• Changes in surface brain temperature while an awake patient performs a motor, sensory, or language task can be used to infer spatial patterns of activity to create functional maps. (northwestern.edu)
  • Aim 1 will develop a mapping system (hardware and software) required to conduct real-time thermal-based brain mapping during awake craniotomy. (northwestern.edu)
  • Background: Patients undergoing awake brain surgery are exposed to non-humidified, non-warmed oxygen/air mix flow through a face mask for a prolonged duration. (participaid.co)
  • Humidified high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) oxygen therapy potentially improves patient comfort, oxygen/air exchange, improves surgical conditions and prevents atelectasis of the lung, compared to traditional oxygen administration using a face mask in patients undergoing awake brain surgery. (participaid.co)
  • Awake craniotomy is a neurosurgical technique and type of craniotomy that allows a surgeon to remove a brain tumor while the patient is awake to avoid brain damage. (wikipedia.org)
  • A particular use for awake craniotomy is mapping the cortex to avoid causing language or movement deficits with the surgery. (wikipedia.org)
  • Awake craniotomy can be used in a variety of brain tumors, including glioblastomas, gliomas, and brain metastases. (wikipedia.org)
  • Awake craniotomy has increased the scope of tumors that are considered resectable (treatable by surgery) and in general, reduces recovery time. (wikipedia.org)
  • Awake craniotomy is also associated with reduced iatrogenic brain damage after surgery. (wikipedia.org)
  • Before an awake craniotomy begins for tumor or epilepsy surgery, the patient is given anxiolytic medications. (wikipedia.org)
  • whereas in an MAC surgery the patient is awake the entire time. (wikipedia.org)
  • There are patients for whom an awake craniotomy is not appropriate. (wikipedia.org)
  • Those with anxiety disorders, claustrophobia, schizophrenia, or low pain tolerance are poor candidates for an awake surgery because any treatment of a psychological crisis would harm the procedure and could harm the patient. (wikipedia.org)
  • Awake craniotomy for supratentorial gliomas: why, when and how? (wikipedia.org)
  • Awake craniotomy for glioblastoma in COVID-19-positive patients and de" by Rupesh Kotecha, Michael McDermott et al. (baptisthealth.net)
  • He is an expert in awake craniotomy which is often used to map the brain before removing a brain tumor. (ohsu.edu)
  • Our neurosurgeons are all are fellowship-trained and board-certified, with special expertise in the skull base, the blood vessels of the brain, and awake craniotomy. (ohsu.edu)
  • To achieve maximal glioblastoma tumor resection while preventing injury to eloquent areas of the brain, neurosurgeons at Emory Brain Health Center often utilize awake craniotomy with fluorescent guidance. (bcst.md)
  • Dr. Nduom discussed the imaging results with the patient and recommended awake craniotomy with fluorescent guidance. (bcst.md)
  • This information would be crucial during the awake craniotomy brain mapping portion of the surgery. (bcst.md)
  • The neuro-anesthesiologist reduced the amount of sedation so the patient could be alert and communicating for the next phase of surgery- awake craniotomy brain mapping. (bcst.md)
  • The use of prophylactic antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in patients undergoing craniotomy for tumor resection is controversial. (cns.org)
  • Our neurosurgical team implemented a protocol for withholding AEDs in seizure naive patents at the time of craniotomy for tumor resection. (cns.org)
  • A chart review was performed in which we identified all patients undergoing craniotomy for tumor resection. (cns.org)
  • After an initial chart review, 629 (317 female) underwent craniotomy for tumor resection. (cns.org)
  • Incidence of surgical site infection (SSI) among patients receiving craniotomy for tumor resection with a prior ventriculoperitoneal shunt is often higher than in non-shunted cases. (cns.org)
  • This case suggests that it is justifiable to perform brain tumor resection when driver gene mutations are suspected in lung cancer patients with multiple brain metastases, even with a poor PS. (or.jp)
  • In both cases, en bloc tumor resection was successfully performed via a simultaneous exoscopic transcranial approach using a 3D-HMD and an endoscopic endonasal approach, eliminating the need to watch a large monitor beside the patient. (thejns.org)
  • The patient underwent suboccipital craniotomy for gross total resection of the lesion. (cap.org)
  • Type B tumors are more common in adolescents and adults and have a good prognosis with a high probability of overall survival at 10 years after diagnosis, nearing 100% for patients with gross total resection and adjuvant radiation. (cap.org)
