The stability of cardiovascular parameters under different behavioral challenges: one-year follow-up

1993 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 241-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria M. Llabre ◽  
Patrice G. Saab ◽  
Barry E. Hurwitz ◽  
Neil Schneiderman ◽  
Charles A. Frame ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Parameters ◽  
Behavioral Challenges ◽  
One Year ◽  
The Stability

scholarly journals Spectrophotometric Evaluation of Enamel Color Variation Using Infiltration Resin Treatment of White Spot Lesions at One Year Follow-Up

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberto Lo Giudice ◽  
Frank Lipari ◽  
Francesco Puleio ◽  
Angela Alibrandi ◽  
Fabrizio Lo Giudice ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Color Change ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Color Variation ◽  
White Spot ◽  
White Spot Lesions ◽  
Color Changes ◽  
The Difference ◽  
One Year ◽  
The Stability

The aim of this study is to evaluate the color changes and the stability at a 1-year follow-up of white spot lesions (WSLs) treated with an infiltrating technique by using etching and TEGDMA resin. The color of 22 white spot lesions and the sound adjacent enamel (SAE) were assessed with a spectrophotometer at T0 (baseline), T1 (after treatment), and T2 (1 year after). The color change ΔE (WSLs-SAE) at T0 vs. T1 were compared to evaluate the camouflage effect efficiency, and at T1 vs. T2 to assess the stability of outcomes. To evaluate the effect on the treatment outcome of gender, the presence or not of previous orthodontic treatment, WSLs onset more/less than 10 years, the age of the patient, and the ΔE WSL (T0 vs. T1) was analyzed. The difference between ΔE (WSLs-SAE) at T0 and T1 resulted in statistical significance (p < 0.01). No statistical difference was found between ΔE (WSLs-SAE) at T1 vs. T2. The variables considered showed no statistical differences in treatment outcomes. The results of our investigation show that the technique used is immediately effective and the camouflage effect keeps up and steady one year after treatment. Such results do not appear to be influenced by analyzed clinical variables.

scholarly journals Corneal Stability following Hyperopic LASIK with Advanced Laser Ablation Profiles Analyzed by a Light Propagation Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Almutez M. Gharaibeh ◽  
Asier Villanueva ◽  
David Mas ◽  
Julian Espinosa ◽  
Jorge L. Alió
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Excimer Laser ◽  
Light Propagation ◽  
Corneal Surface ◽  
Surface Stability ◽  
Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Propagation Algorithm ◽  
One Year ◽  
The Stability

Purpose. To assess anterior corneal surface stability 12 months following hyperopic LASIK correction with a light propagation algorithm.Setting. Vissum Instituto Oftalmológico de Alicante, Universidad Miguel Hernández, Alicante, Spain.Methods. This retrospective consecutive observational study includes 37 eyes of 37 patients treated with 6th-generation excimer laser platform (Schwind Amaris). Hyperopic LASIK was performed in all of them by the same surgeon (JLA) and completed 12-month follow-up. Corneal topography was analyzed with a light propagation algorithm, to assess the stability of the corneal outcomes along one year of follow-up.Results. Between three and twelve months postoperatively, an objective corneal power (OCP) regression of 0.39 D and 0.41 D was found for 6 mm and 9 mm central corneal zone, respectively. Subjective outcomes at the end of the follow-up period were as follows: 65% of eyes had spherical equivalent within ±0.50 D. 70% of eyes had an uncorrected distance visual acuity 20/20 or better. 86% of eyes had the same or better corrected distance visual acuity. In terms of stability, 0.14 D of regression was found. No statistically significant differences were found for all the study parameters evaluated at different postoperative moments over the 12-month period.Conclusions. Light propagation analysis confirms corneal surface stability following modern hyperopic LASIK with a 6th-generation excimer laser technology over a 12-month period.

Internal splinting of dorsal intertarsal and tarsometatarsal instabilities in dogs and cats with the ComPact UniLock 2.0/2.4TM System

2004 ◽  
Vol 17 (03) ◽  
pp. 125-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Keller ◽  
P. M. Montavon ◽  
K. Voss
Keyword(s):  
Joint Space Narrowing ◽  
Cartilage Damage ◽  
Joint Space ◽  
Joint Function ◽  
Partial Arthrodesis ◽  
Joint Fusion ◽  
One Year ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Prolonged Immobilization

SummaryDorsal intertarsal and tarsometatarsal instabilities are considered to be uncommon in dogs and only a few cases have been reported in cats. Treatment usually consists at partial arthrodesis. Internal splinting of the affected joints represents an alternative surgical method, with the goal of preserving joint function. In the present study, 13 animals (10 cats and 3 dogs) with dorsal, dorsomedial or dorsolateral intertarsal or tarsometatarsal instabilities, treated with an internal fixator (ComPact UniLock 2.0/2.4™ System) in bridging function, were reviewed. The joint cartilage was left intact. Follow-up time ranged from one month to one year postoperatively. The clinical outcome was considered good or excellent in 12 of the animals and moderate in one cat. The implants were removed from three patients. Follow-up radiographs were available for 10 cases. Joint space narrowing, or joint fusion, occurred in three cases. A broken screw each in one cat and one dog did not affect the stability of the joints involved. The technique described is simple and less invasive than partial arthrodesis and results suggest it as being a valuable alternative to partial arthrodesis. Early implant removal might possibly prevent cartilage damage and joint fusion due to prolonged immobilization.

