OBJECTIVE To investigate the causes for failed anterior cervical surgery and the outcomes of secondary laminoplasty. METHODS Seventeen patients failed anterior multilevel cervical surgery and the following conservative treatments between Feb 2003 and May 2011 underwent secondary laminoplasty. Outcomes were evaluated by the Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) Scale and visual analogue scale...

OBJECTIVE To aid the aesthetic surgeon in midface analysis and selection of treatment plans offering the greatest likelihood of success in midface rejuvenation. METHODS We performed a retrospective review of all patients who underwent surgical midface rejuvenation by a single surgeon. We recorded demographics, history, procedures, outcomes, and complications. Results of physical examination a...

Inability to draw intersecting pentagons as a predictor of unsatisfactory spirometry technique in elderly hospital inpatients SIR—The measurement of lung volumes by spirometry is one of the cornerstones of the diagnosis, assessment and management of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and certain other respiratory diseases. Indeed, recent guidance to medical practitioners in th...

BACKGROUND Many medical laboratory tests can now be done near the patient (point-of-care testing, POCT), ranging from basic blood glucose measurement to complex coagulation testing. Switching from conventional laboratory testing to POCT shortens the time to decision-making about further testing or treatment, as delays are no longer caused by specimen transport and preparation, and the test resu...

BACKGROUND The aim of asthma therapy is to achieve and maintain disease control. Clinicians' behavior is crucial in terms of prescribing the best possible treatment, carrying out appropriate follow-up, and ensuring adherence to treatment. Although clinical trials have demonstrated that asthma control is an achievable goal, real-life data show that this objective is still far from being reached....

Aim: Autologous tissue transfer to salvage breast reconstruction following a previously failed or unsatisfactory reconstruction has been described by previous studies to be an effective strategy to optimize outcomes. The purpose of this systematic review is to assimilate the relevant literature to evaluate surgical and aesthetic outcomes following autologous breast reconstruction in the setting...

BACKGROUND Many institutions routinely perform intraoperative imaging during cochlear implant (CI) surgery to determine accurate electrode placement. Different modalities exist; however, there remains some controversy regarding the usefulness of intraoperative imaging. OBJECTIVE Systematically review the utility of intraoperative imaging in CI surgery and implications for management. METHOD...