Publications by authors named "M Yamashiro"
Purpose: Current scapular free flap (SFF) harvest in mandibular reconstruction often requires repositioning, hindering simultaneous harvest and resection and potentially increasing ischemic time. This study evaluated the efficacy of the pull-through technique (PTT) for SFF harvest, aiming to reduce ischemic time during mandibular segmental resection.
Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 24 patients who underwent mandibular reconstruction using SFF at two maxillofacial surgery departments between January 2015 and May 2022.
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- The fate of glycoproteins in the endoplasmic reticulum hinges on their folding or degradation, largely influenced by glycan trimming processes.
- Lectin chaperones assist in folding monoglucosylated glycoproteins, while those with trimmed mannoses face degradation through ER-associated mechanisms.
- Recent findings reveal that UGGT1 plays a crucial role in delaying the degradation of misfolded glycoproteins, indicating its central importance in maintaining protein quality control in the ER.
Introduction Head trauma in elderly people is a problem in today's aging society. Elderly people are susceptible to head trauma because of their declining physical function; this tends to be severe. Outcome prediction is important in decision-making regarding treatment strategies; however, there is no unified method for predicting neurological outcomes in elderly patients with head trauma.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: To the creation of mutual aid relationships among people with cognitive decline is important in aging societies. This study aimed to develop and examine the feasibility of a GO Program in which older adults, with experience in playing GO, support the learning of GO by older adults with cognitive decline and other barriers to social participation, which in turn reduces social isolation and creates opportunities for older adults to use their role.
Methods: This single-arm intervention study was conducted in Tokyo, Japan.
Injury of the visceral artery is a potentially fatal complication of iatrogenic procedures, trauma, and tumors. A stent graft can achieve rapid exclusion of the injured arterial portion and minimize the risk of ischemic complications by preserving arterial flow to organs. Although various types of stent grafts are available worldwide, Viabahn has only been approved for visceral arterial injury in Japan.
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