scholarly journals Endoscopic balloon dilatation of primary obstructive megaureter: method standardization and predictive prognostic factors

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Salvatore Fabio Chiarenza ◽  
Cosimo Bleve ◽  
Elisa Zolpi ◽  
Francesco Battaglino ◽  
Lorella Fasoli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Prognostic Factors ◽  
Balloon Dilatation ◽  
Pneumatic Dilatation ◽  
Diuretic Renogram ◽  
Obstructive Megaureter ◽  
One Year ◽  
The Stability ◽  
First Year Of Life

The management of congenital primary obstructive megaureter (POM) is usually conservative, especially during the first year of life. Endoscopic high-pressure balloon dilatation (EHPBD) is indicated when symptoms, increasing dilatation and progressive renal damage are recorded, particularly in children younger than one year of age. We identified and described endoscopic prognostic factors predicting the success or failure of endoscopic dilatation. Thirty-eight patients (33 M;5 F) with POM from 2005-2018 were included. Diagnosis was based on US distal ureter dilatation (>7 mm), obstructive MAG-3 diuretic renogram and absence of vesicoureteral reflux (cystography). 24 patients were under 1 year of age. All patients underwent cystoscopy and high-pressure balloon dilatation with 3,5 Fr dilating balloon, after ascending pyelography. Median follow-up was of 6.5 years. We identified characteristics with poor prognosis: stenotic punctiform ureteral ostium and/or ostium located in a bladder diverticulum (9 pts) and stenotic tract longer than 1 cm (5 pts). The patients with a stenotic tract shorter than 1 cm (18 pts) were divided into two groups: <5 mm (5 pts) and between 5 and 10 mm (13 pts) showed a good response to dilatation. Endoscopic evaluation of ureteral ostium with pneumatic dilatation when possible is a useful diagnostic and therapeutic solution for POM treatment, especially under one year of age. EHPBD is effective in short stenotic tracts (<5 mm). It may also be repeated with good results in intermediate stenotic sections (5 mm-1 cm). According to our preliminary results, the procedure is more effective if performed earlier (3-7 months of life). Greater cohort and longer follow-up are needed to verify the stability of these results.

Long-term Follow-up Angiography of Intracranial Aneurysms Treated with Cook Detachable Coil System

2008 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 712-716
Author(s):  
M.I. Pardo ◽  
J.M. Pumar ◽  
D. Abal ◽  
A. Garcia-Allut ◽  
M. Blanco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Aneurysms ◽  
Detachable Coil ◽  
Term Outcome ◽  
Long Term Outcome ◽  
Coil System ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
One Year ◽  
The Stability

The long-term outcome of detachable coil embolization of cerebral aneurysms is still unknown. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the stability of the anatomic occlusion of aneurysms treated with the Cook detachable coil system and assess the rate of recanalization and recurrence. A study involving 250 patients with 271 ruptured aneurysms treated with the Cook detachable system between January 1997 and September 2003 who subsequently underwent six month, one year and two year follow-up angiography were enrolled in the study. Angiographic findings were reviewed to determine the percentage of aneurysm occlusion. Long-term follow-up angiograms (at two years) demonstrated complete occlusion in 75% of cases, and subtotal occlusion in 25% of cases. Overall morbidity was 7.3%, aneurysm recurrence 3.2%, and aneurysm re-treatment 3.2%. Recurrent subarachnoid hemorrhage occurred in only one patient. Angiographic follow-up demonstrated the stability and durability of treatment with the Cook detachable coil system.

A STUDY OF THE OUTCOME OF “LIGAMENT CROISE ANTERIEUR" (ACL) RECONSTRUCTION USING AUTOLOGOUS HAMSTRING GRAFT

2021 ◽  
pp. 38-44
Author(s):  
Arun Kumar C ◽  
Ashwanth Narayan B ◽  
Rahul Vijay Gussain ◽  
Venkatachalam K ◽  
Harshiga Balasubramaniam
Keyword(s):  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Interference Screw ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Operative Care ◽  
Good Technique ◽  
One Year ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Selection Of

