A Minimal Invasive Method to Forecast the Effects of Anthropogenic Disturbance on Tropical Cave Beetle Communities

Post-coarctation surgical repair aneurysm formation is observed rarely with end-to-end anastomosis technique. The redo surgery is associated with high mortality and morbidity rate. Although the minimal invasive method with stented grafts has been reported in only small number of patients, this could represent a valid alternative treatment. We present a case of successful endovascular treatment of a patient with a late post-coarctation repair saccular aneurysm.

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TRANSCUTANEOUS ENDOSCOPIC NUCLEOTOMY OF LOWER LUMBER DISCS: LITERATURE REVIEW

Hirurgiâ pozvonočnika ◽

10.14531/ss2005.1.74-84 ◽

2005 ◽

pp. 074-084

Author(s):

Leonid Davydovich Sak ◽

Evgeny Khadzhievich Zubairov ◽

Arnold Izrailevich Kozel

Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Intervertebral Disc ◽

Minimal Invasive ◽

Neurological Manifestation ◽

Endoscopic Control ◽

Results Of Treatment ◽

Invasive Method ◽

Vertebral Osteochondrosis

Literature review is dedicated to an important problem – treatment of neurological manifestation of vertebral osteochondrosis by minimal invasive method, i.e. endoscopic nucleotomy. Consistent stages of method transformation from intervertebral disc puncture to complete decompression under endoscopic control have been followed. Indications and contra-indications, complications and results of treatment are analyzed in detail. Potentialities inherent in various techniques of visual intraoperation control (CT, MRI, fluoroscopy) are discussed. The reported information convincingly proves great potential of endoscopic nucleotomy.

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Stable isotope analysis as a minimal-invasive method for dietary studies on the highly endangered Common hamster (Cricetus cricetus)

Mammalia ◽

10.1515/mammalia-2017-0097 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 82 (6) ◽

pp. 600-606 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Anna Roswag ◽

Nina I. Becker ◽

Eva Millesi ◽

Matthias S. Otto ◽

Sara Ruoss ◽

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Keyword(s):

Stable Isotope ◽

Stable Isotope Analysis ◽

Isotope Analysis ◽

Food Samples ◽

Minimal Invasive ◽

Food Sources ◽

Stable Isotope Ratios ◽

Cricetus Cricetus ◽

Invasive Method ◽

Agricultural Areas

Abstract This study applied the analysis of stable isotope ratios as a minimally-invasive tool to estimate the diet of Cricetus cricetus for the first time. We took hair and food samples of three different populations of C. cricetus and analyzed stable carbon and nitrogen ratios. The stable isotope ratios in hamster hairs differed significantly within and between populations according to different sampling seasons and animal ages. Additionally, the isotopic signatures of potential food samples differed between sampling sites and food categories. The isotopic mixing models illustrated that diet composition varied with season and food availability. During the summer season hamsters living in agricultural areas mainly fed on green and ripe crop. In contrast to this, during the winter season ripe crop was the main food component for hamsters in agricultural areas while hamsters living in urban areas fed almost exclusively on nuts. These are, despite a wide variety of available food sources, most suitable for hoarding in the burrow. We conclude that stable isotope analysis of hamster hairs is an appropriate minimal-invasive method to investigate correlations between available and consumed food sources throughout the overall distribution of this species.

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Utilization of Intravascular Ultrasound for the Evaluation and Management of Lower Extremity Malperfusion in a Type B Aortic Dissection

Journal for Vascular Ultrasound ◽

10.1177/154431671604000401 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 40 (4) ◽

pp. 171-173

Author(s):

Rahul Dudhani ◽

Adekoya Oluwafisayo ◽

Kwame S. Amankwah

Keyword(s):

Aortic Dissection ◽

Aortic Rupture ◽

Hybrid Approach ◽

False Lumen ◽

Type A ◽

Minimal Invasive ◽

Anatomical Location ◽

Type B ◽

Intimal Injury ◽

Invasive Method

Aortic dissection (AD) is a pathologic entity initiated from a tear in the intimal layer that allows blood flow between the intima and media, resulting in a separation of these layers into a true and false lumen. Subsequently, this flow within the false lumen encroaches on the true lumen flow and may cause malperfusion to vital organs or aortic rupture. On the basis of the anatomical location of the intimal tear, clinical presentation management may differ significantly. AD is classified as Stanford Type A or B based on the location of the intimal injury. In Stanford Type A, the site of injury is at the aortic root, which requires urgent surgical therapy. Type B are dissections that occur at or just distal to the takeoff of the left subclavian artery and in many situations can be managed medically by reduction in blood pressure. 1 , 2 In type B dissections that fail medical management or develop malperfusion, endovascular treatment has been used and described. 3 It provides a minimal invasive method; however, there are cases that may require open or a hybrid approach. 3 , 4

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Twelve-years’ experience in minimal invasive Achilles tendon repair using a suture-guiding device

Journal of Orthopaedics Trauma and Rehabilitation ◽

10.1177/2210491719837815 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 26 (2) ◽

pp. 89-94

Author(s):

Prisca Yeung ◽

Lok Pong Man ◽

Wing Hang Angela Ho

Keyword(s):

Minimally Invasive ◽

Achilles Tendon ◽

Plantar Flexion ◽

Achilles Tendon Rupture ◽

Operating Time ◽

Tendon Repair ◽

Minimal Invasive ◽

Achilles Tendon Repair ◽

Invasive Method ◽

The Mean

Introduction: Minimal invasive Achilles tendon repair is becoming more and more popular recently. We have evaluated our results in Achilles tendon repair using minimally invasive method by a suture-guiding device. Methods: This is a retrospective review of patients with acute Achilles tendon rupture, which was repaired using minimally invasive method namely the suture-guiding device, that was performed during 2003 to 2015 in our department. Outcome parameters were the incidence of re-rupture, other complications, and the functional outcome. Results: There were 36 men (90%) and 4 women (10%) in this study. Mechanisms of injury were basketball (28%), football (15%), squash (15%), and trauma (13%). The mean operating time was 59 min (range 30–90 min). The mean follow-up time was 8 months (range 3–35 months). The mean duration with casting was 7 weeks. The mean range of movement at 3 months was 8° dorsiflexion and 33° plantar flexion. There was no major complication necessitating surgical re-interventions such as re-ruptures and infections. No patient suffered from dysfunction of the sural nerve or delay wound healing. Conclusion: Minimally invasive Achilles tendon repair using suture-guiding device is a safe and quick procedure with a low rate of re-rupture and a satisfactory short-term and long-term recovery. Level of evidence: IV.

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