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O Gilbert

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PubMed1996

[Our experience in endourology].

Exposition of the experience accrued over 8 years in endo-urological procedures performed to 303 patients divided in 2 groups: Lithiasic (Group I) and Non-lithiasic (Group II) patients. Ninety-two (92) percutaneous nephrostomies in 69 patients and 235 ureteroscopies in 234 patients were accomplished, removing 324 calculi and resolving other obstructive conditions. The rate of success was 85% and 98% for the percutaneous nephrostomies and ureteroscopies, respectively. Complications were reported in 7 patients after percutaneous nephrostomy and in 14 patients during ureteroscopy. Most of these complications resolved with the use of endoscopic techniques except in two patients who required open surgery. There were no deaths in the present series. The advantages of applying this technique over the conventional one are discussed.

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PubMed1991

Nurses' practice of breast cancer screening and early detection: results of a pilot survey.

Nursing has a professional responsibility to participate in cancer screening and early detection. Nurses represent the largest professional group in the health care workforce and are presently an underutilized potential resource for implementing breast cancer screening and early detection. Development of a reliable and valid instrument which could be used to evaluate the effectiveness of mechanisms designed to increase nursing's role in breast cancer screening and early detection is needed. The questionnaire tested in this pilot study represents an initial attempt at fulfilling this need. This questionnaire in its present form may be used to evaluate the results of intervention studies aimed at increasing nurses' practice of breast cancer screening and early detection. For example, the questionnaire could be used as an evaluation tool to examine the effectiveness of educational programs regarding breast cancer screening and early detection. It may also be used as an outcome measure to evaluate change in practice activities such as the effect on nursing practice of including questions on the nursing history and assessment form related to BSE, clinical breast exam and mammography. Results of nursing action in breast cancer screening and early detection could have a significant impact on the achievement of the NCI's year 2000 goal of a 30% reduction in breast cancer mortality.

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