  • The patient underwent craniotomy and resection of the tumor. (upmc.edu)
  • The authors' experience in a cohort of pediatric patients demonstrates that complete resection of the lesions in this location is feasible and is safe when involving an approach that involves using a park-bench lateral positioning. (thejns.org)
  • One of the most important prognostic factors for patient survival and quality of life is maximizing the extent of safe surgical resection, which depends on the neurosurgeon's ability to distinguish between normal brain tissue and cancerous tissue and the experience to make a safe plan that avoids neurological injury. (bcst.md)
  • The three groups did not differ for functional outcome and postoperative midline shift, but the length of surgery and the rate of >50% of ASDH evacuation were lower in the small craniotomy group. (minervamedica.it)
  • Hutchinson presented the findings from the Randomized Evaluation of Surgery With Craniectomy for Patients Undergoing Evacuation of Acute Subdural Hematoma (RESCUE-ASDH) trial at the annual meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) 2023. (medscape.com)
  • 80.6% men, 53.4% White, 41.1% Asian/Southeast Asian), some patients underwent surgery to replace the missing skull section with titanium, synthetic material, or the original bone flap. (medscape.com)
  • Further cranial surgery within 2 weeks was performed for 14.6% of the craniotomy group and 6.9% of the craniectomy group. (medscape.com)
  • Methods From January to April, 2022, reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction was used to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA in patient, environmental (floor, equipment, passive air) samples, and HCW's masks (inside surface) during urgent surgery or obstetrical delivery for patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection. (researchgate.net)
  • A craniotomy is a type of brain surgery where an opening is made in the skull to enable access to the brain. (spirehealthcare.com)
  • Surgical care has been the mainstay of therapy for CH, although some patients with small hematomas may be treated successfully without surgery. (medscape.com)
  • Cerebellar hemorrhages are occasionally reported in patients following supratentorial surgery, spinal surgery, and in patients with spontaneous intracranial hypotension. (medscape.com)
  • Complications of posterior cranial fossa surgery-an institutional experience of 500 patients. (snacc.org)
  • We aimed to determine predictors of perioperative morbidity and mortality after noncardiac surgery for patients with precapillary PH. (researchsquare.com)
  • Conclusions: Patients with PH undergoing noncardiac surgery with general anesthesia have a high frequency of perioperative complications. (researchsquare.com)
  • Patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH) are at increased risk for perioperative morbidity and mortality [1-3], and PH is an independent risk factor for complications after noncardiac surgery [4]. (researchsquare.com)
  • Our primary aim was to evaluate morbidity and mortality in a contemporary cohort of adult patients with PH undergoing noncardiac surgery and to explore the association between clinical and diagnostic parameters and morbidity and mortality. (researchsquare.com)
  • The outcomes achieved with laser ablation surgery are comparable to those resulting from open (craniotomy) surgery. (stlouischildrens.org)
  • Our current research includes studies on the safety of opioid administration following craniotomy through the use of end-tidal CO2 detection, as well as research into the use of transcortical magnetic stimulation (TMS) for managing pain after spine surgery. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Forty-five patients who had undergone the surgery for chronic subdural hematoma were included in this study. (go.jp)
  • Prior to surgery, the patient received an oral dose of 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA). This naturally occurring compound accumulates in tumor tissue and is metabolized there to protoporphyrin IX. (bcst.md)
  • The patient was deeply sedated for the early stage of surgery in which the left temporal lobe was exposed. (bcst.md)
  • This brain surgery is called a craniotomy. (medlineplus.gov)
  • However, patients with severe debility may undergo surgery sooner. (medscape.com)
  • Patients should be in good health and able to withstand surgery and anesthesia. (medscape.com)
  • Surgery is not necessarily contraindicated in elderly patients. (medscape.com)
  • This work presents a case report of a 33 year old patient who developed symptoms of interhemispheric disconnection and executive function defi cits after surgery for removal of a tumor in the pituitary region, as well as the evaluation of the applicability of the neuropsychological rehabilitation program for the cognitive com- plaints presented. (bvsalud.org)
