Bollow M, Braun J, Taupitz M, et al. Over a 24-month follow-up period, knee function improved in the APM group by 26.2 points (from 44.8 to 71.5) and in the PT group by 20.4 points (from 46.5 to 67.7). No significant difference in treatment outcomes was found, and the studies compared interspinous dynamic stabilization with decompression or fusion alone. 2012;6(1):13. Eccentric Ex was the key determinant for improvements in muscle activation and strength (the authors contend that the stimulator they used was not powerful enough to overcome the inhibition of the muscle). Benyamin RM, Staats PS, for the MiDAS ENCORE investigators. UpToDate [online serial]. Baker R. Re: Lateral interbody fusion (XLIF, DLIF) of the lumbar spine [letter]. The median follow-up time was 12 months. The treatment of foraminal stenosis could lead to improved short-term clinical outcome but was associated with a high re-operation rate at 1 year post-op. Epidural phenol neurolysis using daily needle placements. Quigley MR. Percutaneous laser discectomy. Use the following guidelines to provide minimum content for CE reports for adult claimants with hematological disorders. Secondary outcomes included NRS, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and Patient Global Impression of Change. Better height restoration, greater kyphosis correction, and fewer refractures of cemented vertebrae by using an intravertebral reduction device: A 1-year follow-up study. Bilateral posterior cervical cages provide biomechanical stability: Assessment of stand-alone and supplemental fixation for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. The advantage of measuring the magnetic fields produced by neural activity is that they are likely to be less distorted by surrounding tissue (particularly the skull and scalp) compared to the electric fields measured by electroencephalography (EEG). There was a small but insignificant improvement in mean mouth opening together with a significant (p = 0.000) improvement in VAS from 6.8 (range of 4 to 10) to 2.0 (range of 0 to 7); 2 patients had no change in their pain scores, and 2 had complete resolution of their pain. At follow-up from 6 to 12 months, a good result (greater than20% decrease in ODI) was observed in 17/20 (85%) patients with no improvement in 3 (15%). However, there is a lack of evidence regarding the effectiveness of the AccuraScope procedure. On some clinical measures, there were statistically significant differences during early follow-up favoring D+ILS. Complications associated with cervical endoscopic discectomy with the holmium laser. The authors stated that this study had 2 main drawbacks. Acute low back problems in adults. Policy No. The use of McConnell taping to correct abnormal biomechanics and muscle activation patterns in subjects with anterior knee pain: A systematic review. The findings of this study need to be validated by well-designed studies. Next, EMG activity of the temporal muscle and masseter were examined using 8-channel surface EMG. Fischbacher C. Outpatient physiotherapy services for low back pain. J Neurosurg. Two-sample t-tests were used to compare ODI and VAS measurements between those patients who increased or decreased their opioid usage compared to baseline. Anterior cervical discectomy with or without fusion with ray titanium cage: A prospective randomized clinical study. Annular tears within the outer annulus stimulate the ingrowth of blood vessels and accompanying nociceptors into the outer and occasionally inner annulus. Multiple etiologies of sacroiliac symptoms were observed: SIJ dysfunction (13 patients), osteoarthritis (5 patients), and spondyloarthropathy and SIJ instability (1 each). Back pain severity improved from 76.8 22.2 mm pre-operatively to 39.9 32.3 mm at 12 months (48 % improvement); 12-month responder rate of 67 % (297 of 441). All patient received PESLD through the uniportal-contralateral approach. Artificial intervertebral disc arthroplasty for treatment of degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine. The overall between-group difference was 3.6 points (97.5 % CI: - to 6.5; p value for non-inferiority=0.001); AEs occurred in 18 participants in the APM group and 12 in the PT group. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. Participants will be randomly allocated to 1 of 2 treatment groups: Each group will receive 10 sessions of 30 minutes each (2 sessions per week over 5 weeks). Individual studies have limitations: There is a risk of bias due to lack of blinding of subjects, therapists, and outcome assessors; sample size is small in some studies (range 15120 subjects, and as low as 8 in studies that used an untreated limb as CON); and study endpoints vary widely among the studies. Advancing Fusion Through Medical Innovation [website]. Health status @ 8 wk Dates and results of relevant diagnostic procedures such as x-rays, CT scan, MRI, or radio-nuclear bone scan. Each Disability Determination Services (DDS) will notify medical sources of any additional requirements. All PEEK cages were filled with local autografts. 