Comparison of endoscopic sphincterotomy techniques after Billroth II gastrectomy using a novel mechanical simulator
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DOI: 10.1007/s00464-017-5613-y
Abstract: Background and aimsA postsurgical anatomy renders endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) more challenging. Although different EST techniques for such a situation exist, comparative studies are lacking. The aim of the study was to compare the efficacy of… read more here.
Keywords: sphincterotome used; viewing endoscope; sphincterotome; standard sphincterotome ... See more keywords
A novel mechanical metamaterial with tunable mechanical and compression-torsion properties
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-665x/adf47a
Abstract: The mechanical metamaterials have promising applications in aerospace, construction, biomedical and many other fields due to their excellent properties, but the expensive manufacturing cost greatly affects the practical application. Although many existing mechanical metamaterials enable… read more here.
Keywords: compression torsion; mechanical metamaterial; tunable mechanical; novel mechanical ... See more keywords
A pre-clinical animal study of a novel mechanical-only ablation device treatment for superficial venous disease.
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DOI: 10.1177/02683555211045868
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Current minimally invasive techniques for ablation in superficial venous reflux are limited to thermal based systems requiring tumescent anesthesia, non-thermal chemical sclerosants and permanent glue implantation. The aim of this feasibility study was to… read more here.
Keywords: ablation; treatment; device; novel mechanical ... See more keywords