  • This paper presents and discusses the management of six patients admitted with orbital infection by service Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery General Hospital Roberto Santos in Salvador, Bahia. (bvsalud.org)
  • patients undergoing large craniotomies showed greater midline shift and a higher rate of anisocoria. (minervamedica.it)
  • After a multidisciplinary consultation among the neurosurgeon, obstetrician and anesthesiologists it was decided that the patient was under the risk of cerebral herniation due to the large intracranial mass causing a midline shift at the dominant hemisphere. (ispub.com)
  • The patient is then positioned in a neurosurgical head restraint that holds the head completely still and given general anesthesia. (wikipedia.org)
  • The patient was premedicated with ranitidine 50 mg I.V. Anesthesia was induced with propofol 2 mg kg -1 and remifentanil 1 µg kg -1 I.V. bolus dose. (ispub.com)
  • After the patient is put to sleep with anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision (cut) in the scalp , removes a piece of bone and pulls back a section of the dura, the tough membrane that covers the brain. (medicinenet.com)
  • The use of office-based anesthesia presents both care improvements and risks for patients and clinical teams. (ahrq.gov)
  • The successful anesthesia patient safety officer. (ahrq.gov)
  • These patients were cross-referenced with those in the anesthesia electronic database to identify all patients who had undergone noncardiac, nontransplant operations with general anesthesia between February 10, 2010, and December 8, 2017. (researchsquare.com)
  • STUDY OBJECTIVE: This meta-analysis aimed to compare the risk of brain swelling during craniotomy between propofol-based and volatile-based anesthesia. (bvsalud.org)
  • Patients show evidence of elevated intracranial pressure and have "paw marking" of the skull due to the gyri of the brain indenting and thinning the calvaria, with, in severe cases, erosion. (medscape.com)
  • Objective: the study sought to identify, in national and international publications, the principal Nursing interventions aimed at patients with intracranial hypertension. (bvsalud.org)
  • Two thematic categories were established for the Nursing interventions aimed at patients with intracranial hyperten- sion: cognitive skills and clinical reasoning, necessary to control neuro-physiological parameters and prevent intracranial hypertension, and evidence-based practices to improve care for neuro-critical patients. (bvsalud.org)
  • To reference this article / Para citar este artículo / Para citar este article de Almeida CM, Pollo CF, Meneguin S. Nursing Interventions for Patients with Intracranial Hypertension: Integrative Literature Review. (bvsalud.org)
  • We are reporting preliminary data on the value of AED prophylaxis in brain tumor patients in the hopes of identifying a strategy that may improve their perioperative management. (cns.org)
  • Our Brain Tumor Center experts deliver care to more than 800 patients annually through the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (JCCC). (uclahealth.org)
  • We offer our patients the opportunity to take part in the latest clinical trials for brain tumor research. (uclahealth.org)
  • We performed a retrospective investigation of 23 and 21 patients who underwent drainage and MMA embolization, respec-tive-ly, performed between April 2020 and July 2022 as initial treatment for unilateral CSDH. (go.jp)
  • We evaluated the infection rates of cefazolin and vancomycin for craniotomy for tumor patients with and without shunts. (cns.org)
  • Published studies suggest that prophylactic administration of AEDs is unnecessary, especially in patients who are seizure free at the time of craniotomy. (cns.org)
  • Patient data such as age, gender, tissue diagnosis, and seizure history were collected over a period from January 2013 through June 2017. (cns.org)
  • Most patients will continue to take anti-seizure medication. (medicinenet.com)
  • MST results in satisfactory improvement in seizure control in about 70% of patients, although the procedure is still relatively new, and no long-term outcome data are available. (medicinenet.com)
  • All patients presented with a seizure disorder related to a tumor in a PMT region involving the parahippocampal and fusiform gyri of the left (n = 3) or right (n = 2) temporal lobe. (thejns.org)
  • Outcomes of epileptic seizures were excellent, with seizure symptoms in all 5 patients scoring in Engel Class IA. (thejns.org)
  • CONCLUSIONS: A small craniotomy was not inferior to larger craniotomies in determining functional outcomes in the treatment of ASDH in the elderly. (minervamedica.it)
