Clinical characteristics and removal of broken burs retained in the lower jaw by Xin Xing, Chao Gong, Zhi-Yi Ye, Kun Lv, Zhi Li

“…The localization of the broken burs in types 2 and 3 was based on the preoperative radiographs, and the removal of the broken burs in the two types was mainly dependent on the surgeons’ experience. All the broken burs were successfully removed, and all patients displayed uneventful healing. …”
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Intravenous Leiomyoma with Extension to the Heart: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Fuat Demirkiran, Veysel Sal, Umit Kaya, Cem Alhan, Nedim Tokgozoglu

“…The operation was performed with a combined team of gynecologists and cardiac surgeons and a one-stage operation was accomplished. …”
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A Case of Left Retroexternal Iliac Artery Megaureter Associated with Additional Renal and Vascular Congenital Anomalies by Amin A. Karadaghy, Matthew T. Bell, Daniel T. Daly, Yun Tan

“…Precise knowledge of anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract can help radiologists and surgeons make a definitive diagnosis and prevent inadvertent injury during surgery.…”
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CSO (Canadian Society of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery) position paper on rhinologic and skull base surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic by Yvonne Chan, Sarfaraz M. Banglawala, Christopher J. Chin, David W. J. Côté, Dustin Dalgorf, John R. de Almeida, Martin Desrosiers, Richard M. Gall, Artur Gevorgyan, A. Hassan Hassan, Arif Janjua, John M. Lee, Randy M. Leung, Bradford D. Mechor, Dominik Mertz, Eric Monteiro, Smriti Nayan, Brian Rotenberg, John Scott, Kristine A. Smith, Doron D. Sommer, Leigh Sowerby, Marc A. Tewfik, Andrew Thamboo, Allan Vescan, Ian J. Witterick

“…Since Otolaryngologists – Head & Neck Surgeons manage surgical diseases of the upper aerodigestive tract where the highest viral load reside, it is imperative that these surgeries resume in a safe manner. …”
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Randomized Crossover Study Showing Nurse-Led Same Day Review Replacing Next Day Review in Uneventful Phacoemulsification to Be Safe and Efficacious by Jennifer W. H. Shum, Janice J. J. Cheung, Monica M. N. Lee, Oscar G. W. Wong, Kenneth K. W. Li

“…Before undergoing phacoemulsification of the first eye, patients were randomized to be reviewed on day 1 or 7 after surgery. Surgeons and reviewing doctors were blinded to patient allocation. …”
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Division of the inferior pulmonary ligament during upper lobectomy does not improve postoperative pulmonary function: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies... by Boyang Chen, Weifeng Tang, Junhai Chen, Mingqiang Kang, Jinbiao Xie, Wu Wang, Tianbao Yang, Shijie Huang

“…Abstract Background Some surgeons routinely divide the inferior pulmonary ligament (IPL) during upper lobectomy. …”
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Optimizing the Management and Outcomes of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome: A Consensus Statement on Definition and Outlines for Patient Assessment by Philippe Rigoard, Kliment Gatzinsky, Jean-Philippe Deneuville, Wim Duyvendak, Nicolas Naiditch, Jean-Pierre Van Buyten, Sam Eldabe

“…An international panel of spine surgeons, neurosurgeons, and pain specialists with a particular interest in FBSS established the chronic back and leg pain (CBLP) network with the aim of addressing the challenges and barriers in the clinical management of FBSS patients by building a common transdisciplinary vision. …”
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Indocyanine green nebulization visualizes the pulmonary bronchus during video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery by Hao Xu, Xun Wu, Songjing Zhao, Zhenfan Wang, Guanchao Jiang, Yun Li, Jian Zhou

“…With the increasing number of segmentectomies, surgeons need to locate finer and less easily identified segmental bronchi or even subsegmental bronchi. …”
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Evaluation of Antimicrobial Performance of Calcium Dihydroxide (Ca(OH)₂) Coating on Ti for Potential Metallic Orthopedic Implant Applications by Harald Holeczek, Michael de Wild, Jasmine Ruegg, Philipp Gruner, Walter Moser, Olivier Braissant

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Orthopedic implant infections are rare but represent a significant problem for patients, surgeons, and the healthcare systems. This is because these infections cause severe and persistent pain and, in some cases, may require revision of the implant, among other things. …”
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Assessing Donor Site Morbidity and Impact on Quality of Life in Free Flap Microsurgery: An Overview by Florin-Vlad Hodea, Cristian-Sorin Hariga, Eliza-Maria Bordeanu-Diaconescu, Andrei Cretu, Catalina-Stefania Dumitru, Vladut-Alin Ratoiu, Ioan Lascar, Andreea Grosu-Bularda

