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Nagy, Gabriel, Martin Brunner, Oliver Lüdtke, and Samuel Greiff. "Extension Procedures for Confirmatory Factor Analysis." Journal of Experimental Education 85, no. 4 (December 9, 2016): 574–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00220973.2016.1260524.

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Dodds, R. H., M. Tang, and T. L. Anderson. "Numerical procedures to model ductile crack extension." Engineering Fracture Mechanics 46, no. 2 (September 1993): 253–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0013-7944(93)90286-2.

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Causey, Beverley D., and Kirk M. Wolter. "Extension of Wolter and Causey's Evaluation of Procedures." Journal of the American Statistical Association 86, no. 416 (December 1991): 1153. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01621459.1991.10475166.

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Unger, Martin G. "Advantages and Disadvantages of the Unger PÂTÉ Procedure." American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery 14, no. 2 (June 1997): 155–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/074880689701400211.

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This paper relates the results of the author's first 75 Unger PÂTÉ procedures. The technique of PÂTÉ (prolonged acute tissue expansion) has continued to be highly successful and, in this paper, is compared to both the Unger modified major scalp reduction (MMAR) and scalp extension using a Frechet extender. The advantages of the PÂTÉ procedure, including an important new use, are compared with those of both MMAR and scalp extension. Similarly, the disadvantages are also compared with those of each of these two procedures. The Unger PÂTÉ procedure has continued to gain an increasingly important role in the author's practice because, on average, 136% more scalp tissue is excised with it than with MMAR. By the same token, most patients prefer PÂTÉ to scalp extension because only one surgical procedure is required, and only slightly less tissue is removed in total. The author continues to highly recommend the Unger PÂTÉ procedure for suitable candidates.

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Legalov, Alexander, Pavel Kosov, and Igor Legalov. "Using identical signature procedures for evolutionary extension of programs." Proceedings of the Russian higher school Academy of sciences, no. 1 (March 20, 2015): 41–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.17212/1727-2769-2015-1-41-51.

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Paine, Neil R. "An Extension of Nurmi's Summary Analysis of Voting Procedures." British Journal of Political Science 18, no. 2 (April 1988): 281–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s000712340000510x.

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Nurmi has analysed a number of voting procedures with respect to various criteria. The purpose of this Comment is to extend Nurmi's analysis to include the so-called social utility method of candidate selection. This method assumes that each voter has a von Neumann-Morgenstern utility function defined over all candidates (i.e., that, roughly speaking, each voter can assign a cardinal rating to each candidate); then the winning candidate is the one with the greatest utility total.

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Feldmann, Rodney M. "Photographic procedures." Paleontological Society Special Publications 4 (1989): 336–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s2475262200005311.

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Preparation of appropriate photographs is absolutely essential in conveying paleontological information. The effort expended in adequate cleaning and preparation of specimens is not only reflected in exposing the detail of material so that it can be properly described but also in permitting the morphologic information to be transmitted to others through photography. Therefore the purpose of this chapter is to describe the general procedures involved in preparing high quality, publishable photographs because special techniques related to photography of microfossils will be treated elsewhere, the emphasis within this chapter will be upon photography of macrofossils, specimens large enough to be photographed using a normal spectrum of photographic lenses and extension tubes. Because nearly all paleontological material is illustrated as black and white photographs, no reference will be made to the preparation of color illustrations.

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Seagraves, Frank E., and Michael Horvat. "Comparison of Isometric Test Procedures to Assess Muscular Strength in Elementary School Girls." Pediatric Exercise Science 7, no. 1 (February 1995): 61–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/pes.7.1.61.

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The purpose of this investigation was to compare isometric test procedures (make vs. break tests by muscle groups) with elementary school girls, ages 9–11, using hand-held dynamometry. Fifty subjects in Grades 3 and 4 performed three trials on four muscle groups using each testing procedure following a preliminary session to allow familiarity with the instrumentation, test procedures, and test positions. Retest measurements were taken in 5–7 days with the order of the test procedures counterbalanced. Four 2 × 2 (Side × Test Condition) AM0VAs, with repeated measures on each-factor, were used to analyze the data. Significant Side × Test Condition interaction effects were evident for knee extension, elbow flexion, and shoulder abduction. Except for the knee extension, the break test produced higher values than the make test in all muscle groups, which is in agreement with previous investigations.

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Chen, Liang Yu, Chung Cheng Su, and Ren Haw Chen. "Influences of Process Conditions on Stretching Characteristics of Crystalline Polymer Film." Advanced Materials Research 939 (May 2014): 342–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.939.342.

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Developing the interior structures of polymer films is essential for creating novel functions of such films. This study investigates the effects of extension parameters and processing procedures on the super-structure of a polypropylene (PP) film. An biaxial extension device is also designed and fabricated to analyze the effects of annealing, extension temperature, extension rate and other parameters on the super-structures of PP films. Based on super-structure analyses, the relationships between extension parameters and film structures are determined, and an extension process that involves a second time stretching procedure is suggested. Experimental results indicate that void structures can be generated by biaxial extension at the interface between the crystalline and amorphous regions in a film. The mechanical strength of the film is also affected by stretching and become highly oriented. Although a low extension temperature can increase the number of void structures generated at a low extension ratio, structure sizes are dispersed. Additionally, voids with uniform size can be obtained when the film is stretched at a high temperature; however, it needs a high extension ratio to promote the formation of void structures. As for annealing treatment, when the annealing temperature increased, the size and quantity of the spherulites that were formed in films by annealing also increased, but these films tend to have similar sizes and numbers of void structures. Based on the experimental results, this study also describes how parameters influence the void structures of a PP film created during the extension process. Analysis results further demonstrate how extension parameters and processing procedures can be adjusted to improve the fabrication of PP films.

