Bleeding during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) can cause significant morbidity and mortality. One proposed benefit of computer assisted TKA is decreased bleeding as the femoral canal is not invaded. This study assessed blood loss between computer assisted surgery (CAS) and conventional TKA. 73 consecutive patients (37 males, 36 females) underwent ...

To analyze the intraoperative and immediate postoperative biochemical parameters of patients submitted to orthotopic liver transplantation. Forty four consecutive orthotopic liver transplants performed from October 2009 to December 2010 were analyzed. The patients (38 male and eight female) were divided into two groups: group A, survivors, and group B, non-survivors. ...

Progressive aging of the population and the increasing number of complications of electrotherapy procedures are the main reasons of a remarkable increase in the number of transvenous extraction procedures of pacemaker (PM) and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) leads in the elderly patients. To assess the safety and effectiveness of such procedures ...

Pleurotomy during coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) may cause post-operative events, mostly pulmonary complications. In this study, we evaluated the influence of pleurotomy during CABG on the clinical outcome following left internal mammary artery (LIMA) harvesting. Between March and August 2009, 102 patients who underwent cardiac surgery were enrolled in ...

The Cymindis (Pinacodera) limbata species group (Coleoptera, Carabidae, Lebiini) is a precinctive New World taxon with ranges extended from portions of temperate southeastern Canada and the U.S.A. through the montane regions of Mexico, south to the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. The group is distinguishable from all other members of the subgenus ...

Objective. To confirm safety and feasibility of double J stent insertion under local anesthesia and to assess the effect of detailed explanation and observing double J stent insertion on pain experience of male patients. Material and Methods. Eighty consenting males, randomized and divided prospectively into group A, who were allowed ...

The role of extravascular fat deposition in pathogenesis of steroid-associated osteonecrosis (ON) still remains unclear. This study aimed to explore the pathomorphological changes of bone marrow adipocytes over time in a rabbit ON model. Thirty-two adult rabbits were divided into control group (n=16) and steroid group (n=16). Rabbits in the ...

OBJECTIVES: To modify the method for creating an abdominal aortic aneurysm in rabbits, and to study its performance. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 24 New Zealand white rabbits were induced topically with 10 μl of porcine elastase (0, 0.1, 5 and 10 units μl(-1)) to define the optimal concentration (groups A-D). Twelve ...

PURPOSE: During carotid endarterectomy (CEA), an intolerance to the cross-clamping (CC) can occur. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether preoperative magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) can predict CC intolerance. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Seventy-one patients (57 males, 14 females, mean age 71.8 years, age range 46-86 years) underwent 71 ...

Postoperative serum cortisol is used as an indicator of Cushing's disease (CD) remission following transsphenoidal surgery (TSS) and guides (controversially) the need for immediate adjuvant treatment for CD. We investigated postoperative cortisol and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) levels as predictors of remission/recurrence in CD in a large retrospective cohort of patients ...

We have analyzed the ranging patterns of the Mimikire group (M group) of chimpanzees in the Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania. During 16 years, the chimpanzees moved over a total area of 25.2 or 27.4 km(2), as estimated by the grid-cell or minimum convex polygon (MCP) methods, respectively. Annually, the M group ...

Objectives :  This preliminary retrospective study assessed the dentoskeletal effect of late maxillary protraction (LMP; reverse-pull headgear, Class III elastics, and maxillary sutural loosening) in unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) patients versus a control group of untreated UCLP patients. Materials and Methods :  Cephalograms taken at age 13 to ...

BACKGROUND: The appropriate treatment strategy for secondary stroke prevention in patients with cryptogenic stroke and patent foramen ovale (PFO) remains challenging. The aim of this study was to describe a case series of patients with PFO and complex septal anatomy who underwent percutaneous correction using a FIGULLA (Occlutech®) septal occluder ...

ObjectivesThe aim of this study is to investigate the effect of early intranasal steroid administration on wound healing after sinus surgery.Study DesignRandomized, placebo-controlled, blinded animal study.SettingAnimal laboratory.Subjects and MethodsForty-two male New Zealand rabbits underwent bilateral 3-mm punch resection of the concha nasalis ventralis. The animals were divided into 3 groups: ...

Object The goal of this study was to compare the urological complications in patients after anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) with and without the use of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2). Methods The authors retrospectively reviewed the medical records of all patients who underwent ALIF with and without rhBMP-2 ...

Objective: To evaluate the effects of different hemostatic agents upon the outcome of periapical surgery. Design: A retrospective study was made of patients subjected to periapical surgery between 2006-2009 with the ultrasound technique and using MTA as retrograde filler material. We included patients with a minimum follow-up of 12 months, ...

Abstract Introduction: Efficacy and safety of etanercept have been proved in numerous clinical trials; however efficacy is determined by means of PASI 75 and few studies consider the maintenance of long-term response. The aim of this study is to provide data on long-term response to etanercept monotherapy in daily practice ...

