Ultrasonography in the diagnosis of pelvic vein insufficiency, a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the efficacy of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of pelvic vein insufficiency (PVI).

Results: Seven studies comprised of 802 patients were included. Of these studies, 5 utilised transvaginal ultrasound (TVU), 1 utilised transabdominal ultrasound (TAU) and 1 utilised both ultrasounds as diagnostic tool .

Flush endovenous laser ablation (fEVLA) in the treatment of lower limb venous insufficiency a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: To assess the safety and efficacy of flush endovenous laser ablation (fEVLA) in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency.

Materials And Methods: Following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, a systematic review aiming to identify studies published from inception to March 2024 was conducted. The investigation covered single-arm studies and studies comparing fEVLA to standard EVLA (sEVLA).

Mid-term and Long-term Outcomes of Endovenous Laser Ablation Utilizing a 1470 nm Laser a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Purpose: We sought to investigate the mid-term and long-term efficacy of 1470 nm endovenous laser ablation (EVLA).

Material And Methods: We conducted a systematic research on PubMed, Scopus, and Web of science for articles published by January 2024. The primary endpoints were truncal vein and great saphenous vein (GSV) occlusion.

Age-Specific Strategies in Pediatric Vascular Trauma: A Comparative Analysis of Surgical and Heparin-Based Conservative Treatments.

Background Pediatric vascular trauma, although rare, poses significant clinical challenges due to the potential for long-term morbidity, including limb compromise and growth abnormalities. This study addresses the gap in standardized treatment protocols by evaluating the efficacy of heparin-based conservative treatments compared to surgical interventions in children under 13 years of age. Methods A retrospective observational study was conducted at a referral center, reviewing institutional records from January 2010 to December 2020.

Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Versus Open Surgery for Non-Metastatic Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (pNETs): A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.

: This systematic review, using pairwise and network meta-analyses, aimed to compare the intraoperative, short-term, and long-term postoperative outcomes of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and open surgery (OS) for the management of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNETs). : Studies reporting on the effects of robotic, laparoscopic, and open surgery on pNETs published before November 2023 on PubMed, Scopus, and CENTRAL were analyzed. : Thirty-two studies with 5379 patients were included in this review, encompassing 2251 patients undergoing MIS (1334 laparoscopic, 508 robotic, and 409 unspecified MIS) and 3128 patients undergoing OS for pNETs management.

The Anaconda One-Lok stent graft for the treatment of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms: clinical results, technical, and mechanical characteristics.

Introduction: The Anaconda aortic stent graft is a trimodular endovascular stent graft with an active infrarenal fixation suitable for the treatment of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms with an infrarenal neck angulation ≤90°. A unique magnet-based mechanism facilitates the cannulation of the contralateral leg.

Areas Covered: The present article provides a complete description of the third-generation Anaconda endograft, the Anaconda One-Lok, its clinical performance and the related technical and mechanical characteristics as well as a brief comparison between itself and other similar endografts.

Effectiveness of hand reconstruction techniques for the treatment of postburn contractures of the hand: A systematic review.

Introduction: Despite the multitude of preventative methods, postburn hand contractures are poorly controlled and often require surgery. However, there is no consensus on which hand reconstruction technique is most efficacious. This systematic review aims to compare the efficacy of available postburn hand contracture reconstruction techniques over the long term and to evaluate the quality of current literature.

Finger-controlled nonultrasonic lens extractor.

Purpose: To report initial surgical experience and learning curve with a new finger-controlled, ultrasoundless lens extractor device and provide insights for future surgical endeavors.

Setting: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, Florida.

Design: Single-center, noncomparative, retrospective, consecutive case series.

Regulation of plasma soluble receptors of TNF and IL-1 in patients with COVID-19 differs from that observed in sepsis.

Objectives: IL-1α/β and TNF are closely linked to the pathology of severe COVID-19 and sepsis. The soluble forms of their receptors, functioning as decoy receptors, exhibit inhibitory effects. However, little is known about their regulation in severe bacterial and viral infections, which we aimed to investigate in this study.

Outcomes of Free Vascularized Fibular Grafts in Treating Massive Forearm Skeletal Defects.

Introduction: Reconstructing long bone defects in the upper limbs, particularly the radius and ulna, poses significant challenges. These defects, resulting from trauma, tumors, infections, or congenital anomalies, require precise surgical intervention for functional restoration. Traditional non-vascularized autogenous bone grafts have limitations, such as resorption and limited biological activity.

Left ventricular end-diastolic pressure response to spinal anaesthesia in euvolaemic vascular surgery patients.

Purpose: Regional anaesthesia techniques provide highly effective alternative to general anaesthesia. Existing evidence on the effect of spinal anaesthesia (SA) on cardiac diastolic function is scarce. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a single-injection, low-dose SA on left ventricular end-diastolic pressures (LVEDP) using echocardiography in euvolaemic patients undergoing elective vascular surgery.

Corneal changes after large (9mm) lateral rectus muscle recession measured with Pentacam®.

