Ultrasound- and fluoroscopic-guided, percutaneous cholecystostomy drain placement in canine cadavers, a feasibility and safety study by Jasmin Ordobazari, Charlotte Pfeiffer, Adriano Wang-Leandro, Holger A. Volk, Georga T. Karbe

“…Leak pressures were measured using a water manometer. Procedure time, volume injected and pressure measurements before and at the time of leakage were recorded.ResultsDrain placement into the gallbladder was confirmed by ultrasound and fluoroscopy in 5/5 pediatric-nephrostomy and 0/5 SUB-nephrostomy drains. …”
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Combined Lag Screw and Cerclage Wire Fixation for Calcaneal Tuberosity Avulsion Fractures by Vincenzo Giordano, Alexandre Leme Godoy-Santos, Felipe Serrão de Souza, Hilton Augusto Koch, Cesar de Cesar Netto, Stefan Rammelt

“…We also report the results of the procedure in a small cohort of four patients. All fractures healed in an anatomic position. …”
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Measuring more than just centimeters: a scoping review of outcome measures in cosmetic stature lengthening by Ali Yalcinkaya, Maria Tirta, Ole Rahbek, Jette Frost Jepsen, Michael Skovdal Rathleff, Christopher Iobst, Søren Kold

“…Abstract Background Cosmetic stature lengthening (CSL) is an elective orthopedic procedure performed to increase height. While clinical outcomes often define technical success, the broader effects on patients’ quality of life, functional recovery, and psychosocial well-being may be inadequately assessed. …”
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Ultra-massive fluid transfusion in adult liver transplant recipients: A single center observational study. by Hugh Slifirski, Nattaya Raykateeraroj, Angelica Armellini, Riley Hazard, Jordan Zalcman, Junyan Zhao, Zac Tran, Peter Le, Wendell Zhang, Michael Fink, Marcos Vinicius Perini, Anoop N Koshy, Dong-Kyu Lee, Laurence Weinberg

“…<h4>Results</h4>Of the 844 liver transplantation procedures, 81 (9.6%) required an ultra-massive fluid transfusion with a median transfusion volume of 36.8 liters (IQR: 31.2-48.7). …”
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Successful transcatheter treatment of large right pulmonary artery to left atrial fistula: a case series and literature review by Hojjat Mortezaeian, Farshad Jafari, Mahmoud Meraji, Avisa Tabib, Hamid Reza Pouraliakbar, Fatemeh Naderi

“…Although endovascular treatment is the preferred option, some patients need to be treated with surgical procedures due to their structural characteristics.…”
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Pediatric Renal Transplantation in the Jordanian Population: The Clinical Outcome Measures During Long-term Follow-up Period by Sireen Shilbayeh, Issa Hazza

“…Conclusion: The average result of pediatric renal transplantation in Jordan is more successful than the average results of this procedure in many developed countries, especially in terms of early graft function, acute rejection episodes as well as long-term patient and graft survivals. …”
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Globalization, crisis and discourse on terrorism by Pavlićević Predrag

“…The problem lies in qualifications not acquired through procedures that lead to an objective view of reality. …”
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Optimizing gas well deliquification: Experimental analysis of surfactant-based strategies for liquid unloading in gas wells for enhanced recovery by Najeeb Anjum Soomro, Ubedullah Ansari, Bilal Shams, Muhammad Khan Memon, Darya Khan Bhutto, Zhang Rui, Yi Pan

“…This mixture guarantees the surfactant's ideal dispersion and interaction with the collected liquid, which enhances the unloading procedure.This approach enabled research to assess the merits and demerits of each technique. …”
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Calculation of Correction Factors for Vickers’ Hardness Measurements on a Non-Planar Surface by S. G. Sandomirski, A. L. Val’ko, S. P. Rudenko

“…That is, the error is reduced by a factor of about √n 2 in comparison with the calculation according to the regulated procedure. This is illustrated by the above numerical data and an example of the use of the method.The obtained formulas for calculation of correction coefficients K when measuring hardness HV on spherical and cylindrical (concave and convex) surfaces are reasonable to use for automatic calculation of HV on items with a non-planar surface.…”
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Comparison of WHO laboratory-based and non-laboratory-based CVD risk charts among hypertensive adults attending primary healthcare centers in West Africa sub-region. by Kojo Awotwi Hutton-Mensah, Olayinka Rasheed Ibrahim, Adaku Nwankwo, George Bediako Nketiah, Funmi Temidayo Adeniyi, Abukari Yakubu Natogmah, James Ayodele Ogunmodede, Dike Ojji, Olumide Adesola, Biodun Sulyman Alabi, Olugbenga Ayodeji Mokuolu, Daniel Sarpong

