Conservative management of haemorrhagic cholecystitis, haemobilia with obstructive jaundice: a case report.

Haemorrhagic cholecystitis with haemobilia is a rare disease associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality if perforation and necrosis occur. Haemorrhagic cholecystitis and intrahepatic gallbladder perforation becomes hard to diagnose clinically and can be life threatening. This is a case of haemorrhagic cholecystitis, haemobilia with obstructive jaundice and intrahepatic gallbladder perforation in a COVID pneumonia patient.

Distraction Osteogenesis versus Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy: A Systematic Review Comparing the Skeletal Stability and Post-Operative Complications.

Background: The most commonly used surgical technique for retrognathic or hypoplastic mandible is "Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy (BSSO)". Distraction Osteogenesis (DO) can be used for mandibular advancements of 10 mm or more and has been stated to be stable.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to know whether there is any difference between "Bilateral sagittal split osteotomy" (BSSO) and "Distraction osteogenesis" (DO) in the advancement of mandible in terms of stability and their post-operative complications.

Outcomes of Dental Implants in Routine Clinical Practice: A Retrospective Multicenter Study.

This study evaluated the clinical and radiographic outcomes of subjects rehabilitated with dental implants placed in daily practice. This retrospective multicentric case series study involved 339 patients (168 males, 171 females, mean age 54.0 ± 14.

Laparoscopic Management of Spontaneous Gallbladder Perforation in Acalculous Cholecystitis: A Case Series.

Gallbladder perforation in acalculous cholecystitis is rare and has a high mortality rate due to biliary peritonitis and sepsis. Here, we present a case series of successful laparoscopic management of Spontaneous gallbladder perforation in acalculous cholecystitis. In the first case, a 44-year-old male patient presented to the emergency room with a history of three days of fever with chills and acute pain in the abdomen for two days.

Plasma Rich in Growth Factors Compared to Xenogenic Bone Graft in Treatment of Periodontal Intra-Osseous Defects-A Prospective, Comparative Clinical Study.

Background: Periodontal intra-bony defects are challenging conditions in dental practice, often requiring regenerative approaches for successful treatment. This clinical study aimed to compare the effectiveness of plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) versus xenogenic bone graft (BXG) in addressing intra-bony defects.

Methods: Forty patients aged between 30 and 50 years presenting with generalized periodontitis were included.

Role of Intraoperative Near-Infrared Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Cholangiography in the Management of Acute Gangrenous Cholecystitis Secondary to Empyema of the Gallbladder in Mirizzi's Syndrome.

Mirizzi syndrome, although rare, is a potential complication of long-standing gallstone disease, particularly cholecystolithiasis. Due to the nonspecific nature of its symptoms, this condition often remains undiagnosed prior to surgery in most cases. While minimally invasive approaches are generally safe in expert hands, they can be challenging and entail the risk of bile duct injuries, often necessitating conversion to bail-out procedures.

Room-temperature phosphorescence from organic materials in aqueous media.

In recent years, organic materials with room-temperature phosphorescence (RTP) features have gained significant attention due to their wide applications in the fields of bioimaging, light-harvesting materials, encryption technology, etc. Although several examples of organic RTP materials in the crystalline state and polymer-based systems have been reported in the last decade or so, achieving organic RTP in the solution phase, particularly in the aqueous phase has remained a challenging task. Herein in this review, we summarize the progress in this direction by highlighting design strategies based on supramolecular scaffolding and host-guest complexation and the applications of such aqueous organic RTP materials in bioimaging, sensing, etc.

pH-tunable phosphorescence and light harvesting in cucurbit[8]uril host-guest assemblies.

Host-guest assemblies of halo-phenyl pyridine derivatives and cucurbit[8]uril (CB[8]) exhibited pH-responsive room temperature phosphorescence (RTP) in aqueous media. Moreover, they acted as efficient light-harvesting systems demonstrating triplet-singlet energy transfer to various acceptor dyes.

Can epicardial and pericardial adipose tissue volume predict the presence and severity of coronary artery disease?

Purpose: Excessive accumulation of free fatty acids in the coronary arteries can lead to coronary artery disease (CAD). Quantification of epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) and pericardial adipose tissue (PAT) is beneficial to understand its relationship with CAD, hypertension (HT), and diabetes.

Material And Methods: This retrospective study included 54 patients who underwent CT coronary angiogram using a multidetector row CT scanner.

The Bone Lid Technique in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: A Scoping Review.

