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Needlestick injuries (NSI) result from penetrating trauma or lacerations to the skin. This includes needles, cannulae, needles utilized for connecting components of intravenous administration systems, and surgical equipm...

IntroductionGouty tophi are chronic inflammatory nodules resulting from monosodium urate (MSU) crystal deposition, often leading to joint deformity, skin ulceration, and functional impairment. Surgical management remains...

ABSTRACT To evaluate the effectiveness of percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) in the treatment of recurrent lumbar disc herniation, comparing it with conventional techniques with an emphasis on the improveme...

ObjectiveThe prognostic implications of surgical outcomes in older adults with ovarian cancer remain unclarified. This study aimed to describe temporal trends in surgical management and examine the association between su...

Materias / palabras clave: robot-enhanced procedures; technology; skull-base surgery; minimally invasive surgical procedures; artificial intelligence

BackgroundSurgical antibiotic prophylaxis (SAP) is an essential part of perioperative care, yet adherence to recommended practices varies across surgical categories. Differences in antibiotic choice and duration between ...

Abstract BackgroundPeripheral facial nerve palsy is a debilitating condition that may necessitate surgical intervention. Although motor rehabilitation is considered essential, the most effective approach has ...

Abstract BackgroundOptimal management of facial skin laxity requires a nuanced approach by health care providers working in aesthetics. Radiofrequency microneedling (RFMN) devices have emerged as a popular no...

Background: Traumatic anterior shoulder instability (ASI) is common among young, active patients, with a progression to glenohumeral osteoarthritis (OA) in up to 55% of patients. Surgical stabilization procedures are rou...

ABSTRACT The biportal endoscopic technique, known as unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE), has emerged as an effective minimally invasive approach for managing various spinal disorders. This report presents the first docu...

ABSTRACT This study aimed to identify the causes involved in hospital readmission of patients after endoscopic lumbar spine surgery. A systematic review was carried out using the Mantel-Haenszel fixed model for statistic...

Purpose: To compare the effectiveness, safety, and cost-effectiveness of three conjunctival autograft-fixing methods: fibrin glue, sutures, and no glue or sutures; to examine patient comfort, complications, recurrence, a...

ABSTRACT Objective: To present the results of the surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) using a less invasive technique. Methods: Ten patients diagnosed with AIS underwent surgical treatment using a...

While individual Jewish plastic surgeons have been recognized in the literature for their groundbreaking achievements, a comprehensive review of their collective contributions to plastic surgery is lacking. The goal of t...

Abstract Background Traditional nasal packing following septoplasty imposes significant patient morbidity, including pain, obligate oral breathing, and sleep disruption. Negative pressure drainage (NPD) represents a mech...

BackgroundExtended reality (XR) simulation offers repeatable, risk-free practice for ophthalmic training. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to quantify its effects on training outcomes.MethodsWe searched...

Abstract Cross-lingual information retrieval limits global exchange of data because of the high diversity in the methods to classify, document and encode medical procedures. Traditional keyword-based or single-language s...

Abstract Background Tibial spine avulsion fractures (TSFs) are the pediatric equivalent of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. The optimal management of type II fractures remains debated, and both conservative and...

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 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 Objective Postoperative pain and swelling often impede early rehabilitation after Achilles tendon repair. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of an acupuncture‐integrated Chinese‐Western medic...

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a severe cardiopulmonary disorder characterized by pulmonary vascular remodeling, which leads to increased pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR), right ventricular (RV) hypertrophy, and ultim...

BackgroundSurgical procedures can increase the incidence of stress ulcers. This study aims to investigate the occurrence of postoperative stress gastric ulcers in a high-altitude environment and to identify independent r...

ABSTRACT Background and Aim Tonsillectomy is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures on children. Indications for tonsillectomy include recurrent tonsillitis, obstructive sleep apnea, and peritonsillar abs...