Abdominal radiography demonstrated linear calcifications within the mesenteric veins, while CT scans revealed extensive mesenteric venous calcifications and colonic wall thickening, particularly in ...

The remaining 322 (30.3%) were split as follows: 119 in the transverse (11.2%), 47 at the hepatic flexure (4.4%), 87 in the ascending (8.2%) and 69 in the caecum (6.5%). Polyps were generally either ...

Hepatic encephalopathy is a severe complication of cirrhosis that is related to the effects of ammonia. Analysis of interorgan ammonia trafficking has identified an important role of skeletal ...

One of the most basic problems with robotic arms and similar systems is keeping the weight down, as more weight requires a more rigid frame and stronger actuators. Cable-driven systems are a ...

Abstract: Flexure hinge-based compliant mechanisms find extensive applications in micro/nano actuation, where their transmission characteristics are significantly affected by stiffness. Traditional ...

Overall survival was 4 months longer in patients receiving melphalan/hepatic delivery system vs best alternative care, although serious adverse events occurred in a higher percentage of them (51.2% vs ...

Colorectal surgery is a very ancient art that has, over the last few decades, found a sound basis in science. Amongst its famous ancient practitioners was Hippocrates himself. Colorectal-surgical ...

Another advantage of using fiber optic cables is that they are sensitive to a greater range of signal frequencies, including low frequency signals that last for hours or even days, which allows ...