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A Radiofrequency modified maze and valve procedure through a port-access approach
(Forum Multimedia Publishing LLC., 2003)
Background: The aim of the study was to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of the irrigated radiofrequency modified maze procedure through a port-access approach during mitral valve surgery. Methods: Forty-three ...
The interrelationship between insulin secretion and action in Type 2 diabetes mellitus with different degrees of obesity: Evidence supporting central obesity
(Editrice Kurtis S R L, 2003)
This paper investigates the relative role of the impairment of insulin secretion and action in the pathogenesis of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The parameters indicating insulin secretion and action were calculated ...
The role of posterior pericardiotomy on the incidence of atrial fibrillation after coronary revascularization
(Edizioni Minerva Medica, 2003)
Aim. Pericardial effusion and atrial fibrillation (AF) are two common complications in coronary revascularization surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of posterior pericardiotomy in pericardial. ...
Augmentation mentoplasty using a custom-design wire cage
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003)
Mentoplasty is often a complimentary procedure to rhinoplasty. At least 25% of all rhinoplasty patients may need a chin implant to balance facial features better. Augmentation mentoplasty using alloplastic implants such ...
A new technique for abdominal heart transplantation in rats
(Edizioni Minerva Medica, 2003)
Experimental studies in animals play a major role in the progress of medicine. Different surgical techniques have been described for heterotopic heart transplantation in rats. in this study we introduce a new technique for ...
Magnetic resonance imaging of tuberculous spondylitis
(2003)
The clinical and imaging findings of patients with a confirmed diagnosis of tuberculous spondylitis were retrospectively analyzed to assess the diagnostic value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and determine the different ...
C-reactive protein as a pre-procedural predictor of early and late outcomes of percutaneous coronary interventions
(Springer New York, 2003)
To examine the predictive value of pre-procedural CRP level in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) regardless of having unstable or stable angina pectoris or myocardial infarction. Blood sampling ...
Thyroid anatomy and anatomical complications of thyroid surgery [Tiroid anatomisi ve tiroid cerrahisinin anatomik komplikasyonlari]
(2003)
The thyroid gland is important and highly vascular endocrine gland, consists of right and left lobes. It is located anterior to the second and third tracheal cartilages. Usually there are two parathyroid glands on each ...