1.Pediatric WAGR patient with aniridia-associated glaucoma: A case report.
Patricia Abigail Lim-Tanjutco ; Maria Imelda R. Yap-Veloso
Acta Medica Philippina 2026;60(9):126-132
WAGR syndrome is a rare congenital disorder, occurring in approximately 1 in 500,000 to 1,000,000 individuals, often presenting with ocular malformations such as aniridia. Glaucoma frequently develops when the iris and angle structures are affected, posing a significant risk of vision loss. We report a one-year and seven-month-old patient who presented with corneal opacity of the left eye. Examination revealed corneal opacity, aniridia, and markedly elevated intraocular pressure of 65 mmHg, while the fellow eye, also with aniridia, was normotensive. The patient underwent immediate combined trabeculectomy-trabeculotomy. Postoperative follow-up and timely management of complications allowed acceptable pressure control over one year, though visual prognosis remained guarded. This case highlights the challenges of managing glaucoma in WAGR syndrome, particularly in resource-limited settings. Medical therapy alone is often insufficient, making surgical intervention essential. Combined trabeculectomytrabeculotomy proved effective in maintaining pressure control when glaucoma drainage devices were not feasible. Multiple interventions and close monitoring are frequently required due to the risk of scarring and postoperative complications. Our experience emphasizes the need for a multidisciplinary ophthalmology approach to optimize outcomes. Despite pressure control, visual outcomes often remain poor due to structural anomalies and the challenges inherent to pediatric patients with this rare syndrome.
Human ; World Health Organization ; Wagr Syndrome ; Trabeculectomy ; Resource-limited Settings ; Postoperative Complications ; Patients ; Intraocular Pressure
2.Expert consensus on the protection of pelvic organ function in rectal cancer surgery (version 2025).
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2025;28(6):575-586
With the development of surgical techniques, adjuvant therapy and neoadjuvant therapy, the survival time of rectal cancer patients after surgery has been significantly improved, but organ dysfunction is still an important problem affecting the quality of life of patients after surgery. With the continuous deepening of clinical research and practice and the updating of relevant theories, more detailed and reliable evidence-based medical evidence has been accumulated in the field of pelvic organ function protection in rectal cancer surgery, and has been continuously verified in the clinical real world at home and abroad. In order to further improve the awareness of domestic physicians on the protection of organ function during the treatment of rectal cancer, standardize the evaluation methods and surgical methods, reduce the incidence of organ dysfunction, and thus improve the quality of life of patients, Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons of Chinese College of Surgeons of Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Section of Colorectal Surgery of Branch of Surgery of Chinese Medical Association, National Health Commission Capacity Building and Continuing Education Center Colorectal Surgery Committee, and Colorectal and Anal Function Surgeons Committee of China Sexology Association organized the discussion among relevant experts. On the basis of the 2021 edition of the Chinese Expert Consensus on the Protection of Pelvic Organ Function in Rectal Cancer Surgery, the recent evidence-based medical evidence was analyzed and summarized, and the definition, risk factors, evaluation methods, prevention and other issues of organ dysfunction after rectal cancer surgery were analyzed with reference to relevant domestic and foreign studies and combined with clinical practice. Proposed the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of pelvic organ dysfunction in rectal cancer surgery, and finally formed the "Chinese expert Consensus on the protection of pelvic organ function in rectal cancer surgery (version 2025)".
Humans
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Rectal Neoplasms/surgery*
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Consensus
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Pelvis/physiopathology*
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Quality of Life
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Postoperative Complications/prevention & control*
3.Standardized surgical procedure of proximally extended resection and sphincter-preserving surgery (Tianhe procedure®) for rectal cancer after radiotherapy (2025 version).
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2025;28(7):707-716
Tianhe procedure® is a functional sphincter-preserving surgical approach developed for rectal cancer patients following radiotherapy. This technique involves extended proximal resection of the colon beyond the pelvic cavity, followed by anastomosis of the non-irradiated proximal colon to the distal rectum or anal canal. This strategy aims to reduce the incidence of anastomotic complications and postoperative bowel dysfunction. However, there is currently a lack of standardized practice guideline for implementing Tianhe procedure® in China. Therefore, the Chinese Radiation Intestinal Injury Research Group, the Colorectal Surgery Group of Surgery Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, the Anorectal Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association, the Colorectal Cancer Committee of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association, and the Colorectal Cancer Committee of China Anti-cancer Association, and the Gastrointestinal Surgical Branch of Guangdong Medical Doctor Association, have jointly convened a panel of national experts to discuss and establish this standardized surgical procedure. This standard, based on the latest evidence from literature, research advancements, and expert experience, focuses on key aspects of the Tianhe procedure®, including its precise definition, indications, critical procedural steps, postoperative complications, and functional rehabilitation strategies. It aims to promote standardized implementation and broader clinical adoption of this innovative surgical technique.
