Publications by authors named "Nigel K Wang"

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  • Most kids with broken collarbones can heal without surgery, but doctors needed to know how long it usually takes for them to heal.
  • The study looked at 390 kids with collarbone fractures and found out how healing time varies by age: infants heal in about 4 weeks, school-aged kids in about 8 weeks, and teenagers in about 12 weeks.
  • The results help doctors know when to check for healing, so they can ensure kids are recovering on track.
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Introduction: Although treatment of Zenker's diverticulum (ZD) is commonly performed by otolaryngologists using a variety of surgical techniques, there is little published data on the postoperative management of patients. We sought to determine practice patterns among members of the American Bronchoesophagological Association (ABEA) after surgery for ZD.

Methods: An online questionnaire was designed via JotForm™ and subsequently sent to active members of the ABEA.

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We present our step-by-step guide to acquire and combine intraoperative photographs into three-dimensional models of surgical anatomy. We then apply our technique to model six steps in an open reduction and internal fixation of the elbow. Our protocol can be done with equipment and software retailing for under $500.

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