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Choi, Hongjoon, Daewook Kim, Yeong Hun Kang, and Jong Ho Park. "Effectiveness of the Plantar Aponeurosis Release for Limitation of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Extension after Hallux Valgus Surgery." Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics 2, no. 3 (September 1, 2017): 2473011417S0001. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2473011417s000138.

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Category: Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: Even though stiffness of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (1MTP) is not a common complication, reduced dorsiflexion range of motion at the 1MTP after surgery for hallux valgus was reported as a complication. However, few clinical studies have investigated this issue and no clinical resolution has been reached thus far. We hypothesized that tightness of the gastrocnemius-plantar aponeurosis complex is one of the factors that limits the extension of 1MTP after hallux valgus surgery. Thus, an additional procedure of the plantar aponeurosis release during hallux valgus surgery may improve the range of extension at 1MTP. The purpose of this study was to test the efficacy of plantar aponeurosis release in improving the range of extension when a limitation is detected after hallux valgus surgery. Methods: Thirteen patients (17 feet) with limited 1MTP extension after hallux valgus surgery, underwent an additional procedure of plantar aponeurosis release. The inclusion criterion was limitation of 1MTP extension showed more than 15 degrees difference between knee extension and flexion position, measured after completing all procedures of the hallux valgus surgery. The passive range of 1MTP extension was evaluated by a goniometer while the first metatarsal head was supported with a palm, assuming a weightbearing position with knee extension and flexion, after completing all procedures of the hallux valgus surgery (Barouk test). A silfverskiold test was performed in all cases preoperatively. The weightbearing dorsoplantar and lateral radiographs of the foot were performed to measure the hallux valgus angle, intermetatarsal angle, distal metatarsal articular angle, and the talo-first metatarsal angle. Results: The mean range of 1MTP extension significantly improved from 2.53 degrees to 40.88 degrees in the knee extension position (p<0.0000). The mean range of the 1MTP extension also improved from 18.24 degrees to 43.24 degrees in the knee flexion position. The silfverskiold test was positive in 12 cases. In all patients, congruence of 1MTP was corrected. There were no surgery-related complications such as plantar aponeurosis rupture or nerve injury. Conclusion: Our study supports tightness of the gastrocnemius-plantar aponeurosis complex is one of the factors that limit the extension of 1MTP after hallux valgus surgery. Hence, plantar aponeurosis release can be considered as an effective additional procedure to improve the range of 1MTP extension when a limitation is presented after hallux valgus surgery.

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Jones, D. A., and K. J. Sene. "A Bayesian approach to flow record infilling and extension for reservoir design." Hydrology and Earth System Sciences 3, no. 4 (December 31, 1999): 491–503. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/hess-3-491-1999.

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Abstract. A Bayesian approach is described for dealing with the problem of infilling and generating stochastic flow sequences using rainfall data to guide the flow generation process, and including bounded (censored) observed flow and rainfall data to provide additional information. Solutions are obtained using a Gibbs sampling procedure. Particular problems discussed include developing new procedures for fitting transformations when bounded values are available, coping with additional information in the form of values, or bounds, for totals of flows across several sites, and developing relationships between annual flow and rainfall data. Examples are shown of both infilled values of unknown past river flows, with assessment of uncertainty, and realisations of flows representative of what might occur in the future. Several procedures for validating the model output are described and the central estimates of flows, taken as a surrogate for historical observed flows, are compared with long term regional flow and rainfall data.

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Mylavarapu, Rao, William D'Angelo, Nancy Wilkinson, and David Moon. "UF/IFAS Extension Soil Testing Laboratory (ESTL) Analytical Procedures and Training Manual." EDIS 2014, no. 6 (November 10, 2020): 20. http://dx.doi.org/10.32473/edis-ss312-2014.

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Previous versions: Mylavarapu, Rao. 2009. “UF/IFAS Extension Soil Testing Laboratory (ESTL) Analytical Procedures and Training Manual”. EDIS 2009 (2), 14. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ss312-2009. Mylavarapu, Rao, and Elizabeth Kennelley. 1. “UF/IFAS Extension Soil Testing Laboratory (ESTL) Analytical Procedures and Training Manual”. EDIS 2002 (5). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ss312-2002.

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Trubilin, V. N., E. G. Poluninа, D. V. Andzhelova, S. G. Kapkova, V. V. Kurenkov, and K. V. Chinenova. "Diseases of the Ocular Surface Associated with Eyelid Makeup and Eyelash Extensions. Clinical Examples." Ophthalmology in Russia 16, no. 3 (October 2, 2019): 386–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.18008/1816-5095-2019-3-386-392.

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The environmental factors influence, quite often, negatively affects the state of health. Many of them, such as smoking, deterioration in ecology, uncontrolled alcohol intake, are in detail studied in terms of harm to a human body. Nevertheless, new technologies which action is insufficiently studied, are actively introduced into modern life. So, the use of cosmetology procedures can be a striking example. Now the prevalence of such procedures as eyelash extension, a permanent make-up a century, botulotoxin injections in a periorbital zone, assumes a wide scale. In foreign and domestic literature there are more and more messages about development of the complications which arose owing to use of the above-stated procedures. There are two clinical examples from our practice in this article. They demonstrate the complications which arose after holding a procedure of eyelash extension — acute toxic-allergic conjunctivitis and after a permanent make-up — a chemical burn of a cornea. In these clinical cases of a complication arose due to aggressive action of a chemical basis of the glue applied at eyelash extension and cream-anesthetic which is applied on eyelids before a permanent make-up a century. Treatment of patients included antiinflammatory, antihistaminic, antibacterial therapy and also a long course of the tear replacement therapy applied as keratoproteсtive therapy and for prevention of development of a dry eye syndrome. Considering scales of prevalence of cosmetology procedures in recent years, it is necessary to inform specialists and patients on potential risk of development of the complications connected with the above-stated procedures. The clinical examples given in the article and literature data, demonstrate that in case of cosmetology procedures complications it is necessary to carry out timely rendering the qualified medical ophthalmologic care. It is connected with the fact that, quite often, the cosmetology manipulations, even positioned as harmless, in particular, a permanent make-up of eyelid and eyelash extension can lead to heavy complications, up to vision loss.

