Background: Abdominoperineal resection (APR) is the standard treatment for locally advanced distal rectal cancer (LADRC) following neoadjuvant treatment when sphincter-preserving procedures are inapplicable. However, complications such as perineal site infection, perineal hernia and postoperative ileus remain ongoing challenges. We aimed to compare the rate of postoperative ileus due to pelvic incarceration in APR patients with/without pelvic inlet closure.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an age-related dementia disorder characterized by memory loss and behavioral changes. Maintaining the integrity of telomere shortening in AD is important for cellular survival and homeostasis in all cells, especially glial cells. The shelterin protein complex provides telomere integrity.
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Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the most common movement disorder and the second most common neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system. Dizziness is frequently reported by PD patients, yet there is a paucity of research focusing on the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) in this population using high-frequency vestibular testing. This study aims to investigate the VOR in individuals with PD using the video head thrust test with and without suppression.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis radiologic work aimed to display the alteration in the superior orbital fissure (SOF) morphology in the pediatric population with advancing age. This pediatric examination consisted of computed tomography images of 180 subjects (90 males/90 females) aged 1-18 years. The length (SOF-L) and width (SOF-W) of SOF were measured, and its shape was noted.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Health locus of control has the potential to influence health behavior among individuals with chronic diseases. However, little is known regarding the relationship between locus of control and physical activity in transplant recipients. The aim of the study was to investigate health locus of control and physical activity in liver transplant recipients.
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