Short-term outcomes and quality of life of esophagogastrostomy versus the double-tract reconstruction after laparoscopic proximal gastrectomy by Yong Sun, Chao Chen, Lei Hou, Enhong Zhao

“…The esophagogastrostomy (EG) is a rather simple procedure technically, but the incidences of reflux esophagitis and anastomotic stricture are higher. …”
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Modeling pine forest growing stock volume in subtropical regions of China using airborne Lidar data by Zige Lan, Xiandie Jiang, Guiying Li, Yagang Lu, Hongwen Yao, Dengsheng Lu

“…More research is needed to quantitatively examine different contribution of sample sizes, modeling algorithms, variables from different sources, and stratification factors on modeling results, so that we can design an optimal procedure for GSV modeling using airborne Lidar data.…”
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Artificial intelligence-assisted echocardiographic monitoring in pediatric patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation by Weiling Chen, Jinhui Wu, Zhenxuan Zhang, Zhifan Gao, Xunyi Chen, Yu Zhang, Zhou Lin, Zijian Tang, Wei Yu, Shumin Fan, Heye Zhang, Bei Xia

“…The standard visual assessment is also an inherently subjective procedure. Artificial intelligence (AI) based machine learning-enabled image analysis might provide rapid, reproducible measurements of left ventricular volumes and EF for ECMO patients.ObjectivesThis study aims to evaluate the applicability of AI for monitoring cardiac function based on Echocardiography in patients with ECMO.Materials and methodsWe conducted a retrospective study involving 29 hospitalized patients who received ECMO support between January 2017 and December 2021. …”
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Immediate results of neoadjuvant chemotherapy for resectable colon cancer by D. I. Azovsky, S. G. Afanasyev, L. V. Spirina, A. V. Avgustinovich, O. V. Cheremisina, S. V. Vtorushin

“…In most cases (n=25, 83.3 %), laparoscopic procedures were performed. Postoperative complications of grade IIIa according to the Clavien–Dindo classification occurred in 3 cases (10.0 %): re-laparotomy was required for one patient (3.3 %) due to anastomotic leakage and for two patients (6.7 %) due to intestinal obstruction. …”
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Comparison of Patient Acceptance and Caregiver Satisfaction of Glass-Ionomer Cement vs. Silver Fluoride/Potassium Iodide Application to Manage Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation Hype... by Ramiar Karim, Walaa Ahmed, Mohamed Baider, Christian H. Splieth, Julian Schmoeckel

“…Caregiver satisfaction with both study procedures was high after immediate assessment (n = 19 out of 22, 86.4% for AgF/KI and n = 19 out of 25, 76.0% for GIC application) and in 12 weeks of follow-up (n = 17 out of 20, 85.0% for AgF/KI and n = 22 out of 24, 91.6% for GIC application). …”
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Combining an internal tension relieving technique with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) reduces graft failure rate and improves functional outcomes: a systematic re... by Yixin Wen, Wei Huang, Minghui Li, Yong Jiang, Yibo Tong, Hongjun Mei, Junfeng Tan

“…The ITRT-assisted ACLR procedure may represent the optimal approach for minimizing graft failure. …”
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3D-AttenNet model can predict clinically significant prostate cancer in PI-RADS category 3 patients: a retrospective multicenter study by Jie Bao, Litao Zhao, Xiaomeng Qiao, Zhenkai Li, Yanting Ji, Yueting Su, Libiao Ji, Junkang Shen, Jiangang Liu, Jie Tian, Ximing Wang, Hailin Shen, Chunhong Hu

“…In particular, 71.1% to 92.2% of non-csPCa patients were identified by our model in three testing cohorts, who can spare from invasive biopsy or RP procedure. Conclusions Our model offers a noninvasive screening clinical tool to re-stratify risks in PI-RADS 3 patients, thereby reducing unnecessary invasive biopsies and improving the effectiveness of biopsies. …”
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Medium and long-term aortic remodeling following aortic valve replacement combined with anticoagulation for DeBakey I aortic dissection by Yuanyuan Li, Shifeng Yang, Congshan Ji, Haoyuan Yang, Jinshu Sun, Juncheng Jiang, Ximing Wang, Long Wang

“…However, there were no statistically significant differences in concomitant procedures, postoperative complications, or length of hospital stay. …”
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Antiphospholipid syndrome presenting as isolated renal vein thrombosis: a case report and review of the literature by Khemchand N. Moorani, Saima Kashif

“…While nephrectomy was recommended, her parents declined the procedure. Anticoagulation therapy was switched to rivaroxaban to avoid frequent international normalized ratio monitoring. …”
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Controladores multivariables para un vehículo autónomo terrestre: Comparación basada en la fiabilidad del software by Norberto Cañas, Wilmar Hernández, Gabriel González, Oleg Sergiyenko

