18F-FDG PET/CT in the evaluation of adrenal masses
…, E Miller, H Lerman, G Lievshitz, S Avital… - Journal of Nuclear …, 2006 - Soc Nuclear Med
Our purpose was to evaluate the performance of 18 F-FDG PET/CT, using data from both
the PET and the unenhanced CT portions of the study, in characterizing adrenal masses in …
the PET and the unenhanced CT portions of the study, in characterizing adrenal masses in …
First 100 cases with Doppler-guided hemorrhoidal artery ligation
R Greenberg, E Karin, S Avital, Y Skornick… - Diseases of the colon & …, 2006 - Springer
Purpose This study was designed to examine the benefits of a Doppler-guided
hemorrhoidal artery ligation technique in terms of surgical outcome, functional recovery, and …
hemorrhoidal artery ligation technique in terms of surgical outcome, functional recovery, and …
Preventing intra-abdominal adhesions with polylactic acid film: an animal study
S Avital, TJ Bollinger, JD Wilkinson… - Diseases of the colon …, 2005 - journals.lww.com
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of an absorbable polylactic acid
film (SurgiWrap TM) in preventing postoperative intra-abdominal adhesions in an animal …
film (SurgiWrap TM) in preventing postoperative intra-abdominal adhesions in an animal …
Correlation of CO2 pneumoperitoneal pressures between rodents and humans
S Avital, R Itah, S Szomstein, R Rosenthal, R Inbar… - Surgical …, 2009 - Springer
Introduction Many studies have reported on the effects of pneumoperitoneum in a rat model,
using a wide range of intra-abdominal pressures. The correlation between …
using a wide range of intra-abdominal pressures. The correlation between …
Considerations for Hartmann's reversal and Hartmann's reversal outcomes—a multicenter study
…, Y Dreznik, H Tulchinsky, S Avital… - International journal of …, 2017 - Springer
Purpose Hartmann’s procedure is commonly practiced in emergent cases with the restoration
of bowel continuity planned at a second stage. This study assessed the rate of restorations …
of bowel continuity planned at a second stage. This study assessed the rate of restorations …
Effect of sleeve gastrectomy on thyroid hormone levels
…, V Tyomkin, I Kent, L Berkovich, R Ghinea, S Avital - Obesity surgery, 2015 - Springer
Background Weight loss in morbidly obese patients is associated with changes in thyroid
function. Studies have demonstrated equivalent changes following bariatric surgery. Changes …
function. Studies have demonstrated equivalent changes following bariatric surgery. Changes …
Mathematical induction in the classroom: Didactical and mathematical issues
S Avital, S Libeskind - Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1978 - JSTOR
A basic conceptual stumbling block for the student is his uneasiness about the second step
in mathematical induction." How can you establish the truth of P (k+ 1) if you don't even know …
in mathematical induction." How can you establish the truth of P (k+ 1) if you don't even know …
[HTML][HTML] The impact of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on the incidence and outcome of complicated appendicitis
Y Rudnicki, H Soback, O Mekiten, G Lifshiz, S Avital - Surgical Endoscopy, 2022 - Springer
Background Patient attendance at emergency departments (EDs) during the COVID-19
pandemic outbreak has decreased dramatically under the “stay at home” and “lockdown” …
pandemic outbreak has decreased dramatically under the “stay at home” and “lockdown” …
Positive histological inflammatory margins are associated with increased risk for intra-abdominal septic complications in patients undergoing ileocolic resection for …
…, R Greenberg, JM Klausner, S Avital - Diseases of the colon …, 2012 - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND: Rates of postoperative complications are particularly high among patients
with Crohn’s disease. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess whether positive …
with Crohn’s disease. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess whether positive …
Laparoscopic transhiatal esophagectomy for esophageal cancer
S Avital, N Zundel, S Szomstein, R Rosenthal - The American journal of …, 2005 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Traditional esophagectomy may be associated with mortality, considerable
morbidity, and lengthy recovery. It is often performed in cancer patients who are typically …
morbidity, and lengthy recovery. It is often performed in cancer patients who are typically …