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Maternal Asthma Medication Use and the Risk of Selected Birth Defects PDF Print E-mail
CONCLUSIONS: Positive associations were observed for anorectal atresia, esophageal atresia, and omphalocele and maternal periconceptional asthma medication use, but not for other defects studied. It is possible that observed associations may be chance findings or may be a result of maternal asthma severity and related hypoxia rather than medication use. (Source: PEDIATRICS)
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Short‐term electrical stimulation of the lower esophageal sphincter increases sphincter pressure in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease PDF Print E-mail
Conclusions & Inferences  Short‐term stimulation of the LES in patients with GERD significantly increases resting LESP without affecting esophageal peristalsis or LES relaxation. Electrical stimulation of the LES may offer a novel therapy for patients with GERD. (Source: Neurogastroenterology and Motility)
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Author's reply: Systematic review and meta‐analysis of the use of lightweight versus heavyweight mesh in open inguinal hernia repair (Br J Surg 2012; 99: 29–37) PDF Print E-mail
(Source: British Journal of Surgery)
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Early use of mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitors is an independent risk factor for incisional hernia development after liver transplantation PDF Print E-mail
In conclusion, immunosuppressive therapy with mTOR inhibitors is an important independent risk factor for IH development after LT. To reduce the incidence of IHs, mTOR inhibitors should be avoided until the fourth month after LT unless their use is deemed to be strictly necessary. Liver Transpl 18:188–194, 2012. © 2011 AASLD. (Source: Liver Transplantation)
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Learning curve for laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal repair of inguinal hernia. PDF Print E-mail
Conclusion: We estimate the learning curve for laparoscopic TEP repair is 60 cases for a beginner surgeon. The presence of an experienced supervisor during the first 60 cases can help prevent unnecessary complications and shorten the duration of surgery. PMID: 22269299 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Surgery)
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