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Application of Computer Navigation-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery in Resection of Rib Tumour

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.528
Synopsis: 
Based on our clinical experiences, the combined surgical method is especially feasible for the tiny tumour or some tumours that are unreachable or resided in scapula and deep face of breast.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Excision of rib tumors by conventional surgical method often results in poor prognosis due to trauma and heavily bleeding. In the present study, we evaluated the advantages of applying computer navigation-assisted thoracoscope in the resection of rib tumors.

Received: 
02 Nov, 2015
Accepted: 
17 Nov, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon zhang20et20al-computer20navigation-assisted20thoracoscopic20surgery20and20rib20tumor1.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Chest
computer applications
surgical equipment
thoracoscopy
Journal Authors: 
Q Zhang
L Song
S-N Ning
H Xie
Y-B Wang
e-Published: 18 Nov, 2015

Disclaimer

Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

Microbial Isolates in Diabetic Foot Lesions of Hospitalized Patients at the University Hospital of the West Indies

Issue: 
Vol 69, Issue 6: 2021
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.234
Pages: 
379-84
Synopsis: 
This is a retrospective analysis done on patients with diabetic foot. It looks at the isolated organisms and antibiotic susceptibilities. The results show that Gram positive organisms are most frequently isolated and the antibiotic regimes used should be effective.

ABSTRACT

Received: 
06 May, 2015
Accepted: 
18 May, 2015
Published: 
10 Dec, 2021
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss6-2021_379_384.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Antibiotics
diabetic foot
Microbial Isolates
ulcers.
Journal Authors: 
LA Chin-Harty
CA Walters
RA Wright-Pascoe
A Martin
K Roye-Green
EN Barton
MS Boyne
e-Published: 18 Nov, 2015

Clinical Observation of Docetaxel or Gemcitabine Combined with Cisplatin in the Chemotherapy after Surgery for Stage II-III Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.125
Synopsis: 
Chemotherapy is an important part of combined therapy for non-small cell lung cancer and can enhance the survival rate of patients subjected to surgery. This study aimed to compare the efficacy and toxicity of docetaxel combined with cisplatin (DP) and gemcitabine combined with cisplatin (GP) in postoperative chemotherapy after surgery of non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC.

ABSTRACT

Objective: This study aimed to compare the efficacy and toxicity of docetaxel combined with cisplatin (DP) and gemcitabine combined with cisplatin (GP) in postoperative chemotherapy after surgery of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Received: 
04 Jun, 2015
Accepted: 
02 Mar, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon chen20et20al-chemotherapy20for20stage20ii-iii20non-small20cell20lung20cancer2.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Gemcitabine
Cisplati
docetaxel
Postoperative chemotherapy
NSCLC
Journal Authors: 
Q Chen
X Ji
X Zhou
Q Shi
H Yu
H Fu
e-Published: 18 Nov, 2015

Disclaimer

Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

Comparative Analysis of Mechanical Properties of Common Carotid Artery between Young and Old Specimen

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.218
Synopsis: 
The morphology and longitudinal tensile properties of carotid artery in elderly group of changed.

ABSTRACT

Objective: This study aimed to perform the carotid artery stretching experiments with young and elderly corpse for the study of carotid atherosclerosis pathogenesis and biomechanical basis.

Methods: 15 carotid arteries were randomly selected from young and elderly groups, respectively, for the longitudinal tensile test, and 1 specimens of each group was randomly selected for the morphological observation.

Received: 
21 Apr, 2015
Accepted: 
18 May, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon qin20et20al20carotid20artery20youth20elderly1.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
elderly
youth
Carotid artery
longitudinal stretching mechanical properties
Journal Authors: 
Z Qin
G Li
N Liu
C Zhao
H Zhao
e-Published: 18 Nov, 2015

Disclaimer

Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

Comparing the Efficacy of Trans-vertebral versus Cross-vertebral Short-segment Internal Fixation for Treating Thoracolumbar Vertebral Fractures

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.226
Synopsis: 
This paper compare the efficacy of trans-vertebral vs. cross-vertebral intra-short-segment fixation for the treatment of thoracolumbar vertebral fractures, and results demonstrated selective adoption of trans-vertebral internal fixation can enhance the quality of restoration and the stability of internal fixing system.

ABSTRACT

Object: To compare the efficacy of trans-vertebral vs. cross-vertebral intra-short-segment fixation for the treatment of thoracolumbar vertebral fractures.