2010;112(4):810-833. Hoogland T, van den Brekel-Dijkstra K, Schubert M, Miklitz B. Endoscopic transforaminal discectomy for recurrent lumbar disc herniation: A prospective, cohort evaluation of 262 consecutive cases. The authors concluded that endoscopic discectomy was a safe and effective alternative to open back surgery. For the radiological outcome the vertebral body height (anterior, mean and posterior vertebral body height with kyphosis angle) after surgery and after 3 months was measured and compared to the cement volume. Oral Maxillofacial Surg Clin N Am. London, UK: NICE; December 2003. N Engl J Med. Percutaneous cryodenervation of lumbar facet joints: A prospective clinical trial. The most common post-operative complication (25%) was anterior thigh pain, which was transitory in the majority of cases. Secondary objectives of the study were to compare the 2 groups regarding the results of the Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire, Lanss score, and QOL score (EQ-5D). The literature regarding Bertolotti's syndrome is sparse and generally with low evidence. In addition, they have identified TT genotype of SNP rs858339 (ENPP1 gene) as a protective factor against TMD in a population of patients with dento-facial deformities. Braz Oral Res. Complete 6-month post-operative follow-up was available in 26 subjects. In a retrospective, cohort study, England et al (2021) examined the safety and clinical outcomes following vertebral augmentation using the SpineJack implant for treatment of VCF in a U.S. patient population. A total of 10 patients with a diagnosis of disc displacement and/or osteoarthritis by Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD) were submitted to 4 monthly injections of low or medium molecular weight HA. The use of whole-spine images as well as geometric relationships between the sacrum and lumbar vertebra increase accuracy. Spine. In a consecutive, case-series study, Munoz Montoya et al (2018) evaluated pain relief and functional status in 20 patients with TVCFs or OVCFs (type A1 to A4 fractures) who were treated with the SpineJack system. In a prospective, observational study, Kerschbaumer et al (2019) compared the clinical and radiological findings of the SpineJack system treatment with and without posterior fixation in TVCF patients over a mean follow-up of 2.3 years. These researchers evaluated the usefulness of PS by clinical status, F-18-FDG PET-CT and bone scintigraphy (BS). A dose was chosen that these researchers believed would minimize type II error without exposing participants to undue harm. J Spine Surg. ROM of whole lumbar and non-fused segment showed obviously decreased and adjacent segment showed insignificant increased. Mean ABH was also significantly increased from 1.5 cm to 1.9 cm following treatment with the SpineJack system; but was reduced to 1.8 cm at 12 months post-procedure. The tables in this document provide data that have been extracted from a large body of evidence and critically analyzed to inform clinical practice. Fischgrund et al (2020) reported on the 5-year outcomes of the U.S. treated patients in the active treatment arm of the aformentioned study. Neurosurg Focus. Describe and discuss the results of such tests as appropriate: Use the following guidelines to provide minimum content for CE reports for adult claimants with genitourinary disorders. removal, revision, reoperation, or supplemental fixation) for SIJ pain. However, while it appeared to be a safe intervention, it did not improve pain efficiency or patient adherence. Of 104 eligible patients, 80 elected to participate, and the majority were active-duty service members (91.3 %). Int J Spine Surg. New and Emerging Technology Briefing. Under approved institutional ethics review, a total of 230 patients (1:1 ratio) randomized to either DA or D+ILS (Coflex, Paradigm Spine) were treated at 7 sites in Germany. A subject was considered a success if all of the following were met: reduction from baseline VAS SI joint pain by at least 20 points, absence of device-related serious adverse events, absence of neurological worsening related to the sacral spine, and absence of surgical re-intervention (removal, revision, reoperation, or supplemental fixation) for SI joint pain. These investigators found low-quality evidence that IPDs resulted in similar outcomes when compared to standard decompression surgery. 2020;2020:3947368. The average follow-up period was 7.12 1.1 year in Coflex implantation group and 7.31 1.6 year in fusion group, respectively. Evidence of vertebral endplate disruption, device subsidence beyond the endplates, inflammation, fibrosis, osteolysis, and osteophyte formation was found after 12months of device implantation, suggesting there were multiple risks associated with the Barricaid device implantation. 