Reinforced staple line in severely emphysematous lungs.

Abstract: In severely emphysematous or otherwise destroyed lung parenchyma, staples often cut through, which causes prolonged postoperative air leakage. A mechanical suture line reinforced by a polydioxanone ribbon is a simple, safe, and effective method for closure...

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Research in Ohio.

Abstract: Edwards, , , , , , , , (1989). Research in Ohio. Ohio medicine : journal of the Ohio State Medical Association, 1989 Mar;85(3):182. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2726133

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Mucormycosis of the head and neck.

Abstract: Rhinocerebral mucormycosis is an uncommon but devastating infection of the head and neck. The fungus most commonly affects diabetics who are in ketoacidosis, but can affect other immunosuppressed individuals such as leukemics, burn patients, and patients...

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A phase I/II study of the hypoxic cell sensitizer misonidazole as an adjunct to high fractional dose radiotherapy in patients with unresectable squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck: a RTOG randomized study (#79-04).

Abstract: A randomized prospective trial was performed to study the toxicity and efficacy of the hypoxic cell sensitizer, misonidazole (MISO), used as an adjunct to high fractional dose radiotherapy in the management of unresectable Stage III and IV squamous cell...

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