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Trubilin, V. N., E. G. Poluninа, D. V. Andzhelova, V. V. Kurenkov, S. G. Kapkova, and K. V. Chinenova. "Homeostasis Changes of Tear-Producing System with the Background of Cosmetic Procedures in Periorbital Area." Ophthalmology in Russia 15, no. 4 (January 9, 2019): 424–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.18008/1816-5095-2018-4-424-432.

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Modern ophthalmological practice is inseverable linked with cosmetology and esthetic medicine. Every year, the number of patients, especially women, who received various types of cosmetology procedures (botulinum toxin injections, eyelash extensions, eyelid tattooing, dermal fillers injections, etc.) in facial area increases, in particular in the periorbital zone.Purpose: to conduct a comprehensive assessment of clinical and functional parameters characterizing the state of the ocular surface and the tear-producing system in case applying cosmetic procedures in the periorbital area (Botox injections, eyelid tattooing, eyelash extension).Patients and methods. The study included 106 women (212 eyes). Exclusion criteria: early postoperative period after ophthalmosurgical intervention, acute inflammatory diseases of anterior and posterior eye segment, glaucoma, the presence of intraocular pathological changes (hemophthalmia, detachment of the eye membranes, tumors). The average age of the patients included in the study was 36.37 ± 9.0 years.Results and discussion. The results of a comparative evaluation of two groups of patients — a group with a history of cosmetic procedures (tattooing the eyelids, botulinum toxin, dermal fillers, eyelash extensions) in the periorbital zone and patients who did not use such procedures, has showed that cosmetic procedures affect on the clinical and functional eye surfaces state and on morphofunctional state of meibomian glands. Thus, the frequency of detection of symptomocomplex of dry eye syndrome was on 36 % more often determined in the group of patients received cosmetic procedures. It has been shown that the combined effect of cosmetological procedures (tattooing the eyelids, eyelash extensions, injections of dermal fillers and botulinum toxin in the periorbital region) aggravates the course and prognosis of Dry Eye Syndrome and meibomian glands dysfunction. A direct correlation between the severity of complaints characteristic of Dry Eye Syndrome and the number of procedures was found (r = 0.4982, p = 0.0000); the frequency of detecting complaints of dryness and discomfort and the number of procedures (r = 0.6427, p = 0.0000); compression test indices and the number of procedures (r = –0.4712, p = 0.0000); the frequency of occurrence of inflammatory reactions of ocular surface and the number of procedures (r = 0.3778, p = 0.0001). The risk of tear production disturbance — dry eye syndrome and dysfunction of the meibomian glands is higher in patients using botulinum toxin injections and eyelash extension in comparison with patients using eyelid tattooing and injections of fillers with hyaluronic acid in the periorbital zone.

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Wilhelm, M. "Integral extension procedures in weakly σ-complete lattice-ordered groups, II." Studia Mathematica 89, no. 3 (1988): 231–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.4064/sm-89-3-231-239.

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Wilshire, B. "New high-precision creep procedures for accurate life extension of plant." International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping 39, no. 1-2 (January 1989): 73–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0308-0161(89)90039-2.

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Myerson, Mark S., Paul Fortin, and Pierre Girard. "Use of Skin Z-Plasty for Management of Extension Contracture in Recurrent Claw- and Hammertoe Deformity." Foot & Ankle International 15, no. 4 (April 1994): 209–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/107110079401500410.

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Nine patients with recurrent metatarsophalangeal joint extension contracture after clawtoe or hammertoe procedures were treated with Z-plasty skin closures as part of the revision surgical procedure. The indication for performing the Z-plasty was the presence of scar contracture in the skin that prevented satisfactory correction of the toe. Soft tissue release of the metatarsophalangeal joint was followed by a simple dorsal skin Z-plasty transposition. Patients were evaluated 1 1/2 to 6 years after revision surgery. No recurrence of the extension contracture had occurred.

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Cha, Ji Hwan. "A further extension of the generalized burn-in model." Journal of Applied Probability 40, no. 01 (March 2003): 264–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0021900200022397.

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In this paper, the generalized burn-in and replacement model considered by Cha (2001) is further extended to the case in which the probability of Type II failure is time dependent. Two burn-in procedures are considered and they are compared in cases when both the procedures are applicable. Under some mild conditions on the failure rate function r(t) and the Type II failure probability function p(t), the problems of determining optimal burn-in time and optimal replacement policy are considered.

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Cha, Ji Hwan. "A further extension of the generalized burn-in model." Journal of Applied Probability 40, no. 1 (March 2003): 264–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1239/jap/1044476840.

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In this paper, the generalized burn-in and replacement model considered by Cha (2001) is further extended to the case in which the probability of Type II failure is time dependent. Two burn-in procedures are considered and they are compared in cases when both the procedures are applicable. Under some mild conditions on the failure rate function r(t) and the Type II failure probability function p(t), the problems of determining optimal burn-in time and optimal replacement policy are considered.

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Ghanem, R. "Hybrid Stochastic Finite Elements and Generalized Monte Carlo Simulation." Journal of Applied Mechanics 65, no. 4 (December 1, 1998): 1004–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.2791894.

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A procedure is developed to integrate analytical solutions to problems featuring random media with Monte Carlo simulations in order to improve the efficiency of the simulations. This is achieved by developing a common theoretical framework that encompasses Monte Carlo procedures as well as various expansion solution techniques. This framework can be perceived as a natural extension of hybrid deterministic finite element procedures whereby refinement is achieved by simultaneously increasing the number of elements as well as the degree of interpolation within each element.