“…By addressing these gaps, reconstructive surgeons can better align surgical objectives with the comprehensive well-being of their patients.…”
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Computer‐Aided High Tibial Osteotomy—A Comparative Study of Commonly Used 3D Printing Technology and Navigation Application by Elvis Chun‐Sing Chui, Kyle Ka‐Kwan Mak, Randy Hin‐Ting Ng, Ericsson Chun‐Hai Fung, Mei‐Shuen Chan, Kai Yue, Lawrence Chun‐Man Lau, Clifford Long‐Fung Chan, Edmond Wing‐Fung Yau, Wei Zhao, Xiuyun Su, Jin Zhang, Jianglong Xu, Hongxun Sang, Guoxian Pei, Louis Wing‐Hoi Cheung, Sheung‐Wai Law, Michael Tim‐Yun Ong, Patrick Shu‐Hang Yung

“…And the results have implications for orthopedic surgeons performing HTO surgeries, as they can use this information to improve postoperative outcomes, such as mechanical axis alignment and quality of life for HTO patients.…”
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Automated Volumetric Milling Area Planning for Acoustic Neuroma Surgery via Evolutionary Multi-Objective Optimization by Sheng Yang, Haowei Li, Peihai Zhang, Wenqing Yan, Zhe Zhao, Hui Ding, Guangzhi Wang

“…Compared with manual planning on six volumes, our method reduced the potential damage to the scala vestibuli by 29.8%, improved the milling boundary smoothness by 78.3%, and increased target accessibility by 26.4%. Assessment by surgeons confirmed the clinical feasibility of the generated plans. …”
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Head and Neck Schwannomas: A Surgical Challenge—A Series of 5 Cases by Ishtyaque Ansari, Ashfaque Ansari, Arjun Antony Graison, Anuradha J. Patil, Hitendra Joshi

“…Due to its rarity, complex anatomical location and morbidity risk postexcision, they can pose a formidable challenge to surgeons. This study aims to describe the presentation, workup, surgical technique, and outcome.…”
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β-Carboline Alkaloids and Essential Tremor: Exploring the Environmental Determinants of One of the Most Prevalent Neurological Diseases by Elan D. Louis, Wei Zheng

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The Immunoexpression of Glucocorticoid Receptors in Breast Carcinomas, Lactational Change, and Normal Breast Epithelium and Its Possible Role in Mammary Carcinogenesis by Raja Alyusuf, Javed Fayyaz Wazir, Urmil Prabha Brahmi, Abdul Rahman Fakhro, Moiz Bakhiet

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Thresholds of Abnormality Perception in Facial Esthetics among Laypersons and Dental Professionals: Profile Esthetics by Raed H. Alrbata, Ayham Kh. Alfaqih, Mohammad R. Almhaidat, Ahmad M. Al-Tarawneh

“…A total of 120 participants divided equally into four groups of laypersons, general dental practitioners (GDPs), orthodontists, and oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMFSs) rated the images using an analog scale of 100 mm long. …”
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Risk Factors for Amputation in the Surgical Treatment of Hemophilic Osteoarthropathy: A 20-Year Single-Center Report by Yiming Xu, Bin Feng, Wei Zhu, Yingjie Wang, Xisheng Weng

“…This study aimed to review the existing records of patients who underwent amputations in HO surgical treatment, summarize the risk factors, and provide relevant references for surgeons. Methods. We retrospectively reviewed the records of hemophilic patients received surgeries at Peking Union Medical College Hospital between 2000 and 2020. …”
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Postoperative Endophthalmitis after Combined Cataract Extraction and iStent Inject Implantation by Johnson Huang, Minh T. Nguyen, Mai Tsukikawa, Andrew Chen

“…The infection was well-controlled after administration of intravitreal antibiotics without removal of the iStent inject, and visual acuity eventually recovered to 20/20. Surgeons should be aware of endophthalmitis risk following combined iStent inject placement, and good recovery is possible without removal of the implant.…”
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Prevalence of Microalbuminuria in Adult Patients with Sickle Cell Disease in Eastern Saudi Arabia by Ahmed M. Alkhunaizi, Adil A. Al-Khatti, Mansour A. Alkhunaizi

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Changes in Testing and Treatment Methods in Osteoporosis Care by Takashi Nagai, Koji Ishikawa, Koki Tsuchiya, Soji Tani, Yusuke Dodo, Yusuke Oshita, Keizo Sakamoto, Nobuyuki Kawate, Yoshifumi Kudo

“…The cases were presented, and the questionnaire was administered in a confidential format. The orthopaedic surgeons were matched for age and practice, resulting in 74 cases being included in the analysis. …”
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