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Tschamper MK, Larsen MH, Wahl AK, Jakobsen R. Developing and maintaining health literacy: A continuous emotional, cognitive, and social process for parents of children with epilepsy-A qualitative study. Epilepsy Behav 2023; 142:109222. [PMID: 37088063 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2023.109222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023]
Abstract
Childhood epilepsy is often complicated by neurobehavioral comorbidities, and parents are expected to actively engage in managing the condition. Insufficient parental health literacy (HL) has been associated with reduced health outcomes for children with epilepsy. Little is known about the parents' experiences of information seeking, social support, navigating the healthcare system, and interactions with healthcare professionals and how these skills may contribute to the development of sufficient HL. This study explored parents' experiences of their caregiver responsibility and the development of their HL in relation to caring for their child with epilepsy. Ten parents of children under 12 years of age with epilepsy were purposedly sampled and interviewed individually, using semi-structured interviews. The interviews were analyzed using qualitative content analysis, in line with Graneheim & Lundman. The analyses resulted in three themes, each comprising two sub-themes. The themes were: (1) Alone with the responsibility, (2) The combat for information and support, and (3) Developing vigilance and distrust in system competence. Lack of flexibility in healthcare services, insufficient multidisciplinary collaboration, and unclear treatment provider responsibility made the parents feel alone in the caregiver's responsibility. Poor local provider competence related to childhood epilepsy was a barrier to developing sufficient HL. A trusting relationship with professionals and timely access to competent health services were facilitators for developing HL. Higher HL made the parents more critical for the healthcare services, which triggered vigilance and reduced their trust in the professionals' information. For the parents, developing and maintaining HL was a continuous emotional, cognitive, and social process. Health information and care support need to be adjusted to the severity of the child's condition, the resources are available, and the parent's HL. The results of this study may contribute to the development of future interventions for strengthening parental HL in the childhood epilepsy context.
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Affiliation(s)
- Merete K Tschamper
- Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Norway; National Centre for Epilepsy, Department of Neurology, Oslo University Hospital, Norway.
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Norway.
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- Lovisenberg Diaconal University College, Oslo, Norway.
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Castro-Kemp S, Samuels A. Working together: A review of cross-sector collaborative practices in provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2022; 120:104127. [PMID: 34814076 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2021.104127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Revised: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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It is widely recognised that cross-sector partnerships are key to improve outcomes for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). However, evidence-based strategies fostering these partnerships have not been systematically identified, and terms designating different forms of collaboration are used interchangeably. This study aims to contribute to systematically identify practices for cross-sector collaboration for children with SEND, critically positioning these within collaborative traditions (multidisciplinarity, interdisciplinarity and transdisciplinarity). A scoping review of the international literature of the past 10 years was conducted, following Arksey and O'Malley's methodology and considering type of SEND studied, country of origin, approach to collaboration portrayed and study design. Only papers describing empirical applications of collaborative strategies were included in the final review (n = 8). Practices identified ranged from multidisciplinary to transdisciplinary and included: partnerships between higher education and healthcare organisations, implementation of school clinics, schools as interdisciplinary hubs, management's own partnerships and networks, assessment in person with the whole team, videoconferencing, periodic meetings with key professionals, informal on-site discussions and transdisciplinary play-based assessment. Implications for practice are considered, in particular the need to examine how these strategies are implemented in a variety of settings and the need to develop the skills that elicit transdisciplinary work.
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- Susana Castro-Kemp
- Roehampton University, School of Education, Roehampton Lane, London, SW155PJ, United Kingdom; Pretoria University, Centre for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, South Africa.
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- Pretoria University, Centre for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, University of Pretoria, Private Bag x 20, Hatfield, 0028, South Africa.
