Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of the clinical outcomes between unattended home APAP and polysomnography manual titration in obstructive sleep apnea patients.
To compare the clinical outcomes and determine the difference in therapeutic pressure between Automatic positive airway pressure (APAP) and polysomnography manual titration. ⋯ An APAP titration is an effective method of pressure determination for conventional CPAP therapy and shows no difference in clinical outcomes comparing the standard titration.
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To evaluate the specific computed tomography (CT) imaging criteria for differentiating abdominal tuberculous lymphadenopathy from lymphoma by using abdominal multidetector computed tomography (MDCT). ⋯ The present study indicates that the anatomical site, anatomical distribution, enhancement patterns, and size of lymphadenopathy, persistent ascites, and small and large bowel involvement seen on contrast-enhanced MDCT is useful in differentiating between tuberculosis and untreated lymphomas.
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Case Reports
The use of nanocrystalline silver for the treatment of massive soft tissue defects with exposed bone.
In a complex wound with exposed tendon, joint or bone caused by trauma, soft tissue reconstruction is required to obtain function and aesthetic coverage. Surgical reconstruction can be performed using a variety of different techniques. ⋯ The authors present the satisfactory results of alternative techniques that may be used for the massive soft tissue defects with exposed bone.
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Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a common congenital heart disease in adults. Amplatzer septal occluder is one of the most common devices used for transcatheter closure due to its high success rate and ease to implant. Cocoon atrial septal occluder is a new nitinol-based device, its shape resembles Amplatzer septal occluder but coated with platinum to prevent nickel release. Little is known about clinical outcomes of large ASD closure using Cocoon atrial septal occluder ⋯ Transcatheter closure of large secundum ASD by Cocoon septal occluder is feasible with hemodynamic benefit. However complication rates are higher with large ASD closure with device size greater than or equal to 30 mm especially during the early "learning curve" period. With experience, the complication rate declines and the success rate is no different from the group with smaller device size.
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Stroke is a clinically syndrome of a sudden onset of neurological deficit in a vascular cause. Stroke mimics is the non-vascular disorders with stroke-like clinical symptoms. It is important to distinguish true stroke from mimics since treatment plan may differ ⋯ Incidence rates and etiologies of the stroke mimics were similar to the western reports. However the frequency of each mimic was not.