Internal Iliac Artery Patency as a Predictor of Above-Knee Amputation Stump Healing.

Background: The primary aim of this study was to assess the role of internal iliac patency in predicting outcomes of above-knee amputation (AKA) stump healing. The secondary objectives were to assess the accuracy of Wound, Ischemia, and Foot Infection (WIfI) classification system in predicting AKA stump healing and its association with delayed mortality.

Methods: This is a retrospective study performed in a vascular surgery unit in a tertiary hospital on patients who underwent AKAs over 1 year, from July 2021 until June 2022.

Open axillary approach alternative access for stenting of external iliac total occlusion.

A primary endovascular approach is the mainstay of intervention for type C aortoiliac disease. When the femoral artery is unsuitable, upper extremity access can be critical in the setting of severe tortuosity or occlusive disease. The axillary artery represents alternative upper extremity access that may accommodate larger sheath sizes for therapeutic interventions.

Diagnostic Value of Serum Procalcitonin in Appendicitis in Infants and Young Children: Retrospective Cohort Study.

Background: An increasing number of studies have indicated that uncomplicated acute appendicitis can be cured with antibiotics alone. Reducing the hazards of appendicitis in infants and young children is a priority problem. It is necessary to search for potential biomarkers for early diagnosis of appendicitis in infants and young children.

Exploring the Molecular Mechanism and Biomarker of Recurrent Spontaneous Abortion Based on RNA Sequencing Analysis.

Background: Recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) is defined as the failure of two or more consecutive clinical pregnancies before 20 weeks of gestation. It is a hot issue in contemporary obstetrics. The etiology of RSA is complicated.

Interactive Palliative and End-of-Life Care Modules for Pediatric Residents.

. There is a need for increased palliative care training during pediatric residency. .