ACL injury is a widely recognized injury affecting the Genu-Joint Male to female ratio of “L ” injuries are, igament Croise Anterieur (ACL) as high as 9 :1 igament Croise Anterieur (ACL) . “L ” reconstruction with Hamstring grafts, is currently one of the most commonly used method nowadays. This Prospective study of 30 subjects treated by surgicalarthroscopic technique, wherein, Quadrupled Graft of Hamstring was used,for the femoral xation, an endo-button was used, and for the tibial xation, screw of the interference variety was used. Patients were on routine follow up,for at least a period of one year. All the subjects were subjected to post-operative AP and LAT X-rays, to ear mark the placement of the tunnel and positioning of the endo-button in the femoral sector and the interference screw in the tibial sector. Subjects were,upon a follow-up program, at 1,2,3months and there again at the end of 6 months and later on twice in a year. All subjects were evaluated with Tegner and Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale. The major Goal of “L ” recon, is towards re-establishing the stability of the knee. Succe igament Croise Anterieur (ACL) ssful functional outcomes following “L ” reconstruction,with a Semi-tendinosus Gracilis Graft, ha igament Croise Anterieur (ACL) s been reported in the literature. The optimal xation methodology for “L ” reconstruction is still evolving and the e igament Croise Anterieur (ACL) xisting xation devices which has been extensively used are the Endo-button and the “Biological Interference Screws, which has led to a better rehabilitation program postoperatively. In our study, all subjects were ordained to a proper rehabilitation protocol. 10% (n=3) subjects in the present study, had excellent results, 80% (n=24) of the subjects had good results and 10% (n=3) of the subjects had fair results. No subjects were reported to be, in the poor outcome category. Treatment of “L ” njuries necessitates, cautious pre-operati igament Croise Anterieur (ACL) i ve planning, selection of patients, radiological evaluation, selection of graft thickness, planning of timing of surgery, careful intra-operative care, good technique and post-operative rehabilitation, including thorough counselling for a good functional outcome.

Combined intra-extra-articular technique for stabilisation of coxofemoral luxation

2010 ◽  
Vol 23 (03) ◽  
pp. 182-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Venturini ◽  
R. Tamburro ◽  
S. Pinna
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Neck ◽  
Ischial Spine ◽  
Acetabular Roof ◽  
A New Technique ◽  
One Year ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Caudal Approach ◽  
Hip Luxation ◽  
Acetabular Wall

Summary Objective: To report a new technique for repairing traumatic cranio-dorsal coxofemoral luxation in dogs. Methods: Stabilisation of hip luxation was carried out in two dogs: a one-year-old male Border Collie and an eight-year-old female American Staffordshire Bull Terrier. A caudal approach was performed to expose the hip joint. Following this, a 2.5 mm hole was drilled through the acetabular wall at the original attachment of the round ligament, followed by a tunnel between the fovea capitis and the proximal third of the femur. Nylon tape was tied in a clove hitch knot around the femoral neck. The tape was placed as a bridge over the ischial spine to create an acetabular roof in order to increase articular stabilisation. Results: Follow-up examinations were performed at 10, 40 and 90 days after surgery.The dogs did not show any signs of lameness, pain or reoccurrence of the luxation during any of the follow-up examinations. Clinical significance: This tape-technique enabled reinforcement of the acetabular roof which in turn increased the stability of the joint.

scholarly journals Bone augmentation with autologous tooth shell in the esthetic zone for dental implant restoration: a pilot study

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuyi Li ◽  
Ming Gao ◽  
Miao Zhou ◽  
Yibo Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Dental Implants ◽  
Dental Implant ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Radiographic Examination ◽  
Bone Augmentation ◽  
One Year ◽  
The Stability ◽  
The One ◽  
Implant Restoration

Abstract Objectives To investigate the outcome and short-term follow-up of autogenous tooth shell (TS) grafting for bone augmentation in the esthetic zone, as well as stability and esthetics of implant-supported restoration. Materials and methods A total of 8 patients with 11 implants in 11 sites were enrolled in this study. All the horizontal and/or vertical bone defects in the esthetic zone were augmented by tooth shells, which were fixed laterally to the residual bone with osteosynthesis screws. The gap between the shell and residual bone was filled with Bio-Oss® granules. Four months after bone augmentation, dimensionally sufficient dental implants were inserted and implants-supported prostheses were made 3 months later. The esthetic outcome was evaluated by pink esthetic score (PES) and white esthetic score (WES) one year after prosthetic restoration. Horizontal ridge width (HRW) was assessed before and immediately after bone augmentation, as well as 4 and 19 months post-augmentation by radiography. The stability and absorption of TS grafts were evaluated at the 4th and 19th months post-augmentation. Results Though wound dehiscences occurred in 3 cases, secondary healings were obtained after TS modification and irrigation. The other 5 cases went through uneventful healing during the whole observation period. Radiographic examination showed that HRW was 8.01 ± 0.93 mm (median: 7.80, 95% CI 7.38, 8.64) 4 months after TS augmentation, which was statistically different compared to HRW (2.72 ± 1.73 mm) at the baseline. Mean HRW gain was 5.29 ± 2.03 mm (median: 4.60, 95% CI 3.92, 6.66). Three-dimensional bone volume in all the augmented sites was sufficient for dental implants insertion and prosthetic restoration. Follow-up of one year showed stable marginal bone around dental implants. The implant survival rate was 100%. HRW losses were 0.65 ± 0.43 mm (the 4th month) and 1.05 ± 0.54 mm (the 19th month) compared to HRW immediately after augmentation. The PES and WES of final prosthetic restorations were 8.09 ± 0.70 and 8.91 ± 0.54, respectively. Conclusions Autogenous tooth shell grafting is a reliable approach for bone augmentation in the esthetic zone for dental implant treatment, allowing for favorable stability and esthetic outcome of implant-supported prosthesis within the one-year follow-up period.

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