Bipolar-current needle-knife with a water jet function (Jet B-knife) shortens the procedure time of endoscopic submucosal dissection for colorectal tumors
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DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-07832-w
Abstract: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a technically difficult and time-consuming procedure for the treatment of large colorectal tumors. In Japan, the ball-tip bipolar-current needle-knife (BB-knife) has been used in ESD as a safe device that… read more here.
Keywords: knife; jet; jet knife; time ... See more keywords
Gamma Knife radiosurgery and refractory glossopharyngeal neuralgia: a single-center series with long-term follow-up
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DOI: 10.1007/s10143-021-01557-7
Abstract: We present our experience with Gamma Knife surgery (GKS) and refractory glossopharyngeal neuralgia (GPN), analyzing its usefulness and safety in patients with or without previous surgeries, another concomitant neuralgia, or retreats. In addition, we study… read more here.
Keywords: glossopharyngeal neuralgia; knife; gamma knife; refractory glossopharyngeal ... See more keywords
Gamma Knife evolving instrumentation.
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DOI: 10.1016/bs.pbr.2021.10.025
Abstract: There have been advances in both the hardware and software used in GKNS. The first major change in hardware had been Gamma Knife PERFEXION which introduced in 2006 had given more space for treatment, and… read more here.
Keywords: knife evolving; gamma knife; treatment; evolving instrumentation ... See more keywords
Iridium-Knife: Another knife in radiation oncology.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.brachy.2017.03.005
Abstract: PURPOSE Intratarget dose escalation with superior conformity is a defining feature of three-dimensional (3D) iridium-192 (192Ir) high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy (BRT). In this study, we analyzed the dosimetric characteristics of interstitial 192Ir HDR BRT for intrathoracic… read more here.
Keywords: knife; hdr; hdr brt; oncology ... See more keywords
Evaluation of periprocedural anxiety during Gamma Knife radiosurgery (GKRS) frame fixation for brain lesions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2022.107242
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Application of stereotaxy frame for gamma knife under local anesthesia creates anxiety and phobia in many patients. Vasovagal syncopal attacks and events of bradycardia are not infrequently seen. We tried to analyse the various… read more here.
Keywords: frame; gamma knife; application; anxiety ... See more keywords
Mask-based immobilization in Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2020.11.033
Abstract: The Gamma Knife Icon (Elekta AB, Stockholm) is a cobalt-based stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) unit to support the use of a thermoplastic mask in lieu of a rigid frame, using an onboard cone-beam CT (CBCT) and… read more here.
Keywords: knife; based immobilization; mask based; gamma knife ... See more keywords
Colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection for a lesion on the dentate line area resected with a scissor-type knife
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vgie.2018.04.011
Abstract: Colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a useful technique for resecting large colorectal tumors, but it is technically difficult. The difficulties include patients’ breathing, presence of severe fibrosis, and difficult locations. One difficult location is… read more here.
Keywords: endoscopic submucosal; knife; colorectal endoscopic; submucosal dissection ... See more keywords
Insulated-tip knife: an alternative method of marsupializing a symptomatic duodenal duplication cyst in a 3-year-old child
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vgie.2018.08.006
Abstract: 1 Duodenal duplication cysts are rare. Definitive endoscopic therapy and marsupialization of symptomatic duplication cysts have been reported with the use of a needle-knife, sphincterotome, or polypectomy snare. Here we describe a case in which… read more here.
Keywords: knife; duplication; cyst; child ... See more keywords
Effects of Ozone on Injury after Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.01.061
Abstract: BACKGROUND Today, Gamma knife radiosurgery plays an important role in neurosurgical procedures. Gamma knife radiosurgery has been used for many brain tumors and functional interventions. However, the Gamma knife treatment has a devastating impact on… read more here.
Keywords: knife; group; gamma knife; knife radiosurgery ... See more keywords
Misericord Injuries: Ancient and Modern
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DOI: 10.1017/s1049023x19003364
Abstract: Introduction: The Misericord, or stabbing pike, was a frequently used battlefield implement in medieval times. The misericord was used by battlefield clerics to relieve the suffering of irreparably wounded soldiers. Its cultural parallels include the… read more here.
Keywords: misericord injuries; modern misericord; ancient modern; knife ... See more keywords
Use of unique endoscope holder and scissor-style knife reduces difficulty of endoscopic submucosal dissection
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DOI: 10.1055/a-2048-6170
Abstract: The stability of the endoscope tip is very important in endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). Especially in the case of a scissors-type incision device, it is important to be able to insert and remove the device… read more here.
Keywords: endo keyper; knife; endoscope; dissection ... See more keywords