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Penovich P, Glauser T, Becker D, Patel AD, Sirven J, Long L, Stern J, Dixon-Salazar T, Carrazana E, Rabinowicz AL. Recommendations for development of acute seizure action plans (ASAPs) from an expert panel. Epilepsy Behav 2021; 123:108264. [PMID: 34482230 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2021.108264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Disease-related treatment action plans for acute exacerbations providing information that may be helpful for self-management for patients and caregivers are commonly used for chronic conditions such as asthma and diabetes. However, among patients with epilepsy, a review of the literature suggested that the majority did not have an action plan in place for acute seizure treatment. RECENT FINDINGS Currently, there is a lack of unified guidance on seizure action plans (SAPs) in the literature. In the authors' opinion, available formats have limitations for practical use and may not be easily customizable to individual patients, and they are not often designed to provide simple-to-follow steps for rapid immediate steps to determine and initiate appropriate treatment of seizure emergencies. Our group reviewed current examples of SAPs and provided guidance on the development of acute seizure action plans (ASAPs) designed to facilitate rapid, appropriate acute care in the community and to be as useful as possible for a wide range of care partners, including those with limited experience. SUMMARY This paper provides agreed upon expert opinion recommendations and considerations for goals, development process, types of content, and format for an ASAP.
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- Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and MetroHealth System, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Neurology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Tragesser CJ, Hafezi N, Kitsis M, Markel TA, Gray BW. Survivors of congenital diaphragmatic hernia repair face barriers to long-term follow-up care. J Surg Res 2021; 267:243-250. [PMID: 34171561 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2021.05.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2021] [Revised: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) carries high morbidity and mortality, and survivors commonly have neurodevelopmental, gastrointestinal, and pulmonary sequela requiring multidisciplinary care well beyond repair. We predict that following hospitalization for repair, CDH survivors face many barriers to receiving future medical care. METHODS A retrospective review was conducted of all living CDH patients between ages 0 to 12 years who underwent repair at Riley Hospital for Children (RHC) from 2010 through 2019. Follow-up status with specialty providers was reviewed, and all eligible families were contacted to complete a survey regarding various aspects of their child's care, including functional status, quality of life, and barriers to care. Bivariate analysis was applied to patient data (P < 0.05 was significant) and survey responses were analyzed qualitatively. RESULTS After exclusions, 70 survivors were contacted. Thirty-three (47%) were deemed lost to follow up to specialist providers, and were similar to those who maintained follow-up with respect to defect severity type (A-D, P = 0.57), ECMO use (P = 0.35), number of affected organ systems (P = 0.36), and number of providers following after discharge (P = 0.33). Seventeen (24%) families completed the survey, of whom eight (47%) were deemed lost to follow up to specialist providers. Families reported distance and time constraints, access to CDH-specific information and care, access to CDH-specific resources, and access to healthcare as significant barriers to care. All respondents were interested in a multidisciplinary CDH clinic. CONCLUSIONS CDH survivors require multidisciplinary care beyond initial repair, but attrition to follow-up after discharge is high. A multidisciplinary CDH clinic may address caregivers' perceived barriers.
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- University of Illinois At Chicago Metropolitan Group Hospitals, Department of Surgery, Chicago, Illinois
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Nevin SM, McLoone J, Wakefield CE, Kennedy SE, McCarthy HJ. Genetic Testing in the Pediatric Nephrology Clinic: Understanding Families' Experiences. J Pediatr Genet 2020; 11:117-125. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1721439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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AbstractGenomics is rapidly being integrated into the routine care of children and families living with renal disease, principally as a diagnostic tool but also to direct therapy, identify at-risk relatives, and facilitate family planning. However, despite significant progress in understanding the genetic heterogeneity of inherited renal disease, the impact of genetic testing on parents and families of affected children is not well understood. This study aimed to investigate the experiences of families undergoing genetic testing, the psychosocial impact of receiving a genetic test result, and parent information and support needs. In-depth semistructured interviews were conducted with 26 parents of pediatric patients (<18 years of age) who had undergone genomic investigation for a suspected genetic renal disease at two tertiary pediatric nephrology services. Interviews were transcribed verbatim, coded, using NVivo software, and thematic analysis was undertaken. Key themes included emotional adjustment to a genetic diagnosis, the importance of parent-provider relationships, empowerment through social connection, and the value of family-centered care. Results highlighted the wide-ranging psychosocial impact of genetic testing on parents, as well as the importance of patient-support networks in enabling parents/families to cope and adapt. Targeted approaches to enhance communication of genetic information and the development of tailored resources to address parents' genetics and health service needs may lead to more satisfactory experiences of genetic testing.
