International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Aug 2021
Use of Radiological Tests in COVID-19 Positive Child Cases: Is Chest Computed Tomography Necessary?
This study aimed to correlate the radiographic findings of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) positive children with their clinical and laboratory findings and discuss the frequency and necessity of chest computed tomography (CT) used for the radiological imaging in paediatric patients with COVID-19 infection. ⋯ In this study, it is emphasised that chest CT should be requested by considering the underlying diseases and severity of clinical findings in paediatric patients. In this way, unnecessary chest CT could be prevented in the paediatric population.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Aug 2021
Evaluation of Spontaneous Reduction among the Invagination Cases Admitted to the Pediatric Emergency Department; Retrospective Study.
We aimed to determine the factors that determine the conditions in cases of invagination with spontaneous reduction. ⋯ Invagination is one of the surgical emergencies. With the widespread use of USG, most of these cases are followed up by clinical and USG follow-up in paediatric emergency services. Spontaneous reduction frequently develops in cases of intussusception with small bowel localisation and short bowel segment (less than 3 cm).
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Aug 2021
A Nationwide Survey on the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Minimal Invasive Surgery in Urology Practice.
The beta-coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the clinical approach of 93% of urologists worldwide, and this situation has affected the use of laparoscopic and robot-assisted laparoscopic methods, which are known as minimally invasive surgery (MIS). This study aimed to determine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on MIS in urology practice at national level. ⋯ Although the number of operations has decreased during the ongoing pandemic, MIS is a method that can be preferred due to its limited contamination and mortality in urology practice provided that safety measures are taken and guideline recommendations are followed.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Aug 2021
Rectal Spacers in Patients with Prostate Cancer Undergoing Radiotherapy: A Survey of UK Uro-Oncologists.
To understand the awareness and use of rectal spacers for prostate cancer patients undergoing radical radiotherapy in the United Kingdom. ⋯ The current use of rectal spacers by UK uro-oncologists for patients with localised or locally advanced prostate cancer receiving radiotherapy is low and largely restricted by resourcing issues.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Aug 2021
Evaluation of The Effects of Different Remineralization agents on Initial Enamel Lesions by Scanning Electron Microscope and Energy-Distributed X-ray Analysis.
This study compared the ability of four remineralization agents to restore demineralised enamel lesions in permanent human incisors. ⋯ The group treated with a fluoride-free, xylitol-containing ROCS medical remineralising gel had the lowest Ca/P ratio. Compared with the control groups, Remin Pro and ROCS remineralising gel appeared effective for repairing initial enamel lesions.