  • craniotomy means the exposure of any part of a cerebral hemisphere over the basal line joining the nasion to the inion. (slideshare.net)
  • Both patients had cerebral abscesses and were immunocompromised. (cdc.gov)
  • Los síntomas de desconexión interhemisférica después de una lesión cerebral adquirida son inusuales en la práctica clínica actual. (bvsalud.org)
  • In a new study, outcomes were nearly alike after both craniotomy, in which the bone flap is replaced, and decompressive craniectomy, in which the bone flap is not replaced, at least not right away. (medscape.com)
  • While the outcomes are similar, the findings actually favor craniotomy because it eliminates the need for a second operation to repair the skull, said lead author Peter Hutchinson, MBBS, PhD, a neurosurgeon with the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, in an interview. (medscape.com)
  • The Lawrence D. Dorr Surgical Techniques & Technologies Award: 'Running two rooms' does not compromise outcomes or patient safety in joint arthroplasty. (ahrq.gov)
  • Multidisciplinary in-hospital teams improve patient outcomes: a review. (ahrq.gov)
  • Likewise, whether specific patient and disease characteristics predict perioperative outcomes for these patients is not well known. (researchsquare.com)
  • The questionnaire was complet which affect 32% to 80% of injured riders, ted by trained physicians attending to traut are the most common outcomes of nonfatt ma patients in the ERs and wards. (who.int)
  • The Intraoperative Mapping System will be developed and tested on glioma patients, as tumors have relatively static impact on brain temperature compared to epileptogenic foci and vascular malformations. (northwestern.edu)
  • We seek to provide highly coordinated care in neurosurgery, endocrinology, radiation oncology and neuro-ophthalmology for all patients afflicted with tumors in the pituitary gland or the hypothalamic-pituitary region. (rochester.edu)
  • At the OHSU Brain Institute, we work together to treat patients with brain and spinal cord tumors. (ohsu.edu)
  • In patients with TN, preoperative neuroimaging should assess for brainstem lesions along the PTP. (thejns.org)
  • Some patients have lesional epilepsy, which means they have lesions or congenital (present from birth) malformations in the brain that can be identified on an MRI. (stlouischildrens.org)
  • After the clot was removed, patients were randomly assigned to undergo craniotomy or craniectomy. (medscape.com)
  • In these cases, patients may undergo a stereotactic electroencephalogram (sEEG) aided by the use of the ROSA™ robotic surgical assistant. (stlouischildrens.org)
  • Patients 2, 3, and 4 could not undergo postoperative DTI. (ajnr.org)
  • BACKGROUND: Elderly patients operated for an acute subdural hematoma (ASDH) frequently have a poor outcome, with a high frequency of death, vegetative status, or severe disability (Glasgow Outcome Score, GOS, 1-3). (minervamedica.it)
  • The present study aimed to compare the influence of the size of the craniotomy on the functional outcome in patients undergoing surgical treatment for ASDH. (minervamedica.it)
  • The case study was conducted by analyzing intervention data and the clinical outcome of the patient in the institutional records (results of neuropsychological evaluation examination and records of interventions in rehabilitation sessions). (bvsalud.org)
  • Traumatic subdural hematoma often requires surgical evacuation using either craniotomy or decompressive craniectomy. (medscape.com)
  • At 12 months, 215 patients in the craniotomy group and 211 in the decompressive craniectomy group were evaluated. (medscape.com)
  • Introduction: Little information is available regarding the characteristics of patients attending the emergency centre (EC) in the Democratic Republic of Congo. (bvsalud.org)
  • This study aims to provide some epidemiological and clinical aspects of patients admitted to the emergency centre at Beni General Referral Hospital. (bvsalud.org)
  • During the procedure, the surgeon, anesthesiologist, and other surgical personnel speak to the patient, and there is a technician constantly assessing the patient's ability to name objects, for example, or report any abnormal sensations. (wikipedia.org)
  • A craniotomy is a procedure that is done to open part of the skull to access the brain. (oncolink.org)
  • Recovery from a craniotomy will depend on the type of procedure you have had. (oncolink.org)
  • MST requires exposing an area of the brain using a procedure called a craniotomy. (medicinenet.com)
  • Patients with drug-resistant (intractable) epilepsy who are 2 years of age or older may be eligible for the procedure. (stlouischildrens.org)
