PLEURAL ABRASION VERSUS APICAL PLEURECTOMY FOR PRIMARY SPONTANEOUS PNEUMOTHORAX: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS

Pleural abrasion versus apical pleurectomy for primary spontaneous pneumothorax: a systematic review and Meta-analysis

Abstract Background Surgical approach is the most effective treatment for primary spontaneous pneumothorax.The two most widely adopted surgical methods are mechanical abrasion and apical pleurectomy, in addition to bullectomy.We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine which technique is superior in treating primary spontaneous pn

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Cross-sectional anatomy, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging of the banded houndshark (Triakis scyllium)

Abstract Due to their important phylogenetic position among extant vertebrates, sharks are an invaluable group in evolutionary developmental biology studies.A thorough understanding of shark anatomy is essential to facilitate these studies and documentation of this iconic taxon.With the increasing availability of cross-sectional imaging techniques,

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IDENTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROCESSES AT THE OPERATIONAL AND INFORMATION CENTRE OF THE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC

Purpose: The proposal of key processes at a workplace of the Operational and Information Centre (OIC) of the Fire and Rescue Service of the Czech Republic (FRS CR) and description necessities for a proper applying of the process management.Methodology/Approach: Applying of process management at specific conditions.Findings: The paper presents proce

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