A series of 43 traumatic head impact experiments on non-human primates carried out in the past were simulated with a validated finite element model of the specimens. From these simulations, brain tissue response and head accelerations were extracted. Based on these accelerations, existing global head injury criteria (HIC, BRIC, GAMBIT and RIC) were calculated. Correlation between the local brai...

Early treatment of certain malocclusions is of great importance in orthodontics when normal growth and development is the objective of our therapy. The four cases presented illustrate the three types of malocclusion which must be treated early: cross-bites (transverse), Class III malocclusions (saggital) and open-bites (vertical). In most of these cases there is a deficiency of the maxilla. The...

Anorectal malformations (ARMs) occur in approximately 1 per 5000 live births. The most commonly used procedure for repair of high ARMs is posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP). This operation is performed entirely through a perineal approach. The first report of laparoscopically assisted anorectal pull-through (LAARP) for repair of ARMs was presented by Georgeson in 2000. The aim is present...

BACKGROUND This report describes a new technique of sphincter saving anorectoplasty (SSARP) for the repair of anorectal malformations (ARM). METHODS Twenty six males with high ARM were treated with SSARP. Preoperative localization of the center of the muscle complex is facilitated using real time sonography and computed tomography. A soft guide wire is inserted under image control which serve...

OBJECTIVE Anorectal malformations (ARMs) are one of the commonest anomalies in neonates. Both laparoscopically assisted anorectal pull-through (LAARP) and posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP) can be used for the treatment of ARMs. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to compare these two approaches in terms of intraoperative and postoperative outcomes. METHODS MEDLINE, ...

INTRODUCTION The treatment of children affected by anorectal malformations (ARM) is characterized by some unsolved problems. The three-stage surgical correction has been known to be most effective in preventing complications, but recently new approaches have been proposed. We describe our experience with the newer approaches. METHODS Twenty three male newborns, affected by ARM and recto-urina...

Background: The anorectal anomalies consist in a complex group of birth defects. Laparoscopic-assisted anorectoplasty improved visualization of the rectal fistula and the ability to place the pull-through segment within the elevator muscle complex with minimal dissection. There is no consensus on how the fistula should be managed. Aim: To evaluate the laparoscopic-assisted anorectoplasty and...

conclusion safety-related parameters of posterolateral and posterior approaches in supine thoracentesis are far better than that of the conventional lateral approach. background in patients who have difficulty sitting, thoracentesis is attempted in a supine position via lateral approach. recently, a new table has been designed for supine thoracentesis. this table has gaps that allow access to t...

Objectives: To assess the diagnostic and prognostic role of electromyography (EMG) of the external anal sphincter and pelvic floor muscles in children born with anorectal anomalies. Also, we tried to assess the role of electric stimulation to the sphincter muscles when applied pre and/or postoperatively in the control of fecal incontinence in those children. Methods: Eighty children with congen...