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Sharma RK, Irace AL, Overdevest JB, Gudis DA. Carotid artery injury in endoscopic endonasal surgery: Risk factors, prevention, and management. World J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2022; 8:54-60. [PMID: 35619937 PMCID: PMC9126167 DOI: 10.1002/wjo2.7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Objective Endoscopic approaches for sinus and skull base surgery are increasing in popularity. The objective of this narrative review is to characterize risk factors for internal carotid artery injury in endoscopic endonasal surgery (EES), highlight preventative measures, and illustrate key management principles. Data Sources Comprehensive literature review. Methods Relevant literature was reviewed using PubMed/MEDLINE. Results Carotid artery injury in EES is rare, with most studies reporting an incidence below 0.1%. Anatomic aberrancies, wide dissection margins, as well as specific provider and hospital factors, may increase the risk of injury. Multidisciplinary teams, comprehensive preoperative imaging, patient risk assessment, and formal training in vascular emergencies may reduce the risk. Management protocols should emphasize proper visualization of the injury site, fluid replacement, rapid packing, angiography, and endovascular techniques to achieve hemostasis. Conclusions While EES is a relatively safe procedure, carotid artery injury is a devastating complication that warrants full consideration in surgical planning. Important preventative measures include identifying patients with notable risk factors and obtaining preoperative imaging. Multidisciplinary teams and management protocols are ultimately necessary to reduce morbidity and mortality. Internal carotid artery (ICA) injury is a rare complication of endoscopic endonasal surgery. Risk factors for ICA injury may include vascular anatomic variants, invasive pathology, and prior radiation therapy. Surgical team preparation and experience are key to successful management of operative complications.
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- Rahul K. Sharma
- Department of Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck Surgery Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NewYork‐Presbyterian Hospital New York New York USA
- Department of Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck Surgery Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville Tennessee USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck Surgery Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NewYork‐Presbyterian Hospital New York New York USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck Surgery Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NewYork‐Presbyterian Hospital New York New York USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck Surgery Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NewYork‐Presbyterian Hospital New York New York USA
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A disease or symptom of disease spreading from the vicinity of the orbit to the internal structures of the orbit is referred to as an orbital complication. Orbital complications can have a traumatic, inflammatory, allergic, or autoimmunologic cause. They are more frequent in children than adults. The present review aims to provide a description of orbital complications, their etiology, pathogenesis, and treatment. Recent literature in the field is acknowledged and discussed, and results from the authors' own patient groups are analyzed. Particular attention is paid to orbital complications due to acute sinusitis and those caused by acute hemorrhage. The term "orbital phlegmon" frequently used for orbital complications with inflammatory causes is confusing and should be replaced by differentiated grading. Diagnosis and treatment of orbital complications requires interdisciplinary collaboration, whereby inclusion of ophthalmologists is particularly important. Treatment of orbital complications depends on their cause. In inflammatory cases affecting only the preseptal tissues and compartment, conservative therapy is indicated. If clinical findings worsen within 24 h of conservative therapy, or if the patient presents with a high-grade orbital complication with loss of visual acuity or impairment of globe mobility, surgery is required. In cases of acute hemorrhage into the orbit, a procedure for decreasing intra-orbital pressure is mandatory (i. e., canthotomy, cantholysis, orbital decompression).
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- S Graß
- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde und regionale plastische Chirurgie, Kopf-Hals-Tumorzentrum, KRH Klinikum Nordstadt, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus, Haltenhoffstr. 41, 30167, Hannover, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde und regionale plastische Chirurgie, Kopf-Hals-Tumorzentrum, KRH Klinikum Nordstadt, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus, Haltenhoffstr. 41, 30167, Hannover, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde und regionale plastische Chirurgie, Kopf-Hals-Tumorzentrum, KRH Klinikum Nordstadt, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus, Haltenhoffstr. 41, 30167, Hannover, Deutschland
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- Medizinische Fakultät Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Universitätsklinik und Poliklinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Heilkunde, Kopf- und Hals-Chirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Halle (Saale), Halle (Saale), Deutschland
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- Medizinische Fakultät Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Universitätsklinik und Poliklinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Heilkunde, Kopf- und Hals-Chirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Halle (Saale), Halle (Saale), Deutschland
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Voultsos P, Casini M, Ricci G, Tambone V, Midolo E, Spagnolo AG. A proposal for limited criminal liability in high-accuracy endoscopic sinus surgery. ACTA OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGICA ITALICA 2018; 37:65-71. [PMID: 28374874 PMCID: PMC5384313 DOI: 10.14639/0392-100x-1292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2016] [Accepted: 07/28/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The aim of the present study is to propose legal reform limiting surgeons' criminal liability in high-accuracy and high-risk surgery such as endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). The study includes a review of the medical literature, focusing on identifying and examining reasons why ESS carries a very high risk of serious complications related to inaccurate surgical manoeuvers and reviewing British and Italian legal theory and case-law on medical negligence, especially with regard to Italian Law 189/2012 (so called "Balduzzi" Law). It was found that serious complications due to inaccurate surgical manoeuvers may occur in ESS regardless of the skill, experience and prudence/diligence of the surgeon. Subjectivity should be essential to medical negligence, especially regarding high-accuracy surgery. Italian Law 189/2012 represents a good basis for the limitation of criminal liability resulting from inaccurate manoeuvres in high-accuracy surgery such as ESS. It is concluded that ESS surgeons should be relieved of criminal liability in cases of simple/ordinary negligence where guidelines have been observed.
