Tourniquet tolerance is affected by the method of exsanguination. Two commonly used methods, tight elastic bandaging and limb elevation, were tested to determine their effects on upper extremity tourniquet tolerance in 23 healthy adult volunteers. We found that tourniquet tolerance was significantly lower among the bandaging group compared with the ...

OBJECTIVES: To verify whether a foot-sparing bandage is effective for patients who have undergone varicose vein surgery, being in the C2 class, having a normal deep venous system and actively walking. METHODS: Ninety consecutive lower legs meeting the inclusion criteria underwent treatment with an inelastic foot-sparing bandage. Patient's satisfaction, efficacy ...

BACKGROUND: Patients treated with humeral head replacement (HHR) may require revision to total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) due to glenoid arthrosis. This study characterizes the outcomes of revision TSA in patients who initially underwent HHR for nontraumatic glenohumeral arthritis. METHODS: From 1982 to 2005, 68 shoulders underwent revision TSA for glenoid ...

BACKGROUND: Neer and Foster's open inferior capsular shift to treat acquired cases of anteroinferior shoulder instability due to an overstretched and redundant capsule is described with good results. Recently, new arthroscopic techniques were described to manage this problem. PURPOSE: To assess the results of a new arthroscopic reinforced inferior capsular ...

PURPOSE: This article reports the authors' experience with treatment of lower lip cancer using the wave technique. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Twenty-one patients (16 males, 5 females) were treated using the wave technique between September 2009 and October 2010. Patients undergoing the procedure had tumors that were classified as either T1N0M0 ...

Labour analgesia initiated using a combined spinal-epidural (CSE) technique may reduce subsequent epidural bupivacaine requirements compared with an epidural-only technique. We compared the minimum local analgesic concentrations (MLAC) of epidural bupivacaine following initial intrathecal or epidural injection. In a prospective, double-blind study, 115 women requesting epidural analgesia were randomly assigned ...

Abstract Objective: To demonstrate an objective method of measuring lip symmetry after cleft lip repair by comparing patients with unilateral cleft lip (UCL) to non-cleft lip controls using the SymNose computer program. Design: Retrospective cohort study comparing several parameters of lip symmetry between UCL cases and controls. Participants were represented ...

PURPOSE: This study examined the clinical results of an arthroscopic simple pleated capsular shift to treat severe recurrent anterior dislocation of the shoulder. METHODS: Twenty-four patients with anterior labroligamentous periosteal sleeve avulsion or advanced lesions who underwent an arthroscopic simple pleated capsular shift were included in this study. To create ...

International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry 2012 Background.  Rubber dam is recommended for isolating the working field during adhesive dentistry procedures; however, dentists often omit rubber dam, particularly in paediatric dentistry, supposing that it would stress the patient. Aim.  The aim of this study was to evaluate stress parameters during a ...

Abstract Objective: To assess long-term effects of nasal correction in infancy on nasal form and growth in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP). Design: Retrospective longitudinal study. Patients: Seventeen patients with complete UCLP treated in Program SEHATI in Harapan Kita Children and Maternity Hospital, Indonesia and followed for ...

To compare the clinical anesthetic efficacy of 0.5% bupivacaine and 4% articaine (both with 1:200.000 adrenaline) for anterior maxillary infiltration in healthy volunteers. A triple-blind split-mouth randomized clinical trial was carried out in 20 volunteers. A supraperiosteal buccal injection of 0.9 ml of either solution at the apex of the ...

This study examines the effectiveness of the laser-assisted new attachment procedure (LANAP) as measured by tooth loss, comparing data to published studies using conventional surgical treatment modalities for the primary treatment of Types III and IV periodontitis. Retrospective data from 107 patients presenting with Types III and IV periodontitis were ...

Treatment of a patient with a cleft lip and palate can be challenging. A woman, aged 26 years 8 months, was referred for orthodontic evaluation of her anterior crossbite. She was unhappy with the unesthetic appearance of her maxillary anterior teeth, which were behind her mandibular anterior teeth. She had ...

There is a lack of studies of 3D scapular kinematic patterns for patients with shoulder conditions comparing affected and contralateral nonaffected shoulders during self-care activities of daily living (ADL). In this study, we compared 48 patients - 11 with glenohumeral osteoarthritis (GHOA), 20 with frozen shoulder (FS) and 17 with ...

BACKGROUND: Reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is becoming a commonly performed procedure. Surgeons are advised to select older patients with lower demands. This study defines patient reported activities following RSA. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Seventy-eight patients with 81 treated shoulders (average age 73 years; 49 women, 32 men) completed a survey asking ...

INTRODUCTION: Shoulder arthroplasty provides excellent outcomes for most patients; however, a subset of these patients with a failed arthroplasty will require revision. Recently, the reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) has been used in these difficult clinical situations. Therefore, we sought to examine our initial experience using rTSA as a treatment ...

PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to compare the functional assessments of arthroscopy and open repair for treating Bankart lesion in traumatic anterior shoulder instability. METHODS: Fifty adult patients, aged less than 40 years, with traumatic anterior shoulder instability and the presence of an isolated Bankart lesion confirmed by ...

The Danish Shoulder Arthroplasty Registry (DSR) was established in 2004. Data are reported electronically by the surgeons. Patient-reported outcome is collected 10-14 months postoperatively using the Western Ontario osteoarthritis of the shoulder index (WOOS). 2,137 primary shoulder arthroplasties (70% women) were reported to the registry between January 2006 and December ...

BACKGROUND: It has been suggested that limited active ROM of reverse shoulder prostheses relates to lack of strength. However, the postoperative strength has not been quantified. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES: We therefore measured joint torques in patients with reverse shoulder prostheses and correlated torques with functional scores. METHODS: We recruited 33 patients (age, ...

Object An epidural blood patch (EBP) is a widely accepted standard procedure to treat CSF hypovolemia, especially when the epidural CSF leak is detected by spinal MRI or CT myelography (CTM). In quite a few cases, however, the leaked CSF is spread over a large area along the spinal epidural ...

PURPOSE: We describe a variant of triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tears in which the superficial fibers attaching to the ulnar capsule are torn, with preservation of deep fibers inserting on the fovea. We present the clinical and magnetic resonance imaging findings and the results of arthroscopic repair in patients with ...

Repair of unilateral cleft lip requires three-dimensional craftsmanship and understanding four-dimensional changes. Ninety-nine children with unilateral complete or incomplete cleft lip were measured by direct anthropometry following rotation-advancement repair (intraoperatively) and again in childhood. Changes in heminasal width, labial height, and labial width were analyzed and compared measures depending on ...

To investigate the short-term effects and advantages of sono-guided capsular distension, compared with fluoroscopically guided capsular distension in adhesive capsulitis of shoulder. In this prospective, randomized, and controlled trial, 23 patients (group A) were given an intra-articular injection of a mixture of 0.5% lidocaine (9 ml), contrast dye (10 ml), ...

PURPOSE: Controversy still exists as to the best surgical treatment for periprosthetic shoulder infections. The aim of this multi-institutional study was to review a continuous retrospective series of patients treated in four European centres and to assess the respective eradication rate of various treatment approaches. METHODS: Forty-four patients were available ...

PURPOSE: To identify the nasolabial soft tissue changes that occur after Le Fort I advancement. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A prospective study of patients who had Le Fort I advancement at the Children's Hospital Boston from 2005 to 2007. The pre- and postoperative anthropometeric nasolabial measurements were recorded by a single ...

BACKGROUND: The prevalence of traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation in the elderly population has increased; however, no consensus has been reached regarding the management of shoulder dislocations in elderly patients. PURPOSE: This study investigated the clinical manifestations of traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation in patients older than 60 years and evaluated the ...

ABSTRACT: Study Design. Retrospective case series of chronic atlantoaxial rotatory fixation (AARF) treated by a novel closed reduction method "remodeling therapy" and review of the literature.Objective. To describe clinical features of chronic AARF and the rationale of the remodeling therapy.Summary of Background Data. Treatment strategy for chronic recurrent AARF remains ...

The aim of this study was to assess whether the initial cleft width in patients born with complete unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP), is correlated to final treatment outcome regarding maxillary growth. This report is a retrospective longitudinal cohort study of 45 consecutive non-syndromic individuals with UCLP, 19 from ...

Introduction: Colorectal carcinoma (CRC) is the most common gastrointestinal malignancy in the older population, but it is also quite frequent among young adults in developing countries. The aim of this study was to update the trends of clinicopathological features of CRC in young Nepalese. Methods: A retrospective comparative study on ...

Tricuspid valve detachment has been used for decades in the repair of type II ventricular septal defects (VSDs); however, the procedure can damage the tricuspid valve and conduction system.We retrospectively reviewed 177 consecutive type II VSD repairs performed at our hospital from 1997 through 2004. Patients were included if they ...

Introduction. The literature on reoperation following pancreaticoduodenectomy is sparse and does not address all concerns. Aim. To analyze the incidence, causes, and outcome of patients undergoing reoperations following pancreaticoduodenectomy. Methods. Retrospective analysis of 520 consecutive patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy from May 1989 to September 2010. Results. 96 patients (18.5%) were reoperated; ...

BACKGROUND: To assess time-course changes in best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) up to 5 years after vitrectomy to treat idiopathic full-thickness macular holes (MHs) and identify the relationship of the changes to postoperative complications. METHODS: Twenty-three consecutive patients with an idiopathic MH underwent vitrectomy without adjuvant treatment. BCVA and complications were ...

To study the long-term effects of low-dosage strontium-90 (Sr90) irradiation on the recurrence of pterygium. One hundred twenty eyes from 104 patients with primary or recurrent pterygia were treated with surgery followed by Sr90 irradiation. In brief, starting on the sixth day after surgery, patients were treated with irradiation three ...

