INTRODUCTION: Computed tomography (CT) scans are often used in the evaluation of
patients with blunt trauma. This study identifies the clinical features associated with further …

The aim of this study was to determine health‐related quality of life and fatigue measures in
obese subjects and to compare scores with age‐ and gender‐matched population norms. A …

Background Hemorrhage-related mortality (HRM) associated with pelvic fractures continues
to challenge trauma care. This study describes the management and outcome of …

Primary repair of large hiatal defects is associated with higher than acceptable recurrence
rates. This has led to the increased use of fascial prostheses for reinforcement of the hiatal …

Objective. To describe the associations between physical disability measures and knee
cartilage defects in obese adults. Methods. One hundred and eleven obese subjects were …

Background The use of mesh for laparoscopic repair of large hiatal hernias may reduce
recurrence rates in comparison with primary suture repair. However, there is a potential risk of …

We present a case of traumatic cervical esophageal perforation complicated by delayed
diagnosis and foreign body presence successfully repaired with acellular matrix biomaterial …

Background The use of an intraesophageal bougie has traditionally been an integral step in
the repair of large hiatal hernia and fundoplication. Typically, the bougie is passed by the …

The use of mesh for laparoscopic repair of large hiatal hernias may decrease recurrence
rates in comparison with primary suture repair. The type of mesh material, as well as its size …

Objective. Delayed gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of cartilage (dGEMRIC)
is used to assess cartilage glycosaminoglycan distribution. Our aim was to …