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Sey, Michael, Hannah Gregor, Jamie Gregor, and Brian Yan. "Insertion of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tubes with jejunal extensions using the “wedge” technique: a novel method to prevent retrograde tube migration into the stomach." Endoscopy 49, no. 12 (September 12, 2017): 1251–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-118095.

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Abstract Background and study aim In percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) with jejunal extension (PEGJ) procedures, retrograde migration of the jejunal extension tube into the stomach during endoscope withdrawal is a frustrating problem. We describe the novel “wedge” technique for inserting the jejunal extension tube, utilizing single-balloon enteroscopy to anchor it in place. Patients and methods Prospective 1-year study of consecutive patients undergoing PEGJ insertion at a single tertiary care center. The primary outcome was number of pyloric intubations required to place the jejunal extension tube. Secondary outcomes included success rate, time, and complications related to jejunal extension tube insertion. Results 17 patients underwent the procedure. The jejunal extension tube was inserted at the first attempt in 15 patients (88.2 %) and 2 required another pyloric intubation. Abdominal X-ray showed that all PEGJ tubes were successfully seated in the proximal jejunum. The mean (SD) time required for jejunal extension insertion was 16.9 (8.6) minutes. Two adverse events occurred due to PEG insertion although none were related to the jejunal extension insertion itself. Conclusions: The “wedge” technique is an effective and easy method for inserting a jejunal extension tube after PEG insertion.

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Komune, Noritaka, Daisuke Kuga, Koichi Miki, and Takashi Nakagawa. "Variations of en Bloc Resection for Advanced External Auditory Canal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Detailed Anatomical Considerations." Cancers 13, no. 18 (September 10, 2021): 4556. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/cancers13184556.

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Currently, only lateral temporal bone resection (LTBR) and subtotal temporal bone resection (STBR) are widely utilized for the surgical treatment of advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the external auditory canal (EAC-SCC). However, there are few descriptions of variations on these surgical approaches. This study aimed to elucidate the variations of en bloc resection for advanced EAC-SCC. We dissected the four sides of cadaveric heads to reveal the anatomical structures related to temporal bone resection. From the viewpoint of surgical anatomy, surgical patterns of temporal bone cutting can be divided into four categories: conventional LTBR, extended LTBR, conventional STBR, and modified STBR. Extended LTBR is divided into four types: superior, inferior, anterior, and posterior extensions. Several extension procedures can be combined based on the extension of the tumor. Furthermore, en bloc resection with the temporomandibular joint or glenoid fossa increases the technical difficulty of a surgical procedure because the exposure and manipulation of the petrous segment of the internal carotid artery are limited from the middle cranial fossa. Surgical approaches for advanced SCC of the temporal bone are diverse. They require accurate preoperative evaluation of the tumor extension and preoperative consideration of the exact line of resection to achieve marginal negative resection.

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Mdzinarishvili, Tengiz, Michael X. Gleason, Leo Kinarsky, and Simon Sherman. "Extension of Cox Proportional Hazard Model for Estimation of Interrelated Age-period-Cohort Effects on Cancer Survival." Cancer Informatics 10 (January 2011): CIN.S6770. http://dx.doi.org/10.4137/cin.s6770.

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In the frame of the Cox proportional hazard (PH) model, a novel two-step procedure for estimating age-period-cohort (APC) effects on the hazard function of death from cancer was developed. In the first step, the procedure estimates the influence of joint APC effects on the hazard function, using Cox PH regression procedures from a standard software package. In the second step, the coefficients for age at diagnosis, time period and birth cohort effects are estimated. To solve the identifiability problem that arises in estimating these coefficients, an assumption that neighboring birth cohorts almost equally affect the hazard function was utilized. Using an anchoring technique, simple procedures for obtaining estimates of interrelated age at diagnosis, time period and birth cohort effect coefficients were developed. As a proof-of-concept these procedures were used to analyze survival data, collected in the SEER database, on white men and women diagnosed with LC in 1975–1999 and the age at diagnosis, time period and birth cohort effect coefficients were estimated. The PH assumption was evaluated by a graphical approach using log-log plots. Analysis of trends of these coefficients suggests that the hazard of death from LC for a given time from cancer diagnosis: (i) decreases between 1975 and 1999; (ii) increases with increasing the age at diagnosis; and (iii) depends upon birth cohort effects. The proposed computing procedure can be used for estimating joint APC effects, as well as interrelated age at diagnosis, time period and birth cohort effects in survival analysis of different types of cancer.

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Ginsberg Riggs, Gina. "Parent Power: Wanted for Organization Procedures, Problems and Practical Advice." Gifted Education International 4, no. 3 (January 1987): 175–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/026142948700400312.

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This paper outlines the procedures and problems encountered in setting up a society for the promotion of extension activities for gifted pupils. It presents practical advice based on experience over 26 years.

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Hopson, MM, TG McPoil, and MW Cornwall. "Motion of the first metatarsophalangeal joint. Reliability and validity of four measurement techniques." Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 85, no. 4 (April 1, 1995): 198–204. http://dx.doi.org/10.7547/87507315-85-4-198.

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The purpose of this study was to first determine the intra-rater reliability of four different static measurement procedures used to assess first metatarsophalangeal joint extension range of motion and, second, determine which of the four static procedures provided a valid measure of the amount of first metatarsophalangeal joint extension required for normal walking. Twenty healthy adult subjects between the ages of 21 and 43 years participated in the study. Four static techniques were evaluated and dynamic first metatarsophalangeal joint extension was also determined from video recordings during walking. The results indicate that 1) all static measurement techniques were reliable; 2) the degree of first metatarsophalangeal joint extension obtained for each of the four static measurement techniques exceeded the amount of first metatarsophalangeal joint extension required for walking; 3) although each of the static measurement techniques was reliable, they should not be considered interchangeable; and 4) approximately 65 degrees of first metatarsophalangeal joint extension are required for normal walking.

