COMPARISON OF MONO AND POLY-AXIAL PEDICLE SCREW FIXATION IN THORACOLUMBAR A3/A4 FRACTURES by EMILIANO NEVES VIALLE, BARBARA MIROSKI DE OLIVEIRA PINTO, JOANA BRETAS CABRAL RONDOM GUASQUE, LUIZ ROBERTO GOMES VIALLE, RENATO FEDATO BERALDO

“…The quantitative variables were preoperative Cobb (CobbPre); immediate postoperative Cobb (CobbPOI); late postoperative Cobb (CobbPOL); Delta (∆) kyphosis; preoperative anterior vertebral body collapse (AVBC%); postoperative AVBC%; ∆ AVBC%. …”
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The combined method of rectocele treatment by A. M. Kuzminov, V. Yu. Korolik, Sh. T. Minbayev, L. P. Orlova, I. V. Zarodnyuk, O. Yu. Fomenko

“…Operation was pathogenically proved, accompanied by long-lasting clinical effect, low rate of postoperative morbidity and reduces terms of rehabilitation of operated patients.Conclusion. …”
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Association between 5-item modified frailty index and clinical outcomes in elderly rectal cancer patients after radical surgery by Hong Wu, Feiyu Shi, Chenhao Hu, Lei Zhang, Penghong Qu, Junjun She

“…And, by integrating the 5-item mFI with clinicopathological characteristics, a postoperative severe complications nomogram and a cancer-specific survival (CSS) prediction nomogram were further constructed. …”
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Biomarkers to predict the outcomes of surgical intervention for aortic dissection by Abanob G. Hanna, Fabian Jimenez Contreras, Omar M. Sharaf, Griffin P. Stinson, Philip J. Hess

“…An elevated preoperative neutrophil‒leukocyte ratio (NLR) is associated with an increased incidence of early postoperative adverse events and poor survival. Conclusions Inflammatory markers seem to have predictive ability for postoperative outcomes after aortic repair in type A dissections. …”
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The Role of Using Motorized Diamond Burr Polisher Instrument in Minimizing the Recurrent Rate of Pterygium Excision by Sakar Abdulkarim Nidhamalddin

“…Motorized diamond burr is a safe instrument for polishing the cornea during pterygium excision, it is easy to handle, low price, need lesser operative time, its effect on recurrence postoperatively is significant and beside it leaves lesser corneal scar and early visual recovery postoperatively.    …”
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Comparison of long-term ankle joint function after one-stage and staged microsurgical repair of open achilles tendon defects by Jianjie Mao, Yang Xiang, Hui Chu, GenYang Jin, Guangyan Su, Chang zeng Liu, Feng Zhu

“…Observations included evaluation of the continuity and healing of the Achilles tendon via colour Doppler ultrasound 3 months postoperatively and assessment of ankle joint function 2 years postoperatively using the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society ankle–hindfoot score (AOFAS) and the Achilles tendon total rupture score (ATRS). …”
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Laparoscopic suture repair for perforated peptic ulcer disease: a meta-review and trial sequential analysis by S. I. Panin, T. V. Nechay, I. V. Sazhin, K. Yu. Melnikov-Makarchuk, A. V. Sazhin, A. V. Puzikova, A. N. Akinchits, A. V. Bykov

“…Their pooled results showed a lower postoperative pain score after laparoscopic repair compared with open closure on postoperative day 1 as the only significant outcome. …”
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Allograft Reconstruction Outcome Independent of Patient’s Age by Parimal Rana, Jane Brennan, Anagh Astavans, Sneha Kuppireddy, Christina Morganti, Benjamin M Petre, Andrea Johnson, Justin J Turcotte, Daniel Redziniak

“…There were no significant differences in postoperative outcomes, including 90-day emergency department visits, 90-day postoperative admissions, or ACL retear with or without revision surgery at an average follow-up of 2 years, among the different age groups. …”
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Chitin nanocrystal-reinforced chitin/collagen composite hydrogels for annulus fibrosus repair after discectomy by Mingzhi Liu, Zhiyong Cui, Derong Xu, Chenguang Liu, Chuanli Zhou

“…Discectomy is a widely utilized approach for alleviating disc herniation; however, effective repair of postoperative annulus fibrosus (AF) defects remains a significant challenge. …”
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Psilocybin-assisted therapy for reducing alcohol intake in patients with alcohol use disorder: protocol for a randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled 12-week clinical trial... by Claus Thorn Ekstrøm, Patrick MacDonald Fisher, Gitte Moos Knudsen, Dea Siggaard Stenbæk, Anders Fink-Jensen, Mathias Ebbesen Jensen, Tobias Søgaard Juul

“…Outcome assessments will be carried out 1, 4, 8 and 12 weeks postdosing. The primary outcome is reduction in the percentage of heavy drinking days from baseline to follow-up at 12 weeks. …”
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Evaluation of the Status of Gluteus Medius Muscle Measured by Computed Tomography Scan in Patients with Intertrochanteric Fractures Treated by Intramedullary Nailing: A Short Term... by Gopalakrishna Kurugunda Girigowda, Varadraj Govindaraj Nayak, Lakshmisha Narasimhe Gowda, Suhas Aradhya Bhikshavarthimath

