TRANSDUODENAL AMPULLECTOMY IS AN EFFECTIVE SURGICAL EXPLORATION PROCEDURE FOR UNEXPLAINED DILATION OF THE CHOLANGIOPANCREATIC DUCT

Transduodenal ampullectomy is an effective surgical exploration procedure for unexplained dilation of the cholangiopancreatic duct

Abstract Background The clinical diagnosis and treatment of dilation of the cholangiopancreatic duct in patients with ambiguous ampullary disease, termed unexplained dilation of the cholangiopancreatic duct (UDCD), is commonly difficult.This study aimed to evaluate the applicability of transduodenal ampullectomy (TDA) for the diagnosis and treatmen

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Impact of motion management strategies on abdominal organ at risk delineation for magnetic resonance-guided radiotherapy

Background and purpose: The impact of respiratory motion management strategies for abdominal radiotherapy, such as abdominal compression (AC) and breath hold (BH), on abdominal organ at risk (OAR) delineation on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is unknown.This feasibility study compared the inter- and intra- observer delineation variation on MRI ac

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Health provider and service-user experiences of sensory modulation rooms in an acute inpatient psychiatry setting.

BackgroundSensory modulation rooms (SMRs) are therapeutic spaces that use sensory modulation concepts and strategies to assist service users to self-regulate and modulate arousal levels.SMRs are increasingly being explored as strength-based and person-centered adjuncts to care for people receiving inpatient psychiatry services.The aim of this study

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Empathy in Piano Duet Rehearsal and Performance

This article explores the concept of empathy within the construct of the piano duet.Analysis of data created through reflective writing following each of eight rehearsals revealed bodily, verbal, emotional, simply southern cat shirt and cognitive empathy concerning increasing instinctive understanding and tacit communication, unspoken conflict reso

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