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View article: Closed-Loop Vagus Nerve Stimulation Delivered With a Miniaturized System Produces Lasting Recovery in Individuals With Chronic Stroke
Closed-Loop Vagus Nerve Stimulation Delivered With a Miniaturized System Produces Lasting Recovery in Individuals With Chronic Stroke Open
BACKGROUND: The combination of task-oriented training and vagus nerve stimulation has recently received US Food and Drug Administration approval to improve upper limb recovery in individuals with chronic stroke. Although conventional vagus…
View article: Anatomy of the ligaments of the posterolateral corner of the knee: A narrative literature review
Anatomy of the ligaments of the posterolateral corner of the knee: A narrative literature review Open
The posterolateral region of the knee or so‐called posterolateral corner of the knee or posterolateral angle is an anatomical entity that remains relatively unknown. A clinical consensus relative to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment …
View article: Ethical Use of Cadaveric Images in Anatomical Textbooks, Atlases, and Journals: A Consensus Response From Authors and Editors
Ethical Use of Cadaveric Images in Anatomical Textbooks, Atlases, and Journals: A Consensus Response From Authors and Editors Open
Nowadays, consent to use donor bodies for medical education and research is obtained from the body donors and their families before the donation. Recently, the International Federation of Associations of Anatomists (IFAA) published guideli…
View article: A histology guide for performing human cadaveric studies: <scp>SQIP</scp> 2024 what to look for with light microscopy
A histology guide for performing human cadaveric studies: <span>SQIP</span> 2024 what to look for with light microscopy Open
Histological observation under light microscopy has long been used in human cadaveric studies. However, it can distort the interpretations of findings if not used appropriately; there is no guide for its proper use. The aim of this article…
View article: Personalized strategies for academic success in learning anatomy: Exploring metacognitive and technological adaptation in medical students
Personalized strategies for academic success in learning anatomy: Exploring metacognitive and technological adaptation in medical students Open
Personalization of learning is an educational strategy rooted in metacognition and is significant in academic training. This is especially true in medical contexts. This study explored the relationship between the metacognitive profile of …
View article: Management of malignant ureteric obstruction with ureteric stenting or percutaneous nephrostomy
Management of malignant ureteric obstruction with ureteric stenting or percutaneous nephrostomy Open
Lay summary Malignant ureteric obstruction (MUO) is frequently encountered in patients with advanced cancers. In the largest study to date, assessing 852 patients from across Scotland, the authors demonstrated the presence of MUO as a mark…
View article: Surgical Management of Complex Multiligament Knee Injury: Case Report
Surgical Management of Complex Multiligament Knee Injury: Case Report Open
Multiligament knee injuries (MLKIs) frequently require immediate intervention to prevent severe complications, including vascular injury. We present the case of a 51‐year‐old male who sustained a traumatic right knee dislocation following …
View article: Trabeculae in the basilar venous plexus: anatomical and histological study with application to intravascular procedures
Trabeculae in the basilar venous plexus: anatomical and histological study with application to intravascular procedures Open
Few studies have examined the basilar venous plexus (BVP) and to our knowledge, no previous study has described its histology. The present anatomical study was performed to better elucidate these structures. In ten cadavers, the BVP was di…
View article: Urethral Injury in Rectal Cancer Surgery: A Comprehensive Study Using Cadaveric Dissection, Imaging Analyses, and Clinical Series
Urethral Injury in Rectal Cancer Surgery: A Comprehensive Study Using Cadaveric Dissection, Imaging Analyses, and Clinical Series Open
Male urethral injury during rectal cancer surgery is rare but significant. Scant information is available about the distances between the rectourethral space and neighboring structures. The aim of this study is to describe the anatomical r…
View article: The impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on the demographic, clinical and social profiles of patients admitted to the Pneumology Department for a COPD exacerbation
The impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on the demographic, clinical and social profiles of patients admitted to the Pneumology Department for a COPD exacerbation Open
Introduction Although a reduction in admissions for pathologies other than SARS-CoV-2 has been reported during the pandemic, there are hardly any specific studies in relation to COPD. The objective of this study was to analyse differences …
View article: Histology and immunohistochemistry of the human carotid sinus nerve
Histology and immunohistochemistry of the human carotid sinus nerve Open
The carotid sinus nerve (CSN) is well known as mediating baroreflexes. However, studies of its detailed histological analysis are scant in the literature. Therefore, the current anatomical study sought to better elucidate the microanatomy …
View article: Recommendations for the Implementation of the Self-Administration of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin
Recommendations for the Implementation of the Self-Administration of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Open
We expect this proposal to increase awareness of this therapeutic alternative and facilitate the implementation of self-administration programs, thus contributing to optimizing the patient experience with AAT therapy. Further research on t…
View article: The superior vesical artery: A review of conflicting definitions and how these could affect invasive procedures
The superior vesical artery: A review of conflicting definitions and how these could affect invasive procedures Open
