Clement J CJ McDonald,
Jhingook J Kim and
David A DA Potter
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Four genomic markers, DBN1 (drebrin 1), CACNB3 (calcium channel beta 3), FLAD1 (PP591; flavin adenine dinucleotide synthetase), and CCND2 (cyclin D2), exhibited highly significant differential expression in recurrent tumors in the training set (P<0.001). In the validation set, DBN1, FLAD1 (PP591) an...
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PMID: 21242119
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To assess outcome of epilepsy surgery in children with medically refractory partial epilepsy evaluated with non-invasive protocol and to determine the predictors of outcome.
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PMID: 21339655
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INTRODUCTION : Meningitis is the most dreaded cause of morbidity and mortality in neurosurgical patients. The reported incidence of postoperative meningitis is quite varied 0.5-8%. MATERIAL AND METHODS : The study cohort included all the patients who underwent neurosurgery at the department of neuros...
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PMID: 21483116
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The MSKCC prostate cancer nomograms showed superior accuracy for all parameters studied, as compared with the JHH predictive tables. AUC values for organ-confined disease (OCD), SVI and LNI were calculated as 0.763, 0.750, 0.756 and 0.868, 0.787, 0.874 for JHH and MSKCC nomograms, respectively. The...
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PMID: 21766504
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Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) imparts long-term weight loss, the mechanisms for which are not well understood. Changes in leptin and gastrointestinal (GI) hormones, including glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), peptide YY (PYY), and ghrelin, may contribute to the relative success of RYGB compared with...
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PMID: 21378246
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Monitoring of implant reference and active electrode impedance was carried out intraoperatively, at the first fitting, during the first two weeks after the first fitting, and within the next 6 months. It was shown that impedance of the electrodes during surgery was significantly lower than after the...
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PMID: 21512482
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This study included 500 patients who had undergone extensive liver resection and transplantation of whom 250 were treated with the use of remedial gymnastics, physiotherapeutic factors, and massage. The positive dynamics of objective characteristics of the patients' condition. None o...
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PMID: 21837836
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Complex research in which result key problems are revealed is done and the medico-organizational substantiation is given modern principles of rendering of the orthopedic care to the patients with maxillofacial defects.
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PMID: 21716228
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Objective. To evaluate postoperative lymphatic compensation in the upper limb after mastectomy with axillary dissection. Subjects and methods. Twenty-three patients who underwent lymphoscintigraphy before and 60 days after surgery were enrolled from September 2006 to June 2007, in Campinas, Brazil. P...
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PMID: 21789008
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