Received: 
04 May, 2015
Accepted: 
01 Jun, 2015
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Cross-vertebral screw-setting
thoracolumbar vertebral fracture
trans-vertebral screw-setting
Journal Authors: 
Q-M Zhao
X-F Cu
Z-T Liu
e-Published: 17 Nov, 2015

Disclaimer

Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

Impacts of Maternal Fish Consumption and Natural Environment on Placental Mercury Levels in Jamaica

Issue: 
Vol 66, Issue 2: 2017
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.239
Pages: 
346–51
Synopsis: 
Maternal fish consumption, as well as, residence can influence placental mercury concentration. The highest placental mercury was found in areas within bauxitic soil.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Mercury is a neurotoxin that is introduced to pregnant women from the soil, air pollutants and fish intake. Mercury in the placenta can be a biomarker for both maternal and fetal exposure. The objective of this study was to investigate how dietary patterns and environmental conditions can affect mercury concentration levels in the human placenta.

Received: 
18 May, 2015
Accepted: 
01 Jun, 2015
Published: 
22 Sep, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss2-2017_346_351.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
mercury
Fish
mining
placenta
pollution
soil
Journal Authors: 
P Ricketts
M Voutchkov
H Fletcher
e-Published: 17 Nov, 2015

Indications for Red Cell Transfusion in the Intensive Care Unit at the University Hospital of the West Indies

Issue: 
Vol 65, Issue 1: 2016
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.358
Pages: 
27–31
Synopsis: 
This was an observational study of red cell transfusions in intensive care unit patients at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI). It was found that UHWI did not demonstrate a restrictive transfusion practice as defined by the TRICC trial, but was not as liberal as other countries.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine current red cell transfusion practices, transfusion indications and their relationship to patient outcome in intensive care unit (ICU) patients at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI).

Received: 
25 Jun, 2015
Accepted: 
29 Jul, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj_iss1_2016_27_31.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
transfusion
Anaemia
ICU
Journal Authors: 
K Fletcher
I Tennant
CA Walters
H Harding-Goldson
e-Published: 16 Nov, 2015

Radiological Score in Malnourished and Well-nourished Children with Active Rickets

Issue: 
Vol 66, Issue 6: 2017
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.008
Pages: 
616–21
Synopsis: 
Radiological evidence and healing process of rickets were similar in both the well-nourished and malnourished groups with rickets. We also recommend that radiological follow-up duration may be extended to at least 12 weeks.

ABSTRACT 

Received: 
21 Jan, 2015
Accepted: 
14 Apr, 2015
Published: 
20 Dec, 2018
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss6-2017_616_621.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
malnutrition
radiological score
rickets
vitamin D treatment
Journal Authors: 
O Fidan
H Alp
Z Orbak
C Karakelleoglu
e-Published: 13 Nov, 2015

Application of Glisson Pedicle Transection Hepatectomy in the Anatomic Hepatic Resection

Issue: 
Vol 66, Issue 1: 2017
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2014.358
Pages: 
31–5
Synopsis: 
This study investigated the application of Glisson pedicle transection hepatectomy in the anatomic hepatic resection. The results showed that Glisson pedicle transection hepatectomy had advantages of embodying regional hilus hepatis blocking and avoiding cumbersome anatomy of hilus hepatis vessels.
ABSTRACT
 
Objective: This study aims to investigate the application of Glisson pedicle transection hepatectomy in the anatomic hepatic resection.
 
Received: 
01 Dec, 2014
Accepted: 
26 Mar, 2015
Published: 
08 Mar, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimjiss12017_31_35.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Anatomic liver resection
Glisson pedicle transaction
primary liver cancer
Journal Authors: 
B-Q Wu
Y Jiang
F Zhu
D-L Sun
e-Published: 12 Nov, 2015

A Standardized versus an Individualized Approach in Managing Difficult Asthma: A Dilemma

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.219
Synopsis: 
The current case study presents a case of uncontrolled asthma. Spirometery forms one of the important parameters in assessing lung function assessment. Despite the normal values of spirometery, patient clinical presentation did not related to her spirometry values. After troubling four years, doctors initiated Anti-IgE monoclonal antibody therapy that resulted in the patient's improvement. Often, during clinical practices doctors face challenges where they have to make patient decisions based on their clinical expertise rather than following the standard protocols

ABSTRACT

Background: The adherence to clinical practice guidelines often aids in improving clinical decisions. However, doctors at times have to look beyond clinical practice guidelines to treat their patients. Situational awareness and clinical experience often put doctors in a better position to treat and manage asthmatic patients.

Received: 
04 May, 2015
Accepted: 
18 Mar, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon aftab20et20al-approach20in20managing20difficult20asthma1.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Asthma
diagnosis
Guideline
medication
treatment
Journal Authors: 
RA Aftab
I Ali
AH Khan
LL Cher
e-Published: 12 Nov, 2015

Disclaimer

Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

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