Publications by authors named "M Bolson Serafin"
: The external carotid artery (ECA) supplies blood to various facial and neck regions and may contribute to collateral cerebral perfusion. With the rise in carotid artery stenting (CAS) as a treatment for carotid stenosis, ECA overstenting has become a common procedure feature. This study aimed to assess the incidence, characteristics, and duration of facial pain following CAS, hypothesizing that ECA overstenting may contribute to facial pain.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPeripheral arterial disease (PAD) is becoming an increasingly prevalent clinical issue, leading to a growing number of patients requiring surgical interventions. Consequently, there is an increasing occurrence of para-anastomotic aneurysms as late complications following primary treatment for PAD. These aneurysms typically arise at the sites of graft implantation and necessitate individualized management strategies based on factors such as location, size, and the patient's overall condition.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: The aim of the present systematic review was to corroborate existing evidence on how serum25(OH)D levels affect obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) severity in the absence of comorbidities.
Methods: From inception to May 2024, PubMed, Scopus, and Embase electronic databases were systematically screened to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs), quasi-RCTs, prospective, and retrospective studies. A strict search protocol was applied following the application of PROSPERO, under the registration number CRD42023468744.
Article Synopsis
- Endoscopic cysto-gastrostomy (ECG) is the preferred treatment for pancreatic pseudocysts (PPCs), involving a connection between the cyst and the gastrointestinal tract using stents.
- A study analyzed data from 39 patients to compare the effectiveness of double pigtail plastic stents (DPPSs) and lumen-apposing fully covered metal stents (LAMSs) in treating PPCs.
- Results showed that LAMSs were used for larger cysts, had a lower recurrence rate, and while both stent types showed high success and low complication rates, LAMSs had a slightly better outcome overall.
Objectives: The purpose of this multicenter retrospective study was to perform a two-dimensional analysis of upper airway changes in adolescent patients following molar distalization with the Pendulum appliance.
Materials And Methods: The study involved the cephalometric analysis of 88 patients, retrospectively categorized into two groups: skeletal Class II with a dental Class II molar relationship (36 patients, mean age 12.6 ± 1.