Effect of Shields in Radiation Dose and Secondary Biological Risk of Gonads in Lumbosacral Digital and Computerized Radiography.

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of shields in imposed radiation dose to gonads in anterior-posterior (AP) and lateral views of lumbosacral radiography using digital radiography (DR) and computerized radiography (CR) methods.

Materials And Methods: Sixty patients who were suspected to AP and lateral view of lumbosacral radiography were included in this study. The patients were exposed with and without shields which have 0.

Long-term Consequences of Ventricular Septal Defect Closure Using Nit-Occlud Le VSD Coil Device: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: The successful management of ventricular septal defect (VSD) has been possible through the development of advanced techniques. In this regard, percutaneous VSD closure by employing different types of occluders as an alternative for surgery can help to achieve the most desirable postprocedural consequences. However, the studies reported contradictory results on the use of different brands of VSD occluders.

Evaluation of postoperative bracing on unstable traumatic lumbar fractures after pedicle screw fixation.

Background: Fractures of the thoracolumbar and lumbar regions are very important. There is still debate on the use of braces after surgical operations. The current study aims to evaluate and report the outcomes of postoperative bracing following pedicle screw fixation in patients with thoracolumbar and lumbar fractures in Iran.