The ideal reduction method for anterior shoulder dislocation is defined as a practical technique applied without any assistance and minimizing patient interference. The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of patients with shoulder dislocations reduced using the chair method in the emergency department and show that the ...

Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare nostril height, width, collumelar lenght, interalar distance and nostril symetry between unilateral complete cleft lip/palate patients undergoing nasoalveolar moulding (NAM) and incomplete cleft lip patients/palate with no need of presurgical moulding before and after cheiloplasty with primary nasal correction. Our study ...

Background: Injectable fillers are frequently used to restore volume and correct wrinkles in the perioral region. However, evidence for perioral indications is scarce. Objective: Assess the efficacy, patient satisfaction, and safety of a new range of hyaluronic acid fillers (HAE) in perioral enhancement. Materials and Methods: This was a multi-center, ...

Background. Marginal ulcer is a well-known complication after gastrectomy. Its bleeding can be severe, but the severity has rarely been reported. We aim to evaluate the clinical outcomes of marginal ulcer bleeding (MUB) as compared to peptic ulcer bleeding (PUB) with nonoperated stomach. Methods. A consecutive series of patients who ...

Injectable fillers are frequently used to restore volume and correct wrinkles in perioral region. However, evidence for perioral indications is scarce. Assess the efficacy, patient satisfaction, and safety of new range of hyaluronic acid fillers (HA E) in perioral enhancement. This was a multi-center, six-month, open-label study. At baseline, subjects ...

The short-term effects of balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration (BRTO) to treat gastric varices were evaluated by using computed tomography (CT) and gastroscopy (GF). The subjects were 77 patients who underwent BRTO to treat gastric varices. The short-term effects of BRTO were investigated with regard to ascites, pleural effusion, venous thrombus, ...

Abstract Objective: To compare obstetrical and neonatal outcomes of vaginal deliveries complicated by shoulder dystocia, according to the length of second stage of labor. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of 177 shoulder dystocia cases that were divided into three categories according to second stage duration (1-20, 21-59, 60-180 ...

Purpose. Primary hemorrhage in the ventricular system without a recognizable parenchymal component is very rare. This single-center retrospective study aimed to further characterize the clinical characteristics and early outcome of this stroke subtype. Methods. All patients with primary intraventricular hemorrhage included in a prospective hospital-based stroke registry over a 19-year ...

To assess lag time between onset of symptoms and diagnosis of endometriosis in patients followed up at the Outpatients Clinic of Endometriosis and Chronic Pelvic Pain, at the Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual de São Paulo "Francisco Morato de Oliveira", from January 2003 to November 2009. In a retrospective analytical ...

Objectives. The aim of this randomized controlled prospective study is to evaluate the efficacy of cranberry capsules for prevention of UTI in children with neurogenic bladder caused by myelomeningocele. Patients and Methods. To be eligible for this study, patients had to be diagnosed as neurogenic bladder caused by myelomeningocele, evaluated ...

Aortic valve replacement (AVR) with a small aortic annulus is always challenging for the cardiac surgeon. In this study, we sought to evaluate the midterm performance of implantation with a 17-mm or 19-mm St. Jude Medical Regent (SJM Regent) mechanical valve in retrospective consecutive cohort of patients with small aortic ...

Upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is one of the most common, high risk emergency disorders in the western world. Almost nothing has been reported on longer term prognosis following upper GI bleeding. The aim of this study was to establish mortality up to three years following hospital admission with upper GI ...

PURPOSE: To evaluate the commissural symmetry and commissural migration among patients with unilateral transverse facial cleft. PATIENTS AND METHODS: From 2006 to 2009, 31 patients with unilateral transverse facial cleft were repaired with superiorly based vermillion-mucosal flap and orbicularis oris reconstruction. Linear closure and superiorly rotated and inferiorly rotated Z-plasty ...

This study evaluated the feasibility, efficacy and safety of CT-guided percutaneous radiofrequency ablation in patients with spinal osteoid osteoma. Two patients suffered spinal osteoid osteoma were treated with CT-guided percutaneous radiofrequency ablation under local anesthesia. Lesions located in sacral vertebrae and cervical vertebrae, which were adjacent to nerve root and ...

The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the clinical results of arthroscopic single-row repair in large rotator cuff tears. Selection was based on the extent of the "exposed footprint" (EFP) obtained by adding up the width of the subscapularis tear and the width of the supra/infraspinatus tear. Three ...

The management of maxillary retrusion in a patient with cleft lip and palate is performed using Le Fort I advancement or distraction osteogenesis using an external or an internal device. Distraction mostly involves movement of the entire maxilla at the Le Fort I level and is characterized by a higher ...

INTRODUCTION: Nasal deformities secondary to incomplete cleft lip are often underestimated in terms of their severity with resultant sub-optimal treatment. Constant refinements have led to the evolution of different surgical techniques in our institution for the treatment of these deformities. This study compared three different techniques in achieving nasal asymmetry ...