Biomed Pap
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To find the simplest method for quantifying pleural effusion volume from CT scans. ⋯ We devised a simple method of conversion of a single planar measurement on CT scan to the volume of pleural effusion. The tabular expression of our equation can be easily and effectively used in routine practice.
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Comparative Study
Peripheral tissue oxygenation during standard CPB and miniaturized CPB (direct oxymetric tissue perfusion monitoring study).
The aim of this study was to compare the impact of standard cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) with mini CPB on peripheral tissue perfusion. ⋯ Mini CPB enables perfusion with a relatively low flow. The results of this study suggest that a flow decrease in mini CPB is well tolerated by the organism.
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To evaluate the ability of hybrid 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography ((18)F-FDG PET/CT) to predict histopathological response and overall survival (OS) after preoperative neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (CRT) in patients with the esophageal carcinoma. ⋯ No statistically significant correlation was found between the (18)F-FDG metabolic response after the neoadjuvant CRT and histopathological response. Presently, the contribution of (18)F-FDG PET/CT as a marker of the potential result of CRT cannot be considered definite. Another study with a larger sample of patients and standardized algorithms for the examining protocols would be necessary for reaching definitive conclusions.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparative study of intravenous opioid consumption in the postoperative period.
Intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (IV PCA) using opiods is an accepted method for delivering postoperative analgesia. The aim of this study was to compare fentanyl and tramadol with IV PCA after spinal anesthesia (SA) and general anesthesia (GA) following cesarean section (C/S). ⋯ Our study shows that analgesic consumption and post-operative pain scores after SA in C/S decreased, without increase in adverse reactions.