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- P Voultsos
- Laboratory of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Institute of Bioethics & Medical Humanities, School of Medicine, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- School of Law, University of Camerino, Italy
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- Institute of Philosophy of Scientific and Technological Activity, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Bioethics & Medical Humanities, School of Medicine, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Bioethics & Medical Humanities, School of Medicine, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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Vorozhtsov IN, Grachev NS, Nasedkin AN. [Transnasal endoscopic surgery of neoplasms in the children with the use of the CT-navigation systems]. Vestn Otorinolaringol 2016; 81:75-80. [PMID: 27529098 DOI: 10.17116/otorino201681375-80] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The objective of the present article was to report the current literature data concerning the significance of and prospects for the application of the CT-navigation systems in transnasal endoscopic surgery of neoplasms localized in the nasal cavity, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, and the base of the skull in the children.
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- I N Vorozhtsov
- Dmitry Rogachev Federal Research and Clinical Centre of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, Moscow, Russia, 117997
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- Dmitry Rogachev Federal Research and Clinical Centre of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, Moscow, Russia, 117997
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- Institute of Advanced Medical Training, Moscow, Russia, 125080
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Weber RK, Hosemann W. Comprehensive review on endonasal endoscopic sinus surgery. GMS CURRENT TOPICS IN OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY, HEAD AND NECK SURGERY 2015; 14:Doc08. [PMID: 26770282 PMCID: PMC4702057 DOI: 10.3205/cto000123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Endonasal endoscopic sinus surgery is the standard procedure for surgery of most paranasal sinus diseases. Appropriate frame conditions provided, the respective procedures are safe and successful. These prerequisites encompass appropriate technical equipment, anatomical oriented surgical technique, proper patient selection, and individually adapted extent of surgery. The range of endonasal sinus operations has dramatically increased during the last 20 years and reaches from partial uncinectomy to pansinus surgery with extended surgery of the frontal (Draf type III), maxillary (grade 3-4, medial maxillectomy, prelacrimal approach) and sphenoid sinus. In addition there are operations outside and beyond the paranasal sinuses. The development of surgical technique is still constantly evolving. This article gives a comprehensive review on the most recent state of the art in endoscopic sinus surgery according to the literature with the following aspects: principles and fundamentals, surgical techniques, indications, outcome, postoperative care, nasal packing and stents, technical equipment.
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- Rainer K. Weber
- Division of Paranasal Sinus and Skull Base Surgery, Traumatology, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Municipal Hospital of Karlsruhe, Germany
- I-Sinus International Sinus Institute, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Greifswald, Germany
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Re M, Magliulo G, Romeo R, Gioacchini FM, Pasquini E. Risks and medico-legal aspects of endoscopic sinus surgery: a review. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2013; 271:2103-17. [PMID: 23942813 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-013-2652-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2013] [Accepted: 07/24/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The aim of this study was to perform a systematic literature review of risks and medico-legal aspects of endoscopic sinus surgery. The development of sophisticated technologies and instruments for endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) has caused a dramatic increase in the number of otolaryngologists performing sinus surgery and the number of cases performed. This expansion was accompanied by an increase in malpractice lawsuits. Over the past 20 years, rhinology claims represented 70 % of the total indemnity compensation for otolaryngology claims and ESS was the surgical procedure most often involved. Only then will a careful analysis and assessment of the possible and potential risk factors of ESS, which may mislead the surgeon, allow a correct clinical risk management, with activities and procedures aimed at reducing the possibility of complications that may expose the physician to a malpractice suit.
