Croatian medical journal
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Croatian medical journal · Oct 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialIntraoperative superior hypogastric plexus block for pain relief after a cesarean section: a case-control study.
To investigate the efficacy of intraoperative superior hypogastric plexus (SHP) block for postoperative pain relief in patients undergoing a cesarean section. ⋯ SHP block may be an effective and safe pain relief treatment after a cesarean section.
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Croatian medical journal · Oct 2021
Case ReportsNecrotic ulcerative stomatitis in a patient with long-standing celiac disease: a case report.
Celiac disease is the most common chronic gastroenterological disease. One of the extraintestinal manifestations of this multifaceted disease are changes in the oral mucosa. However, ulceration leading to the destruction of the soft and hard tissues of the orofacial region has not been reported so far. ⋯ The resulting defect required plastic reconstructive surgery. We successfully compensated for the defect by applying a combination of two flaps from the remaining tissue of the lower lip. Oral competence was established immediately after the operation, and a very good esthetic appearance two months later.
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Croatian medical journal · Oct 2021
Characteristics and clinical outcomes of patients with acute gastrointestinal bleeding related to anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy: a retrospective study.
To investigate the demographic characteristics, endoscopic and laboratory findings, comorbidities and mortality rate of patients with gastrointestinal bleeding related to anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy. ⋯ Although anticoagulant/antiplatelet therapy increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, it does not directly affect the outcome, which is mainly determined by age and comorbidities.
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Croatian medical journal · Oct 2021
Randomized Controlled Trial Observational StudyThe effect of standard-dose wintertime vitamin D supplementation on influenza infection in immunized nursing home elderly residents.
To investigate whether three-month oral vitamin D supplementation (800 IU in drops) reduces the risk of influenza infection in elderly nursing home residents vaccinated against influenza. ⋯ Elderly nursing home residents in Zagreb County have a significant vitamin D deficiency. The recommended national supplementation of 800 IU daily failed to lead to vitamin D sufficiency and did not reduce the risk of influenza infection among the vaccinated elderly.