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Examine the impact of setting on the magnitude and pattern of civilian injuries from terrorist explosions. This may help surgical staffs anticipate the resources required to treat victims of terrorist attacks. ⋯ The existing taxonomy of terrorist bombings, which distinguishes explosions in open spaces from those occurring in closed environments, does not fully differentiate patterns of injury that follow blasts in intermediate environments. Expanding the framework from 2 categories to 5 appears to provide greater precision and may be clinically useful to health care providers.
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Mesh fixation is used to prevent recurrence at the potential risk for chronic pain in TEP. The aim was to compare the impact of permanent fixation (PF) with no fixation (NF)/nonpermanent fixation (NPF) of mesh on chronic pain after TEP repair for primary inguinal hernia. ⋯ The TEP procedure for primary inguinal hernia repair in men is associated with a low frequency of chronic pain and recurrent operations, with no difference between permanent fixation and no/nonpermanent fixation of mesh in a nationwide population-based study. TEP without fixation reduces costs and is safe for all patients.
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Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech · Jun 2016
Transanal Endoscopic Operation for Rectal Tumor: Short-term Outcomes and Learning Curve Analysis.
We aim to report outcomes and learning curve of transanal endoscopic operation (TEO) for rectal tumors, using standard laparoscopic instruments under a magnifying laparoscopic monitor view. ⋯ TEO is a feasible and safe treatment option for local excision of rectal tumors. TEO has the advantage of being a precise surgical procedure with a stable and magnifying endoscopic view. However, TEO requires a learning period and a careful selection of patients through proper indications and preoperative diagnostics.
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A retrospective study was conducted to clarify the predictors of the operation results for ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) patients with acute spinal cord injury (SCI). Detailed analyses of surgical outcomes of OPLL patients with SCI have been rare because most surveys have aimed to investigate OPLL or SCI, but not both. ⋯ HIZ on magnetic resonance imaging was significantly related to the surgical outcomes, which should be highlighted in the preoperative communication with patients. Patients with lower Nirick grade and segmental OPLL would show better symptom before the operation. In addition, SCI caused by slipping or falling showed better symptoms before the operation. Patients with segmental OPLL should show better resolution of symptoms after the operation.
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The development of colorectal cancer is influenced by hormonal factors. Oophorectomy alters endogenous levels of sex hormones, but the effect on colorectal cancer risk is unclear. The aim of this cohort study was to examine colorectal cancer risk after oophorectomy for benign indications. ⋯ Colorectal cancer risk is increased after oophorectomy for benign indications.