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Brückner, Sergio. "Estimation of the background in powder diffraction patterns through a robust smoothing procedure." Journal of Applied Crystallography 33, no. 3 (June 1, 2000): 977–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1107/s0021889800003617.

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A procedure is described for estimating the background outline in powder diffraction patterns. It essentially consists of an extension of traditional smoothing procedures to include Bragg peaks in addition to profile random fluctuations. This approach is particularly suited for dealing with diffraction patterns obtained from semicrystalline polymer samples; some applications to this kind of experimental data are presented.

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Tavane, Pradeep N., Sathish Abraham, Anand U. Madihalli, Naveen S. Yadav, P. Manoranjan Reddy, and G. Baiju. "A Comparative Study of Impression Procedures for Distal Extension Removable Partial Dentures." Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice 12, no. 5 (2011): 333–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1055.

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ABSTRACT Aim This study was carried out with the purpose of comparing three impression methods as to which of them placed tissues most favorably. Methods The methods used were Hindels method, selective tissue placement method and functional reline method. The measurements obtained were analyzed to determine which of the three impression methods placed the mucosal tissues maximally. To compare and measure tissue placements, autopolymerizing acrylic resin platforms were constructed to the height of the occlusal surfaces of the remaining teeth. 15 orthodontic buccal tubes were placed on each side of the platform. They were arranged in three sets of five and attached to the platform over selected reference regions by means of autopolymerizing resin. The selected reference areas were in anterior, middle and posterior areas of the ridge on either side. Results No significant difference was seen in tissue placement in the anterior middle and posterior regions in each of the three methods when each method was assessed separately. Selective tissue placement method placed the tissues maximally (7.547 mm) followed by Hindels method (7.2110 mm) and the least placement was by functional reline method (5.856 mm). Tissue placement was significantly higher in Hindels method as compared to functional reline method (p < 0.001). Conclusion Tissue placement was maximum in the posterior region, followed by the middle region and least in the anterior region of the mandibular ridge for all three methods. Selective tissue placement method showed the maximum overall tissue placement followed by the Hindels method and minimum placement was by functional reline method. Clinical significance Selective tissue placement method provided maximum overall tissue placement and can be a preferred technique for impression making for bilateral distal extension removable partial denture fabrication. How to cite this article Madihalli AU, Tavane PN, Yadav NS, Abraham S, Reddy PM, Baiju G. A Comparative Study of Impression Procedures for Distal Extension Removable Partial Dentures. J Contemp Dent Pract 2011;12(5):333-338.

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Mylavarapu, Rao. "UF/IFAS Extension Soil Testing Laboratory (ESTL) Analytical Procedures and Training Manual." EDIS 2009, no. 2 (February 1, 2009): 14. http://dx.doi.org/10.32473/edis-ss312-2009.

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Previous version: Mylavarapu, Rao, and Elizabeth Kennelley. 1. “UF/IFAS Extension Soil Testing Laboratory (ESTL) Analytical Procedures and Training Manual”. EDIS 2002 (5). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ss312-2002.

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McGee, G. G., P. J. Krantz, and L. E. McClannahan. "An extension of incidental teaching procedures to reading instruction for autistic children." Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis 19, no. 2 (1986): 147–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1986.19-147.

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Cho, A. Y., S. S. Lee, Y. Lee, J. H. Lee, and Y. J. Seo. "P64 The subclinical extension of basal cell carcinoma following preoperative laser procedures." Melanoma Research 20 (June 2010): e71-e72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.cmr.0000382898.50844.e0.

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Qureshi, Athar M., and Lourdes R. Prieto. "Percutaneous Pulmonary Valve Placement." Texas Heart Institute Journal 42, no. 3 (June 1, 2015): 195–201. http://dx.doi.org/10.14503/thij-14-4276.

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Patients with congenital heart disease and pulmonary valve disease need multiple procedures over their lifetimes to replace their pulmonary valves. Chronic pulmonary stenosis, regurgitation, or both have untoward effects on ventricular function and on the clinical status of these patients. To date, all right ventricle–pulmonary artery conduits have had relatively short lifespans. Percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation, although relatively new, will probably reduce the number of operative procedures that these patients will have to undergo over a lifetime. Refinement and further development of this procedure holds promise for the extension of this technology to other patient populations.

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Mielke, Paul W., and Kenneth J. Berry. "Multivariate Multiple Regression Analyses: A Permutation Method for Linear Models." Psychological Reports 91, no. 1 (August 2002): 3–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/pr0.2002.91.1.3.

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A multivariate extension of a univariate procedure for the analysis of experimental designs is presented. A Euclidean-distance permutation procedure is used to evaluate multivariate residuals obtained from a regression algorithm, also based on Euclidean distances. Applications include various completely randomized and randomized block experimental designs such as one-way, Latin square, factorial, nested, and split-plot designs, with and without covariates. Unlike parametric procedures, the only required assumption is the randomization of subjects to treatments.

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Posadas, Benedict C., Patricia R. Knight, Eric T. Stafne, Christine E. H. Coker, Gary Bachman, James DelPrince, Scott A. Langlois, and Eugene K. Blythe. "Economic Impacts of Horticulture Research and Extension at MSU Coastal Research and Extension Center." Horticulturae 7, no. 8 (August 10, 2021): 236. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae7080236.

