Publications by authors named "Claude Burnett"
Background: Minimal-access video-assisted thyroidectomy (MIVAT) has now become a widespread technique in the treatment of benign thyroid disease. No studies systematically investigate risk factors for postoperative complications. The aim of our study was to investigate possible risk factors for postoperative complications in MIVAT in patients with benign disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Patients who undergo surgery may develop ulnar neuropathy. Although the mechanism of ulnar neuropathy is still not clear, ulnar neuropathies are common causes of successful lawsuits against surgeons. Recently, the concept developed that endogenous patient factors can lead to postoperative peripheral neuropathies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The number of tourists exploring mountainous areas continues to increase. As a consequence, rescue operations are increasing, especially for trauma and polytrauma victims. The outcome of such patients depends greatly on the duration of the prehospital stabilization.
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- The odontoid lateral mass interspace (OLMI) is a specific area in the cervical spine, and its asymmetry in trauma patients is debated regarding whether it's a normal variation or a sign of injury.
- A study involving 301 trauma patients assessed OLMI asymmetry through CT and MRI, finding that head rotation impacts its occurrence, and established a threshold for reliable measurement.
- The study concluded that OLMI asymmetry should be evaluated using CT with specific criteria and should not be used alone to diagnose cervical spine injuries; further MRI is necessary under certain clinical conditions.