The seasonal factors that influence Oestrus ovis infestation in sheep were determined in Botucatu, State of São Paulo, Southwestern Brazil, from April 2008 to March 2011. Two tracer lambs were monthly exposed to natural infestation by O. ovis larvae for 28 consecutive days, by grazing with a sheep flock. Tracer ...

Background: Gender differences in skin and acne have been reported. Objective: To evaluate the effect of gender on the ef!cacy and tolerability of dapsone 5% gel. Methods: This was a pooled analysis of data from 2 identical phase 3 randomized, double-blind, and vehicle-controlled trials (DAP0203 and DAP0204) of dapsone 5% ...

The aim of this prospective randomised study was to compare the clinical and radiological results of a cemented all-polyethylene Ultima acetabular component with those of a cementless porous-coated acetabular component (PFC) following total hip replacement (THR). A total of 287 patients received either a polyethylene acetabular component (group A) or a ...

Substantial acetabular cartilage damage is commonly present in patients suffering from femoral acetabular impingement (FAI). A better understanding of which patient is at risk of developing substantial cartilage damage is critical for establishing appropriate treatment guidelines. We asked: (1) Does the cam deformity severity in FAI as assessed by alpha ...

As a step towards elucidation of the timing and mechanism of the determination of the number of ovulated ova in dogs, we excised one ovary 2, 5 and 8 days after the beginning of vulval bleeding and examined whether the lost ovulation function, assessed by estimating the number of ovulated oocytes, ...

In vitro embryo production is a cutting-edge technology in constant evolution and has been used routinely. With the objective of improving genetic value, recent studies have been focused on the production of high-performance descendants from early prepubertal animals. The aim of this study was to compare hormonal protocols of ovarian ...

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the surgical instrument, the double-slice retractor of pelvis (DBR), for the division of the vascular pedicles from the bladder and prostate in male patients with complex pelvis during radical cystectomy. METHODS: Radical cystectomy was performed on 140 male patients (all cases body mass index >28 kg/m(2), 29 ...

PURPOSE: The influence of gender on the biomechanical outcome after autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) including isokinetic muscle strength measurements has not been investigated. The present prospective study was performed to evaluate gender-specific differences in the biomechanical function 48 months after ACI. METHODS: Fifty-two patients (mean age 35.6 ± 8.5 years) that met our inclusion ...

BACKGROUND: Nasal hyperreactivity is the symptomatic expression of vasomotor rhinitis. This study describes a typical nasal reaction, represented by a "volley of sneezes" found in some patients during nasal endoscopy, and to assess the possible correlation between hyperreactivity and a particular clinical and cytological condition. METHODS: We studied 671 rhinological ...

WHAT'S KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT? AND WHAT DOES THE STUDY ADD?: Surgical treatment options for male stress urinary incontinence (SUI) include collagen injection, artificial urinary sphincter, or male sling placement. In recent years, various minimally invasive sling systems have been investigated as treatment options for post-prostatectomy SUI. One of the ...

Maturation-associated changes in the internal distribution of tetrodotoxin (TTX) in the goby Yongeichthys criniger were investigated in 29 and 40 female specimens collected from Okinawa, Japan, from August 2008 to June 2009 (Group I), and from November 2009 to August 2010 (Group II), respectively. In Group I, based on changes ...

Although blockade of renin-angiotensin system have been cited as the first line of therapy for the management of diabetic nephropathy (DN), however in a substantial number of patients, progression of renal disease are not completely halted by these agents. We have conducted a double blinded clinical trial to assess the ...

To evaluate the clinical utility of the meniscal extrusion transverse ratio of the medial meniscus in the diagnosis of meniscal root tear compared with the gold standard of arthroscopic diagnosis. This retrospective study sample included 32 males and 35 females who underwent MRI at our institution. There were 24 meniscal ...

Adenosine infusion after pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) with radiofrequency energy reveals dormant muscular sleeves and predicts atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence. The aim of our study was to determine whether adenosine could reveal dormant PV sleeves after cryoballoon isolation and study its effect on long-term recurrence of AF. Patients with paroxysmal ...

To study the therapeutic efficacy of the "sandwich" method (medical glue + gelatin sponge + medical glue) of spinal dural repair for preventing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks during treatment of subdural tumors. Fifty-four patients with spinal subdural tumors treated between April 2007 and June 2011 were retrospectively investigated. The patients were divided into two ...

BACKGROUND: To investigate the changes of epiblepharon by evaluating the severity of epiblepharon before and after induction of general anesthesia. METHODS: Sixty-three pediatric patients (126 eyes) underwent surgery for epiblepharon between April 2008 and September 2008 (35 females, 28 males; average age: 4.74 years). The severity of epiblepharon in each eye ...

