BACKGROUND the absence or delay of the swallowing reflex is considered a significant sign of dysphagia. Therefore, the therapy traditionally applied to these cases consists in increasing the intra-oral input through cold touches (0 or 00 larynx mirror) on the inferior portion of the inferior third of the palatoglossus arch. AIM to identify in healthy young individuals which oropharyngeal regi...

INTRODUCTION A retained surgical sponge in the abdomen is uncommon although it is likely that this finding is underreported in the medical literature. The intravisceral migration of retained surgical gauze is even rarer, as demonstrated by the very few cases reported. CASE PRESENTATION Three years after undergoing anterior resection of the rectum, a 75-year-old man presented with symptoms of ...

BACKGROUND Hemorrhage is a leading cause of death from trauma. An advanced hemostatic dressing could augment available hemostatic methods. We studied the effects of a new chitosan dressing on blood loss, survival, and fluid use after severe hepatic injury in swine. METHODS Swine received chitosan dressings or gauze sponges. Standardized, severe liver injuries were induced. After 30 seconds, d...

PURPOSE To evaluate the best method for decontaminating tooth enamel contaminated by contact with blood before bonding orthodontic buttons. MATERIALS AND METHODS The labial surfaces of 195 bovine incisors initially received prophylaxis, followed by 37% phosphoric acid etching, adhesive application, and light polymerization. After this, the labial surfaces of all teeth were contaminated with b...

Abstract Airborne salt accelerates the corrosion of steel materials and, thus, must be quantitatively evaluated for management structures. In Japan, dry gauze method, which uses a embedded in wooden frame, is often used to evaluate amount airborne salt. However, its collection efficiency particles has not been verified owing complex airflows around device. Therefore, as first step clarify effic...