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Transurethral cystolitholapaxy with the AH-1 stone removal system for the treatment of bladder stones of variable size
Mechanical and microstructural characterization of Nodular Cast Iron (NCI) with Niobium Additions
Quantitative electroencephalography in clinically isolated syndrome and relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis: correlation with cognitive functions
Quantitative electroencephalography in clinically isolated synrdome and relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis: correlation with cognitive functions
eComment. Extended utilization of axillary cannulation as arterial access for cardiopulmonary bypass
When should quality of life be measured after radical cystectomy?
Aim: In this prospective study our aim was to establish the time it takes cystectomized patients' to adapt to their new health status
Gamma knife stereotactic radiosurgery yields good long-term outcomes for low-volume uveal melanomas without intraocular complications
We present the outcomes of 35 uveal melanoma patients treated with gamma knife stereotactic radiosurgery. All cases were previously untreated. During follow-up, regular MRI examinations were used to detect any changes in tumor size and estimate the local long-term tumor control rate. Treatment-related complications were also recorded. During follow-up, systemic dissemination was observed in two patients, one of whom died of metastases. The most frequent complication was retinal detachment (17.1%). Three patients required enucleation. Cumulative I-year and 3-year local tumor growth control rates were 97% and 83%, respectively. The mean and median times to local tumor progression were 48.0 and 51.7 months, respectively. Gamma knife surgery may be a suitable alternative for the treatment of low-volume uveal tumors without intraocular complications, as the control rate and long-term outcomes compare favorably with those of surgical excision and brachytherapy. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved