Transauricular vagus nerve stimulation in preventing post-traumatic stress disorder in emergency trauma surgery patients in China: a study protocol for a multicenter, double-blind, randomised, controlled trial by Jun Zhang, Xin Yu, Gang Chen, Yu Li, Qi-Hong Shen, Xinru Lin, Tieshuai Liu, Yunyun Yu, Jingwen Liang

“…Introduction The incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in emergency trauma surgery patients is 24%, emphasising the urgent need for effective early interventions and treatments. …”
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Activities of daily living after surgery among older patients with gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary-pancreatic cancers: a retrospective observational study using nationwide health services utilisation data from Japan by Ayako Okuyama, Takahiro Higashi, Hisashi Kosaka, Asao Ogawa, Masaki Kaibori

“…Among patients with gastric cancer who underwent laparoscopic or open surgery, the proportion of unexpected readmission tended to be higher in patients aged ≥80 years than in the remaining younger patients (laparoscopic surgery 4.8% vs 2.3% (p=0.001); open surgery 7.3% vs 4.4% (p<0.001)). …”
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Comparison between Two Different Two-Stage Transperineal Approaches to Treat Urethral Strictures or Bladder Neck Contracture Associated with Severe Urinary Incontinence that Occurred after Pelvic Surgery: Report of Our Experience by A. Simonato, M. Ennas, A. Benelli, A. Gregori, F. Oneto, E. Daglio, P. Traverso, G. Carmignani

“…The recurrence of urethral/bladder neck stricture after multiple endoscopic procedures is a rare complication that can follow prostatic surgery and its treatment is still controversial. …”
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Enhanced Benefit of STA-MCA Bypass Surgery in Chronic Terminal Internal Carotid and/or Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Patients With Impaired Collateral Circulation: Introducing a Novel Assessment Approach for Collateral Compensation by Cheng Qiu, Yanping Zhang, Zhiqiang Yu, Yonghui Xu, Yongjiang Huang, Tianci Huang, Jun Ma, Jinbing Zhao

“…Conclusion: STA-MCA bypass surgery improved neurological outcomes in CTI/MCAO patients, particularly those with poor preoperative collateral compensation. …”
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Incidence and Associated Factors of Laryngospasm among Pediatric Patients Who Underwent Surgery under General Anesthesia, in University of Gondar Compressive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, 2019: A Cross-Sectional Study by Wubie Birlie Chekol, Debas Yaregal Melesse

“…The incidence of laryngospasm among pediatric patients who underwent surgery under GA was 57 (18.4%). Of this, 34 (59.6%), 12 (21.1%), and 11 (19.3%) happened during emergence, maintenance, and induction phases of GA, respectively. …”
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Comparisons between chest trunk mobilization with sustained maximum inspiration and flow incentive spirometry on chest expansion, respiratory muscle strength, and functional exercise capacity in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery by Khanistha Wattanananont, Sasipa Buranapuntalug, Sira Laohathai

Subjects: “…video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery…”
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Effect of Recombinant Human Epidermal Growth Factor Associated with Conventional Drug Therapy on the Dry Eye Symptom Score in Patients with Dry Eyes after Cataract Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Changce Sun, Xiaojun Zhang

“…This study aimed to systematically assess the effect of recombinant human epidermal growth factor (rhEGF) associated with conventional drugs on the score of dry eye symptoms in patients with dry eyes after cataract surgery. Methods. The online database was searched for the clinical controlled trials of rhEGF associated with conventional drugs in the therapy of dry eyes after cataract surgery. …”
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Tibial tubercle transfer SurgeRy and physiothErapy Versus physIotherapy only for chronic paTellofemorAL paIn: study protocol for a randomiSed controllEd trial (REVITALISE) by Myrthe P. F. van de Ven, Martin Ophey, Victor van de Graaf, Sebastiaan A. W. van de Groes, Marijn Sinkeldam, Charlotte H. W. Wijers, Sander Koëter

