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Abstract Background The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of different mobility aids during the early rehabilitation phase following surgical repair of acute...

Abstract Background Hepaticojejunostomy stenosis represents a clinically relevant long-term complication after pancreatic surgery and may result in recurrent cholangitis and impaired quality of life. T-tube drainage is o...

Abstract Introduction The learning curve refers to the relationship between a learner's execution of a task and the number of attempts or time necessary to perform it in a predictable, reliable, and optimal fashion. The ...

Abstract Background Cerumen impaction is a common, preventable cause of hearing loss that affects up to 30% of the global population. Despite its high burden, management practices vary widely, highlighting the need for c...

Abstract Background Perioperative diastolic dysfunction has been proposed as an independent predictor of postoperative major adverse cardiac events (MACE) after noncardiac surgery. However, prior studies have largely foc...

Abstract Background Adrenaline is an emergency medication used in critical situations. However data on its early adverse events after intravenous injection are limited. Therefore, the goal of this study is to describe th...

Abstract Background This is the first systematic review and meta-analysis aimed at assessing the current status of robotic-assisted implant surgery (r-CAIS) in zygomatic implant (ZI) placement, with a particular focus on...

Abstract Background Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading global cause of disability, yet conventional tools lack sensitivity for early detection and precise prognostication. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine lear...

Abstract Background Ebstein anomaly is a rare congenital malformation of the tricuspid valve. Although robotic-assisted minimally invasive repair has shown promising results, its high cost limits accessibility in develop...

Abstract Background Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) confers a markedly increased lifetime risk of breast and ovarian cancers. As no effective surveillance method for early detection of ovarian cancer has been...

Abstract Background Preoperative anxiety is common among patients undergoing elective surgery and may influence postoperative recovery. Although preoperative counseling has been shown to affect anxiety levels, the psycho...

Abstract Objective The purpose of the study was to investigate the hemostatic effect of local application of 10 units hemocoagulase bothrops atrox for injection (HBA)during the perioperative period of primary total hip a...

Abstract Introduction Kinesio taping (KT) is used after mandibular third-molar surgery, yet its benefits and time course remain uncertain. We evaluated whether KT reduces pain, swelling, and trismus versus no tape. Metho...

Abstract Objective To investigate the effect of different administration timings of dexmedetomidine (DEX) on the median effective dose (ED50) of sufentanil required to suppress the cardiovascular response during double-l...

Abstract Background There have been emerging clinical trials investigating the efficacy of synthetic-graft-augmented autografts in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) in recent years. Hamstring tendon and Li...

Abstract Diabetic retinopathy (DR), the most prevalent ocular complication of diabetes, progresses from non-proliferative (NPDR) to sight-threatening proliferative (PDR) stages. Current interventions—including retinal ...

Abstract Background Some studies regarding patients complaining of residual pain after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) showed pain scores improvement using genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation (GNRFA). This prompted the...

Abstract Background In the Netherlands, approximately 20,000 older adults sustain a hip fracture every year. Most of these patients are frail, institutionalised, have limited postoperative mobility and a high mortality r...

Abstract Background Arginine hydrochloride, widely used in growth hormone stimulation tests, can cause local swelling and, rarely, full-thickness skin necrosis, usually managed conservatively or with skin grafting. Plate...

Abstract Background Preoperative anxiety is a common challenge in paediatric anaesthesia. High anxiety levels are associated with adverse perioperative outcomes. Although risk factors for preoperative anxiety in children...

Abstract Objective Differentiating complicated from uncomplicated appendicitis remains a clinical challenge despite major advances in diagnostic imaging and evaluation. Inflammatory biomarkers derived from routine blood ...

Abstract Background Nipple discharge is one of the most common breast complaints, reported by 80% of women outside the breastfeeding period. It may result from physiological or pathological causes, including intraductal ...