Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0000000000000762 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Current Progress on Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction: An Update.
J Integr Neurosci
December 2024
Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 330006 Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.
Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) represents a significant clinical concern, particularly among elderly surgical patients. It is characterized by a decline in cognitive performance, affecting memory, attention, coordination, orientation, verbal fluency, and executive function. This decline in cognitive abilities leads to longer hospital stays and increased mortality.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThrombus on Mitral Annular Calcification: A Systematic Review of Management and Outcomes.
CJC Open
December 2024
Division of Cardiology, Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Background: Mitral annular calcification (MAC) is a common chronic degenerative process of the mitral valve. Thrombus formation on MAC is a rare complication that likely contributes to the increased risk of thromboembolic events. Outcomes and management strategies for this condition are unknown.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChallenges and Opportunities in Targeting the Complex Pancreatic Tumor Microenvironment.
JCO Oncol Adv
December 2024
Department of Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR.
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths with a 5-year survival rate of 13%. Surgical resection remains the only curative option as systemic therapies offer limited benefit. Poor response to chemotherapy and immunotherapy is due, in part, to the dense stroma and heterogeneous tumor microenvironment (TME).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPreVISE: an efficient virtual reality system for SEEG surgical planning.
Virtual Real
December 2024
Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, Québec Canada.
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurring seizures that can cause a wide range of symptoms. Stereo-electroencephalography (SEEG) is a diagnostic procedure where multiple electrodes are stereotactically implanted within predefined brain regions to identify the seizure onset zone, which needs to be surgically removed or disconnected to achieve remission of focal epilepsy. This procedure is complex and challenging due to two main reasons.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFClinical and Radiological Features of Perianal Fistula: An MRI-Based Study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Ethiop J Health Sci
October 2024
St. Paul Millennium Medical College, Department of Radiology, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Background: Perianal fistula refers to an abnormal connection between the anal canal and the perianal skin or perineum. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) plays a crucial role in accurately characterizing perianal fistulas, which informs surgical strategies and helps minimize recurrence.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at a single diagnostic imaging center in Addis Ababa, utilizing retrospectively collected data from May 2023 to June 2024.
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!