Publications by authors named "D Lusina"

Background: To conduct a morphological and morphometric analysis of the sacral hiatus (SH) using lumbosacral spine CT scans and to evaluate its clinical relevance in caudal epidural analgesia (CEA).

Materials And Methods: This retrospective study analyzed 77 lumbosacral spine CT scans from a diverse patient population. The shape of the SH was classified into common types: inverted U, inverted V, irregular, and bilobed.

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Alcohol consumption is linked to over 200 diseases and injuries. It is also classified as a risk factor for several types of neoplasms as well as infectious diseases (i.e.

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(1) Background: Acceptance of illness is a process in which a person with an illness accepts its presence and treats it as an integral part of their life. With regard to alcoholism, acceptance of illness is one of the important elements of the healing process. (2) Methods: The study group consisted of 104 residents in an addiction treatment ward.

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Article Synopsis
  • The meta-analysis aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of pituitary gland (PG) morphology by reviewing existing literature and synthesizing data.
  • The average volume of the PG was found to be around 597.23 mm, with noted average differences based on gender and geographic region, indicating Asian females generally have larger PGs than European males.
  • The study's findings also highlight that PG size tends to decrease with age, providing valuable reference points for medical professionals in diagnosing related health issues and guiding surgical procedures.
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