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Cost Analysis and Influencing Factors Amongst Severe Burn Patients. 严重烧伤患者的成本分析和影响因素。
Annals of burns and fire disasters Pub Date : 2023-09-30 eCollection Date: 2023-09-01
N N Lam, N T Hung, N N Khanh
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The Effects of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy on Vegf and Angiogenesis in Deep Dermal Burn Injury: An Experimental Study. 伤口负压疗法对真皮深层烧伤中 Vegf 和血管生成的影响:一项实验研究
Annals of burns and fire disasters Pub Date : 2023-09-30 eCollection Date: 2023-09-01
M R Seswandhana, I D Kurniawan, S L Anwar, H M A Humani, G C Gabriela, I Dachlan, Y W Wirohadidjojo, I Aryandono
{"title":"The Effects of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy on Vegf and Angiogenesis in Deep Dermal Burn Injury: An Experimental Study.","authors":"M R Seswandhana, I D Kurniawan, S L Anwar, H M A Humani, G C Gabriela, I Dachlan, Y W Wirohadidjojo, I Aryandono","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Burn injuries are the fourth most common type of trauma worldwide, after traffic injuries, falls and interpersonal violence. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is one of the most critical proangiogenic factors. Failure in angiogenesis is often associated with chronic, non-healing wounds. This study aimed to compare the effect of sterile gauze with normal saline (NaCl) 0.9%, intermittent negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), continuous NPWT, and silver sulfadiazine dressing on increasing VEGF and angiogenesis in deep dermal burn injury. This experimental laboratory study involved six Yorkshire pigs. Twenty burns were made on each pig's flank and dorsum areas, which were divided into four treatment groups: sterile gauze with NaCl 0.9%, intermittent NPWT, continuous NPWT, and silver sulfadiazine dressing. Skin biopsies were done on days 1, 3, 7, 14 and 21 to evaluate VEGF histoscore and mean microvascular density (MVD). We used immunohistochemical staining of VEGF-165 as VEGF's protein marker and hematoxylin-eosin (HE) to count the MVD. There was a significant difference in mean VEGF histoscore on evaluation day 14, in which continuous NPWT had the highest score compared to sterile gauze with NaCl 0.9%, intermittent NPWT, and silver sulfadiazine. The elevated VEGF histoscore could significantly increase the MVD.</p>","PeriodicalId":93873,"journal":{"name":"Annals of burns and fire disasters","volume":"36 3","pages":"222-228"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11041890/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140867881","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Pattern of Acute Adverse Transfusion Reactions in Patients With Burn Injuries: A Novel Initiative Towards Haemovigilance at the National Burn Centre of Pakistan. 烧伤患者的急性不良输血反应模式:巴基斯坦国家烧伤中心血液警戒新举措》。
Annals of burns and fire disasters Pub Date : 2023-09-30 eCollection Date: 2023-09-01
M Rehan, T Iqbal, M Sarwar, M S Khan, M H Tariq, Q Ain, U Waheed
{"title":"Pattern of Acute Adverse Transfusion Reactions in Patients With Burn Injuries: A Novel Initiative Towards Haemovigilance at the National Burn Centre of Pakistan.","authors":"M Rehan, T Iqbal, M Sarwar, M S Khan, M H Tariq, Q Ain, U Waheed","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The transfusion of blood and blood components is a life-saving medical procedure, however, it is linked with adverse reactions to transfusions. Information about different types of adverse transfusion reactions (ATRs) will assist in their early identification and subsequent management, as well as in devising strategies to minimize the occurrence of adverse reactions related to blood component transfusion. The current study was therefore executed to analyze the pattern of ATRs in patients with burn injuries at a national burn center. This was a cross-sectional, prospective study involving an analysis of immediate ATRs from January 2020 to June 2021 (18 months). ATRs observed during the study period were documented and analyzed. During the study period, 2,220 units of blood and blood components were transfused to 1,075 burn patients (2.06 transfusions per patient). A total of 27 ATRs were recorded (1.21%). Allergic reactions were the commonest (55.55%) followed by febrile non-haemolytic transfusion reaction (37.03%). The mean volume of blood unit transfused, when the reactions were noted, was approximately 75 ml (range: 15-230 ml). The mean time at which transfusion reactions were noted was 17 min (range: 5-220 minutes). The ATRs were more common in patients with multiple transfusions compared to those receiving a single transfusion. The common adverse reactions were allergic and febrile non-haemolytic transfusion reactions. It is vital to report all transfusion reactions to the attached blood center and hospital transfusion committee (HTC) on standardized reporting forms. Continuous medical education through seminars and sensitization workshops will support consolidating haemovigilance systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":93873,"journal":{"name":"Annals of burns and fire disasters","volume":"36 3","pages":"261-265"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11042048/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140869647","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Self-Inflicted Burn Injuries in Patients With Previously Diagnosed Bipolar Disorder. COVID-19 大流行对曾被诊断为躁郁症的患者自伤烧伤的影响。
