Introduction: Ischemic Priapism is defined as an abnormally prolonged state of erection, exceeding 6 h, often and irreducible, occurring without any sexual stimulation. Ischemic priapism has a fatal consequence on the sexual function of men if it's not promptly managed. This pathology can cause erectile dysfunction and this can alter the quality of life of patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe hydatid cyst is a parasitic pathology which is endemic in Tunisia and presents a public health problem.Hydatid cysts located in the retroperitoneum, especially around or in the kidney, are rare and only represent 5% of visceral locations. The kidney is the most commonly affected organ of the urinary tract.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Much has been written regarding the new paradigm of prepectoral direct-to-implant reconstruction, but patient selection continues to be unclear. Prepectoral direct-to-implant (PDTI) reconstruction with acellular dermal matrix drape and fluorescent imaging (ADFI) was offered to all patients.
Methods: The PDTI with ADFI protocol is (1) fluorescent imaging following mastectomy, (2) acellular dermal matrix prepectoral drape construction, (3) direct-to-implant placement beneath drape, and (4) repeated fluorescent imaging with implant in place.
Membrane conductance (Dm) and capillary lung volume (Vc) derived from NO and CO lung transfer measurements in humans depend on the blood conductance (θ) values of both gases. Many θ values have been proposed in the literature. In the present study, measurements of CO and NO transfer while breathing 15% or 21% O2 allowed the estimation of θNO and the calculation of the optimal equation relating 1/θCO to pulmonary capillary oxygen pressure (PcapO2).
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