BALLOON CATHETER TECHNIQUE FOR PREVENTION OF VASCULAR INJURIES DURING ARTHROSCOPIC POSTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION

Balloon Catheter Technique for Prevention of Vascular Injuries During Arthroscopic Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Arthroscopic posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction is a technically demanding procedure and is associated with several intraoperative and postoperative complications, although less-common but intraoperative iatrogenic popliteal artery injuries have been reported.At our center, we developed a simple and effective technique using a Foley b

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The effects and safety of anticoagulation or antiplatelet therapy following TIPS in cirrhotic patients with portal hypertension: A meta-analysis

Introduction: Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is an effective way to improve portal hypertension, however, the role of anticoagulation or antiplatelet therapy following TIPS remains controversial.We conducted this study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of anticoagulation or antiplatelet therapy following TIPS.Methods: A lite

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