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The patient was a 39-year-old woman with a 3-month history of worsening right distal humerus pain that was insidious in onset. At the time of the initial physical therapy visit, the patient complained of weakness and numbness throughout the entire right upper extremity, with an inability to perform d...
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PMID: 21628829
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To determine long-term tumor recurrence rates after treatment of primary nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC). Data are currently insufficient to permit evidence-based choices among treatments for NMSC.
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PMID: 21576572
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There is a gap in the education of dental undergraduate students between theoretical knowledge and the practical procedure of tooth extraction. It was the aim of this study to implement and validate an undergraduate course for oral extraction using mannequin models, in order to enhance practical comp...
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PMID: 20873996
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To compare treatment outcomes of intralesional triamcinolone acetonide (TA) injection with incision and curettage (I&C) for primary chalazia.
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PMID: 21257145
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To compare the efficacy and side effects profile of topical 2% lidocaine gel with injectable 2% lidocaine solution as local anaesthetics for incision and curettage of chalazion.
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PMID: 21809603
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We present a case of a 78-year-old man who was admitted to our clinic with the complaints of swelling in the cheek and preauricular area of 8 years' duration. In computed tomography scan, a cystic mass measuring 6.5 × 4.5 cm with necrotic center causing expansion in the left ramus mandibula and thi...
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PMID: 20856070
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Giant cell tumor is a benign tumor of bone with a predilection for juxta-articular locations. Although not malignant, giant cell tumor often exhibits unpredictable and locally aggressive behavior, and in rare cases can metastasize in the absence of histologic malignancy. Partial tumor necrosis has b...
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PMID: 20839701
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Our study did not demonstrate any differences in the final number of stages or postoperative defect sizes between the three test groups....
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PMID: 20666811
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I treatment was more favorable for the attachment of PDL compared to scaled Gracey, laser II, and even healthy root surfaces.
The results of the study indicate that short-pulse laser setup (laser I) looks more promising regarding the attachment, spreading, and orientation of PDL cells....
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PMID: 20476883
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A study was conducted to try to improve upon existing conservative techniques in the treatment of chronic pilonidal sinus by using human dermal tissue allograft. A prospective study of 46 consecutive patients undergoing 47 operations for pilonidal disease was conducted by three surgeons. All patient...
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PMID: 20806617
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We report the case of a 23-year-old man who presented with slowly progressive firm swelling of 2 months' duration at the site of the tibial tunnel 3 years after ACL reconstruction using a biodegradable interference screw. After curettage and débridement, the material was sent for histopathologic ex...
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PMID: 19936858
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Two-stage placement of a dental implant is a well-established method for restoring a missing anterior tooth; however, replacement of an anterior tooth by using two-stage implant surgery may result in changes in the interdental papilla height and loss of alveolar bone with compromised esthetic result...
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PMID: 20345743
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The data confirm the appropriateness of conservative surgery for central low-grade chondrosarcomas of the proximal humerus and distal femur based on a combination of intralesional curettage and cryogenic parietal sterilization. Candidates for this approach should be chosen on the basis of the affect...
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PMID: 20054673
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Our study shows good short-term clinical results, as well as confirmation of healing on CT/MRI and second-look arthroscopy. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, therapeutic case series.
Copyright (c) 2010 Arthroscopy Association of North America. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved....
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PMID: 20511036
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We conducted a pilot study of vasectomy by epithelial curettage with a novel microcurette called the Vas-X in 12 normal men requesting elective sterilization. Seminal fluid analysis was obtained monthly after the procedure for 6 months. Pain was assessed by questionnaire. Three months after the proc...
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PMID: 20154700
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We define this case as Idiopathic bilaterally central giant cell reparative granuloma of jaw.
Copyright (c) 2010 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved....
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PMID: 20219254
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The proportion of women who had medical abortion was 17.4% (n=246/1171). Curettage was needed in 8.9% of cases. Antibiotics were prescribed in 4.1% of cases and four women were admitted for complications without need for evacuation (urinary tract infection=2, bleeding=2), one woman was admitted to t...
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PMID: 20445219
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Our purpose is to standardise this technique based on a study of the number and locations of entry points. This is a report on three benign metacarpal bone tumours treated with three different endoscopic approaches: multiportal, extended uniportal and oblique uniportal. In theory, the multiportal ap...
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PMID: 20153235
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The symptoms of maxillary sinusitis were improved by curettage through the lateral wall of the maxillary sinus, antibiotics, and sinus irrigation after 2 weeks of the operation. CONCLUSION: It was concluded that acute maxillary sinusitis should be treated with a direct approach to the maxillary sinu...