05/06/2022 Patients who required mechanical ventilation for at least 4 days were eligible. In addition to demographic data, pain intensity (visual analog scale [VAS]) and functional impairment (Oswestry-disability index [ODI]) were assessed prior to surgery and 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months and 24 months thereafter. Spine J. Another limitation of this trial was a lack of a control group. Certain physical medicine modalities and therapeutic are considered duplicative in nature and it would be inappropriate to perform or bill for these services during the same session, such as: The medical necessity of neuromuscular re-education, therapeutic exercises, kinetic activities, and/or therapeutic activities, performed on the same day, must be documented in the medical record. At that time, sham participants were permitted to receive CRF/LBN, designated as "cross-over" study subjects, and followed for 6 additional months. 2018;320(13):1328-1337. Buenos Aires, Argentina: Institute for Clinical Effectiveness and Health Policy (IECS); 2006. This post-hoc analysis from a sham-controlled trial examined short-acting opioid use from baseline through 1 year. The CE provider will use the specific requirements below to complete the CE report for an endocrine disorder. A randomized, multicenter study in 191 patients compared the implantation of the X STOP implant, a titanium alloy device, with nonoperative treatment. The TFAS replaces the diseased facets (and lamina, if necessary, to attain adequate decompression) following surgical removal. Fed Regist. This placement should be considered when the waveform produces equal current flow in positive and negative directions. For example, orientation, concentration, remote memory, recall of new information, fund of information, and estimated intelligence; Further, the CE provider will describe and discuss general observations, as appropriate; How the claimant came to the examination; Additional requirements for specific mental disorders, Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders. Does injection treatment help? 1993;18(1):1-7. Subjects in the SpineJack group achieved significantly better kyphosis correction and VB height restoration with a lower rate of cement leakage (SJ 21.4 % versus VP 37.5 %) and adjacent level fractures (ALFs) (SJ 2.3 % versus VP 15.6 %) than the VP group. General observations, such as how the claimant arrived at the examination, whether they were alone or accompanied, the distance they traveled, and if they arrived by automobile, who drove; General appearance (including any obvious vision or hearing loss, and facial, skeletal, or other abnormalities); Blood pressure, pulse rate and rhythm, respiratory rate; Nutritional status (including height and weight without shoes, including the presence and impact of obesity, if appropriate); Behavior (such as cooperativeness and effort on testing, as appropriate); and. Technology Assessment Conference Statement - Management of Temporomandibular Disorders. This Clinical Policy Bulletin may be updated and therefore is subject to change. The reduction in re-operation risk with ACD was not significantly influenced by patient age (p = 0.51), sex (p = 0.34), body mass index (BMI; p = 0.21), smoking status (p = 0.85), level of herniation (p = 0.26), leg pain severity at baseline (p = 0.90), or ODI at baseline (p = 0.54). } Lasers to vaporize the nucleus pulposus have become an additional percutaneous option. J Belge Radiol. A profound loss of quads strength, marked failure of voluntary muscle activation, and a decrease in quads CSA occur after TKA. Minimal access surgery. FDG-PET scanning is also often used in assessment of patients with epilepsy who continue to have seizures despite adequate medical treatment. The MITLIF patients group had the total 30.1% rate of complications, 21.9% of which were minor and 8.2% major complications. Akeda K, Ohishi K, Masuda K, et al. The benefit of NMES for PFPS is uncertain. @ 0 and 6 wk, Gait cycle time Clinical Knowledge (CK) Content Description and General Information A Joint Program of the Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States, Inc., and the National Board of Medical Examiners Decrease in health care resource utilization with mild. Efficacy of viscosupplementation with hyaluronic acid in temporomandibular disorders: A systematic review. It is assumed that motivation will increase temporary performance only but will not create a permanent change. Zhang and associates (2012) examined the short-term effectiveness of ISOBAR TTL semi-rigid dynamic stabilization system (ISOBAR TTL system) in treatment of lumbar degenerative disease. Report of a controlled clinical trial comparing automated percutaneous lumbar discectomy and microdiscectomy in the treatment of contained lumbar disc herniation. Brlocher CB et al. Initial surgery of 82 patients was performed in-house, 180 external. Isometric peak torque as % of non-operated limb: Cybex @ wk 6, Strength gain in group with EMGBF greater than NMES alone. Neurosurg Focus. Fernandez Sanroman J, Fernandez Ferro M, Costas Lopez A, et al. Clinical and radiological assessments included pain, analgesic intake, functional capacity, QOL and LKA, which were measured at baseline, 48 hours, 3 months and 12 months post-procedure. ; INSITE, iMIA, SIFI study groups. All the data were analyzed using Statistica 12.5 PL. The primary outcome of interest was the proportion of individuals with greater than or equal to 50 % pain reduction. 2008;(2):CD001824. A second diagnostic facet injection (intraarticular and medial branch block) is considered medically necessary to confirm the validity of the clinical response to the initial facet injection when it isadministered at the same level as the initial facet injection, and where the initial facet injection produced a positive response (i.e., resulted in an 80% relief of facet mediated pain for at least the expected minimum duration of the effect of the local anesthetic). None of these outcomes revealed significant differences. Danish Centre for Evaluation and Health Technology Assessment (DACEHTA). 2016;10:6. Please check benefit plan descriptions for details. Solheim LF, Siewers P, Paus B. One-year follow up of a prospective case control study of 60 patients. These researchers recruited 48 subjects with chronic prostatitis/CPPS or interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome at 6 clinical centers. French HP, Cusack T, Brennan A, et al. Moreover, these researchers stated that a prospective, multi-center study is planned to further evaluate the effectiveness of this implant in terms of a composite patient success endpoint, including function, pain relief, disability, and AEs. Br Med J. Patients' charts were reviewed for operative notes, hospital stay, medications, and imaging studies. The services of a PTA must be supervised by a licensed physical therapist at a level of supervision determined by state law or regulation. 2019;322(10):946-956. Conservative therapeutic interventions such as physical exercises aim at reducing pain and increasing function and health-related QOL. However, there were no significant differences at 3 and 6 months. Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction24, Degenerative arthritis and osteoarthritis37, Lower extremity stroke: foot drop, plantar spasticity, and gait improvement18, Upper extremity stroke: wrist and finger extension12, hams hamstring muscles (biceps femoris, semitendinosis, semimembranosis), COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, NMES neuromuscular electrical nerve stimulation, National Library of Medicine Outcome measures of an intracanal, endoscopic transforaminal decompression technique: Initial findings from the MIS prospective registry. 2005;46(1):25-27. The authors concluded that both treatment groups achieved and maintained statistically significant improvements on multiple outcome assessments throughout 5-year follow-up. They stated that although there was a suggestion of benefit of methylprednisolone acetate in a population of young adults with acute radicular LBP, further investigation with a larger sample of patients is needed. Pain Med. Subsidence at the cephalad level occurred in 22.9 % (8/35) of segments in the PEEK group and 7.7 % (4/52) of segments in the allograft group (p=0.057). Patients presenting with neurogenic claudication, radiologically-confirmed central LSS affecting both legs and refractory symptoms to pharmacotherapy of more than 3 months were enrolled. Maroon JC. Report the presence of absence of nystagmus, Romberg results, and cerebellar signs; The results of any caloric and other vestibular tests; and. Finally, a comparison of interspinous process spacers with non-surgical treatment or surgical decompression was not performed; thus this randomized study provided no information on these interesting questions. Acta Neurochir (Wien). The efficacy of the synthetic interbody cage and Grafton for anterior cervical fusion. Spine. Typically, in Aetna HMO plans, the physical therapy benefit is limited to a 60-day treatment period. Clinical success of transforaminal endoscopic discectomy with foraminotomy: A retrospective evaluation. 