Wiener klinische Wochenschrift
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Wien. Klin. Wochenschr. · Jan 2025
Predictors of 7-day mortality in critically ill patients with hyperglycemic crisis : A single center retrospective analysis.
The main aim of the study was to identify point of care available laboratory and clinical predictors of 7‑day mortality in critically ill patients with a hyperglycemic crisis. ⋯ Our data showed that elevated lactate levels were associated with higher mortality in all types of hyperglycemic crises.
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Wien. Klin. Wochenschr. · Jan 2025
A comic that explains palliative care: how patients experience comic-based educational material.
The aim of this study was to create a patient-centered comic on palliative care with and for patients admitted to a palliative care unit and to examine their experiences of graphic educational material. ⋯ The results of the present study offer insights into mostly positive reactions of patients when presented with a comic about palliative care. The study showed how illustrated educational information led to deepened conversation among the interviewer and the patients, offering insights into their experiences and imagination.
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Aim of this article is to give an overview of the technical background and the advantages of modern devices for different applications of cryoablation in cranio-orbital neurosurgery. The treatment of orbital lesions is complicated by the complex and potentially inapparent anatomy due to retro-orbital fat. ⋯ Their use has been described in several different approaches including traditional lateral or transcranial orbitotomy but also anterior transconjunctival as well as transnasal endoscopic approaches. Recently, single-use devices were introduced that allow the use of cryosurgery also without the need for large investment or service costs.
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Wien. Klin. Wochenschr. · Jan 2025
ReviewTreatment of fecal incontinence-is there a light in the end of the tunnel?
Fecal incontinence (FI) is a common disease with higher incidence rates in the elderly population. Treatment of affected patients remains challenging and ranges from conservative management to surgical techniques. Despite all efforts patients often undergo several therapeutic measurements to achieve reasonable functional improvements. ⋯ I., Austria) is currently under evaluation. This device, composed of silicone and polyester, is placed around the anus outside the external sphincter muscle complex aiming to improve stool continence via mechanical pressure. Early results of this new operation are eagerly awaited.