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Minimally invasive surgery using mini anterior incision for thyroid diseases: a prospective cohort study.
CONCLUSIONS: It is not easy to demonstrate the advantages of MIT over conventional and video-assisted surgery. The main complications, such as nerve injury, hypoparathyroidism, or hemorrhage, are the same as in other surgical approaches. MIT has demonstrated advantages over conventional open approaches for both hemi- and total thyroidectomy and the benefits do not depend on the open or video-assisted approach. The anterior mini-incision approach can be performed with an operative time and postoperative complication profile equivalent to conventional thyroidectomy while providing excellent cosmesis with a 2 cm scar in both ...
Source: International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine - December 2, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Int J Clin Exp Med Source Type: research

Clinicopathological characteristics of xeroderma pigmentosum associated with keratoacanthoma: a case report and literature review.
CONCLUSIONS: Xeroderma pigmentosum of infancy is a rare disease, and association with keratoacanthoma is even rarer. This condition should be considered in the differential diagnosis of freckles, Rothmund-Thomson syndrome and porphyria. PMID: 25419376 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine - December 2, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Int J Clin Exp Med Source Type: research

Management of recurrent bulbar urethral stricture-a 54 patients study with Allium bulbar urethral stent (BUS).
This study objective was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of temporary placement of the Allium BUS stent. This was a prospective study in 54 men with recurrent benign urethral stricture conducted during 2009 to 2012. All men underwent an internal urethrotomy or dilatation procedure followed by an endoscopic stent placement. Clinical success was achieved in 44 (81.4%) of the 54 patients. No patient reported discomfort at the stent site. 2 stents migrated distally. 1 stent was occluded. All stents were removed in a mean time of 8.8 (range 3-18) months following implantation. This experience with the Allium BUS for treating ...
Source: International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine - December 2, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Int J Clin Exp Med Source Type: research

Microalbuminuria in untreated prehypertension and hypertension without diabetes.
CONCLUSIONS: In preHT and HT, SBP, BNP and LVMI are associated with MA. In the evaluation of increased blood pressures, in case of increased BNP and LVMI, MA should be investigated even in prehypertensive stages. The subjects with increased blood pressures should get medical treatment to prevent the effects on vascular structure and myocardium even in prehypertensive phase. PMID: 25419378 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine - December 2, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Int J Clin Exp Med Source Type: research

Prognostic significance of high-risk human papillomavirus and p16(INK4A) in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
Authors: Cao F, Zhang W, Zhang F, Han H, Xu J, Cheng Y Abstract The prognostic value of the HPV status in ESCC is much controversial, this study aimed to determine the prognostic importance of high-risk HPV and p16 in patients with ESCC. A total of 105 consecutive patients who underwent esophagectomy in 2008 were included in this study. All specimens with ESCC were tested by in situ hybridization for HPV16/18 and immunohistochemistry for p16 expression. Kappa values were calculated using Cohen's kappa test. The 5-year overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) were calculated in relation to ...
Source: International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine - December 2, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Int J Clin Exp Med Source Type: research

Does early use of bilevel positive airway pressure (bipap) in cardiothoracic intensive care unit prevent reintubation?
Authors: Sağıroğlu G, Baysal A, Copuroğlu E, Gül Y, Karamustafaoğlu Y, Dogukan M Abstract Introductıon: Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is a preferred treatment in acute respiratory failure after operations. Our aim is to investigate the success of early use of bilevel positive airway pressure (BIPAP) after cardiac or thoracic surgeries to prevent reintubation. METHODS: In a prospective randomized study, 254 patients were divided into two groups depending on the time period between extubation and the application of BIPAP. In Group 1 BIPAP was applied after extubation within 48 hours after sur...
Source: International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine - December 2, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Int J Clin Exp Med Source Type: research

Expression of vaspin in the joint and the levels in the serum and synovial fluid of patients with osteoarthritis.
Authors: Bao JP, Jiang LF, Chen WP, Hu PF, Wu LD Abstract The aim of this study was to determine the expression of vaspin in the joint and investigate the distribution between paired serum and synovial fluid (SF) in osteoarthritis (OA) patients, and serum in healthy controls. The gene expression of vaspin was measured by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) in the OA joint tissues. The vaspin protein expression in the cartilage, synovium and osteophyte from OA patients who required total knee replacement (TKR) were detected by immunohistochemistry (IHC). Levels of vaspin in serum and SF ...
Source: International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine - December 2, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Int J Clin Exp Med Source Type: research