“…All participants had their blood pressure, anthropometrics, fasting blood sugar, and fasting cholesterol measured following standard procedures. WHO laboratory and non-laboratory CVD risks were assessed and compared using Kappa statistics, correlation, and Bland-Altman Plot.…”
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Bridging epigenetics and pharmacology through systematic reviews tailored to WBS methodology: the triangle decision-making model as a pioneering translational biological drug deliv... by João Francisco Pollo Gaspary, Luis Felipe Dias Lopes, Antonio Geraldo Camara

“…A major obstacle to effective evidence-based treatments is drug adherence, prompting the search for innovative procedures to enhance drug delivery methods.ObjectivesThis study aimed to assess the impact of innovative drug delivery systems (DDS) based on physical stimuli on medication adherence among patients undergoing long-term treatments. …”
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Physical activity level and health-related quality of life in adults with multiple osteochondromas: a Dutch cross-sectional study by Ihsane Amajjar, Kuni Vergauwen, Nienke W. Willigenburg, Ivan P. J. Huijnen, Rob J. E. M. Smeets, S. John Ham

“…Fourteen variables, including pain-related disability and number of surgical procedures, explained physical HRQOL (R2 = 0.731, p < 0.001). …”
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Drop height is influenced by box height but not by individual stature during drop jumps by Gislaine Fátima Geraldo, Sarah Teles Bredt, Hans Joachim Menzel, Gustavo Henrique Peixoto, Lucas Abreu Carvalho, Fernando Vitor Lima, Jéssica Silva Soares, André Gustavo Andrade

“…Therefore, it seems that coaches can use the same procedures for prescribing DJ training load for individuals of different heights.…”
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The role of plastic and reconstructive surgeon in trauma care: Perspectives from a Level 1 trauma centre in India by Maneesh Singhal, Ravikiran Naalla, Aniket Dave, Moumita De, Deepti Gupta, Shashank Chauhan

“…Results: A total of 1539 procedures were performed under the division of plastic reconstructive and burn surgery. …”
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The landscape of epilepsy surgery in older adults: Challenges and opportunities by Vineet Punia

“…Minimally invasive procedures such as laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) and neuromodulation techniques like vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) and responsive neurostimulation (RNS) offer promising alternatives for those who are not ideal candidates for resective surgery. …”
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Unstuck Technology for EPB/TBM Dual Mode Shield Machine Stuck in Rock Stratum by DUAN Yueqiang

“…Successful escaping can be achieved through procedures such as determining the jamming position of the shield tunneling machine, breaking through the rock mass of the cutting ring, welding the jacking and bracing fixtures, conducting a trial propulsion of the shield tunneling machine, cutting the first part of the shield body and breaking through the rock mass, cutting the second part of the shield body and breaking through the rock mass, in-situ welding of the cut shield body, and resuming the tunneling of the shield tunneling machine…”
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Development of a gum recession model in an experiment by N. V. Lopatina, R. R. Hajbullina, K. V. Danilko, O. R. Shangina, D. N. Tuhvatullina, K. A. Kurbanova

“…In the control group of rats, the defect was created according to the standard procedure by conducting a V-shaped incision.Results: When creating the proposed model of experimental gum recession, the clinical and pathomorphological picture is achieved under the influence of local factors: V-shaped gum incision, retraction thread, dental glass ionomer cement. …”
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A Data-Driven Approach for Rathke’s Cleft Cysts Management by Alberto D’Amico, Martina Cappelletti, Nicola Bresolin, Elisabetta Marton, Luca Denaro, Giuseppe Canova

“…<b>Results:</b> 20 patients for a total of 24 procedures (20 primary surgeries/4 cases for recurrence) were performed for RCCs. …”
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Pore size characterization of Cretaceous ironstone by low-field nuclear magnetic resonance technique by A.A. Ige-Adeyeye, O.B. Olatinsu, V.C. Ozebo, L. Esteban

“…Porosity and water content from NMR and WIP shows high degree correlation of 79 % and 97 %, respectively with average porosities from both procedures given as 22.06 pu. and 21.96 pu., respectively. …”
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The Use of Perceval Valves in Older Patients: A Systematic Review by Ivo Deblier, Dina De Bock, Inez Rodrigus, Wilhelm Mistiaen

“…The use of a minimally invasive approach and the association of other procedures, such as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), varied depending on the research design. …”
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