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- Suzanne M. Nevin
- School of Women's and Children's Health, University of New South Wales Medicine, University of New South Wales Sydney, Australia
- Behavioural Sciences Unit, Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, Australia
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- School of Women's and Children's Health, University of New South Wales Medicine, University of New South Wales Sydney, Australia
- Behavioural Sciences Unit, Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, Australia
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- School of Women's and Children's Health, University of New South Wales Medicine, University of New South Wales Sydney, Australia
- Behavioural Sciences Unit, Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, Australia
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- School of Women's and Children's Health, University of New South Wales Medicine, University of New South Wales Sydney, Australia
- Department of Nephrology, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Women's and Children's Health, University of New South Wales Medicine, University of New South Wales Sydney, Australia
- Department of Nephrology, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
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Fonseca E, Quintana M, Lallana S, Luis Restrepo J, Abraira L, Santamarina E, Seijo‐Raposo I, Toledo M. Epilepsy in time of COVID-19: A survey-based study. Acta Neurol Scand 2020; 142:545-554. [PMID: 32799337 PMCID: PMC7460986 DOI: 10.1111/ane.13335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2020] [Revised: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Objectives Collateral damage may occur in epilepsy management during the coronavirus (COVID‐19) pandemic. We aimed to establish the impact of this pandemic on epilepsy patients in terms of patient‐reported seizure control and emerging symptoms. Materials & Methods This is a cross‐sectional study including consecutive patients assessed by telephone contact in an epilepsy clinic during the first month of confinement. Demographic and clinical characteristics were recorded, and a 19‐item questionnaire was systematically completed. Data regarding the impact of confinement, economic effects of the pandemic, and subjective perception of telemedicine were recorded. Additional clinical data were obtained in patients with a COVID‐19 diagnosis. Results Two hundred and fifty‐five patients were recruited: mean age 48.2 ± 19.8 years, 121 (47.5%) women. An increase in seizure frequency was reported by 25 (9.8%) patients. Sixty‐eight (26.7%) patients reported confinement‐related anxiety, 22 (8.6%) depression, 31 (12.2%) both, and 72 (28.2%) insomnia. Seventy‐three (28.6%) patients reported a reduction in economic income. Logistic regression analysis showed that tumor‐related epilepsy etiology [OR = 7.36 (95% CI 2.17‐24.96)], drug‐resistant epilepsy [OR = 3.44 (95% CI 1.19‐9.95)], insomnia [OR = 3.25 (95% CI 1.18‐8.96)], fear of epilepsy [OR = 3.26 (95% CI 1.09‐9.74)], and income reduction [OR = 3.65 (95% CI 1.21‐10.95)] were associated with a higher risk of increased seizure frequency. Telemedicine was considered satisfactory by 214 (83.9%) patients. Five patients were diagnosed with COVID‐19, with no changes in seizure frequency. Conclusions The COVID‐19 pandemic has effects in epilepsy patients. Patients with tumor‐related, drug‐resistant epilepsy, insomnia, and economic difficulties are at a higher risk of increased seizure frequency. Telemedicine represents a suitable tool in this setting.