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This paper summarizes the estimates of the total changes in sales, expenses, and income of participants of the horticulture research and extension programs at the Mississippi State University—Coastal Research and Extension Center for the past five years. Major items outline the estimation procedures for the past five years. The average annual values were used in estimating the total economic impacts of added gross sales, expenses, and incomes of participants in horticulture events. The cumulative total impacts reach USD 8.7 million in sales, 76 jobs, USD 1.4 million in labor income, USD 2.4 million in value-added, and USD 0.4 million in local, state, and federal taxes. In addition, the total willingness to pay for the horticulture program by the adult participants reached USD 1.8 million. In comparison, the annual public spending on the horticulture program averaged USD 1.4 million, creating additional substantial economic impacts to the region.

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Contegiacomo, Andrea, Enrico Maria Amodeo, Alessandro Cina, Carmine Di stasi, Roberto Iezzi, Davide Coppolino, Nico Attempati, and Riccardo Manfredi. "Renal artery embolization for iatrogenic renal vascular injuries management: 5 years’ experience." British Journal of Radiology 93, no. 1106 (February 1, 2020): 20190256. http://dx.doi.org/10.1259/bjr.20190256.

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Objective: Evaluate the efficacy and safety of renal artery embolization (RAE) for iatrogenic renal vascular injuries (IRVI) management at Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, in the last 5 years. Methods: Retrospective analysis of all RAE procedures performed from January 2013 to December 2017. Patients-related (age, sex, vascular variants, hemoglobin and serum creatinine), IRVI-related (type and vascular level of IRVI, presence and extension of hematoma), management-related (temporal interval between diagnostic imaging and RAE) and procedure-related (embolic materials, technical success, clinical success and complications) parameters were evaluated. Results: 28 RAE procedures performed on 28 patients (21 males; 7 females) were included. 19/28 patients had pseudoaneurysm, 7/28 active bleeding and 1/28 arteriovenous fistula; 4/28 patients had a combination of 2 IRVI. The extent of perirenal hematoma showed correlation with the cause of IRVI (p = 0.028). Technical success was achieved in all patients whereas clinical success in 25/28 (89.3%), with 3 patients requiring re-treatment. Minor complications were observed during 2/28 (7.1%) endovascular procedures. No major complications occurred. A longer procedural time was observed in patients with lower pre-procedural levels of hemoglobin (p = 0.016). No differences were found in mean serum creatinine (p = 0.23) before and immediately after treatment, while values of creatinine at 1 week from the procedure were significantly lower (p = 0.04). Conclusion: RAE is safe and effective for the management of iatrogenic IRVI showing high technical and clinical success rate and low complication rate. Advances in knowledge: Low pre-procedural hemoglobin levels increase procedural duration time. Glue alone or in combination with other materials is as safe as coils.

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Rammerstorfer, F. G., and F. D. Fischer. "A Method for the Experimental Determination of Residual Stresses in Axisymmetric Composite Cylinders." Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology 114, no. 1 (January 1, 1992): 90–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.2904148.

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An analytical procedure applicable for the experimental determination of initially existing residual stresses in long composite circular cylinders is derived within the framework of the drilling and turning technique. The method is demonstrated for a long cylinder composed of two different materials. An extension to cylinders composed of an arbitrary number of circular cylindrical layers can easily be derived in analogy to the described procedures.

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Gao, Bao Kui, Wei Wang, and Xing Qin. "Feasibility Analysis of Reverse Sealed Testing String in HPHT Wells." Applied Mechanics and Materials 556-562 (May 2014): 2761–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.556-562.2761.

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To solve problems met in an offshore High-Pressure High-Temperature (HPHT) well testing, a new technology is put forward—placing seal bore extension above permanent packer, and the upper landing tools being connected with seal bore extension through shear pins. This method gives a reverse position of seal bore extension compared with conventional way in which seal bore extension is below permanent packer. So, the feasibility must be considered. Two technological procedures, testing before cutting pins and testing after cutting pins, are discussed, and the highlight is on axial force and deformation of testing string at crucial moments. Results indicate that this new technology is feasible. Of the two technological procedures, axial force is the key factor when testing before cutting pins and axial deformation is the key factor when testing after cutting pins. Conclusions have been used in an offshore HPHT well testing design.

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Izzat, Mohammad Bashar, and Mohammad Mouath Alkhayat. "Templates of flat pericardial patterns for precise aortic cusp extension." Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals 26, no. 5 (June 2018): 361–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0218492318780482.

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Background Aortic cusp extension is a subjective and operator-dependent technique. In order to facilitate surgical correction of aortic cusp retraction and reestablishment of adequate cusp coaptation, we sought to develop new templates that can be used to cut flat pericardial sheets into precise cusp extension patches. Methods Each template was designed as a two-dimensional unwrap of the natural geometry of a complete aortic cusp, and a series of templates were made available to correspond with all potential aortic cusp sizes. Based on these templates, aortic cusp extension was performed in 2 patients (aged 54 and 43 years) with significant retraction of the noncoronary aortic cusps and severe aortic valve insufficiency. In each patient, extension of the retracted native noncoronary cusp was undertaken using a bovine pericardial patch that matched the size of adjacent nondiseased native aortic cusps. Results Achieving geometrically perfect aortic cusp extensions was uncomplicated, and intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography confirmed satisfactory aortic valve repairs (aortic insufficiency < 1+ and low transvalvular gradients). Early follow-up transthoracic echocardiography confirmed that all valve cusps met at similar heights in the aortic root, and that their excursions were virtually identical. Conclusions The newly designed templates can be used to cut flat pericardial sheets into exact cusp extension patches, and initial clinical experience indicates that they are useful in performing precise aortic cusp extension procedures and restoring adequate aortic valve competence.

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Rossetti, S. Rocca. "Pelvic lymphadenectomy: Anatomic considerations." Urologia Journal 60, no. 3 (June 1993): 229–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/039156039306000302.