Annals of burns and fire disasters Pub Date : 2023-09-30 eCollection Date: 2023-09-01
B Ćertić, M Jovanović, M Karamarković, D Vasović, J Isaković-Subotić, M Živković, D Rašić
{"title":"The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Self-Inflicted Burn Injuries in Patients With Previously Diagnosed Bipolar Disorder.","authors":"B Ćertić, M Jovanović, M Karamarković, D Vasović, J Isaković-Subotić, M Živković, D Rašić","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Here we present a case of a 52-year-old female patient who was admitted to the Clinic in December 2021 due to the presence of right side facial burns which were caused by a cigarette lighter under suspicious conditions. Her past medical history revealed she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 20 and was hospitalized multiple times for the treatment of manic episodes. The last psychiatric hospitalization took place in October 2021. She had deep second-degree burns on the right side of the face, head and neck, with a total body surface area involvement of approximately 3%. On hospital day 18, she was found unresponsive, dyspnoic, with no palpable pulse and measurable tension. Electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring revealed sinus bradycardia followed by cardiac asystole. After the first few minutes of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, heart and lung action was re-established. Due to the presence of ECG changes in the form of ST depression and negative T waves in V2-V6, D1 and aVL, also higher blood level of high sensitivity troponin T, she was urgently transported to the Coronary Unit where she was diagnosed with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction. On hospital day 27, due to the presence of sub-febrile temperature and non-productive cough, she was tested for COVID-19 infection and transported to the COVID Hospital Batajnica. She was discharged with stable laboratory parameters and normal chest radiography 37 days following initial admission. Considering the great psychological impact related to the COVID-19 pandemic, extensive mental health support and regular monitoring of critical groups is indicated.</p>","PeriodicalId":93873,"journal":{"name":"Annals of burns and fire disasters","volume":"36 3","pages":"214-216"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11041864/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140871758","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Efficacy of Mepliex® Ag Versus Xeroform® As A Split-Thickness Skin Graft Donor Site Dressing: Bad Habits Die Hard. Mepliex® Ag 与 Xeroform® 作为裂开厚皮移植供皮部位敷料的功效对比:坏习惯难改
Annals of burns and fire disasters Pub Date : 2023-09-30 eCollection Date: 2023-09-01
J L Lisiecki, M R Buta, S Taylor, M Tait, N Farina, J Levin, J Schulz, N Sangji, J Friedstat, M R Hemmila, S Wang, B Levi, J Goverman
{"title":"Efficacy of Mepliex<sup>®</sup> Ag Versus Xeroform<sup>®</sup> As A Split-Thickness Skin Graft Donor Site Dressing: Bad Habits Die Hard.","authors":"J L Lisiecki, M R Buta, S Taylor, M Tait, N Farina, J Levin, J Schulz, N Sangji, J Friedstat, M R Hemmila, S Wang, B Levi, J Goverman","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Autografting with split-thickness skin grafts (STSG) remains an essential procedure in burn and reconstructive surgery. The process of harvesting STSG, however, leaves behind a donor site, an exposed area of partial-thickness dermis left to heal by secondary intention. There has yet to be a consensus amongst surgeons regarding optimal management of the donor site. The ideal donor site dressing is one that allows for expeditious healing while minimizing pain and infection. Despite numerous studies demonstrating the superiority of moist wound healing, many surgeons continue to treat STSG donor sites dry, with petroleum-based gauze. In this study, two burn centers performed a retrospective review of burn patients whose STSG donor sites were treated with either Xeroform<sup>®</sup> or Mepilex<sup>®</sup> Ag dressings. Infections were documented and in a subgroup analysis of patients, postoperative pain scores were noted and total opiate usage during hospitalization was calculated. Analysis revealed an overall infection rate of 1.2% in the Mepilex<sup>®</sup> Ag group and 11.4% in the Xeroform<sup>®</sup> group (p<0.0001). Patients with Xeroform<sup>®</sup> donor site dressings had increased odds of donor site infection (OR=10.8, p=0.002). In subgroup analysis, there were no significant differences in maximum pain scores between Mepilex<sup>®</sup> Ag and Xeroform<sup>®</sup> groups, nor were there differences in opiate usage. STSG donor sites dressed with silver foam dressings have a lower rate of donor site infection relative to those dressed with petroleum-based gauze. Moist donor site dressings such as foam dressings (including Mepilex<sup>®</sup> Ag) should be the standard of care in STSG donor site wound care.</p>","PeriodicalId":93873,"journal":{"name":"Annals of burns and fire disasters","volume":"36 3","pages":"243-250"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11041881/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140873189","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Clinical Outcomes Among Elderly People With Burns. 烧伤老人的临床疗效。
