Background: The primary prerequisite for a successful conduction system pacing (CSP) procedure is the integrity of the conduction system, which may be impaired if a baseline bundle branch block (BBB) is present. This study aimed to evaluate the feasi...
Background/Objectives: Commonly known as clubfoot, congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV) is a structural deformity characterized by cavus, adductus, varus, and equinus (CAVE) positioning of the foot. Idiopathic clubfoot requires prompt treatment to a...
31 July 2026
This longitudinal cohort study examined acute and mid-term mental health impacts among 4346 survivors of the 2018 Camp Fire in Northern California using a retrospective survey that asked participants to report symptoms at one, three, and six months p...
Background/Objectives: Air pollution is associated with many adverse health consequences, including deteriorated kidney function. The aim of the research was to determine the association of medium-term exposure to air pollutants and hospitalizations...
Background/Objectives: Obesity is an increasingly concerning public health issue due to its high prevalence and its association with multiple comorbidities. A significant proportion of patients with obesity who undergo bariatric surgery could exhibit...
Objectives: The objective of this prospective, single-center study was to explore the mid-term outcomes 6 to 9 months after hospitalization in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for severe COVID-19 infection. Methods: Patients systematically underwent biol...
Background and Objectives: The best method for reconstructing the stomach after distal gastrectomy surgery in gastric cancer patients continues to be a subject of ongoing discussion. The most beneficial surgical option for patients is Billroth I (BI)...
Introduction: Gestational physiology is characterized by an expansion of plasma volume and an elevation in cardiac output. Given the scarcity of existing data on pregnancy-related left atrial (LA) volumetric and functional features, this study aims t...
Background and Objectives: National joint registries report higher total knee arthroplasty (TKA) revision rates in posterior-stabilized (PS) systems compared to non-posterior-stabilized designs. The purpose of this study was to investigate the implan...
Background/Objectives: Vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) is increasingly being used to avoid abdominal incisions; however, its mid-term oncological safety in endometrial cancer remains unclear. Methods: This single-cent...
The mid-term surgical outcomes of cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM), evaluated using the cervical Japanese Orthopedic Association (cJOA) score, are reported to be satisfactory. However, there remains room for improvement in quality-of-life (QOL),...
This retrospective cohort study assesses the effectiveness of straight-stem cementless versus cemented prostheses in hip replacement surgeries for elderly patients with femoral neck fractures. We analyzed 80 patients aged 70 and over who underwent su...
Introduction: The Melody transcatheter pulmonary valve (TPV) was the first percutaneous bioprosthetic valve approved for transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation (TPVI). We report our single-centre experience with Melody TPV implantation in patient...
Background: Direct comparative evidence between redo and primary pericardiectomy for constrictive pericarditis (CP) is limited to small, uncontrolled series. We compared perioperative and mid-term outcomes between the two cohorts and explored factors...
Background/Objectives: Evaluations allowing patients to return to sport (RTS) after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) should be multimodal, including a psychological evaluation. The goal of this study was to determine if there is a cor...
Objective: The current study aimed to determine the relationship between chronic kidney disease (CKD) and major 12-month outcomes for patients with in-hospital treatment for symptomatic peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD). Methods: An analys...
Aim: To compare the three-year surgical outcomes among the Kahook dual blade (KDB), Tanito microhook (TMH), T-hook, and 360° suture trabeculotomy (S-lot) cohorts. Study design: Retrospective interventional comparative study conducted at a single...
The purpose of this study is to compare computer-assisted to manual implantation-techniques in total hip arthroplasty (THA) and to find out if the computer-assisted surgery is able to improve the clinical and functional results and reduce the disloca...
Past studies have revealed higher levels of biodiversity, total abundance, and size of individuals around offshore installations of renewable energy. This study investigated the effects of Lysekil wave power park (area 0.5 km2) on the abundance and c...
Background: A previous short-term retrospective analysis from our center suggested early improvement in pain, function, and sleep outcomes after fixed-dose tramadol/paracetamol therapy in patients with early-stage symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (KOA...
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) on aortic remodeling using CT angiography-based morphometric measurements and to examine associated mid-term clinical outcomes in patients with acute S...
Background: The mid-term prognosis after transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) is poorly defined, and echocardiographic predictors remain uncertain. Objectives: To describe mid-term all-cause mortality, 30-day major adverse events (MAEs),...
Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS) are chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases associated with impaired quality of life, persistent disease burden, and increased healthcare utilization. Treatment adherence and psych...
Introduction. Recently published data suggested significantly lower pacing-induced cardiomyopathy (PICM) incidence with conduction system pacing (CSP). Because most data evaluated only the impact on the left ventricle, this study aimed to assess chan...
Deep partial and full-thickness burns require surgical treatment with autologous skin grafts after necrectomy, which is the generally accepted way to achieve permanent wound coverage. This study sought to examine the grafted and donor areas of childr...
Background/Objectives: Adolescent lumbar disc herniation (ALDH) is rare. Evidence on long-term surgical outcomes remains limited. The objective of this study was to evaluate mid- and long-term clinical outcomes following lumbar microdiscectomy in ado...
