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Unwanted pharmacological effects of local guanethidine in the treatment of dysthyroid upper lid retraction.
Influence of symptom frequency and severity on hip abductor strength and endurance in individuals with patellofemoral pain
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Developing Emotional Awareness in Cross-Cultural Communication: A Videoconferencing Approach
Cryoablation of benign breast tumors: Evolution of technique and technology
We report on improvements in cryoprobe design and techniques of cryoablation as a minimally invasive alternative to open surgery for the treatment of benign breast tumors. In the study, which was conducted in 12 centers, 124 lesions in 102 patients were monitored for a period of 12 months after cryoablation. Two different treatment techniques were used: Double HI FREEZE and Tailored Freeze. In patients treated with the Tailored Freeze technique significantly better results were recorded 12 months after the procedure: the median reduction in tumor volume was 91%, 73% of all tumors treated were nonpalpable, 84% of lesions less than 2.5 cm in maximum diameter were nonpalpable, and none of the 31 mammograms performed yielded abnormal findings. Patient satisfaction was good to excellent in 92% of the patients. The safety profile of this technique was excellent; all complications were minor. Evolution of cryoablation freezing techniques, coupled with improvements in cryoprobe design, has resulted in significant improvements in both safety and effectivenes