The effects of incisor inclination changes on the position of point A in Class II division 2 malocclusion using three-dimensional evaluation: a long-term prospective study.
CONCLUSIONS: Proclination of maxillary incisors with backward movement of incisor root apex caused posterior movement of point A. This posterior movement significantly affects the SNA angle. PMID: 25419382 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine - December 2, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Int J Clin Exp Med Source Type: research

The presence of Torque teno virus in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Authors: Feyzioğlu B, Teke T, Ozdemir M, Karaibrahimoğlu A, Doğan M, Yavşan M Abstract Torque Teno Virus (TTV) has been identified as transfusion-transmitted virus in humans, initially. Although TTV viremia is extremely common in the general population worldwide, there is no direct causal evidence linking TTV infection to specific clinical manifestations. Our hypothesis was that TTV might play a role in Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by inducing inflammatory mechanisms previously identified. The study was conducted on 57 COPD patients and 39 healthy control groups. COPD patient groups inc...
Source: International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine - December 2, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Int J Clin Exp Med Source Type: research

Ovariectomy modulation of morphine analgesia of neuropathic pain is associated with the change of K(+)-Cl(-) cotransporter 2 protein level in spinal dorsal horn.
In this study, we used K(+)-Cl(-) cotransporter 2 (KCC2) as a molecule target to investigate the mechanism underlying the phenomenon. Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly assigned to ovariectomy (OVX)+morphine group, OVX+Saline group, sham surgery (OVX-sham)+morphine group and OVX-sham+saline group. All the rats received SNI surgery three weeks after ovariectomy. We used von Frey values as a sign of neuropathic pain. On PO day 14, 1 μg morphine or the vehicle saline was administered intrathecally via a PE-10 catheter formerly implanted. Hindpaw withdrawal threshold was determined before and 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 min afte...
Source: International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine - December 2, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Int J Clin Exp Med Source Type: research

Effect of hafnium and titanium coated implants on several blood biochemical markers after osteosynthesis in rabbits.
CONCLUSION: Nanotechnology used in manufacturing bioinert coatings for implants for osteosynthesis, has made the post-operative period less complicated as reflected by less expressed changing in the markers of bone metabolism and hepatotoxicity. PMID: 25419385 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine - December 2, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Int J Clin Exp Med Source Type: research

Clinical results of laparoscopic appendectomy in patients with complicated and uncomplicated appendicitis.
Authors: Bat O, Kaya H, Celik HK, Sahbaz NA Abstract Acute appendicitis is the most common surgical emergency. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical results of laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) for the treatment of uncomplicated and complicated appendicitis. A retrospective analysis was performed who had undergone laparoscopic appendectomy for complicated appendicitis between January 2010 to October 2013. The diagnosis of acute appendicitis was established with physical examination, laboratory tests, and ultrasound examination. The patients were analysed for age, sex, conversion rate,operation ti...
Source: International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine - December 2, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Int J Clin Exp Med Source Type: research

A retrospective study of the clinical differences of Uygur breast cancer patients compared to Han breast cancer patients in the Xinjiang region of China.
CONCLUSION: The different characteristics of Uygur breast cancer patients compared to Han breast cancer patients and their lower survival rates indicate that management strategies should be implemented to improve patient outcome. PMID: 25419387 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine - December 2, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Int J Clin Exp Med Source Type: research

Early versus delayed postoperative oral hydration after general anesthesia: a prospective randomized trial.
Authors: Yin X, Ye L, Zhao L, Li L, Song J Abstract The purpose of our study was to determine the safety and tolerability of early oral hydration (EOH) compared with delayed oral hydration (DOH) after general anesthesia. One thousand anesthesiology (ASA) I to III adult patients undergoing non-gastrointestinal surgery with general anesthesia were randomized assigned into two groups: DOH (n=500, patients were given water 4 h after general anesthesia), EOH (n=500, patients were given 0.5 ml/kg water once recovered from general anesthesia.) in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). Patients were evaluated for na...
Source: International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine - December 2, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Int J Clin Exp Med Source Type: research

Pulsed radiofrequency to the great occipital nerve for the treatment of intractable postherpetic itch: a case report.
Authors: Ding DF, Li RC, Xiong QJ, Zhou L, Xiang HB Abstract A patient with intractable postherpetic itch lasting for 1 year was reported. The itch was mainly from the left vertex, frontal and ophthalmic regions and extended to the left neck area. The patient had negative response to the ophthalmic nerve block. Under the initial positive response to the great occipital nerve block, pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) was performed on the position of the great occipital nerve. After 4 months treatment, the itch was completely vanished. This case study demonstrates the effectiveness of PRF for intractable postherpet...
Source: International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine - December 2, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Int J Clin Exp Med Source Type: research