  • An IRB-approved multi-armed, retrospective analysis of data pertinent to craniotomy for tumor, shunt, and prophylactic antibiotics was employed to evaluate infection rate in 210 patients during a nine-year period. (cns.org)
  • The authors carried out a retrospective case review of 5 consecutive patients undergoing a paramedian SCTT approach between 2009 and 2014 at the authors' institution. (thejns.org)
  • METHODS: We selected patients ≥70 years old admitted to 5 Italian tertiary referral neurosurgical for the treatment of a post-traumatic ASDH between January 1st 2016 and December 31st 2019. (minervamedica.it)
  • Traditional methods of neurology patient education just aren't cutting it. (patient-education.com)
  • METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 167 patients with AF. (bvsalud.org)
  • Based upon this literature, we hypothesized that cessation of prophylactic AEDs in patients undergoing craniotomy does not result in a significant increase in seizures. (cns.org)
  • This research will help clinicians choose the appropriate prophylactic antibiotic for children undergoing craniotomies, with or without the presence of a preexisting shunt. (cns.org)
  • 3. To elucidate the efficacy of prophylactic antibiotics for craniotomy for tumor in consideration of prior shunt. (cns.org)
  • Advances in neuroimaging have led to revision of treatment concepts for cerebellar hemorrhage (CH). In the pre-computed tomography (CT) era, patients with large hematomas (which were detected by angiography or at postmortem examination) were overrepresented in clinical series. (medscape.com)
  • The Food & Drug Administration approved it in 2017 for use as an intraoperative optical imaging agent in patients with suspected high-grade gliomas. (bcst.md)
  • We sought to assess risk to healthcare workers (HCWs) caring for patients with COVID-19 in surgical/obstetrical settings, and the perception of risk amongst this group. (researchgate.net)
  • If you're a patient, please refer your questions to your healthcare provider. (cdc.gov)
  • Nine out of ten patients surveyed said they wish all their healthcare providers offered X-Plain. (patient-education.com)
  • Patients often feel intimidated when engaging in teach-back with a healthcare provider. (patient-education.com)
  • X-Plain not only increases patient satisfaction, but it also reduces the burden on healthcare providers. (patient-education.com)
  • It appears likely that craniotomy will be less expensive, since it avoids the second operation to replace the missing skull section, he said. (medscape.com)
  • The craniotomy begins with a surgeon removing an area of the skull over the tumor and cutting into the meninges, the membranes that protect the brain. (wikipedia.org)
  • Most craniotomies have the same side effects and recovery time, so we'll ignore the whole range of reasons for them and focus on the important thing: Somebody way smarter than you will have his (or her) fingers in your skull. (blogspot.com)
  • Neurosurgeon Michael Egnor has split patients' brains, while treating serious epilepsy, and the results are not at all what a materialist might expect. (uncommondescent.com)
  • Other patients have non-lesional epilepsy, which means nothing appears on an MRI scan to indicate where the source of the seizures is located in the brain. (stlouischildrens.org)
  • The ROSA technology allows neurosurgeons and epileptologists (neurologists specializing in the treatment of epilepsy) to make 3-D maps of patients' brains that help determine where to place electrodes and assists with guiding the electrodes into place. (stlouischildrens.org)
  • Are language barriers associated with serious medical events in hospitalized pediatric patients? (ahrq.gov)
  • The authors report the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of this approach, using a modified lateral park-bench position in a small cohort of pediatric patients. (thejns.org)
  • Traffic accident injuries represent an importt patients who sustained injury within 1 week tant proportion of injurytrelated morbidity prior to presentation to ERs and were hospitt and mortality among young people [ 2 ]. (who.int)
  • Patients who over the world, motorcycle collisions act suffered burns and exposure to toxic subt count for a considerable rate of morbidity stances were excluded since there are spet and mortality due to traffic accidents [ 3-7 ]. (who.int)
  • To avoid these complications, the supracerebellar-transtentorial (SCTT) approach to this region has been used as an effective alternative treatment in adult patients. (thejns.org)
  • PATIENTS: Adult patients undergoing craniotomy. (bvsalud.org)
  • Introduction Chronic subdural haematoma (cSDH) tends to occur in older patients, often with significant comorbidity. (bmj.com)
  • The comparison FA ratios before and after burr-hole craniotomy in 23 patients with CSDH. (ajnr.org)
