Chinese medical sciences journal = Chung-kuo i hsüeh k'o hsüeh tsa chih / Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
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To retrospectively analyze the relationship between curve types and clinical results in surgical treatment of scoliosis in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1). ⋯ Posterior spinal fusion is effective for most dystrophic thoracic curves in patients whose kyphosis is less than 95 degrees. Combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion is stronger recommended for patients whose kyphosis is larger than 95 degrees and those whose apical vertebra is located below T8. Patients should be informed that repeated spine fusion might be necessary even after combined anterior and posterior spine fusion.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation and invasive positive pressure ventilation in patients with acute respiratory failure.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Application of lornoxicam to patient-controlled analgesia in patients undergoing abdominal surgeries.
To assess the efficacy and safety of lornoxicam, one non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) in patients undergoing abdominal surgeries. ⋯ In clinic, we can use lornoxicam to treat postoperative pain effectively and with less adverse reactions compared with fentanyl.
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To study endothelial damage by observing changes of circulating endothelial cells (CECs) in blood, coagulation and fibrinolysis index in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome. ⋯ Endothelial cell damage occurs in ARDS patients, which may play a major role in the pathophysiology of ARDS. Changes of endothelial cell activation and damage markers, such as CECs, plasma coagulation and fibrinolysis index, to some extent reflect severity of illness and lung injury in ARDS.
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To review imaging use in the diagnosis of thoracolumbar burst fractures and to determine the diagnostic value of different imaging methods. ⋯ In regard to thoracolumbar injury diagnosis, burst fractures should be differentiated from compression fractures. CT should be routinely indicated and MRI examination, when necessary, may be simultaneously considered.