“…With the obtained data, the reliability curves were elaborated by means of the Kaplan-Meier procedure, and this allowed their comparison which was the aim of this research. …”
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Assessment of Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness among Pregnant Women: A Cross-sectional Study by T Elamathi, K Ananthi, Rimi Singh

“…This makes levobupivacaine useful for longer-duration surgeries, while ropivacaine is more suitable for shorter-duration procedures.…”
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A preliminary study on the clinical characteristics of lacrimal duct obstruction in patients with a history of anterior uveitis by Peng Wang, Peng Wang, Hai Tao, Fei Wang, Fang Bai, Xibin Zhou, Lihua Wang, Chuan Liu, YiFei Huang, YiFei Huang

“…Intraoperatively, 32 patients (80%) showed extensive adhesive LDO. Surgical procedures included laser canaliculoplasty with lacrimal stent intubation (55 eyes), dacryocystorhinostomy with lacrimal stent intubation (one eye), and retrograde canalicular trephination combined with dacryocystorhinostomy and lacrimal stent intubation (two eyes). …”
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Differences between echocardiography and cardiac nuclear magnetic resonance parameters in children with bicuspid aortic valve-related aortopathy by Stasa Krasic, Stasa Krasic, Boris Zec, Vesna Topic, Sasa Popovic, Dejan Nesic, Marija Zdravkovic, Vladislav Vukomanovic, Vladislav Vukomanovic

“…On the other hand, moderate to strong correlations were found in the evaluated parameters, which indicates the importance of performing noninvasive diagnostic procedures in the follow-up of these patients.…”
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KEMAMPUAN LITERASI MATEMATIS SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR DENGAN PEMBELAJARAN PROBLEM BASED INSTRUCTION (PBI) by Buyung Buyung, Erdi Guna Utama, Putri Nur Asikin

“…Abstract Mathematical literacy is the ability to formulate and interpret and suppress students systematic reasoning in applying consepts, procedures, fact, as a tool to describe a phenomena or event. …”
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Optimizing Pregnancy Outcomes: The Role of Gynecologists in Preconceptional Care in Italy by Valensise H, Banzi C, Bonin C, Dell'Avanzo M, Di Simone N, Farsetti D, Manganello F, Mecacci F, Serena C, Villaccio B, Viora E

“…This review will summarize current recommended procedures, from nutritional to disease screening, and their impact on pregnancy outcomes. …”
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CURRENT REPERFUSION THERAPY POSSIBILITIES IN MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION AND ISCHEMIC STROKE by E. V. Konstantinova, N. A. Shostak, M. Yu. Gilyarov

“…The paper considers main reperfusion therapy lines: medical (with thrombolytic drugs) and mechanical (with primary interventions) one and their combination in treating patients with acute myocardial and cerebral ischemia. Each reperfusion procedure is discussed in view of its advantages, disadvantages, available guidelines, and possibilities of real clinical practice. …”
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Anatomical and functional outcome of surgical correction of optic disc pit maculopathy using autologous scleral patch graft: a long-term retrospective analysis by Naresh Babu Kannan, Avik Dey Sarkar, MuthuKrishnan Vallinayagam, Swikruti Jena, Shraddha Shah, Kim Ramasamy

“…Successful visual rehabilitation was achieved in 45 patients (83.33%) Conclusions Detailed OCT based and functional analysis in this study with long-term follow-up helps to entitle the importance of scleral patch graft based surgical procedure in managing this challenging surgical condition. …”
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Inter and Intra-Rater Reliability of Measuring Photometric Craniovertebral Angle Using a Cloud-Based Video Communication Platform by Rylan Cote, Cassandra Vietas, Megan Kolakowski, Kayla Lombardo, Jacob Prete, Amit Dashottar

“…This makes physical therapy (PT) assessments difficult because of the lack of empirical evidence about the reliability of various clinical measurements performed in a virtual environment. One such procedure is the photometric measurement of craniovertebral (CV) angle. …”
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PHENOTYPIC FEATURES OF ENDOMETRIAL CANCER AND MSI IN COLON AND BLOOD SERUM by S. M. Kartashov, E. M. Oleshko

“…PCR was performed by the standard procedure using Tertsik-2 programmable thermal cycler produced by DNA – Technology LTD, Russia. …”
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Strategy of delayed intervention without stent implantation in myocardial infarction with ST segment elevation caused by massive thrombosis of the infarct-related artery by A. V. Azarov, M. G. Glezer, A. S. Zhuravlev, I. R. Rafaeli, S. P. Semitko, K. V. Gyul’misaruyan, S. A. Kurnosov

“…Optimal reperfusion (TIMI-3 and Myocardial Blush Grade 2-3  after primary procedure  was achieved  in significantly (p=0,02)  more patients in group 1 (89%)  than in group 2 (69,2%)  ST segment resolution ≥70% after intervention was achieved in 87%  of cases  in group 1 and in 64,1%  of cases in group 2 (p=0,011).Conclusion. …”
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