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The real significance of pelvic lymphadenectomy, cure or staging, is still unknown. The morbility of this procedure is surely proportional to the extension of lymph node ablation. Bleeding, intraoperative lesions of nervous structure (lumbo-sacral trunk) post-operative lymphocele, but also lesion of the inferior hypogastric plexus and pelvic branches are more frequent in the case of extended (all the hypogastric and pre-sacral lymph nodes) than limited procedures. Therefore pelvic lymphadenectomy in the case of urologic malignancy is obviously incomplete. Nevertheless the incidence of recurrences in the remaining lymphatic structure is neither high nor clinically significant an therefore the indication for limited procedures is reinforced.

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Nguyen, Jacqueline, Bryant Chu, Calvin C. Kuo, Jeremi M. Leasure, Christopher Ames, and Dimitriy Kondrashov. "Changes in foraminal area with anterior decompression versus keyhole foraminotomy in the cervical spine: a biomechanical investigation." Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine 27, no. 6 (December 2017): 620–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.3171/2017.2.spine141237.

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OBJECTIVEAnterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) with or without partial uncovertebral joint resection (UVR) and posterior keyhole foraminotomy are established operative procedures to treat cervical disc degeneration and radiculopathy. Studies have demonstrated reliable results with each procedure, but none have compared the change in neuroforaminal area between indirect and direct decompression techniques. The purpose of this study was to determine which cervical decompression method most consistently increases neuroforaminal area and how that area is affected by neck position.METHODSEight human cervical functional spinal units (4 each of C5–6 and C6–7) underwent sequential decompression. Each level received the following surgical treatment: bilateral foraminotomy, ACDF, ACDF + partial UVR, and foraminotomy + ACDF. Multidirectional pure moment flexibility testing combined with 3D C-arm imaging was performed after each procedure to measure the minimum cross-sectional area of each foramen in 3 different neck positions: neutral, flexion, and extension.RESULTSNeuroforaminal area increased significantly with foraminotomy versus intact in all positions. These area measurements did not change in the ACDF group through flexion-extension. A significant decrease in area was observed for ACDF in extension (40 mm2) versus neutral (55 mm2). Foraminotomy + ACDF did not significantly increase area compared with foraminotomy in any position. The UVR procedure did not produce any changes in area through flexion-extension.CONCLUSIONSAll procedures increased neuroforaminal area. Foraminotomy and foraminotomy + ACDF produced the greatest increase in area and also maintained the area in extension more than anterior-only procedures. The UVR procedure did not significantly alter the area compared with ACDF alone. With a stable cervical spine, foraminotomy may be preferable to directly decompress the neuroforamen; however, ACDF continues to play an important role for indirect decompression and decompression of more centrally located herniated discs. These findings pertain to bony stenosis of the neuroforamen and may not apply to soft disc herniation. The key points of this study are as follows. Both ACDF and foraminotomy increase the foraminal space. Foraminotomy was most successful in maintaining these increases during neck motion. Partial UVR was not a significant improvement over ACDF alone. Foraminotomy may be more efficient at decompressing the neuroforamen. Results should be taken into consideration only with stable spines.

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Deshmukh, Ashutosh. "The role of audit technology and extension of audit procedures in strategic auditing." International Journal of Applied Quality Management 2, no. 2 (January 1999): 187–209. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1096-4738(99)80089-x.

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Sweet, J., R. M. Zabik, M. L. Dawson, P. A. Frye, and K. Tada. "THE RELIABILITY OF EMG NORMALIZATION PROCEDURES FOR THREE MUSCLES INVOLVED IN KNEE EXTENSION." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 30, Supplement (May 1998): 171. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00005768-199805001-00973.

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JONES, R., M. KRISHNAPILLAI, K. CAIRNS, and N. MATTHEWS. "Application of infrared thermography to study crack growth and fatigue life extension procedures." Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures 33, no. 12 (September 29, 2010): 871–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1460-2695.2010.01505.x.

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Zixiang, Yi, Li Zhi-Chun, Lin Chang, and Ye Shengnan. "Huge Lobulated Juvenile Angiofibroma: Sites of Extension and Selection of Procedures for Management." Journal of Otolaryngology 32, no. 04 (2003): 211. http://dx.doi.org/10.2310/7070.2003.41526.

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Hussien, A., and K. Carrière. "ROBUSTNESS OF PROCEDURES FOR THE BEHRENS-FISHER PROBLEMS: EXTENSION TO BIVARIATE NORMAL MIXTURES." Communications in Statistics: Simulation and Computation 30, no. 4 (January 1, 2001): 831–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1081/sac-100107783.

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Schütze, Christopher, Christian Ahlers, Stefan Sacu, Georgios Mylonas, Ramzi Sayegh, Isabelle Golbaz, Gerlinde Matt, Géraldine Stock, and Ursula Schmidt-Erfurth. "Performance of OCT segmentation procedures to assess morphology and extension in geographic atrophy." Acta Ophthalmologica 89, no. 3 (April 18, 2011): 235–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1755-3768.2010.01955.x.

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Pabst, Andreas, Daniel G. E. Thiem, Elisabeth Goetze, Alexander K. Bartella, Michael T. Neuhaus, Jürgen Hoffmann, and Alexander-N. Zeller. "How is neck dissection performed in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery? Results of a representative nationwide survey among university and non-university hospitals in Germany." Clinical Oral Investigations 25, no. 5 (March 29, 2021): 3007–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00784-020-03622-9.

