Articles: surgery.
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Ann Chir Plast Esthet · Aug 2003
[Do we need a chart of quality for websites related to cosmetic surgery?].
Convergence of medicine and Internet may be one of the most remarkable transformations in the health care business. Following the path led by the United States, the number of French websites related to cosmetic surgery is growing rapidly. In this study, we intend to assess the quality of French websites dedicated to cosmetic surgery regarding good quality criteria currently available and recommendations suggested by the French Medical Association. ⋯ The quality of websites for cosmetic surgery is poor; however, as in the USA, the number of web surfers on medical sites is growing. Online presence of our speciality should evolve. To improve medical websites, collective awareness is required. We recommend using a specific chart of quality, with recommendations rather than constraints.
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Journal of neurosurgery · Jul 2003
Image-guided resection for thoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the advantages of using an image guidance system to aid in the resection of ossified of the ligamentum flavum (OLF) in the thoracic spine. The procedure and surgery-related outcome are discussed. ⋯ The image guidance system allows accurate resection of the OLF while preserving as much as possible the facet joints and posterior elements of the thoracic spine.
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Anasthesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther · Jul 2003
Retraction Of Publication[Influence of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) on the natriuretic peptides ANP and BNP. A comparison between long and short duration of CPB and off pump surgery].
Plasma atrial and brain natriuretic peptide (ANP and BNP) are cardiac hormones secreted mainly due to cardiac overload. The study was designed to assess plasma concentrations of ANP and BNP in patients undergoing coronary bypass grafting (CABG) with long and short duration of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and without CPB (off-pump surgery). ⋯ CPB influenced BNP, but not ANP plasma concentrations. An influence of the duration of CPB on ANP and BNP was not seen.
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It is estimated that over 50% of approximately 4 million interventional procedures performed annually in the United States are performed utilizing fluoroscopy. Fluoroscopy offers validity to interventional techniques by providing precise localization of anatomic target areas and facilitating accurate delivery of injectate. Exposure to ionizing radiation is an unavoidable consequence while performing fluoroscopic procedures. ⋯ Results of this study showed an average exposure per patient of 8.9 -/+ 0.4 seconds and per procedure of 4.9 -/+ 0.11 seconds. Scatter radiation exposure was higher outside the lead aprons compared to inside the lead aprons. Scatter radiation exposure at groin level was similar with or without lead shielding from the table to the floor.
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Limited benefit of intraoperative low-field magnetic resonance imaging in craniopharyngioma surgery.
To investigate the benefit of intraoperative low-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in craniopharyngioma surgery. ⋯ Intraoperative low-field MRI allows an ultraearly evaluation of the extent of tumor removal in craniopharyngioma surgery in most cases. Imaging showing an incomplete resection offers the chance for further tumor removal during the same operation. However, intraoperative low-field MRI depicting a complete resection does not exclude craniopharyngioma recurrence.