Humans
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Rectal Neoplasms/radiotherapy*
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Anal Canal/surgery*
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Anastomosis, Surgical/methods*
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Organ Sparing Treatments/methods*
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Rectum/surgery*
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Postoperative Complications/prevention & control*
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Digestive System Surgical Procedures/methods*
4.Expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of low anterior resection syndrome (2025 edition).
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2025;28(8):832-844
Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) is a common bowel dysfunction syndrome following sphincter-preserving surgery for rectal cancer, characterized by stool storage dysfunction and evacuatory dysfunction. It has become a critical factor adversely affecting patients' quality of life and long-term clinical outcomes. Currently, the pathogenic mechanisms of LARS remain incompletely elucidated, and high-quality evidence to guide clinical practice is still lacking. However, emerging evidence suggests that strategic optimization across the clinical management pathway-including precision oncology planning, surgical technique selection, multidimensional symptom profiling, proactive prevention protocols, and comprehensive symptom management-may effectively reduce LARS severity and improve survivorship outcomes. Given the absence of consensus guidelines for LARS management among clinicians across China, the Chinese Society of Coloproctology (Chinese Medical Doctor Association) organized domestic experts in relevant fields. Through systematic review of global research findings, integration of international expertise and guidelines, and adaptation to domestic clinical realities, we developed the "Chinese Expert Consensus on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (2025 Edition)". This consensus elaborates on key aspects including the definition, clinical manifestations, risk factors, pathophysiological mechanisms, symptom assessment, treatment modalities, and prevention strategies for LARS, aiming to standardize the diagnosis and management of LARS in China.
Humans
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Rectal Neoplasms/surgery*
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Consensus
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Postoperative Complications/therapy*
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Quality of Life
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Syndrome
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China
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Low Anterior Resection Syndrome
5.Buccal Acupuncture Alleviates Postoperative Pain in Patients Undergoing Radical Resection of Gastrointestinal Cancers: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study.
Zhi-Xin ZHU ; Chen CHEN ; Yong-Feng ZHENG ; Wei-Li GONG ; Zheng CHEN ; Shi-Lei FANG ; Dong-Hua SHAO ; Cai-Xia SUN
Chinese journal of integrative medicine 2025;31(6):558-565
OBJECTIVE:
To preliminarily investigate the effect of buccal acupuncture therapy on ameliorating postoperative pain and enhancing recovery quality among patients undergoing radical resection of gastrointestinal cancers.
METHODS:
Fifty-two participants were randomized at a 1:1 ratio to either the buccal acupuncture or the control group. The acupuncture protocol entailed targeting 5 predetermined acupoints [CA-2 (Upper jiao), CA-3 (Middle jiao), CA-4 (Lower jiao), CA-6 (back), and CA-7 (waist) and two adjustable acupoints [CA-1 (head) and CA-8 (sacrum)] on each side of the face. The outcomes included the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) scores for each day within 7 days postoperatively, 15-Item Quality of Recovery Scale (QoR-15) scores, analgesics consumption during and after surgery, incidences of postoperative nausea and vomiting, and perioperative levels of interleukin-6 and glucose. Adverse events related to acupuncture were recorded.
RESULTS:
Of the initial 52 participants, 46 completed the study and were included in the analysis. Findings indicated that the buccal acupuncture group experienced significantly reduced resting NRS scores in post-anesthesia care unit and throughout the postoperative phase (P=0.001 and P=0.003, respectively), along with enhanced QoR-15 scores on the 3rd postoperative day (P=0.008), compared to the control group. No notable differences were identified in the remaining indicators (P>0.05).
CONCLUSION
Buccal acupuncture therapy demonstrated significant effectiveness in reducing postoperative pain and improving recovery quality for patients undergoing radical resection of gastrointestinal cancers, presenting a viable intervention without associated adverse outcomes. (Trial registration No. ChiCTR2200060441).