2016;11(4):627-636. National Heritage Insurance Company (NHIC). Platelet-rich plasma releasate, isolated from clotted PRP, was injected into the center of the nucleus pulposus. Percutaneous laser disc decompression requires further evaluation in a randomized controlled trial to assess its efficacy as an alternative treatment for symptomatic lumbar disc herniation". Balancing science and informed choice in decisions about vertebroplasty. In a systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs, Magalhaes et al (2012) evaluated the therapeutic results of percutaneous injection of ozone for LBP secondary to disc herniation. Neurol Clin. Clinical trials published in PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science were systematically reviewed to compare the effects of sequestrectomy and microdiscectomy for LHD. Increased peak heart rate and systolic blood pressure, suggesting increased aerobic capacity, Decreased no. SI joint pain scores, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Short-Form 36 (SF-36) and EuroQol-5D (EQ-5D) were collected at baseline and at 1, 3 and 6 months after treatment commencement. 1990;56(2):513-516. All studies gave a single session of BTX and re-evaluated participants at least 1 month following the injection. A total of 1,598 articles were screened and 13 matched the inclusion criteria covering 196 PLBC patients. Spirometry: Perform as specified in section 3.00E of the respiratory listings (see, Diffusing capacity of the lungs (DLCO) test: Perform as specified in section 3.00F of the respiratory listings listings (see, Arterial blood gas (ABG) test: Perform as specified in section 3.00G of the respiratory listings listings (see, Pulse oximetry: Perform as specified in section 3.00H of the respiratory listings listings (see, General guidelines for CE report content for adult cardiovascular disorders, Report content specific to cardiovascular disorders. Knight RQ, Scribani M, Krupa N, et al. Overall, subsidence was noted in 30 % (21/70) of the PEEK group and in 11 % (12/104) of the allograft group (p<0.05). Medical Necessity. 2007;62(2):175-180. 2001;29(1):33-37. Z-scores were calculated for patients based on reference data. NDI and VAS scores significantly improved immediately after surgery; outcomes were sustained at one year. Lauryssen C, Jackson RJ, Baron JM, et al. These researchers stated that the Superion device may represent a reasonable therapeutic option for this patient population. London, UK: NICE; 2003. When motor relearning is a goal, the patient should preferentially use a functional position. Long-term biomechanical stability and clinical improvement after multilevel corpectomy and circumferential reconstruction of the cervical spine using titanium mesh cages. Rockville, MD: FDA; September 21, 2005. In a systematic review, Chen and associates (2015) evaluated the effectiveness of botulinum toxin therapy (BTX) for TMDs. 1995;5:115-120. A randomized trial comparing BVN ablation to standard care (SC) recently reported results of an interim analysis. The metal wire used in most leads is easily damaged, especially when leads are bent or stretched excessively or repeatedly. Hwang SL, et al. Explain clearly what the patient is likely to feel and what common adverse signs should be watched for during treatment. 2015;40(2):77-85. Among the 88 patients, 30 received t-RFA and 58 received c-RFA. The strongest correlation existed between the change in lateral-medial displacement with taping and baseline (r = -0.60). Chen H, Kelling J. 2018;9(41):26507-26526. Again, these investigators urged readers to be cognizant that while there has yet to be a study published to-date on the amount of patients who may qualify for BVN RFA via the selection criteria described in the Fischgrund or Khalil studies in general practice, but there is an inherent understanding among spine providers that the percent of patients who meet such a rigid criteria for treatment is likely low in clinical practice. 2015;5:169-178. Reg Anesth Pain Med. The Mann-Whitney Wilcoxon test was used to calculate p values. A protocol for the management of failed alloplastic temporomandibular joint disc implants. The CE provider will use the specific requirements below to complete the CE report for a cardiovascular disorder. Massie LW, Zakaria HM, Schultz LR, et al. Smith JS, Eichholz KM, Shafizadeh S, et al. Tourville TW, Jarrell KM, Naud S, et al.. Participating providers are independent contractors in private practice and are neither employees nor agents of Aetna or its affiliates. Each participant was tested under 3 conditions: Krauss et al (2011) stated that hip osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease with a major impact on both national economy and the patients themselves. Heterogeneity prevented pooling of studies on chronic LBP as well as pooling of studies included in the sensitivity analysis. After IRB approval, charts from 195 patients with complaints of lower back and radicular pain who received 1 or more endoscopic discectomy procedures were reviewed; VAS was applied to each patient pre-operatively and 6 months after the procedure. A type of BMAC, Russian current is interrupted (modulated) into 20-millisecond bursts, consisting of 10 milliseconds of AC current followed by 10 milliseconds of no AC current (50% duty cycle). When a damaged lead wire moves during treatment, intermittent current flow can occur, and this can be uncomfortable and potentially harmful to the patient. Treatment was provided at a 3-MHz US frequency. ), or provide a physical description of the claimant to verify that the person being examined is the claimant, except if the claimant's medical source with a treating relationship is the CE provider. (The term is not intended to refer to relatively normal individuals who exercise, swim laps or relax in a hot tub or Jacuzzi). The authors concluded that with overall positive outcomes in terms of both safety and efficacy, an ALIF procedure with subsequent implementation of an ERAS protocol in a short-stay setting could be an option for strictly selected patients with CLBP. Predictors of outcome in conservative and minimally invasive surgical management of pain originating from the sacroiliac joint: A pooled analysis. Werneke MW, Deutscher D, Hart DL, et al. The Melbourne Assessment of Unilateral Upper Limb Function (Melbourne Assessment) was used to measure upper-limb functional change prior to use of Kinesio tape, immediately after application of the tape, and 3 days after wearing tape. The aim of lateral interbody fusion in the lumbar spine is to achieve a spinal fusion procedure via a lateral approach in order to avoid the major muscle groups in the back (posterior approach) or the organs and blood vessels in the abdomen (anterior approach) (NICE, 2009). We are committed to research that is relevant to consumers, educates providers to deliver best practices, and supports advocacy efforts that ensure adequate public funding for our research endeavors. Martin JB, Jean B, Sugiu K, et al. 2012;3:142. 1999;13:47-58. 2000;38(4):360-369. 1997;26(6):544-552. ); thus, we selected NMES as the first EPA to address. Considered medically necessary to relieve pain and promote relaxation to facilitate movement in persons with musculoskeletal conditions. The Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Consensus Group convened to evaluate the peer-reviewed literature as the basis for making minimally invasive spine treatment (MIST) recommendations. Lasers Surg Med. 2015;2015:471208. The effects of functional electrical stimulation on shoulder subluxation, arm function recovery, and shoulder pain in hemiplegic stroke patients, The effect of electrical stimulation in combination with Bobath techniques in the prevention of shoulder subluxation in acute stroke patients, Reduction in subluxation and improved muscle function of the hemiplegic shoulder joint after therapeutic electrical stimulation. text-decoration: underline; Pulses are characterized by high initial voltage, up to 500 volts, followed by a rapid, exponential fall in voltage. Neurochirurgie. There is also significant concern regarding the validity of some of the statistics used in fMRI analyses; hence, the validity of conclusions drawn from many fMRI studies. In the healing group, no differences were found between VLU and non-VLU in treatment duration (95.46 days versus 100.88 days, p=0.698), time for CWC (68.06 days versus 77.38 days, p=0.431), and cost ($2,756.78 versus 2,397.84 for break-even rate, p=0.640) with the exception of wound dressing costs ($329.19 versus 146.47, p=0.001). J Oral Rehabil. 2015;119(5):489-498. These investigators included the longest possible follow-up time for each patient, though this resulted in a difference between average follow-up times for the 2 groups. Trigger point therapy. This was a single-case study; its findings need to be validated by well-designed studies. Post-operative imaging further showed significant improvements in the mean Beck index and mean local KA in this patient group. Smith W, Malone K. Complications in Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion: One surgeons experience with 566 patients and 1550 levels. Conversely, the heterozygous genotype AT was identified as a risk factor of TMD with respect to the rest of the population. Moreover, they stated that high-quality RCTs are needed to study the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of PTED. Larger cohort might show different results. Two-year follow-up results of the Isobar TTL Semi-Rigid Rod System for the treatment of lumbar degenerative disease. The time to surgery was less than 15 days in 74.4 % of cases. Conduct a sensory test using sharpdull discrimination over the area where NMES is to be applied. The use of Kinesio Tape as an adjunct to treatment may assist with the goal-focused occupational therapy treatment during the child's inpatient stay. In 2 papers no complication was reported, and in the other, a low percentage of adverse effects was observed, not significantly different between the 2 study groups. Covering 196 PLBC patients TW, Jarrell KM, Shafizadeh S, al. 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