Publications by authors named "S M van der Merwe"
This study introduces a novel joint modeling framework integrating quantile regression for longitudinal continuous proportions data with Cox regression for time-to-event analysis, employing integrated nested Laplace approximation for Bayesian inference. Our approach facilitates an examination across the entire distribution of patient health metrics over time, including the occurrence of key health events and their impact on patient outcomes, particularly in the context of medication adherence and persistence. Integrated nested Laplace approximation's fast computational speed significantly enhances the efficiency of this process, making the model particularly suitable for applications requiring rapid data analysis and updates.
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- Stent misdeployment (SMD) is a significant challenge in EUS-guided choledochoduodenostomy (EUS-CDS) for treating malignant distal biliary obstruction, with the study aiming to define its rate and outcomes, and propose a classification system.
- In a review of data from two randomized controlled trials involving 152 patients, SMD was found in 7.2% of cases, with most types being misdeployments of the distal flange (type I) and a small number causing minor adverse events.
- The analysis revealed that a smaller extrahepatic bile duct diameter (≤ 15 mm) increases the likelihood of SMD or technical failures, but most misdeployments can be successfully managed
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Cavoportal hemitransposition (CPHT) is a rarely performed treatment technique in liver transplantation in cases of extensive splanchnic thrombosis, in which the inferior vena cava of the recipient is used to perfuse the portal vein of the allograft. A case of a 65-year-old liver transplantation patient with an acutely thrombosed cavoportal anastomosis is presented. After unsuccessful medical treatment, recanalization was obtained with transfemoral catheter directed thrombolysis, angioplasty and stent placement.
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