Annals of burns and fire disasters Pub Date : 2023-09-30 eCollection Date: 2023-09-01
A Almeida, V Alvarenga, P Egipto, A Costa-Ferreira, R Horta, F Martins de Carvalho
{"title":"Clinical Outcomes Among Elderly People With Burns.","authors":"A Almeida, V Alvarenga, P Egipto, A Costa-Ferreira, R Horta, F Martins de Carvalho","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Burns in the elderly are a public health concern. This study aimed to analyze etiology, clinical characteristics, and independent risk factors for outcomes of burns in elderly patients. This retrospective study included elderly patients (65 years and over) admitted to a major burn unit between 2006 and 2016. Demographic data, clinical characteristics and outcomes were analyzed. One hundred and thirty patients were included. Most were female (56.2%) and the highest incidence was among those aged 75-84 years. The median burn area was 10.5%. The incidence in winter (50%) was higher (p<0.001) and flame burns predominated (p<0.001). The mortality rate was 32.3%. Independent risk factors for death were older age, larger extent burns, need for escharotomy, and cardiac disease as comorbidity. Amongst the survivors, the median length of stay was 36 days. Development of pressure sores, need for skin grafts, larger extent burns, presence of full-thickness burns, and cardiac disease were shown to be significantly associated with increased length of stay amongst survivors. Preventive measures should target women aged between 75-84 years. Flame burns occurred more frequently in winter. Prognosis is related to age, extent of burns, need for escharotomy at admission, and cardiac disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":93873,"journal":{"name":"Annals of burns and fire disasters","volume":"36 3","pages":"191-201"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11042051/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140869725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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A Rare Case of Severe Burn Injury to the Oropharynx Caused by a Flare Gun. 照明弹枪导致口咽严重烧伤的罕见病例。
Annals of burns and fire disasters Pub Date : 2023-09-30 eCollection Date: 2023-09-01
S Sljivic, C Zdanski, F Williams, R Nizamani, B King
{"title":"A Rare Case of Severe Burn Injury to the Oropharynx Caused by a Flare Gun.","authors":"S Sljivic, C Zdanski, F Williams, R Nizamani, B King","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Flare gun injuries are rare, and patients often present with complex trauma that may require multiple operative interventions. Our objective is to explore a case of a 15-year-old male, who presented with second-degree flame burns to the face, left upper extremity and bilateral hands, as well as third-degree burns to the oropharynx and a tongue laceration after a flare gun was discharged into his mouth. The patient underwent multiple debridements of the oral cavity and oropharynx, and his hospital course was complicated by an intra-oral abscess. He eventually made a full recovery and was discharged. This case not only illustrates the need for early operative intervention, but it also underscores the need for awareness campaigns that highlight the dangers of flare guns and similar devices.</p>","PeriodicalId":93873,"journal":{"name":"Annals of burns and fire disasters","volume":"36 3","pages":"257-260"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11041880/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140872396","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Challenges in Treating COVID-19 Patients With Severe Burn Injuries. 治疗 COVID-19 重度烧伤患者的挑战。
Annals of burns and fire disasters Pub Date : 2023-09-30 eCollection Date: 2023-09-01
B Ćertić, M Jovanović, M Karamarković, M Živković
{"title":"Challenges in Treating COVID-19 Patients With Severe Burn Injuries.","authors":"B Ćertić, M Jovanović, M Karamarković, M Živković","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Here we present a case report of a young female patient with severe burn injury inflicting 27% of total body surface area (TBSA) associated with COVID-19 infection. Upon admission, <i>Acinetobacter spp</i>. (sensitive only to <i>Colistin</i>) was isolated from the wound swabs of the right arm, hand and thorax. On the fifth day after admission, a surgical excision was performed and 12% of TBSA was covered with homotransplants. The following day the patient had a sudden drop in oxygen saturation with hypotension (85/45 mmHg). Additionally, agitation, visual and auditory hallucinations were noticed. We found a massive pleural effusion on the left side and pneumonic foci on the right side. On the thirteenth day after admission the final surgical excision and homotransplantation of the skin were performed. In the following days, debridement of all necrotic tissue and covering of all the burned areas with homotransplants were done. Hemodynamic instability of the patient progressed along with the finding on the chest radiography, despite the local finding including adherent homotransplants with no signs of lysis or local infection at the wound beds. Due to low oxygen saturation, the patient was intubated on the fourteenth day after admission. Despite the measures taken, the lethal outcome occurred on the twenty-fifth day after admission to our Clinic. A decision on the right timing for surgical treatment in severely burned COVID-19 patients needs to be investigated in order to enable surgeons to make evidence-based decisions during the pandemic.