Croatian medical journal
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Intradural disc herniations comprise 0.26-0.30% of all herniated discs. Five percent are found in the thoracic, 3% in the cervical, and 92% in the lumbar region. ⋯ The symptoms were relieved immediately after surgery. This is the first description of an intradural disc herniation at that level.
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Croatian medical journal · Feb 2001
Comparative Study Clinical TrialAnterior decompression and fixation versus posterior reposition and semirigid fixation in the treatment of unstable burst thoracolumbar fracture: prospective clinical trial.
To compare the anterior and posterior surgical approach in the emergency treatment of unstable burst thoracolumbar fracture. ⋯ Both surgical techniques were equally effective in neurological improvement and functional outcome. Posterior surgery can be recommended in emergency neurodecompression and fixation of unstable thoracolumbar fractures because of the shorter operation time and smaller blood loss.
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Croatian medical journal · Feb 2001
Antibiotic-resistance patterns of Helicobacter pylori in Croatia: cohort study.
To provide information on regional sensitivity of H. pylori to antibiotic treatment by investigating the rate of H. pylori eradication in Croatia. ⋯ Optimal therapy for the eradication of H. pylori infection is the RBAAz treatment, whereas metronidazole cannot be recommended because of the high rate of resistance of H. pylori to that antibiotic.
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Croatian medical journal · Feb 2001
Influence of high intensity training on menstrual cycle disorders in athletes.
To estimate the influence of intensive training on menstrual cycles in female athletes. ⋯ High-intensity training before menarche postpones its onset. Type of training may be related to a significantly higher prevalence of secondary amenorrhea in runners than in basketball players.
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Croatian medical journal · Dec 2000
Eligibility of patients with acute myocardial infarction for thrombolytic therapy: retrospective cohort study.
To investigate the eligibility of patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) for thrombolytic therapy (TT) and evaluate the results of treatment. ⋯ Older age, female gender, previous myocardial infarction, and late arrival to the CCU negatively influence the use of TT in AMI. TT should be improved by shortening pain-to-door time, broadening indications, and limiting contraindications.