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Biological Principles and Physiology of Bone Regeneration under the Schneiderian Membrane after Sinus Lift Surgery: A Radiological Study in 14 Patients Treated with the Transcrestal Hydrodynamic Ultrasonic Cavitational Sinus Lift (Intralift) by A. Troedhan, A. Kurrek, M. Wainwright

“…Material and Methods. 14 patients were treated with the minimal invasive tHUCSL-Intralift, and 2 ccm collagenous sponges were inserted subantrally and the calcification process followed up with CBCT scans 4 and 7 months after surgery. Results. An even and circular centripetal calcification under the sinus membrane and the antral floor was detected 4 months after surgery covering 30% of the entire augmentation width/height/depth at each wall. …”
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Comparison of oxygen supplementation by nasal cannula with suction versus air insufflation without suction under drapes during monitored anesthesia care in adult cataract surgery-A randomized non-inferiority trial by Subramaniam Shanmugam Arivazhakan, Hemavathi Balachander, Sakthirajan Panneerselvam, Kirthiha Govindaraj, Priya Rudingwa

“…Background: Patients with multiple co-morbidities undergoing cataract surgery are at risk of hypoxia and hypercarbia secondary to the rebreathing of the accumulated carbon dioxide under the surgical drapes. …”
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Revisiting the anatomy of inferior extensor retinaculum of foot and ankle, a study based on fifty embalmed adult cadaveric lower extremities by M. Praveen Shenoy, Mangala M. Pai, B.V. Murlimanju, Rajanigandha Vadgaonkar, Latha V. Prabhu, M.D. Prameela

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A comparative study between central quadrantectomy and nipple resection with areola preservation Versus Grisotti flap mammoplasty in central breast lesions extending to nipple: a r... by Philobater Bahgat Adly Awad, Basma Hussein Abdelaziz Hassan, Abanoub Adel Shafek Awad, Abdelrahman Ahmed Younis Mohamed Attaia, Kerolos Bahgat Adly Awad, Dina Mohamed Hanafy, Ahmed Gamal El Din Osman

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From colostomy creation to full enteral feeding in neonates with an anorectal malformation: evaluating the role of central venous access by D. Huijgen, I. K. Schokker-van Linschoten, H. P. Versteegh, C. E. J. Sloots

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The Impact of ERAS and Multidisciplinary Teams on Perioperative Management in Colorectal Cancer by Qianqian Zhang, Qinfeng Sun, Junfeng Li, Xing Fu, Yuhuan Wu, Jiawei Zhang, Xia Jin

Subjects: “…Enhanced recovery after surgery…”
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Clinical efficacy of Methylene Blue mediated antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) using 680 nm Diode Laser in patients undergoing Open Flap Debridement: An Original Research by Soundarya Singh, Manisha Rout, Mayur Kaushik, Shilpa Sharma, Aprajita Srivastava

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Outpatient Versus Inpatient Total Joint Arthroplasty: Do Medically and Socially Complex Patients Require More Resources but Achieve Similar Outcomes? by Justin Leal, BS, Christine J. Wu, MD, Niall H. Cochrane, MD, Thorsten M. Seyler, MD, PhD, William A. Jiranek, MD, Samuel S. Wellman, MD, Michael P. Bolognesi, MD, Sean P. Ryan, MD

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Direct Axillary Artery Cannulation as Standard Perfusion Strategy in Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting by Christian Sellin, Ahmed Belmenai, Volodymyr Demianenko, Marius Grossmann, Hilmar Dörge

Subjects: “…minimally invasive cardiac surgery…”
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Effectiveness of vestibular incision subperiosteal tunnel access technique in the treatment of multiple adjacent gingival recession defects: A systematic review by Prabhnoor Tuli, Abhay Pandurang Kolte, Rajashri Abhay Kolte, Vrushali Nilesh Lathiya

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Advancements in minimally invasive treatment of deltoid ligament injuries combined with distal tibiofibular syndesmosis injuries by Kun Liu, Xiaoyan Ji, Peng Su

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