Risk Factors for Single and Multiple Recurrences for Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography and Open Choledochotomy in Treating Choledocholithiasis by Yao Wu, Ying Zhang, Xiao Meng Jiang, Chen Jing Xu, Yan Yan Wang, Jin Yuan Gu, Yi Li, Shun Fu Xu

“…The independent risk factors for a single recurrence of choledocholithiasis were diabetes, stone number≥2, maximum stone diameter≥15 mm, sedentary occupation, the approach of ERCP (EST or EPBD), periampullary diverticulum, primary suture, high-fat diet (postoperative), frequency of weekly vegetable intake (< 4, postoperative), and drinking (postoperative). …”
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From Heritage Building Information Modelling Towards an ‘Echo-Based’ Heritage Digital Twin by Hord Arsalan, David Heesom, Nigel Moore

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ASSESSMENT OF PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SWEET CHERRY FRUITS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SIX DISTINCT CULTIVARS by Ioana-Florina Hulujan, Orsolya Borsai, Viorel Mitre, Constantin Toader, Maria-Evelina Bordean, Alexandru-Daniel Costin, Mirela Irina Cordea

“…The quality parameters determined were fruit length, width and thickness, the shape index; fruit and stone weight to calculate pulp-stone ratio; fruit firmness; total soluble solid content, fruit water content and pH. …”
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Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Carbon Emission of Garden Pavement by Peiyong WANG, Ruixing LU

“…The life span of different surface materials has a greater impact on the average annual carbon emissions of pavements, even greater than the thickness of pavement structure and the average annual carbon emissions of materials themselves. 5) Minimize the use of glued stone pavement. Although glued stone pavement is rich in color and can be put together freely, the carbon emission of epoxy resin binder as a chemical product contained in glued stone pavement is more than 10 times higher than that of ordinary inorganic materials. 6) Maximize the use of granular pavement. …”
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Tradition Bakar Batu: Binding Papuan Diaspora Identity in Urban Areas: A Case Study of Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, and Bekasi by Donald Kasenda

“… The tradition Bakar Batu (stone burning) is a cultural ritual that has a deep meaning for the Papuan people, not only as a traditional way of cooking but also as a unifying medium and cultural identity guardian. …”
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Giant Ectopic Ureter Mimicking Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Case Report by Adnan Simsir, Fuat Kizilay, Bilbasar Yildiz, Oktay Nazli

“…After exploration, the stone was removed, the ureter was detached from the urethra, and the lumen was tied off and cut 5 cm proximally. …”
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Giant Preputial Calculus: The First Reported Case in Malaysia by Tze Huat Chong, Mohd Zuki Asyraf, Firdaus Hayati, Nornazirah Azizan, Nik Amin Sahid, Jesse Ron Swire Ting, Andee Dzulkarnaen Zakaria

“…To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of the largest preputial stone in Malaysia.…”
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Spontaneous ureteral rupture: A rare case report and review of literature by Anass El Alaoui, MD, Abdelghani Ouraghi, MD, Hemdellah Debbe Salem, MD, Anouar El Moudane, MD, Ali Barki, MD

“…Spontaneous rupture of the ureter is a very rare condition from ureteral obstruction especially if it is a small stone located distally. A 67-year-old man with abdominal pain associated with vomiting, Caused by a ureteral rupture due to a 5 mm obstructing stone at the vesicoureteral junction. …”
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A Case of Gallstones Causing Pelvic Pain by Aizat Drahman, Kaushi Arulpragasam, Lilach Leibenson, Frank Sardelic

“…Gallbladder perforation and stone spillage are the most common complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy that arise during the removal and dissection of gallbladder and can cause significant morbidity if not managed early, especially retrieval of the stones intraoperatively. …”
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Percutaneous Holmium Laser Fulguration of Calyceal Diverticula by Amjad Alwaal, Raed A. Azhar, Sero Andonian

“…Calyceal diverticular stones are uncommon findings that represent a challenge in their treatment, due to the technical difficulty in accessing the diverticulum, and the high risk of their recurrence. …”
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Research on Mechanical Characteristics of Asphalt Graded Gravel Layer with Ballast Bed under Train Load by Shu Sun

“…There are currently few research studies on the asphalt graded crushed stone structure laid in the ballast bed, especially the mechanical properties of the asphalt graded crushed stone structure laid by the discrete element simulation are still blank. …”
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RESULTS OF EXPEDITIONS CARRIED OUT BY KRYMSK EXPERIMENT BREEDING STATION OF VIR TO COLLECT WILD AND RUN-WILD FRUIT AND BERRY PLANTS IN SOUTHERN REGIONS OF RUSSIA by G. V. Eremin, V. N. Podorozhnyi

“…Krymsk Experiment Breeding Station has developed a long-term plan for conducting expeditions to collect stone fruit and berry genetic resources for augmenting VIR’s collec­tions. …”
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Miniperc percutaneous nephrolithotomy versus retrograde intrarenal surgery in the treatment of juxta uretero-pelvic junction upper ureteric calculi: A prospective, randomized contr... by T. P. Pradhyumna Koushik, Vivek Meyyappan, Nakul Baban Aher, Hariharasudhan Sekar, Gayathri Thiruvengadam, Sriram Krishnamoorthy

“…Treating the juxta-UPJ stones has been even more challenging. Difficulties in access, the possibility of up migration of stones, higher chances of leaving behind residual fragments, and the need for ancillary procedures like ESWL or relook URS have been a few inherent limitations in treating such stones. …”
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Study on Plastic Coated Overburnt Brick Aggregate as an Alternative Material for Bituminous Road Construction by Dipankar Sarkar, Manish Pal, Ashoke K. Sarkar

“…There are different places in India where natural stone aggregates are not available for constructional work. …”
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The Association of Metabolic Syndrome and Urolithiasis by Yee V. Wong, Paul Cook, Bhaskar K. Somani

“…There has been an increasing prevalence of kidney stones over the last 2 decades worldwide. Many studies have indicated a possible association between metabolic syndrome and kidney stone disease, particularly in overweight and obese patients. …”
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Synergistic Effect of Latex Powder and Rubber on the Properties of Oil Well Cement-Based Composites by Jianjian Song, Mingbiao Xu, Weihong Liu, Xiaoliang Wang, Yumeng Wu

“…These evidences arose from the synergism between latex powder and rubber leading to the formation of a three-dimensional network structure and a flexible structure which subsequently improved the elasticity and toughness of cement stone. The improved elastic matrix has a buffering effect on external impact when the cement stone is subjected to an external load.…”
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Laparoscopic Treatment of Type III Mirizzi Syndrome by T-Tube Drainage by Fahri Yetışır, Akgün Ebru Şarer, H. Zafer Acar, Yılmaz Polat, Gokhan Osmanoglu, Muhittin Aygar, A. Erdinc Ciftciler, Omer Parlak

“…Mirizzi syndrome (MS) is an impacted stone in the cystic duct or Hartmann’s pouch that mechanically obstructs the common bile duct. …”
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Experimental Study on the Influence of Borehole Angles on Fracture Grouting in Limestone Aquifers by Jianbo Li, Yanchun Xu

“…The water separation of mixed slurry is an important factor affecting the grouting effect. The slurry stone body formed through deposition is the key area for blocking water, and the borehole angles are the key to ensure the second gravity deposition. …”
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The Comparison of Using Andesite Waste Powder and Fly Ash in Concrete by Hakan Ceylan, Metin Davraz

“…Andesite stone is widely used in civil engineering and architectural applications in Turkey. …”
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