Humans
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Male
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Pilot Projects
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Female
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Acupuncture Therapy/methods*
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Pain, Postoperative/therapy*
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Middle Aged
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Gastrointestinal Neoplasms/surgery*
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Aged
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Acupuncture Points
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Adult
6.Key techniques of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
Zeyang WANG ; Zhi SONG ; Weizheng LI ; Pengzhou LI ; Shaihong ZHU ; Liyong ZHU
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2025;50(2):251-258
Bariatric and metabolic surgery has become a primary treatment for decompensated obesity, with the number of procedures rapidly increasing in China in recent years. Various improved and novel surgical techniques have emerged. Given the characteristics of the Chinese obese population lower body mass index compared to Western populations and frequent pancreatic islet dysfunction laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass remains one of the mainstream procedures in China. Although the Procedural Guideline for Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (2019 Edition) has provided standardized surgical steps, mastering and routinely implementing the procedure in clinical practice continues to pose significant challenges. Compared to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is more technically demanding and requires a longer learning curve. To avoid suboptimal weight loss or severe postoperative complications resulting from non-standardized techniques, this article summarizes the authors' clinical experience, emphasizing key technical steps: creation of the gastric pouch, standardization of gastrojejunal and jejunojejunal anastomoses, hiatal closure, and full serosalization. These insights aim to improve procedural safety and therapeutic efficacy by offering a set of practical process optimization strategies.
Humans
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Gastric Bypass/methods*
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Laparoscopy/methods*
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Obesity, Morbid/surgery*
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Postoperative Complications/prevention & control*
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China
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Jejunum/surgery*
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Gastrectomy/methods*
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Anastomosis, Surgical/methods*
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Weight Loss
7.Clinical analysis of surgical treatment and postoperative efficacy in piriform sinus fistula with acute inflammatory period of children.
Yufeng GUO ; Xingqiang GAO ; Zhengmin XU ; Haiyan DENG ; Xiaohui WU
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2025;39(2):158-162
Objective:To discuss the clinical efficacy of low-temperature radiofrequency ablation assisted by endoscopy combined with resection and drainage of cervical abscess for the treatment of congenital pyriform sinus fistula (CPSF) in the acute inflammatory period of children. Methods:Clinical data of 30 patients with CPSF in the acute inflammatory period who received low-temperature radiofrequency ablation assisted by endoscopy under laryngoscope, combined with resection and drainage of cervical abscess, from January 2018 to December 2023 were reviewed. After the operation, patients were followed up closely at different stages. All patients underwent color Doppler ultrasound and electronic laryngoscopy, and the results were analyzed. Results:All 30 children successfully completed the surgery without pharyngeal fistula, dysphagia, perifistula, or distal fistula infection, and the incision in the neck healed well. The follow-up survey ranged from 6 months to 2 years, and no recurrences were observed. Conclusion:Low-temperature radiofrequency ablation assisted by endoscopy combined with resection and drainage of cervical abscess is a promising method for treating CPSF in the acute inflammatory period. It is less traumatic, simple, safe, has a significant curative effect, and a low recurrence rate. This approach can be used as a supplementary operation for CPSF in children and provides a new way for clinical treatment.
Humans
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Pyriform Sinus/abnormalities*
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Abscess/surgery*
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Drainage
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Fistula/congenital*
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Female
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Male
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Child
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Radiofrequency Ablation
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Treatment Outcome
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Postoperative Period
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Endoscopy
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Laryngoscopy
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Inflammation
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Child, Preschool
8.Analyzing the reasons for and prevention of serious complications after general anesthesia in children with obstructive sleep apnea.
Lan CHEN ; Dabo LIU ; Jianwen ZHONG ; Shuyao QIU ; Yilong ZHOU
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2025;39(2):168-172
Objective:To explore the causes and preventive measures of respiratory arrest following general anesthesia in children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), in order to enhance the safety of OSA surgeries under general anesthesia. Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical and follow-up data of four pediatric cases that experienced respiratory arrest after general anesthesia for OSA at Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University from March 2020 to March 2022. Results:All four children exhibited varying degrees of decreased blood oxygen saturation, cyanosis, and loss of consciousness after OSA surgery under general anesthesia, with one case experiencing respiratory and cardiac arrest. Through emergency rescue measures such as oxygen supplementation, suctioning, positive pressure ventilation, awakening, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, all four children were stabilized. Follow-up after 2 to 6 months showed no complications. The main reasons for the occurrence are analyzed as: residual anesthetic drugs, characteristics of the OSA disease, and the unique aspects of the pediatric population. Conclusion:Children undergoing general anesthesia for OSA should be closely monitored for vital signs after surgery. If respiratory suppression occurs, active rescue measures should be taken to avoid serious consequences.
Humans
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Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/surgery*
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Anesthesia, General/adverse effects*
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Retrospective Studies
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Child
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Postoperative Complications/prevention & control*
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Male
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Female
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Child, Preschool
9.A successful interventional treatment of recurrent bleeding after tonsil surgery in children.
