March 2025 - 25 articles
With FDA-approved devices, left atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion has emerged as a well-established and rapidly growing approach to stroke prevention in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. These devices are indicated for use in patients wh...
Background: Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is a rare, proliferative disorder of the synovium that predominantly affects the knee. Traditional treatment involves surgical resection; however, the high recurrence rates have prompted the explora...
Background/Objectives: Pedicled anterolateral thigh (ALT) flaps have proven their versatility through various applications including in different tissue compositions in locoregional reconstructions. However, they are underutilized compared to their f...
Background: Proximal phalanx fractures of the hand are common and can significantly impact hand function. Conservative treatments, including splinting and dynamic mobilization, are often used, but their efficacy compared to surgical interventions nee...
Background/Objectives: The porcine mammary anatomy is poorly characterized, and structures are difficult to differentiate macroscopically, unlike human mammary tissue. The objective of this exploratory study was to describe the Yucatan porcine breast...
Background/Objectives: Oroantral fistulas (OF) are a challenging complication in oral and maxillofacial surgery, often requiring surgical intervention to restore sinus integrity. The Bichat’s buccal fat pad (BFP) has gained attention as a viabl...
Regional anesthesia has gained increasing attention in pediatric surgery as a valuable tool for managing perioperative pain and improving surgical outcomes. This narrative review highlights the numerous advantages of regional anesthesia in pediatric...
Background: Lung cancer surgery often involves complex decision-making, where accurate and interpretable predictive models are crucial for assessing postoperative risks and optimizing outcomes. This study presents XplainLungSHAP, a novel framework co...
Background/Objectives: Among the scientific literature, the significant potential of the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) stands out. The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive review to analyze...
It was in 1989 that we first reported on the use of the radial artery (RA) as a secondary arterial graft for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Nevertheless, discrepancies in clinical endpoints between the RA and alternative conduits have been r...
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