Summary
Background
The dural puncture epidural technique (DPE) is a modification of the combined spinal epidural technique (CSE). Data comparing the two techniques are limited. We performed this randomised study to compare the quality of labour...
Background: Vestibular neuritis and labyrinthitis (VNL) are common causes of vertigo and dizziness. While multiple treatment strategies have been proposed, no established consensus for the optimal way to manage VNL exists. Moreover, no research has...
Background: Current guidelines recommend exploratory laparotomy for pediatric patients with abdominal firearm injuries. Recent research in adults suggests that laparoscopy may be preferable in selected populations. This study compared clinical outcomes...
Background: Red blood cells (RBCs), in addition to carrying oxygen, generate and export vasoregulatory mediators as a function of their metabolic context. S- nitrosothiol (SNO) is exported to effect hypoxic vasodilation, a fundamental vascular reflex...
Objective: Different staging systems have been developed to assess the severity of laryngotracheal stenosis (LTS). In this study, we assess the effects of stenotic length based on the McCaffrey staging system and constriction in cross-sectional area...
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Cesarean hysterectomy for placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) is associated with increased risk of post-partum hemorrhage and severe maternal morbidity (SMM). The current literature lacks large multicenter studies of cesarean hysterectomy for...
Objective: Cardiac Allograft Vasculopathy (CAV), a process of vascular damage accelerated by antibody-mediated rejection (AMR), is the leading cause of cardiac transplant failure. Proteasome inhibitors (PIs) are utilized to treat AMR; however,...
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The artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) is considered the gold standard in the surgical management of stress urinary incontinence, particularly for male patients. The AUS is a fluid-filled hydraulic system comprised of a urethral cuff, a...
Background: The utility of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in older patients remains controversial. Advancements in HER2-directed therapy have revolutionized disease response rates and prognosis, supporting efforts to reevaluate the utility of SLNB....
Background: Malnutrition is a significant driver of mortality in cancer patients – with estimates that between 10-20% of cancer patients die due to the consequences of malnutrition rather than due to the tumor itself. Patients with head and neck cancer...