As discussed in Gruber (1996), the dramatic growth of actively managed funds constitutes a major puzzle in the finance literature. Despite the large amount of money invested in actively managed funds, these funds on average underperform their passive counterparts after fees. The existing literature proposes a potential explanation to the puzzle active funds perform better in down markets when i...

introduction: jejunoileal atresia (jia) is a common cause of neonatal intestinal obstruction and is a common surgical emergency. the aim of this study was to compare primary anastomosis without resection of the dilated segment with transanastomotic t tube jejunostomy (tatto) versus resection of the dilated segment without t tube as the control group for treatment of patients with jia. material ...

PURPOSE We aimed to compare the outcomes of primary external dacryocystorhinostomy and silicone tube with anterior and posterior mucosal flap anastomosis, versus dacryocystorhinostomy and silicone intubation with anterior mucosal flap anastomosis. METHODS We utilized the electronic databases PubMed, EMBASE, Ovid, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and MEDLINE® to find articles re...

To present anastomosis with cyanoacrylate as a cheap, simple, fast, and available technique for anastomosis in urological, vascular, gynecological, and general surgical procedures. This method may in the future be a good alternative to microsurgery, particularly in centers where facilities are unavailable and the financial implication is unbearable for the patient. Cyanoacrylate is an adhesive ...