</p>","PeriodicalId":93873,"journal":{"name":"Annals of burns and fire disasters","volume":"36 3","pages":"209-213"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11042047/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140872637","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Treatment Challenges in a Pregnant Patient With Severe Burn Injury and Wound Care Using Amniotic Membrane: A Case Report. 重度烧伤孕妇的治疗难题与羊膜伤口护理:病例报告。
Annals of burns and fire disasters Pub Date : 2023-09-30 eCollection Date: 2023-09-01
M Rosadi Seswandhana, A N Prawoto, I T Rachman, S I Wahdini, N Vityadewi, R N Ramli, I Dachlan
{"title":"Treatment Challenges in a Pregnant Patient With Severe Burn Injury and Wound Care Using Amniotic Membrane: A Case Report.","authors":"M Rosadi Seswandhana, A N Prawoto, I T Rachman, S I Wahdini, N Vityadewi, R N Ramli, I Dachlan","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We report a case of severe burn injury in a 42-year-old pregnant patient referred to our hospital's burn unit after experiencing a scald burn injury that burned her neck, chest, trunk, abdomen and limbs. The patient had burn wounds distributed on her neck, all four extremities, the chest and abdomen, with a total burn area of 46.5%. The burn wounds were treated with surgical debridement and then covered with silver sulfadiazine and damp gauze. The patient's wounds were treated every three days. The patient delivered a healthy baby full-term through a spontaneous, vaginal delivery. After delivery, the amniotic membrane from the patient was used as an amniotic membrane graft and was planted on the patient's chest, right arm and right thigh. The amniotic membrane in this patient helped to accelerate the preparation of the wound bed for skin grafting. Split-thickness skin grafts were then used on the wounds and the patient was discharged from the hospital one week later. Patients that present with burn injuries during pregnancy require intense monitoring and careful management from a multidisciplinary team. A collaborative effort needs to be made in order to plan the best outcome for the mother and fetus. Precise and early resuscitation is the first step to treating such cases. The administration of fluids should be titered based on the patient's hemodynamic condition and urine output. Wound management can also be optimized using the amniotic membrane as a temporary dressing before skin grafting.</p>","PeriodicalId":93873,"journal":{"name":"Annals of burns and fire disasters","volume":"36 3","pages":"229-233"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11041888/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140874358","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Evaluation of Gastrocnemius Muscle Flap in Post-Burn Flexion Knee Contracture. 评估腓肠肌瓣在烧伤后膝关节屈曲挛缩中的作用
Annals of burns and fire disasters Pub Date : 2023-09-30 eCollection Date: 2023-09-01
S Saurabh, S Khushboo, D Gouranga, B Rupnarayan
{"title":"Evaluation of Gastrocnemius Muscle Flap in Post-Burn Flexion Knee Contracture.","authors":"S Saurabh, S Khushboo, D Gouranga, B Rupnarayan","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Burn injury and consequent contracture is not a new problem for humans. It is severely disabling for the patients, especially if it involves a large joint like the knee. The objective of the study was to evaluate the usefulness of the gastrocnemius flap and improvement in knee joint function following the use of the flap in post-burn flexion knee contracture. This prospective study was performed from January 2016 to December 2017. Twenty-five patients with flexion knee contracture were treated with incisional or excisional release of contracture and coverage with gastrocnemius muscle flap. The post operative improvement in knee function was evaluated. There was improvement in range of motion of the knee in all the operated patients and the patients were able to maintain unassisted bipedal locomotion. There was no flap loss in any case. In post-burn knee contracture with limited local fascio cutaneous flap options, gastrocnemius flap gives very good functional and aesthetic outcome with no major complication.</p>","PeriodicalId":93873,"journal":{"name":"Annals of burns and fire disasters","volume":"36 3","pages":"251-256"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11042073/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140853810","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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