... Abstract Recent advances in fertility preservation (FP) techniques have led to a wide spread of indications. FP should now be discussed not only for young girls having to receive gonadotoxic treatments for cancer, but also for those with genetic or endocrine disorders, as well as benign ovarian...

... quality may decline with age in KS patients. Leydig cell dysfunction may also be another factor that might affect the spermatogenesis process in XXY adolescents. Fertility preservation might be preferentially proposed in KS adolescents when semen sampling is possible, when the patient is able to consider...

... Abstract Cochlear implantation (CI), with attempted preservation of residual natural low-frequency hearing, is an increasingly accepted application of this technology, with potential benefits to the patient when listening in noise and in music appreciation. The full extent of the benefits...

... that result in a vital staining are a sensitive early indicator of dry eye disease. Conclusions: The margin of the eyelid is an important but currently underestimated structure in the maintenance of the preocular tear film and of the utmost importance for the preservation of ocular surface integrity...

... Abstract Insertion of an electrode array into the cochlea produces immediate damage to the inner ear, which is responsible for a hearing loss. In addition, a delayed hearing loss can be observed. In order to maximize hearing preservation after insertion of an electrode and to enhance...

... application. Features of Electrodes Desirable for Electric Acoustic Stimulation Surgery It is generally assumed that to maximize the chances of hearing preservation during cochlear implant surgery an atraumatic electrode array is required and that the electrode length should be limited to reach...

... Abstract Background/Aims: Although the indications and surgical technique for cochlear implantation are well formalized, the introduction of hearing preservation surgery and electric acoustic stimulation have posed new questions for the cochlear implant clinician. This study was designed...

..., valsartan and lisinopril, offering at times conflicting results. Conclusions: Efforts focused in improving the dialyzing capabilities of the peritoneal membrane by means of pharmacological manipulation, have not yet offered clinically relevant innovations. Conversely, interventions designed to preserve...

... damage the seminiferous epithelium and impair spermatogenesis in both children and adults. Leydig cell function and testosterone production are generally preserved after chemotherapy and low dose radiotherapy, whilst larger doses of radiotherapy may result in hypogonadism. Patients treated...

... Abstract Aim: To evaluate and present the treatment strategy andhearing preservation in a recent series of vestibular schwannomacases. Materials and Methods: A retrospectiveanalysis of 200 patients operated consecutively over a 3 yearperiod was performed. Patient records, operative reports...

... of the lesion.The functional hearing preservation at 3 years is 77.8%when the patient is initially in stage 1, 80% in patients withtinnitus as a first symptom and 95% when the patient hasboth. In these patients, the probability of functional preservationat 5 years is 84%. Comparison of these results withthe main...

... Abstract Various functions are attributed to the stapedial reflex: as a low-frequency filter, itimproves hearing in noise and serves in the protection against acoustic trauma. Our studyanalyzed 25 patients who had undergone argon laser stapedotomy with preservation of thestapedial tendon...

... Abstract Fertility and sexuality are important aspects in the quality of life of long-term survivorsof cancer. Adolescents in particular are in a very vulnerable period of their lives with respectto future fertility and sexuality. Special attention should be paid to preserve...

... Abstract Strategies for hearing preservation of patients with large vestibular schwannomas (VS) are reported based on long-term (10–12 years) results of low-dose radiosurgery for 30 patients with VS. The results showed high tumor control (85.2%) and hearing preservation rates (72.7%). Six large...