  • The purpose of this study was to clarify the criteria for initial treatment of chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) by com-paring the backgrounds and post-treatment courses of patients who underwent drainage or middle meningeal artery (MMA) emboliza-tion for CSDH. (go.jp)
  • There was no significant difference in median pre-operative MGS score (1 vs 1) or mean maximum hematoma diameter (18 vs 19 mm) in the 17 patients who showed resolution of CSDH by MMA embolization alone or in the 4 patients who required additional drain-age. (go.jp)
  • Here, we presented the management of the patient throughout the perioperative period. (ispub.com)
  • Perioperative management of these patients can be complicated by the significant maternal physiological and physical changes that can occur during pregnancy, and is a challange to anesthesiologist, obstetrician and neurosurgeon. (ispub.com)
  • Promoting patient safety with perioperative hand-off communication. (ahrq.gov)
  • The new international, multicenter, pragmatic study recruited patients with traumatic acute subdural hematomas that needed evacuation. (medscape.com)
  • With the availability of cranial CT, patients with milder symptoms and smaller hematomas are increasingly detected. (medscape.com)
  • The UR Medicine Pituitary Program is able to offer neurosurgical and endocrinologic evaluation for patients. (rochester.edu)
  • Our program is the largest referral program in New York State and the only one within 300 miles of Rochester that provides true multidisciplinary care to patients with pituitary disorders. (rochester.edu)
  • Our team offers patients and family members the caring support they need throughout their treatment and actively supports the Pituitary Network Association . (rochester.edu)
  • Reduced Quality of Life in Patients with Pituitary Dysfunction after Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Prospective Longitudinal Study. (lu.se)
  • Patients with PH, 18 years and older, were identified from the Mayo Clinic Pulmonary Hypertension database with rationale that patients in registry have complete and detailed assessments of their PH. (researchsquare.com)
  • We utilize the newest technologies and treatments available anywhere in the world, and deliver patient care with compassion and understanding of the many complexities involved in treating patients with these disorders. (rochester.edu)
  • These concerns may affect patients during or after cancer treatments. (cdc.gov)
  • Patients also have access to a complete team of specialists in radiation oncology, neuro-ophthalmology, neurology, reproductive medicine, and genetic counseling. (rochester.edu)
  • Our team has conducted two randomized controlled trials to assess the efficacy of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) following craniotomy. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Most patients could survive the initial injury of smaller hemorrhage, but the secondary injury may result in severe neurological deficits and even death [ 4 ]. (karger.com)
  • Administering the proper antibiotic is necessary for the prevention of SSI for patients with and without shunts. (cns.org)
  • Results: Of 196 patients with PH undergoing noncardiac operations, 53 (27%) experienced 1 or more complications, including 5 deaths (3%) within 30 days. (researchsquare.com)
  • Data regarding patients' characteristics, admission modality, stay duration, reason for admission, and discharge modality was anonymously collected from patients' registers. (bvsalud.org)
  • Clinical faculty: taking the lead in teaching quality improvement and patient safety. (ahrq.gov)
  • Clots were more like-ly to form in the group C. The amount of clots was greater in the patients with postoperative recur-rence. (go.jp)
  • MAIN RESULTS: Our meta-analysis of 17 RCTs showed a significantly lower risk of brain swelling (risk ratio [RR]: 0.85, p = 0.03, I2 = 21%, n = 1976) in patients receiving propofol than in those using volatile agents, without significant differences in surgical time or blood loss between the two groups. (bvsalud.org)
  • The patient was hospitalized 2 days later for acute renal failure with mild fever. (cdc.gov)
  • Results 53 (10%) patients suffered myocardial injury, while 24 (4.5%) suffered acute renal injury. (bmj.com)
  • Results were compared with our previous cross-sectional study involving obstetrical/surgical patients with earlier variants (2020/21). (researchgate.net)
  • No significant differences were found between the Omicron and 2020/21 patient groups' positivity rates (Mann-Whitney U test, p = 0.838) or the level of viral load from the nasopharyngeal swabs (p = 0.405). (researchgate.net)
  • Results 11 patients were included: 3 vaginal births and 8 surgeries. (researchgate.net)