Search Results - "Luostarinen, M"

Obstructive sleep apnea: the effect of bariatric surgery after 12 months. A prospective multicenter trial by Peromaa-Haavisto, P., MD, PhD, Tuomilehto, H., MD, PhD, Kössi, J., MD, PhD, Virtanen, J., MD, Luostarinen, M., MD, PhD, Pihlajamäki, J., MD, PhD, Käkelä, P., MD, Victorzon, M., MD, PhD

“…Abstract Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a highly prevalent sleep disorder, particularly in bariatric patients. It is known to be tightly linked…”
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Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Among Patients Admitted for Bariatric Surgery. A Prospective Multicentre Trial by Peromaa-Haavisto, P., Tuomilehto, H., Kössi, J., Virtanen, J., Luostarinen, M., Pihlajamäki, J., Käkelä, P., Victorzon, M.

“…Background Obesity has become one of the greatest public health concerns worldwide and is known to be the most important risk factor for obstructive sleep…”
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Quality of life and sexual function 1 year after laparoscopic rectosigmoid resection for endometriosis by Kössi, J., Setälä, M., Mäkinen, J., Härkki, P., Luostarinen, M.

“…Aim  Endometriosis is relatively common condition in fertile women and may affect the alimentary tract. Laparoscopic rectosigmoid resection for endometriosis…”
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Undetected coeliac disease in the elderly: a biopsy-proven population-based study by Vilppula, A, Collin, P, Mäki, M, Valve, R, Luostarinen, M, Krekelä, I, Patrikainen, H, Kaukinen, K, Luostarinen, L

“…Up to 1% of the population suffer from coeliac disease. Data on the prevalence in elderly people is scant. We hypothesized that they would over time have…”
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The early outcome of laparoscopic sigmoid and rectal resection for endometriosis by Kössi, J., Setälä, M., Enholm, B., Luostarinen, M.

“…Aim  Deeply infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) is the most severe form of endometriosis and may affect the rectum and sigmoid colon. The most effective treatment…”
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Neuromuscular and sensory disturbances in patients with well treated coeliac disease by Luostarinen, L, Himanen, S-L, Luostarinen, M, Collin, P, Pirttilä, T

“…Objectives: A body of evidence shows that coeliac disease is associated with protean manifestations outside the intestine, and neurological disorders are well…”
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Randomized trial to study the effect of fundic mobilization on long-term results of Nissen fundoplication by Luostarinen, M. E. S., Isolauri, J. O.

“…Background: It has been suggested that fundic mobilization in Nissen fundoplication decreases adverse postoperative symptoms and increases the durability of…”
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Virtual Reality Laparoscopic Simulator as an Aid in Surgical Resident Education: Two Years' Experience by Kössi, J., Luostarinen, M.

“…Background and Aims: Virtual reality (VR) laparoscopic simulator training has been shown to augment the learning of skills needed in real laparoscopic…”
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Dysphagia and Oesophageal Clearance After Laparoscopic versus Open Nissen Fundoplication. A Randomized, Prospective Trial by Luostarinen, M., Virtanen, J., Koskinen, M., Matikainen, M., Isolauri, J.

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Surgical Experience Improves the Long-Term Results of Nissen Fundoplication by LUOSTARINEN, M. E. S, ISOLAURI, J. O

“…Background: Nissen fundoplication relieves symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux and effectively heals oesophagitis. During long-term follow-up some cases of…”
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Diagnostic lumbar puncture. Comparative study between 22-gauge pencil point and sharp bevel needle by Luostarinen, Liisa, Heinonen, Taina, Luostarinen, Markku, Salmivaara, Annikki

“…Post-lumbar puncture headache is a frequent clinical problem. Needle design is expected to reduce post-puncture headache. In this study, we compared two…”
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Inoperable adenocarcinoma of the oesophagogastric junction: a comparative clinical study of laser coagulation versus self-expanding metallic stents with special reference to cost analysis by Sihvo, E.I.T., Pentikäinen, T., Luostarinen, M.E., Rämö, O.J., Salo, J.A.

“…Aims: Neither clinical nor financial comparisons yet exist between self-expanding metallic stents (SEMS) and laser therapy, concentrating on the treatment of…”
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The long term results of open antireflux surgery in a community-based health care center by Rantanen, Tuomo K, Halme, Tapio V, Luostarinen, Markku E, Karhumäki, Lauri M, Könönen, Esa O, Isolauri, Jouko O

“…There is no previous study concerning long term results of open Nissen fundoplication performed by general surgeons in a nonspecialized unit. Of 45 consecutive…”
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Fate of Nissen fundoplication after 20 years. A clinical, endoscopical, and functional analysis by Luostarinen, M, Isolauri, J, Laitinen, J, Koskinen, M, Keyriläinen, O, Markkula, H, Lehtinen, E, Uusitalo, A

“…Of 46 patients who had Nissen fundoplication for proved gastro-oesophageal reflux, 25 were available for follow up after a median of 20 years, 15 had died of…”
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Undetected coeliac disease in the elderly by Vilppula, A, Collin, P, Mäki, M, Valve, R, Luostarinen, M, Krekelä, I, Patrikainen, H, Kaukinen, K, Luostarinen, L

“…Abstract Background Up to 1% of the population suffer from coeliac disease. Data on the prevalence in elderly people is scant. We hypothesized that they would…”
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The cleansing result of oral sodium phosphate is inversely correlated with time between the last administration and colonoscopy by Kössi, J, Krekelä, I, Patrikainen, H, Vuorinen, T, Luostarinen, M, Laato, M

“…There is some evidence that the timing of sodium phosphate (NaP) ingestion affects the cleansing result. The objective of this study was to evaluate the…”
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Incidence of Antireflux Surgery in Finland 1988-1993: Influence of Proton-Pump Inhibitors and Laparoscopic Technique by Viljakka, M., Luostarinen, M., Isolauri, J.

“…Background: The advent of proton-pump inhibitors, and subsequently of the laparoscopic technique, can be assumed to have influenced the use of antireflux…”
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Dysphagia and Oesophageal Clearance After Laparoscopic versus Open Nissen Fundoplication. A Randomized, Prospective Trial by LUOSTARINEN, M, VIRTANEN, J, KOSKINEN, M, MATIKAINEN, M, ISOLAURI, J

“…Background: An increase in postoperative dysphagia has been reported after laparoscopic fundoplication. Our aim was to compare laparoscopic Nissen-Rossetti…”
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The Use of MoCA and Other Cognitive Tests in Evaluation of Cognitive Impairment in Elderly Patients Undergoing Arthroplasty by Puustinen, Jukka, Luostarinen, Liisa, Luostarinen, Markku, Pulliainen, Veijo, Huhtala, Heini, Soini, Marjo, Suhonen, Jaana

“…Objective: To examine the prevalence and effect of cognitive impairment on treatment outcomes in elderly patients undergoing arthroplasty and to describe the…”
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Late results of paraoesophageal hiatus hernia repair with fundoplication by Luostarinen, M., Rantalainen, M., Helve, O., Reinikainen, P., Isolauri, J.

“…Background Most published reports on results of surgical treatment for paraoesophageal hiatus hernia have been based on patient questionnaires, and seldom…”
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