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PMID: 20386214
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Computerized tomography (CT) is a valuable tool for diagnosis and planning in conventional and surgical endodontic therapy. This case report describes the use of CT in the diagnosis of a periapical lesion undetected by periapical radiography in the mandibular molar area. The CT also showed a possibl...
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PMID: 20303059
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The challenge of surgery for anal fistula is to eradicate the fistula track while maintaining anal continence. Seton placement is recommended to reduce postoperative faecal incontinence but interestingly a great range of functional impairment after surgery has been published. The aim...
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PMID: 19220371
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The challenge of surgery for anal fistula is to eradicate the fistula track while maintaining anal continence. Seton placement is recommended to reduce postoperative faecal incontinence but interestingly a great range of functional impairment after surgery has been published. The aim...
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PMID: 19220371
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The challenge of surgery for anal fistula is to eradicate the fistula track while maintaining anal continence. Seton placement is recommended to reduce postoperative faecal incontinence but interestingly a great range of functional impairment after surgery has been published. The aim...
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PMID: 19220371
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The challenge of surgery for anal fistula is to eradicate the fistula track while maintaining anal continence. Seton placement is recommended to reduce postoperative faecal incontinence but interestingly a great range of functional impairment after surgery has been published. The aim...
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PMID: 19220371
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The challenge of surgery for anal fistula is to eradicate the fistula track while maintaining anal continence. Seton placement is recommended to reduce postoperative faecal incontinence but interestingly a great range of functional impairment after surgery has been published. The aim...
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PMID: 19220371
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The challenge of surgery for anal fistula is to eradicate the fistula track while maintaining anal continence. Seton placement is recommended to reduce postoperative faecal incontinence but interestingly a great range of functional impairment after surgery has been published. The aim...
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PMID: 19220371
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The challenge of surgery for anal fistula is to eradicate the fistula track while maintaining anal continence. Seton placement is recommended to reduce postoperative faecal incontinence but interestingly a great range of functional impairment after surgery has been published. The aim...
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PMID: 19220371
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The challenge of surgery for anal fistula is to eradicate the fistula track while maintaining anal continence. Seton placement is recommended to reduce postoperative faecal incontinence but interestingly a great range of functional impairment after surgery has been published. The aim...
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PMID: 19220371
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The challenge of surgery for anal fistula is to eradicate the fistula track while maintaining anal continence. Seton placement is recommended to reduce postoperative faecal incontinence but interestingly a great range of functional impairment after surgery has been published. The aim...
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PMID: 19220371
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The challenge of surgery for anal fistula is to eradicate the fistula track while maintaining anal continence. Seton placement is recommended to reduce postoperative faecal incontinence but interestingly a great range of functional impairment after surgery has been published. The aim...
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PMID: 19220371
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The challenge of surgery for anal fistula is to eradicate the fistula track while maintaining anal continence. Seton placement is recommended to reduce postoperative faecal incontinence but interestingly a great range of functional impairment after surgery has been published. The aim...
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PMID: 19220371
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Neurosurgery (66)3 Suppl Operative 2010
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The ultrasonic bone curette with endonasal hand-piece was easy to use and effective during the removal of the bone covering or when close to the carotid and optic prominences, as well as in preserving the integrity of the superior intercavernous sinus. In only 1 case was small tearing of the dura ma...
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PMID: 20124924
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The challenge of surgery for anal fistula is to eradicate the fistula track while maintaining anal continence. Seton placement is recommended to reduce postoperative faecal incontinence but interestingly a great range of functional impairment after surgery has been published. The aim...
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PMID: 19220371
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Of 273 patients with ABC, 16 patients (5.9%) were found to have their lesions in the foot. There were ten female and six male patients, aged from 4 to 52 (mean, 18.2) years. The metatarsals were the most commonly affected site (44%). Curettage of the lesion without additional adjuvant measures (14 o...
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PMID: 20132749
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Intraosseous arteriovenous maxillomandibular malformations are rare. The diagnosis is primarily clinical (children with pulsatile osseous tumefaction, bleeding at cingulum), completed with imaging techniques (TDM and/or MRI). Arteriography is indicated only at the time of therapeutic management. The...
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PMID: 20079909
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The most commonly used adenoidectomy technique in the UK is digital palpation followed by blind curettage, according to this postal questionnaire survey. Few respondents reported performing adenoidectomy under direct vision: only 10 per cent used a mirror during the procedure and only 8 per cent use...