This scoping review aimed at reporting the outcomes of the bone lid technique in oral surgery in terms of bone healing, ridge preservation, and incidence of complications. Bone-cutting instruments and stabilization methods were also considered. PubMed, Scopus, and the Cochrane Register of Controlled Trials were searched using a combination of terms, including bone lid, bony window, piezosurgery, microsaw, cysts, endodontic surgery, impacted teeth, and maxillary sinus.

Stability of biomaterials used in adjunct to coronally advanced flap: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Aim: The objective of this network meta-analysis was to rank different biomaterials used in adjunct to coronally advanced flap (CAF), based on their performance in root-coverage for Miller's Class I and II gingival recessions.

Materials And Methods: An electronic database search was carried out in PUBMED, CENTRAL, SCOPUS, and EMBASE to identify the eligible articles and compiled into the citation manager to remove the duplicates. The primary outcome was keratinized gingival tissue width (KGW) and percentage of root coverage (%RC).

Recombinant Human Derived Growth and Differentiating Factors in treatment of periodontal intrabony defects: Systematic review and network meta-analysis.

The introduction of recombinant human growth and differentiation factors (rhGFs) for intrabony defects regeneration has represented a considerable breakthrough in recent years. However, they have been used in different concentrations, doses and combined with various scaffolds, and there is no evidence on which the most effective formulation for periodontal regeneration is. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate and rank the various formulations of such bioactive agents through network meta-analysis of clinical studies.

Utility of cine MRI in evaluation of cardiovascular invasion by mediastinal masses.

Background: Accurate imaging assessment of cardiovascular invasion by mediastinal masses is essential for determining surgical feasibility. This can sometimes be difficult on CT owing to limited space available in the mediastinum, resulting in mediastinal masses abutting and indenting adjacent cardiovascular structures. Cine MRI may aid in such situations by demonstrating differential mobility.

The Impact of Bioceramic Scaffolds on Bone Regeneration in Preclinical Studies: A Systematic Review.

Bioceramic scaffolds are appealing for alveolar bone regeneration, because they are emerging as promising alternatives to autogenous and heterogenous bone grafts. The aim of this systematic review is to answer to the focal question: in critical-sized bone defects in experimental animal models, does the use of a bioceramic scaffolds improve new bone formation, compared with leaving the empty defect without grafting materials or using autogenous bone or deproteinized bovine-derived bone substitutes? Electronic databases were searched using specific search terms. A hand search was also undertaken.

Miniscrew Implants for Intrusion of Supraerupted Molar: A Noninvasive Approach for Space Regaining.

Inadequate interocclusal space often leads to difficulty in prosthetic rehabilitation. Dental implant-indicated sites are governed by various factors which include bone availability, adequate mesiodistal width, and most importantly, adequate interocclusal space for proper prosthetic design on the dental implant. The use of miniscrew implant with coil spring for regaining interocclusal space would be an advantageous procedure for biomechanical intrusion of supraerupted teeth, rather than treating the same with invasive clinical crown reduction/intentional endodontic treatment.

Adjunctive Use of Plasma Rich in Growth Factors for Improving Alveolar Socket Healing: A Systematic Review.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine whether the adjunctive use of plasma rich in growth factors in postextraction sites could be beneficial in terms of hard- and soft-tissue healing and patients' comfort.

Materials And Methods: An electronic search was performed on MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus, and CENTRAL. Only controlled clinical trials or randomized clinical trials that used plasma rich in growth factors in the test group were included.

Autologous Platelet Concentrates in Treatment of Furcation Defects-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: The aim of this review was to evaluate the adjunctive effect of autologous platelet concentrates (APCs) for the treatment of furcation defects, in terms of scientific quality of the clinical trials and regeneration parameters assessment.

Methods: A systematic search was carried out in the electronic databases MEDLINE, SCOPUS, CENTRAL (Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials), and EMBASE, together with hand searching of relevant journals. Two independent reviewers screened the articles yielded in the initial search and retrieved the full-text version of potentially eligible studies.

Prospective Clinical and Histologic Evaluation of Alveolar Socket Healing Following Ridge Preservation Using a Combination of Hydroxyapatite and Collagen Biomimetic Xenograft Versus Demineralized Bovine Bone.

Purpose: This prospective study is aimed at investigating clinically and histologically the effectiveness of a biomimetic magnesium-enriched-hydroxyapatite (MgHA)/collagen-based bone substitute for alveolar socket preservation.

Materials: Patients scheduled for posterior single tooth extraction were included. The alveolar socket was filled either with MgHA or deproteinized bovine bone matrix (DBBM).