Yuan ZHAO ; Jing ZHU ; Miao WEI ; Yu ZHAO
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2025;39(3):272-275
The patient, a 10-year-old and 4-month-old boy, was admitted to the hospital "with a history of 19 days since tonsil surgery and 11 days of recurrent hematemesis". 19 days ago, bilateral endoscopic tonsil + adenoid plasma melting and bilateral tonsil fossa inferior pole suture were performed in the outer hospital, and recurrent hematemesis occurred 11 days ago, accompanied by transient fatigue and abdominal pain, diagnosis: ①Hematemesis to be investigated: postoperative tonsil bleeding? Upper gastrointestinal bleeding?②Acute moderate hemorrhagic anemia. On the first and third days of admission, the child had two sudden episodes of massive hematemesis, both of which were more than 1 000 mL, with pale lips, fatigue, and hemorrhagic shock. Bleeding was rapid and can terminate spontaneously, and emergency physical examination does not reveal a clear point of bleeding. Bilateral inferior pole sutures in the tonsillar fossa are in place. There were no obvious abnormalities in the emergency digestive endoscopy, no obvious bleeding points were detected in the tonsils and adenoids surgical area, and no obvious abnormalities were found in the neck CT angiography(CTA). Emergency DSA-guided percutaneous selective external carotid artery intervention was performed, during which about 5 mm contrast agent overflowed at the origin of the facial artery, and a coil was implanted. The child had no active bleeding after the operation, and his life was as usual at 2 months of follow-up.
Humans
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Male
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Child
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Tonsillectomy/adverse effects*
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Postoperative Hemorrhage/therapy*
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Palatine Tonsil/surgery*
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Recurrence
10.Perioperative safety assessment and complications follow-up of simultaneous bilateral cochlear implantation in young infants.
Xiaoge LI ; Pu DAI ; Yongyi YUAN
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2025;39(5):413-424
Objective:To evaluate the perioperative safety and long-term complications of simultaneous bilateral cochlear implantation(BCI) in young infants, providing reference data for clinical BCI in young children. Methods:Seventy-four infants aged 6-23 months with congenital severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss who were candidates for cochlear implantation at the Department of Otolaryngology, Chinese PLA General Hospital between August 2018 and August 2019 were consecutively enrolled. Parents made the decision to implant either unilaterally or bilaterally. Participants were divided into unilateral cochlear implantation(UCI) group(before and after 12 months of age) and simultaneous BCI group(before and after 12 months of age). Safety indicators, including perioperative risk variables, complications, and other postoperative adverse events were monitored, with complications followed up for 5-6 years. Comparisons were made between the BCI and UCI, as well as between implantation before and after 12 months of age regarding perioperative safety and long-term complications. Results:A total of 40 BCI patients(23 before 12 months, 17 after 12 months) and 34 UCI patients(20 before 12 months, 14 after 12 months) were included in the study. Regarding perioperative risk variables, the BCI group showed significantly longer anesthesia duration, operative time, and greater blood loss compared to the UCI group, though less than twice that of the UCI group; no anesthetic complications occurred in either group; and there was no significant difference in postoperative hospital stay between the groups. Regarding surgical complications during the 5-year follow-up period, the BCI group experienced 7 complications(2 major, 5 minor), while the UCI group had 7 complications(1 major, 6 minor), with no statistical differences between groups. Regarding other postoperative adverse events, the BCI group demonstrated significantly higher total adverse event rates than the UCI group(80.0% vs 38.2%), with higher rates of moderate to severe anemia(60.0% vs 20.6%) and lower mean hemoglobin levels[(92.35±12.14) g/L vs(102.39±13.09) g/L]. No significant differences were found in postoperative fever rates(50.0% vs 52.9%) or C-reactive protein levels between groups. Within the BCI group, patients implanted before 12 months indicated notably higher rates of total adverse events(91.3% vs 64.7%), high fever(26.1% vs 0), and moderate to severe anemia(78.3% vs 35.3%) compared to those implanted after 12 months. Conclusion:Simultaneous BCI in young children under 2 years of age demonstrates controllable overall risks. Compared to UCI, while it shows no increase in anesthetic or surgical complications, it presents higher perioperative risks and adverse event rates, especially in patients implanted before 12 months of age, warranting special attention from medical staff.
Humans
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Cochlear Implantation/methods*
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Infant
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Postoperative Complications
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Hearing Loss, Sensorineural/surgery*
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Follow-Up Studies
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Male
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Perioperative Period
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Female
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Cochlear Implants


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