The complexity and uncertainty of the distribution system are increasing as the connection of distributed power sources using solar or wind energy is rapidly increasing, and digital loads are expanding. As these complexity and uncertainty keep increa...
Background/Objectives: The aim of the study is to first evaluate mid- to long-term changes in shoulder range of motion (ROM) and functional performance in activities of daily living (ADLs) after arthroscopic Bankart repair using three-dimensional (3D...
27 August 2020
In this retrospective study, we identified risk factors for tooth loss in patients undergoing mid–long-term maintenance therapy. We surveyed 674 maintenance patients for ≥5 years after active treatment who visited a dental clinic between Jan...
Background: Despite many efforts to improve organ preservation and recipient survival, overall lung transplant (LT) mortality is still high. We aimed to investigate the impact of ‘prophylactic’ veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygen...
(1) Background: Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation is a valuable alternative as a bridge to transplant but also as a destination therapy in ineligible patients. Right ventricular failure (RVF) is a major cause of short- and long-term...
Background: Aseptic loosening is one of the leading causes of stem revision. Einzel Bild Röntgen Analyse–Femoral Component Analysis allows for the detection of distal stem migration, which is used as a predictive factor for implant longevi...
Background: Infective endocarditis (IE) is one of the true remaining dreaded situations in cardiovascular medicine. Current international guidelines do not include specific recommendations for treatment options of infective endocarditis (conventional...
Percutaneous sclerotherapy is used to treat venous and lymphatic vascular malformations, which can cause significant discomfort and/or disfigurement. The purpose of this study is to describe the bleomycin sclerotherapy technique and to evaluate its c...
Background: Knee cartilage defects can be retrieved in 60% of patients undergoing knee arthroscopy, especially in the patellofemoral joint. Different techniques have been proposed to treat patellar defects, although most of them are associated with s...
A beta-ray attenuation monitor (BAM) is preferred as a reference instrument for monitoring particulate matter in the air due to its accuracy. However, BAM cannot be used in large numbers for spatial distribution monitoring because of its high investm...
To ascertain the 5-year metabolic effects of bariatric surgery in poor weight loss (WL) responders and establish associated factors. Methods: Retrospective analysis of a non-randomised prospective cohort of bariatric surgery patients completing a 5-y...
Introduction. Pregnancy is characterized by a significant expansion of plasma volume and an increase in cardiac output, necessitating structural and functional adaptations of the cardiac chambers, including the right atrium (RA). To evaluate these ch...
Background/Objectives: The optimal treatment strategy for periprosthetic femoral fractures (PFFs) around cementless femoral stems remains controversial, particularly for fractures in which stem stability is difficult to determine preoperatively. Whil...
Introduction. Chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) is a debilitating condition characterized by inadequate blood supply to the lower extremities, often leading to tissue damage, ulcers, and limb loss. Amputation-free survival (AFS) serves as a cr...
In patients with severe hip dysplasia, total hip arthroplasty (THA) using bulk bone graft (BBG) enhances anatomic cup positioning and provides early structural support. This study assesses the mid-term outcomes of THA with BBG in patients with over 5...
Our study explored frozen section reliability in prostate cancer (PCa) diagnoses and described surgical steps of a 3D magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)–ultrasound (US)-guided prostate biopsy (PB) and focal cryoablation of the index lesion (IL) i...
The aim of this study is to survey the effectiveness of preservative-free artificial tears containing hyaluronic acid (HA) on post-cataract surgery dry eye disease (DED) prevention. A retrospective cohort study was performed, and patients that receiv...
Background and Objectives: Totally endophytic renal tumors are a unique subset that pose significant technical challenges during partial nephrectomy (PN). The aim of this study was to evaluate the perioperative, oncologic, and functional outcomes of...
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a chronic liver disease related to metabolic syndrome. No standard pharmacological treatment has yet been established. We retrospectively evaluated the efficacy of pemafibrate in 16 NAFLD patients (11 men...
(1) Quadriceps tendon rupture (QTR) is a rare pathology, usually occurring in elderly patients with comorbidities, requiring surgical therapy. The aim of this study was to analyze rupture patterns and concomitant injuries using preoperative magnetic...
Background and Objectives: Diverting ileostomy (DI) is frequently used after low rectal cancer surgery to mitigate the clinical consequences of anastomotic leakage (AL). However, its potential benefits must be balanced against stoma-related morbidity...
Medial meniscus posterior root tears (MMPRTs) with focal cartilage defects present a therapeutic challenge, even in neutral-to-mild varus knees. Although transtibial pullout repair is standard for MMPRTs without advanced osteoarthritis, coexisting ca...
Background: Bucket-handle meniscal tears are mostly treated arthroscopically. However, there is no clear evidence as to whether the time to surgery impacts the outcome and whether or not lesions should be treated urgently. Methods: Sixty patients wer...
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) established an initial strategy for maritime decarbonization and later specified its long-term target of achieving net-zero strategy by 2050. The institutional framework for mid-term measures was introduc...
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