Yonsei medical journal
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Yonsei medical journal · Apr 2022
Chemokine Receptor Profiles of T Cells in Patients with Age-Related Macular Degeneration.
To evaluate the expression of multiple chemokine receptors in peripheral blood T cells from patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). ⋯ The chemokine receptor profiles of T cells are altered in AMD patients compared to healthy controls without noticeable associations with chemokine levels in the aqueous humor. Further evaluation is needed to clarify the role of these alterations in AMD pathogenesis.
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Yonsei medical journal · Apr 2022
ReviewSpine Surgery Assisted by Augmented Reality: Where Have We Been?
This present systematic review examines spine surgery literature supporting augmented reality (AR) technology and summarizes its current status in spinal surgery technology. Database search strategies were retrieved from PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, from the earliest records to April 1, 2021. Our review briefly examines the history of AR, and enumerates different device application workflows in a variety of spinal surgeries. ⋯ The overall number of cases in AR-related studies is still rare compared to traditional surgical-assisted techniques. These lack long-term clinical efficacy and robust surgical-related statistical data. Changing healthcare laws as well as the increasing prevalence of spinal surgery are generating critical data that determines the value of AR technology.
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Yonsei medical journal · Apr 2022
A Single Flow Re-direction Endoluminal Device for the Treatment of Large and Giant Anterior Circulation Intracranial Aneurysms.
The purpose of this study was to report the author's experiences in treating large (10-25 mm) and giant (>25 mm) intracranial aneurysms (IAs) using a single Flow Re-direction Endoluminal Device (FRED) without assistant coiling, with a focus on procedure-related complications. ⋯ The procedure-related complication rate was 18.2% in this study. Procedure-related complications might increase when treating large and giant IAs located on a non-ICA, especially on the middle cerebral artery. Therefore, it may be suggested that neurointerventionists and endovascular neurosurgeons should pay attention to the location of IAs when treating large and giant IAs with a single FRED.
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Yonsei medical journal · Apr 2022
Therapeutic Efficacy of Spironolactone for Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
To evaluate the therapeutic effects and safety of oral spironolactone (SPRL) in patients with central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC). ⋯ Oral SPRL showed therapeutic benefits in patients with CSC in terms of SRF resolution, but relatively frequent recurrence was observed, especially in older patients.
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Yonsei medical journal · Apr 2022
Effects of the Type of Intraoperative Fluid in Living Donor Kidney Transplantation: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study.
Perioperative fluid management in kidney transplant recipients is crucial to supporting the fluid, acid-base, and electrolyte balance required for graft perfusion. However, the choice of intraoperative crystalloids in kidney transplantation remains controversial. We conducted a single-center retrospective cohort study to evaluate the impact of intraoperative fluids on acid-base and electrolyte balance and graft outcomes. ⋯ Intraoperative Plasma-lyte can lead to more favorable results in terms of acid-base balance during kidney transplantation. Patients who received Plasma-lyte showed superior postoperative graft function at 1 month and 1 year after transplantation. Further studies are needed to evaluate the superiority of intraoperative Plasma-lyte over other types of crystalloids in relation to graft outcomes.