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PMID: 19943987
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Simple curettage without augmentation proved to be a safe, promising modality for the treatment of small enchondromas in the hand and foot....
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PMID: 20151260
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Abnormalities in menstrual cycle is the most common presenting symptom in Gynaecology out-patient. Dilatation and curettage has been the diagnostic investigation of choice for decades in such cases. With the advent of new more valid and safe methods, it has been replaced by hysterosc...
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PMID: 21409924
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We report on a patient with symptomatic skeletal metastases throughout the foot in which cementoplasty, in conjunction with internal fixation, was used to alleviate pain and enable comfortable ambulation.
Copyright 2010 American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rig...
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PMID: 20418120
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Among patients who underwent secondary procedures, 68.5% (37/54) had residual or recurrent disease. Eighty-six percent of patients with a positive ECC had residual or recurrent disease compared to 48% of patients with a negative ECC (OR 6.91, CI 1.595-30.00, p=0.01). Among all patients, 77% (148/192...
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PMID: 20506673
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Intrauterine adhesions known as Asherman's syndrome evolve after trauma to the basal layer of the endometrium usually secondary to curettage of a recently pregnant uterus. The lesions range from minor to severe cohesive adhesions that affect menstrual function and fertility. Operative hysteroscopy i...
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PMID: 21171473
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A rare case of patella tuberculosis is reported. Clinical signs comprised chronic inflammatory pain, knee swelling and joint stiffness, with two years' evolution. Standard X-ray showed focal osteolysis with intact joint line. Diagnosis was based on surgical biopsy during arthrotomy. Treatment compri...
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PMID: 19945368
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Desmoplastic fibroma is a rare benign intraosseous neoplasms. They can affect the jaw. Posterior mandibular bone involvement is the most frequent localization. They are locally aggressive and recurrence is frequent. Radioclinical signs are not specific and the histological diagnosis may be difficult...
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PMID: 19828163
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The prevalence of actinic keratosis (AK) continues to rise among white people throughout the world and it is necessary to increase the level of attention paid to it from a diagnostic and a preventive point of view. Today, AK must be considered an in situ squamous cell carcinoma and as such, must be...
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PMID: 19907409
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Metal curets are not recommended for smooth titanium surface debridement due to severe texture alteration. Rough surfaces treated with a metal curet and the air-powder abrasive system were less susceptible to bacterial adhesion, probably due to texture modification and the presence of abrasive depos...
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PMID: 19905952
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1 patient with a pubic tumor developed a local recurrence 1 year after intralesional resection and additional curettage of the margins. The recurrence presented as a small soft tissue mass within the scar tissue of the gluteal muscles and was treated by resection. No secondary sarcoma was detected a...
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PMID: 19916695
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Solitary bone cyst of the jaws is an uncommon lesion detected usually as an incidental finding on dental radiographic examination. Historically, this cyst has been known by several different names within the literature. It is usually asymptomatic but can present with buccal swelling, pain, paraesthe...
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PMID: 19927460
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We report a first case in the literature of Brucella abscess in the hip region observed in Switzerland in a subject without any clear risk factor, leading us to conclude that abscess formation can be a rare manifestation of brucellosis. Because it can present in many different forms and locations wi...
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PMID: 19711005
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Preoperative tumor grade by curettage does not accurately predict final histological results, especially in those classified as grade 1. Complete surgical staging seems to be necessary for clinical stage I endometriod adenocarcinoma....
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PMID: 19781357
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To discuss the diagnosis and treatment strategy of cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP).
Forty-two cases of CSP admitted to Peking University First Hospital from Jan. 2003 to Dec. 2008 were analyzed retrospectively, and the clinical characteristics, pelvic Doppler ultrasonography report, management includi...
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PMID: 20003781
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There were 11 upper- and 11 lower-limb cysts. 13 patients had pathological fractures and 9 did not. 20 patients were treated conservatively with limb immobilisation; 2 underwent curettage and bone grafting (one resolved and one did not). Seven cysts resolved (5 had fractures and 2 did not). The risk...
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PMID: 19721142
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Our estimation of costs for each of the treatment modalities reveals that EDC is the least expensive option, with average costs of $471 (BCC cheek) and $392 (SCC arm). Imiquimod treatment and office-based excision with immediate repair of the surgical defect have similar total average costs of $959...
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PMID: 19539843
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The objective of this study was to compare the efficiency oflidocaine with that of plain saline for paracervical pain relief during fractional curettage. The double-blind randomized clinical trial was performed on 150 patients presenting from 2004 to 2005 for curettage. The patients were assigned ra...
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PMID: 19803123
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