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Current Practices in Midline Laparotomy Closure: Results of a Portuguese Nation...
Rodrigues, Pedro; Sousa, Xavier; Causi, Teresa; Lopes, Sofia; Ivo, Margarida; Pajik, Jelena; Viana, Paulo; Fastágio, Helena; Ferreira, JoséIntroduction: Incisional hernias after midline laparotomy significantly affect quality of life and healthcare costs. Adequate fascial closure, including evidence-based suture techniques and the use of prophylactic mesh in selected patients, is essential for prevention. This study aimed to evaluate current abdominal wall closure practices in Portugal.Methods: A 26-question online national survey was conducted an...
Atherosclerosis and bone loss in humans: results from deceased donors and from ...
Carmona-Fernandes, Diana; Barreira, Sofia; Leonardo, Natacha; Casimiro, Renata I.; Castro, Alice M.; Santos, Pedro Oliveira; Fernandes, António N.Background and Aims: Atherosclerosis and osteoporosis share common risk factors, as well as inflammatory mechanisms. Our aim was to understand how atherosclerotic lesions are related with disturbances in bone. Methods: Gene expression of pro-inflammatory and bone metabolism related proteins (IL-1β, IL-6, IL-17A, TNF, RANKL, OPG, COL1, CTSK, OCL, TRAP, CBFA1, DKK1, SOST, ADIPOQ, and ADIPOR1) were analyzed in art...