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Sabiston Textbook of Surgery: The Biological Basis of Modern Surgical Practice

A. M. Cotlar
- 23 May 2001 - 
- Vol. 285, Iss: 20
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This article is published in JAMA.The article was published on 2001-05-23. It has received 459 citations till now.

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The role of hyperglycemia in burned patients: evidence-based studies.

TL;DR: The pathophysiology of hyperglycemia after severe burns is described and the available literature on the outcome of intensive insulin treatment and other anti-hyperglycemic modalities in burned patients in an evidence-based medical approach is reviewed.
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Surgical treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa: case series and review of the literature

TL;DR: Three patients with a chronic and relapsing nature of hidradenitis suppurativa, which has undoubtedly led to psychological symptoms and a decrease in quality of life, required surgery for long‐term relief of symptoms.
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Anatomical and surgical considerations of the sacrotuberous ligament and its relevance in pudendal nerve entrapment syndrome

TL;DR: The gross anatomy of the sacrotuberous ligament was studied in 50 formalin fixed cadavers during the period of 2004–2005 to provide an accurate anatomical basis for clinical conditions involving the STL and could have an important implication to the understanding of the relationship between the pudendal nerve and the sac rotational ligament.
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The clinical anatomy of the triangle of Petit

TL;DR: The triangle was observed in 80 adult cadavers and its dimensions and surface area were measured to help prediction of which patients are at greater risk of herniation through the TP.
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