Aim:  The aim of this study was to investigate histological and biomechanical properties of oviduct anastomosis with 2-octyl cyanoacrylate (OCA) in the rabbit. Material and Methods:  Sixty female rabbits were randomly divided equally into three groups: A (control), B (traditional catgut suture), and C (non-suture technique using OCA). After suture ...

To investigate the prevalence of cholelithiasis among patients treated with ezetimibe. A retrospective, case-control study based on computerized medical records from patients of the Clalit Health Services, Sharon-Shomron region, from 2000 to 2009. Patients 20-85 years of age, who had been treated with ezetimibe and statins or statins only for ...

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the biostimulative and regenerative effects of low intensity laser irradiation (LILT) (applied before or after initiation of radiotherapy) on gamma irradiated rats' jaw bones. METHODS: Forty eight male Albino rats were equally divided into two groups: group 1, in which ...

Standard venom immunotherapy involves the administration of the maintenance dose every 4 to 6 weeks. This regimen may have adherence problems, especially in the long term; thus, extended intervals have been proposed. We prospectively compared the efficacy of 3- or 4-month extended maintenance dose vs the conventional regimen. Patients receiving ...

Male circumcision is one of the most commonly performed operations worldwide, and many novel techniques have been developed for better postoperative outcomes. The purpose of this study was to explore the feasibility of applying the ultracision harmonic scalpel (UHS) for circumcision by using dogs. Sixteen adult male dogs were divided ...

Fruit orchards in New Jersey are usually isolated from neighboring farms and diversified, often containing separate plantings of peach (Prunus spp.) and apple (Malus spp.). These crops can suffer significant damage from oriental fruit moth, Grapholita molesta (Busck) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). This study evaluated the effect of managing G. molesta by ...

1. Laying hens in two aviary flocks of 1250 females and 12 males were investigated to determine if hens used the same roosting site more often than expected by chance and whether hens that roost next to each other for two consecutive nights (close groups) had fewer agonistic interactions than ...

The present study was carried out in the department of Neurology and Medicine, Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh during the period of January 2009 to December 2010 to see the electrolyte changes in stroke. The serum concentration of Na+, K+, and Cl- were measured in 110 cases during acute period ...

Understanding the mechanism and the main components involved in rheumatic mitral regurgitation (MR) associated with dominant pliable mitral stenosis (MS) may improve our ability to repair some mixed rheumatic mitral valve pathologies. To assess mitral valve structural components in pure mitral stenosis versus mitral stenosis associated with mild regurgitation Using ...

BACKGROUND: The aims of this study were to assess the clinicopathologic features of patients with chyle leakage following thyroid cancer surgery without lateral neck dissection and to evaluate the factors associated with chyle leakage. METHODS: Of 3137 patients who underwent thyroid surgery between January 2006 and December 2007, 2314 patients ...

Background: Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) remains the only potentially curative treatment for severe hemoglobinopathy (HGP). Late complications (LCs) are all events occurring beyond two years post-HSCT. We retrospectively analyzed prevalence, factors influencing occurrence, and prognosis of LCs post-HSCT for HGP. Patients and Methods: Between 2000 and 2011, 47 patients ...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of presynchronization with GnRH and PGF(2α) or with progesterone on overall Ovsynch (OVS) outcomes in noncyclic dairy cows. Cows were scanned 7 d apart with ultrasonography to determine cyclicity. Noncyclic cows (n = 281; no corpus luteum on ovaries at ...

Background: The transient use of corticosteroid shortly after atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation might prevent immediate and mid-term AF recurrence; however, the effective dosage for preventing AF recurrence has not been determined. In this study, we evaluated whether low-dose hydrocortisone is effective for the prevention of AF recurrence after radiofrequency catheter ablation ...

Increasing evidence indicates that the expression of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in myocardium correlates with the severity of cardiac dysfunction in septic shock. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of high-volume hemofiltration (HVHF) on the expression of TNF-α in myocardium in septic shock pigs. Sixteen male ...

Background: To date, there is no agreement about the frequency or the features of thyroid abnormalities in McCune-Albright syndrome (MAS). The aim of our study was to detect thyroid abnormalities in a cohort of MAS children and adolescents and to give indications for their treatment and follow-up. Methods: In 36 ...

We investigated the safety and efficacy of Shang Ring™ male circumcision and conventional sleeve resection circumcision in a randomized study. During the same period, 479 cases of Shang Ring circumcision and 354 of sleeve resection circumcision were performed. Complete followup data were evaluated on the 2 groups. Operative time, pain ...

The objectives of this prospective study were to evaluate the nuclear maturation stage and the presence and location of meiotic spindles of in vivo matured oocytes from infertile women with and without endometriosis (male or tubal causes of infertility) undergoing stimulated cycles for intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). We also compared ...