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Abstract Introduction Neck dissection (ND) is a surgical procedure addressing cervical lymph nodes and metastases in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). The aim of this study was to analyze clinical decisions regarding indications and variations of ND in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) in Germany. Material and methods A nationwide survey of the German Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery was performed using dynamic online questionnaires including 38 questions. Data about oncological centers, case numbers, and staging procedures were collected. Relevant aspects, such as inclusion of level IIb and levels IV and V to ND, uni- vs. bilateral ND, and the influence of extra-nodal extension (ENE) of metastases on extension of ND were evaluated. Results Eighty-four OMFS of university and non-university hospitals participated in the study (responding rate 21.4%). Sixty-six (78.57%) stated to work at certified cancer centers and 53.57% of the hospitals treated between 50 and 100 OSCC cases per year. CT and/or MRI of the head and neck was performed in most of the staging procedures. Level IIb was included by 71 (93.42%) of the participants in selective ND. Levels IV and V were included by 53 (69.74%) in node-positive neck. In solitary ipsilateral metastases (ENE−), 49 participants (62.82%) stated to perform exclusively an ipsilateral ND and 40 (51.95%) stated to perform only an ipsilateral ND in ENE+. Conclusion This study demonstrated a high rate of certified cancer centers in Germany showing differences regarding staging procedures, indications, and extension of ND, especially in increasingly complex cases. Clinical relevance Clinical decisions regarding ND are dependent on case-individual aspects and must be decided individually.

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Arthurton, Daniel A., L. Joe Moffitt, P. Geoffrey Allen, and Douglas A. Cox. "Do Farm Businesses and Big Businesses Apply Different Capital Budgeting Procedures?" Agricultural and Resource Economics Review 24, no. 2 (October 1995): 149–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1068280500008789.

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Recent studies of capital budgeting procedures used by business executives suggest increasing use of present value methods. This study compares Massachusetts greenhouse business managers use of capital budgeting procedures to those of Fortune 1000 firms. Results indicate that different capital budgeting procedures are used and that the payback criterion remains the most popular for the farm firms studied. Some implications for Extension finance educators are drawn.

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Hazarika, P., R. G. Nayak, and Mohan Chandran. "Extra-nasopharyngeal extension of juvenile angiofibroma." Journal of Laryngology & Otology 99, no. 8 (August 1985): 813–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0022215100097735.

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AbstractNasopharyngeal angiofibroma (NPA) is a highly vascular, infiltrative tumour that occurs exclusively in the nasopharynx of young males. It is of special interest on account of its serious complications, and the difficulties that are encountered at the time of treatment. Various surgical approaches have been mentioned for both naso- and extra-nasopharyngeal angiofibromas. But a massive extra-NPA involving the naso-spheno-oro-palato-maxillary-infratemporal region, orbit and cheek is difficult to treat adequately with any of the approaches so far described in the literature. In these cases, a more radical approach (constituting embolization and subsequent clamping or ligation of the external carotid artery followed by total maxillectomy) may be needed. These procedures will not only give a dry operative field but also adequate exposure to the different parts of the extension of the tumour, thereby facilitating complete removal without any risk of recurrence.

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Tanaka, Martin L., Ethan R. Wiesler, and George D. Chloros. "BIOMECHANICAL CONSEQUENCE OF EXTENSOR POLLICIS LONGUS TENDON RELOCATION." Journal of Musculoskeletal Research 16, no. 01 (March 2013): 1350001. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0218957713500012.

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The extensor pollicis longus (EPL) tendon is responsible for thumb extension and normally passes over Lister's tubercle which acts as a pulley. During procedures in which access to the radiocarpal joint is required through a dorsal approach, the EPL tendon must be relocated toward the radial side of the wrist. However, in the clinical setting, we have observed that some patients have limited thumb extension following relocation surgery. In order to better understand this effect, a rigid body mathematical model was developed to evaluate the effect of EPL tendon relocation on thumb extension. Simulated thumb extensions were performed for both the natural and relocated positions and the model was calibrated and verified with cadaveric experimental data. Relocating the EPL tendon increased the moment arm resulting in an improved mechanical advantage. However, it also shortened the path causing tendon slack and reduced muscle force generation. When these two effects were combined, thumb extension decreased with tendon relocation and the thumb extension force was reduced. These results support clinical studies and observations that suggest displacement of the EPL tendon would result in loss of function or deformity. These results are a first step toward developing a quantitative understanding of the effect of EPL relocation. Further studies including more advanced models and clinical trials are needed before definite conclusions can be made regarding the implications of this research.

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Casartelli, Item-Glatthorn, Friesenbichler, Bizzini, Salzmann, and Maffiuletti. "Quadriceps Neuromuscular Impairments after Arthroscopic Knee Surgery: Comparison between Procedures." Journal of Clinical Medicine 8, no. 11 (November 5, 2019): 1881. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jcm8111881.

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Quadriceps neuromuscular function remains impaired in the short- and long-term following knee arthroscopy for meniscal surgery and/or anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The aim of this study was to compare quadriceps neuromuscular impairments in patients following meniscal surgery with and without ACL reconstruction. Thirty patients were tested six months after meniscal surgery with (n = 15) and without (n = 15) ACL reconstruction. We bilaterally assessed knee extension maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) torque using dynamometry, vastus lateralis thickness using ultrasound, quadriceps voluntary activation and evoked knee extension torque with transcutaneous electrical stimulation. Patient-reported outcomes were evaluated with the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS). Compared with meniscus patients, ACL patients demonstrated larger asymmetries in MVC torque (15% vs. 5%, p = 0.049) and vastus lateralis thickness (6% vs. 0%, p = 0.021). In ACL patients, asymmetries in MVC torque correlated with asymmetries in evoked torque (r = 0.622, p = 0.013). In meniscus patients, asymmetries in muscle activation correlated with KOOS quality of life (r = 0.619, p = 0.018). Patients demonstrated persistent quadriceps muscle weakness six months after ACL reconstruction, but not after isolated meniscal surgery. Quantitative and/or qualitative muscular changes likely underlie quadriceps muscle weakness in ACL patients, whereas activation failure is associated with poor quality of life in some meniscus patients.

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