Journal of the Chinese Medical Association : JCMA
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Comparative Study
Outcome comparison between vaginoscopy and standard hysteroscopy: A retrospective cohort study.
Hysteroscopy is a traditional diagnostic method, whereas vaginoscopy is a more recent but proven approach. However, most physicians are unfamiliar with vaginoscopy. We aimed to compare the feasibility and tolerability between the two techniques to increase clinical awareness. ⋯ Vaginoscopy required a shorter time for the completion of the examination and involved lesser pain than the standard hysteroscopy. The success rates were comparable between the two techniques. Therefore, vaginoscopy is a good option for office hysteroscopic examinations.
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Pedicle screw loosening (PSL) is a postsurgical complication of spinal fusion surgery that can result in morbidity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous parapedicle screw vertebroplasty (PPSV) for pain reduction and motility improvement in patients with PSL. ⋯ The PPSV procedure is effective and safe for the reduction of pain and improvement of life quality in patients with PSL. It can thus be considered as a possible option for the revision of spinal fusion surgery.
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To determine the impact of body mass index (BMI) on clinical outcomes in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) survivors treated with targeted temperature management (TTM). ⋯ In OHCA patients treated with TTM, there was no significant difference across BMI subgroups for survival or favorable neurologic outcome at discharge.