Advances in health and disease. Volume 20 /.
Lowell Duncan, editor.
Bok Engelsk 2020 · Electronic books.
| Medvirkende | Duncan, Lowell, (editor.)
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| Utgitt | Nova Medicine and Health
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| Omfang | 1 online resource (268 pages) : : illustrations.
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| Opplysninger | Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 -- Cryoablation in Renal Tumors -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Indications -- 3. Contraindication -- 4. Ablation Procedure -- 4.1. Principles of Cryoablation -- 4.2. Pre-Ablation Evaluation -- 4.3. Role of Pre-Ablation Biopsy -- 4.4. Pre-Ablative Imaging and Planning -- 4.5. Image-Guidance -- 4.6. Technical Considerations -- 4.7. Prevention of Complications -- 4.8. Complications -- 5. Imaging Follow-Up -- 6. Related Adjunctive Techniques -- 7. Technical and Oncological Outcomes -- References -- Chapter 2 -- Vitiligo: Treatment Options -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Treatment of Vitiligo -- Pharmacological Treatment -- Corticosteroid Therapy -- Topical Corticosteroids -- Intralesional Corticosteroids -- Systemic Corticosteroids -- Calcineurin Inhibitors -- Topical Tacrolimus (Protopic) -- Topical Pimecrolimus (Elidel) -- Physical Treatment -- Photo-Chemotherapy with UVA and Psoralens (PUVA Therapy) -- Ultraviolet B (UVB) Photo Therapy -- Broad-Band UVB Phototherapy -- Narrow-Band UVB Phototherapy -- Monochromatic Excimer Laser -- Narrow-Band UVB Target Phototherapy -- Combination Treatments -- Surgical Treatment -- Split-Skin Grafting -- Punch Grafting -- Suction Blister Grafting -- Follicular Unit Grafting -- Non-Cultured Epidermal Cell Suspension Grafting -- Grafting of Cultured Melanocytes -- Micro Pigmentation -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 -- Current Treatment Methods and New Approaches of Vitiligo -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Topıcal Cortıcosteroıds and Calcıneurın ınhıbıtors -- Phototherapy (Alone or ın Combınatıon Treatments) -- Surgical Treatment Methods -- Systemıc Treatment Methods -- Alternative treatments approaches -- Camouflage -- Depıgmentatıon -- Psychosocial Support -- Methods -- Participants -- References -- Chapter 4 -- Vitiligo and Comorbidities -- Abstract.. - Bronchiolitis Caused by Infection -- Infectious Bronchiolitis in Children -- Infectious Bronchiolitis in Adults -- Diffuse Panbronchiolitis (DPB) -- Bronchiolitis Caused by Drugs -- Fetal Exposures -- Idiopathic Bronchiolitis -- Cryptogenic "Adult" Bronchiolitis -- Cryptogenic-Organizing Pneumonia -- Respiratory Bronchiolitis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease -- Bronchiolitis Associated to Connective-Tissue Diseases -- Rheumatoid Arthritis -- Sjӧgren's Syndrome -- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus -- Systemic Sclerosis -- Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis -- Bronchiolitis Associated to Organ Transplantation -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 9 -- Types of Prosthesis and Fixation in Laparoscopic Inguinal and Incisional Hernia Repair -- Abstract -- Types of Prostheses -- Types of Fixation of the Mesh -- Introduction -- Non-Absorbable Prosthesis -- Polyester -- Polypropylene -- Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and Expanded PTFE (PTFE-e) -- PVDF -- Absorbable Prostheses -- Synthetic Bioprostheses -- New Trends in Prostheses Materials -- Class I: Large Pore Meshes (Characterised by a Textile Porosity of > -- 60% or an Effective Porosity of > -- 0%) -- Class II: Small Pore Meshes (Characterised by a Textile Porosity of < -- 60% and Without Any Effective Porosity) -- Class III: Meshes with Special Features -- Class IV: Meshes with Films -- Class V: 3D Meshes -- Class VI: Biologicals -- Self-Gripping Meshes -- Fixation -- Traumatic Fixation (Metallic and Absorbable Tackers, Transmural Sutures) -- Fixation with Biological Glues -- Complications with Prostheses -- Recurrence -- Infection -- In the Case of a Reticular Mesh -- In the Case of Laminar Mesh -- Adhesions -- Intolerance -- References -- Chapter 10 -- Technical Considerations during Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Patients with Situs Inversus Totalis -- Abstract -- Introduction.. - Introduction -- Vitiligo, Metabolic Syndrome and Lipid Profile Disturbances -- Vitiligo, Thyroid Disease and Pernicious Anemia -- Evaluation of the Frequency of Autoantibodies -- Specific Evaluation of Antithyroid Antibodies (Anti-TG and Anti-TPO) -- Anti-TG Antibodies. -- AntiTPO Antibodies -- Analysis of Anti-CPG Antibodies -- Vitiligo and Dermatological Disorders -- References -- Chapter 5 -- The Role of Oral Magnesium Supplementation in the Treatment of Prediabetes -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Early Interventions to Delay Onset of Type 2 Diabetes -- Non Pharmacological Strategies -- Pharmacological Strategies -- Magnesium and Glucose Metabolism -- Efficacy of Oral Magnesium Supplementation in the Reduction of Glucose Levels -- The Role of Oral Magnesium Supplementation in the Treatment of Prediabetes -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6 -- The Role of Oral Magnesium Supplementation in the Treatment of High Blood Pressure -- Abstract -- Introduction -- The Burden oh High Blood Pressure -- Magnesium -- Magnesium and High Blood Pressure -- Randomized Clinical Trials Using Oral Magnesium Supplementation in the Treatment of High Blood Pressure -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7 -- Ranibizumab in Age-Related Macular Degeneration -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Trials Leading to FDA Approval -- Safety and Efficacy -- Treatment Protocols -- Active Clinical Trials and Future Directions -- References -- Chapter 8 -- Bronchiolitis Obliterans: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Classification -- Clinical Classification -- Radiologic Classification -- Histopathological Classification -- Proliferative Bronchiolitis -- Constrictive Bronchiolitis -- Pathogenesis -- Bronchiolitis Caused by Inhalation Lung Injury -- Cigarette Smoke -- Toxic Gases -- Mineral Dusts -- Organic Dusts -- Volatile Flavoring Agents.. - Materials and Methods -- Results -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Biographical Sketch -- Contents of Earlier Volumes -- Index -- Blank Page.
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| ISBN | 1-5361-7622-2
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