Since the superior umbilical artery is the only functioning branch of the patent umbilical artery, some anatomical and surgical books/atlases fail to clarify that it is a branch of the umbilical artery and not a direct branch of the anteri…
View article: An unusual arrangement between the highest denticulate ligament and posterior inferior cerebellar artery
An unusual arrangement between the highest denticulate ligament and posterior inferior cerebellar artery Open
The posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) is often involved in pathologies of the posterior cranial fossa. Therefore, a good understanding of the vessel's normal and variant courses is important to the neurosurgeon or neurointerventi…
View article: The laryngopharyngeal nerve: a comprehensive review
The laryngopharyngeal nerve: a comprehensive review Open
The laryngopharyngeal nerve has received much less attention that the other contributions to the pharyngeal plexus i.e., glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves. Often, in descriptions and depictions, the nerve is simply labeled as the sympathet…
View article: Pectorobrachioepicondylaris musculoaponeurotic band: case description with evidence of median nerve compression
Pectorobrachioepicondylaris musculoaponeurotic band: case description with evidence of median nerve compression Open
Upper limb muscle variations can be encountered on imaging or at surgery. We report an unusual muscle and band found during routine dissection of the arm in a cadaver. This case is described and salient literature reviewed. A band was foun…
View article: Distal osteotomy of the first metatarsal bone for the correction of hallux valgus: comparison of the sagittal stability of two percutaneous techniques—a cadaveric study
Distal osteotomy of the first metatarsal bone for the correction of hallux valgus: comparison of the sagittal stability of two percutaneous techniques—a cadaveric study Open
Background Distal first metatarsal osteotomy is used to correct mild or moderate hallux valgus (HV). We designed a cadaveric study to compare the resistance to axial load between two percutaneous distal first metatarsal osteotomies: Bösch …
View article: The sublingual branch of the lingual nerve: Anatomical study and suggestion for a new terminology
The sublingual branch of the lingual nerve: Anatomical study and suggestion for a new terminology Open
The lingual nerve carries somatosensory fibers from the anterior two‐thirds of tongue. The parasympathetic preganglionic fibers arising from the chorda tympani also travel with the lingual nerve in the infratemporal fossa to synapse in the…
View article: The anatomy of the tendon of abductor pollicis longus and its morphological variations: An anatomical approach emphasizing the clinical relevance
The anatomy of the tendon of abductor pollicis longus and its morphological variations: An anatomical approach emphasizing the clinical relevance Open
Radiological and surgical implications of these results are important when examining this region of the hand and wrist. The pathophysiology and treatment of de Quervain's tenosynovitis, trapeziometacarpal arthritis and trapeziometacarpal s…
View article: Polyurethane Scaffold vs Fascia Lata Autograft for Hip Labral Reconstruction: Comparison of Femoroacetabular Biomechanics
Polyurethane Scaffold vs Fascia Lata Autograft for Hip Labral Reconstruction: Comparison of Femoroacetabular Biomechanics Open
Background: The integrity of the acetabular labrum is critical in providing normal function and minimizing hip degeneration and is considered key for success in today’s hip preservation algorithm. Many advances have been made in labral rep…
View article: Pulmonary barotrauma in SCUBA diving-related fatalities: a histological and histomorphometric analysis
Pulmonary barotrauma in SCUBA diving-related fatalities: a histological and histomorphometric analysis Open
Arterial gas embolism following pulmonary barotrauma occurs in 13–24% of cases of diving deaths. The study aimed to evaluate the usefulness of a histomorphometric digital analysis in the detection of air space over-distension due to pulmon…
View article: Distal percutaneous osteotomy of the first metatarsal bone for the correction of Hallux Valgus: SERI versus percutaneous chevron technique. A cadaveric study
Distal percutaneous osteotomy of the first metatarsal bone for the correction of Hallux Valgus: SERI versus percutaneous chevron technique. A cadaveric study Open
Background: Distal first metatarsal osteotomy is used to correct mild or moderate Hallux Valgus (HV), and multiple surgical techniques have been described. Percutaneous surgery for HV uses small skin incisions to correct the forefoot defor…
View article: The lateral ulnar collateral ligament: Anatomical and structural study for clinical application in the diagnosis and treatment of elbow lateral ligament injuries
The lateral ulnar collateral ligament: Anatomical and structural study for clinical application in the diagnosis and treatment of elbow lateral ligament injuries Open
The lateral ulnar collateral ligament (LUCL) is considered one of the main stabilizers of the elbow. However, its anatomical description is not well established. Imaging techniques do not always have agreed upon parameters for the study of…
View article: Hip Labral Reconstruction With a Polyurethane Scaffold: Restoration of Femoroacetabular Contact Biomechanics
Hip Labral Reconstruction With a Polyurethane Scaffold: Restoration of Femoroacetabular Contact Biomechanics Open
Background: Many advances have been made in hip labral repair and reconstruction and in the restoration of the suction seal. Purpose/Hypothesis: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the biomechanical effects of segmental labral recons…
View article: Human lumbar sympathetic blockade: An anatomical study to address potential block failure
Human lumbar sympathetic blockade: An anatomical study to address potential block failure Open
The lumbar sympathetic block is often used to treat complex regional pain syndrome, but it seems to have a high failure rate. This study seeks anatomical explanations for this apparent failure in order to refine our block procedure. Two si…