“…There is not much study available in literature regarding the status of this muscle in postoperative phase. Aims: The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of surgical trauma on gluteus medius muscle using cross-sectional area (CSA) and adipose tissue ratio (ATR) in computed tomography (CT) scan after intramedullary nailing in patients with intertrochanteric fractures comparing with the contralateral normal side and assess the postoperative strength of gluteus medius muscle. …”
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Comparison of the safety and efficacy between minimally invasive cardiac surgery and median sternotomy in a low-risk mixed Asian population in Singapore by Zhi Xian Ong, Duoduo Wu, Haidong Luo, Guohao Chang, Faizus Sazzad, Jai Ajitchandra Sule, Peggy Hu, Theo Kofidis

“…Results: Over the years, the number of MICS procedures performed increased, along with an increase in MICS operations with two or more concomitant cardiac procedures and a decrease in postoperative length of stay. Compared with patients who underwent MS, those who underwent MICS had shorter length of postoperative hospital stay (P < 0.001). …”
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Outcome of Excision with Primary Midline Closure for Sacrococcygeal Pilonidal Sinus Disease by Bahzad Waso Hamad

“…The aim of this study to report our experience with excision and midline closure technique of chronic Sacrococcygeal Pilonidal sinus disease and to identify the outcome of the procedure for postoperative wound complications and recurrence rate. …”
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Paraspinal muscle volume and fatty infiltration after circumferential minimally-invasive deformity correction by John Paul G. Kolcun, Ryan M. Kelly, Bradley L. Kolb, Dustin H. Kim, Alireza Borghei, John E. O'Toole, Richard G. Fessler

“…All constructs included lateral interbody fusion (average 2.7 ± 0.8 levels); 6 were from a right-sided approach. Postoperative MRIs were obtained at 28 ± 14.2 months.There were no significant changes in pre- and postoperative volumes or PFA in any muscle group. …”
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Shivering Management in Spinal Anesthesia: Evaluating the Role of Ketamine: A Narrative Review by Siavash Sangi, Mehrdad Mesbah Kiaei, Shahnam Sedigh Maroufi, Maryam Aligholizadeh, Parisa Moradimajd, Azam Saei

“…Based on the results obtained, 10 areas were examined: Definition of shivering, Epidemiology of postoperative shivering, Pathophysiology of shivering, Risk factors for post-spinal anesthesia shivering, Spinal anesthesia, its benefits, and its impact on shivering, Post-anesthetic shivering (PAS) complications, Risk factors for postoperative shivering, Control and management of post-anesthetic shivering (PAS) dosage, Effective timing and benefits of ketamine administration in postoperative shivering. …”
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Application of Fibrin Glue in the Treatment of Rectal Fistula by Sergey A. Frolov, Alexandr M. Kuzminov, Dmitry V. Vyshegorodtsev, Vyacheslav Yu. Korolik, Sharof T. Minbaev, Ilya S. Bogormistrov, Evgeny V. Kim

“…Fistula elimination is possible only by surgery, which is accompanied by the risk of fistula recurrence and the development of postoperative incontinence. In this regard, low-invasive techniques for the treatment of rectal fistulas, such as the use of fibrin glue, are being actively investigated.Conclusion: The use of fibrin glue as a sphincter-preserving technique eliminates the development of postoperative anal failure, while new technologies and materials aim to reduce the risk of the disease recurrence.…”
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Effectiveness and safety of percutaneous endoscopic debridement and drainage for spinal infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Guozhong Zhou, Xiaorong Liu, Zhi Liang, Xuesong Chen, Chao Song

“…Optimizing antibiotic discontinuation and postoperative care strategies may contribute to reducing reoperation rate. …”
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Effect of a tailor-made hydrotherapy on physical functions in patients after unilateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty—A feasibility study by Wai-Wang Chau, Mei-Yan Lau, Tsz-Lung Choi, Gloria Yan-Ting Lam, Michael Tim-Yun Ong, Kevin Ki-Wai Ho

“…Patients who underwent UKA benefited from shorter hospital stays, better range of motion, and lower risk of postoperative complications compared with patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty (TKA). …”
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Rapid left ventricular dimension normalization following transcatheter ventricular septal defect closure in children by Hui Yuan, Wenjing Zhu, Jianli Lv

“…LV end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD) Z-scores were assessed using echocardiography at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively. Predictors of LV dimension normalization were identified using binary logistic regression. …”
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Sarcopenia and fat tissue distribution in patients with colorectal cancer by V. K. Lyadov, V. N. Yegiyev, A. P. Seryakov, O. V. Kucheruk, Ye. S. Darda, A. Z. Negardinov

“…To assess interrelation between received data and treatment results (mortality and postoperative morbidity rate). Material and methods. …”
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