Publications by authors named "M V Maffey"

Article Synopsis
  • Coronary calcification poses challenges during percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) and can lead to poorer patient outcomes.
  • Several balloon-assisted techniques are available to effectively prepare calcified lesions before stenting, which is essential for successful procedures.
  • This mini-review discusses various balloon types used for lesion preparation, including non-compliant balloons, cutting balloons, scoring balloons, and intravascular lithotripsy.
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We report a case of a 77-year-old man with a 3-year-history of progressive dysphonia, without dysphagia. His voice sounded breathy; the pitch and the loudness were low. He complained of a few episodes of voice breaking.

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Purpose: To assess MR potentials in the evaluation of superior glenoid labrum disease and possible associated conditions of the rotator cuff and of the anterior mechanism of the shoulder.

Material And Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 51 patients (age range 18 to 53 years) with a diagnosis of anteroposterior lesion of the superior glenoid labrum. MR examinations were performed with a 0.

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