Publications by authors named "Ezequiel Yasuda"
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most predominant and malignant primary brain tumor in adults. Thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), a cytokine primarily generated by activated epithelial cells, has recently garnered attention in cancer research. This study was aimed to elucidate the significance of TSLP in GBM cells and its interplay with the immune system, particularly focused on granulocyte neutrophils.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIs Indirect Decompression and Fusion More Effective than Direct Decompression and Fusion for Treating Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis With Instability? A Systematic Review and meta-Analysis.
Global Spine J
March 2023
Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Surgical alternatives to treat lumbar spinal stenosis and instability include indirect (ALIF, OLIF, and LLIF) and direct (TLIF or posterior lumbar interbody fusion) decompression and fusion interventions. Although both approaches have proven to be effective in reducing symptoms, it is unknown if there is any difference in effectiveness between them.
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- Cerebral emboli can occur as a rare complication during endovascular procedures, potentially leading to strokes if foreign bodies are left in the cerebrovascular system.
- A 59-year-old man experienced a catheter fragment migration to his brain during a heart procedure, which was successfully retrieved using a specialized balloon.
- This case highlights that a coronary angioplasty balloon can be a viable tool for removing foreign objects that have entered the cerebral blood vessels.