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- M Re
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Polytechnic University of Marche: Ospedali Riuniti of Ancona, Via Conca 71, 60020, Torrette, AN, Italy,
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Bajwa SJS, Kaur J, Singh A, Parmar SS, Singh S. Postoperative airway management after nasal endoscopic sinus surgery: A comparison of traditional nasal packing with nasal airway. Anesth Essays Res 2013; 7:116-22. [PMID: 25885732 PMCID: PMC4173487 DOI: 10.4103/0259-1162.114017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Nasal packing after the nasal surgery can be extremely hazardous and can lead to airway complications such as dyspnea and respiratory obstruction. OBJECTIVE The present study aimed at comparing the traditional nasal packing with nasal airway during the immediate postoperative period in patients undergoing fibreoptic endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) under general anaesthesia (GA) with regards to airway management. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study groups consisted of 90 ASA grade I and II patients aged 16 to 58 years who underwent FESS under GA. Patients were randomly assigned into three groups: Group NP, UA and Group BA of 30 patients each. At the end of surgery, Group NP patients were managed with traditional bilateral nasal packing while a presterilized 5 mm ID uncuffed ETT was cut to an appropriate size and inserted into one of the nostrils in UA and bilaterally in BA group patients. During postoperative period following parameters and variables were observed over the next 24 hours: Any respiratory distress or obstruction, pain and discomfort, oxygen saturation, heart rate, blood pressure, bleeding episode, ease of suctioning through nasal airway, anaesthesiologists and surgeons satisfaction during postoperative period, discomfort during removal of nasal airway and any fresh bleeding episode during removal of nasal airway. The data was compiled and analyzed using Chi-square test and ANOVA with post-hoc significance. Value of P < 0.05 was considered significant and P < 0.0001 as highly significant. RESULTS The post-op mean cardio-respiratory parameters showed significant variations among NP group (P < 0.05) and the patient of UA and BA groups while intergroup comparison between UA and BA was non-significant (P > 0.05). Pain and discomfort, bleeding episode, ease of suctioning through nasal airway, pain and bleeding during removal of nasal airway (P < 0.0001) as well as surgeons and anaesthesiologists satisfaction criteria showed significant results among the NP group as compared to UA and BA groups (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION The present intervention to maintain airway patency can be termed as excellent with additional benefits like ease of suctioning; oxygen supplementation and a possible haemostatic effect due to pressure on the operated site. The low cost of the modified nasal airway and easily replicable design were the standout observations of the present study.
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- Sukhminder Jit Singh Bajwa
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital, Ram Nagar, Banur, Punjab, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital, Ram Nagar, Banur, Punjab, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital, Ram Nagar, Banur, Punjab, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital, Ram Nagar, Banur, Punjab, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital, Ram Nagar, Banur, Punjab, India
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[Rhinosinusitis guidelines--unabridged version: S2 guidelines from the German Society of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery]. HNO 2012; 60:141-62. [PMID: 22139025 DOI: 10.1007/s00106-011-2396-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Complications in endonasal sinus surgery: a 5-year retrospective study of 2,596 patients. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2012; 270:141-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s00405-012-1973-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2011] [Accepted: 02/16/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Lippert BM, Ringel K, Stoeter P, Hey O, Mann WJ. Stentgraft-implantation for treatment of internal carotid artery injury during endonasal sinus surgery. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007; 21:520-4. [PMID: 17882927 DOI: 10.2500/ajr.2007.21.3013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Damage of the internal carotid artery (ICA) is very rare but can be a dramatic complication of endonasal sinus surgery. In the literature only a few cases are reported, some of them with fatal results. METHODS We present two cases with massive bleeding of the ICA caused by endonasal sinus surgery. RESULTS In both cases bleeding could be stopped sufficiently by implanting a stentgraft. CONCLUSION The lumen of the artery could be preserved and no neurological deficits were observed.
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- Burkard M Lippert
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Mainz, Germany.
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Gosepath J, Mann WJ. Current concepts in therapy of chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyposis. ORL J Otorhinolaryngol Relat Spec 2006; 67:125-36. [PMID: 15942266 DOI: 10.1159/000086075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2004] [Accepted: 07/01/2004] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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The exact pathophysiological mechanisms leading to chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) still to a large extent remain obscure. However, recently there has been some progress in elucidating the etiology of nasal polyposis, especially regarding tissue eosinophilia as well as the role of aspirin intolerance and eicosanoid mediators. Endonasal sinus surgery has evolved to be the treatment of choice in CRS and nasal polyposis in all cases where conservative treatment has failed or resulted in only a partial or temporary relief. Today, state of the art in surgical technique includes the ability to combine microscopic and endoscopic procedures. Regardless of technical advances like powered instrumentation or computer-aided surgery, in a modern protocol, surgical therapy can offer only one option within a complex and individually tailored therapeutical concept. This review discusses current concepts and new developments in the diagnosis and treatment of CRS and nasal polyposis.
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- Jan Gosepath
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany.
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Functional endoscopic sinus surgery is one of the most common procedures in our field. Despite modern techniques, major and even fatal complications may occur. We describe 3 cases of unilateral blindness due to retrobulbar hematoma and one case of an internal carotid artery injury with fatal outcome.
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- J Oeken
- HNO-Klinik, Klinikum Chemnitz gGmbH.
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Holden JP, Vaughan WC, Brock-Utne JG. Airway complication following functional endoscopic sinus surgery. J Clin Anesth 2002; 14:154-7. [PMID: 11943532 DOI: 10.1016/s0952-8180(01)00376-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Difficulty breathing after upper airway surgery requires immediate evaluation and treatment. We present a case of airway compromise after sinus surgery due to edema of the uvula. The patient was admitted for observation overnight and discharged the next day. A discussion of potential airway changes after sinonasal surgery is presented.
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- Jeffrey P Holden
- Department of Anesthesia, Stanford University School of Medicine, CA 94305-5640, USA
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