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- Elena Fonseca
- Epilepsy Unit Neurology Department Vall d’Hebron University Hospital Barcelona Spain
- Medicine Department Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Barcelona Spain
- Epilepsy Research Group Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) Barcelona Spain
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- Epilepsy Unit Neurology Department Vall d’Hebron University Hospital Barcelona Spain
- Medicine Department Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Barcelona Spain
- Epilepsy Research Group Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) Barcelona Spain
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- Epilepsy Unit Neurology Department Vall d’Hebron University Hospital Barcelona Spain
- Medicine Department Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Barcelona Spain
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- Epilepsy Unit Neurology Department Vall d’Hebron University Hospital Barcelona Spain
- Medicine Department Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Barcelona Spain
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- Epilepsy Unit Neurology Department Vall d’Hebron University Hospital Barcelona Spain
- Medicine Department Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Barcelona Spain
- Epilepsy Research Group Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) Barcelona Spain
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- Epilepsy Unit Neurology Department Vall d’Hebron University Hospital Barcelona Spain
- Medicine Department Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Barcelona Spain
- Epilepsy Research Group Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) Barcelona Spain
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- Epilepsy Unit Neurology Department Vall d’Hebron University Hospital Barcelona Spain
- Medicine Department Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Barcelona Spain
- Epilepsy Research Group Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) Barcelona Spain
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- Epilepsy Unit Neurology Department Vall d’Hebron University Hospital Barcelona Spain
- Medicine Department Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Barcelona Spain
- Epilepsy Research Group Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) Barcelona Spain
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Nevin SM, Wakefield CE, Schilstra CE, McGill BC, Bye A, Palmer EE. The information needs of parents of children with early-onset epilepsy: A systematic review. Epilepsy Behav 2020; 112:107382. [PMID: 32854014 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2020.107382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Revised: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Early-onset epilepsy has broad physical and psychosocial impacts, and parents have a wide variety of information needs. This systematic review set out to assess 1) whether parents of children with early-onset epilepsy have unmet information needs and 2) their preferences regarding information content and style of information delivery. METHODS We searched Medline, Embase, PsychInfo, and CINAHL using keywords relating to information needs, information resources, and preferences for information delivery. We limited the search to parent populations and included all peer-reviewed publications published in English after the year 2005. RESULTS Eleven studies met our inclusion criteria. Parents reported a clear need for understandable, realistic, and focused information, highlighting a particular need for content about comorbidities and emotional support. Parents reported limited availability of detailed information resources on early-onset epilepsy, which compromised their ability to access appropriate healthcare services. Unmet information needs were associated with greater levels of stress, poorer psychosocial outcomes, and lower satisfaction with healthcare services. SIGNIFICANCE The results highlight the importance of detailed epilepsy information for families. Healthcare professionals should be aware of the impact of a lack of epilepsy information on family wellbeing. Multipronged and tailored interventions targeting the information needs of families are warranted.
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- Suzanne M Nevin
- School of Women's and Children's Health, UNSW Medicine, UNSW Sydney, Australia; Behavioural Sciences Unit, Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, Australia.
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- School of Women's and Children's Health, UNSW Medicine, UNSW Sydney, Australia; Behavioural Sciences Unit, Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, Australia.
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- School of Women's and Children's Health, UNSW Medicine, UNSW Sydney, Australia; Behavioural Sciences Unit, Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, Australia
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- School of Women's and Children's Health, UNSW Medicine, UNSW Sydney, Australia; Behavioural Sciences Unit, Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, Australia
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- School of Women's and Children's Health, UNSW Medicine, UNSW Sydney, Australia; Department of Neurology, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, Australia
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- School of Women's and Children's Health, UNSW Medicine, UNSW Sydney, Australia; Centre for Clinical Genetics, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, Australia
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Guhl S, Linngrön L, Rosenberg B, Hosten N, Kirsch M. Telemedicine: Can In-Person Pre-treatment Communication be Expanded by Video Consultation? Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2019; 42:1812-1813. [PMID: 31493057 PMCID: PMC6823323 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-019-02337-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2019] [Accepted: 08/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- S Guhl
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Neuroradiology, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Straße, 17475, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Neuroradiology, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Straße, 17475, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Neuroradiology, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Straße, 17475, Greifswald, Germany.
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Neuroradiology, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Straße, 17475, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Neuroradiology, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Straße, 17475, Greifswald, Germany
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