The aim of this study was to evaluate alterations in corneal astigmatism, axial anterior corneal curvature, anterior chamber depth, and central corneal thickness (CCT) two months after the unilateral recession of lateral rectus muscle in children. This prospective study included 37 children with intermittent exotropia who would undergo unilateral lateral rectus muscle recession. All measurements were performed using Pentacam®.

The impact of spinal anesthesia on cardiac function in euvolemic vascular surgery patients: insights from echocardiography and biomarkers.

Existing evidence of the effect of spinal anesthesia (SA) on cardiac systolic function is scarce and inconclusive. This study aimed to evaluate the effects induced by a single injection of SA for elective vascular surgery on left (LV) and right (RV) ventricular systolic performance using transthoracic echocardiography (TTE). A prospective study.

Elective Surgical Repair of Popliteal Artery Aneurysms with Posterior Approach vs. Endovascular Exclusion: Early and Long Term Outcomes of Multicentre PARADE Study.

Objective: The aim of this study was compare elective surgical repair of popliteal artery aneurysms (PAAs) via a posterior approach vs. endovascular exclusion, analysing early and five year outcomes in a multicentre retrospective study.

Methods: Between January 2010 and December 2023, a retrospectively maintained dataset of all consecutive asymptomatic PAAs that underwent open repair with posterior approach or endovascular repair in 37 centres was investigated.

Endothelin-1 Plasma and Aqueous Humor Levels in Different Types of Glaucoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

: Several studies suggest the complex relationship between Endothelin-1 (ET-1) levels with various types of glaucoma. This systematic review and meta-analysis explore ET-1 levels in plasma and aqueous humor among different types of glaucoma. : A literature search (PubMed, ScienceDirect, Cochrane Library) was made up to April 2024 (PROSPERO: CRD42023430471).

When Uveitis and Hypotony Meets Bilateral Iris Retraction Syndrome: A Rare but Serious Complication of Nivolumab Treatment.

Introduction: Iris retraction syndrome (IRS) is a rare clinical condition characterized by a backbowing of the iris positioned on the lens with a complete pupillary block. Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are a new class of immunomodulating agents used in cancer therapy, and although they have high response rates, ophthalmic-related side effects have been reported. We report a rare case of bilateral IRS with hypotony after therapy with nivolumab.

Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) 980 nm versus 1470 nm and the impact of fiber type: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

We sought to assess the efficacy and safety of endovenous laser ablation utilizing a 980 nm device versus a 1470 nm device in the treatment of lower limb venous insufficiency. We performed a systematic review adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 statement. A research on PubMed, Scopus and Web of science for articles published by January 2024 was conducted.

Exploring Quality of Life and Mortality in Pertrochanteric Fragility Hip Fractures in Northern Greece: A Single Tertiary Center Study.

Fragility-related pertrochanteric fractures have become a significant public health concern, with a rising incidence attributed to the expanding elderly demographic. Assessing patient-reported health-related quality of life (HRQoL), mortality, and factors correlated with them serves as a crucial metric in evaluating the effectiveness of hip fracture surgery. In a single-center retrospective study, 259 patients underwent surgical treatment with a cephalomedullary nail, with a mean follow-up of 21.

Comparison of Cross-Pin Versus Cortical Button Femoral Fixation in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Hamstrings Autograft: A Long-Term Clinical Study and Review of the Literature.

Background Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is a common operative procedure and many options regarding the type of the selected graft and fixation technique have been described to date. Although many studies have addressed the issue of the optimal femoral fixation device during ACLR with a hamstring tendon (HT) autograft, no clear evidence to indicate one technique over another has been found. Objective The purpose of this study was to compare the long-term postoperative outcomes and complication rates between transfemoral Cross-pin (CP) and Endobutton-Cortical Button (CB) fixation techniques in patients undergoing ACLR with an HT autograft.

Lens Cytoskeleton: An Update on the Etiopathogenesis of Human Cataracts.

A cataract is a loss of the transparency of a normal crystalline lens. Multiple factors, including age as the major risk factor for cataracts, can disturb the transparency of the crystalline lens due to cumulative damage from environmental insults to proteins, particularly crystallins. Lens proteins do not turnover, and crystallins undergo extensive post-translational modifications (PTMs) with age in order to interact with each other and maintain their soluble basis for lens transparency.

Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Changes in Patients Diagnosed With Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the association between optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) parameters and acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Two independent reviewers searched the electronic databases (MEDLINE (Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online), Scopus, Embase (Excerpta Medica Database), Cochrane Library, ClinicalTrials.gov, and World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry Platform) from inception until April 2023.

Fibrin glue and coats compromise the integrity of colonic anastomosis: an experimental trial on rats.

Background: Anastomotic leak remains a dreaded complication in colorectal surgery. Identifying optimal techniques that minimize its incidence is an active area of investigation. The aim of this experimental study was to evaluate the effect of commonly used hemostatic products on the integrity of colonic anastomoses.

New Documentation System for Ulnar Longitudinal Deficiency.

Background: This study examines the value of a new alphanumerical documentation system to classify the whole spectrum of deformities in ulnar longitudinal deficiency (ULD).

Methods: The patients with ULD, whom were referred during a 35-year period, were identified from the hospital database. A total of 7 patients with photographs and/or conventional radiographs that could be adequately reproduced were enrolled in the study.