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[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: what is the priority for the unconscious patient with tachypnea (e)? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "the unconscious patient with tachypnea would be given a \"red tag\" and thus would normally require the most immediate attention. this patient is at impending risk of decompensation and death if they do not receive care soon. they should be the first priority once the pulseless and apneic patient's airway is secured." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: what is the priority for the unconscious patient with tachypnea (e)? OUTPUT:
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[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: can dysbiosis, a disruption of microbial species balance, affect drug effectiveness? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "yes, dysbiosis, which refers to a loss or disruption of microbial species balance in the gut, can have physiological consequences and potentially affect drug effectiveness. dysbiosis has been linked to various diseases and conditions, including anxiety, depression, asthma, diabetes, inflammatory bowel diseases, colorectal cancer, and even obesity. the change in the gut microbiome composition can alter the metabolism and absorption of drugs, potentially impacting their efficacy. therefore, the presence of dysbiosis may contribute to cases where a drug does not work as expected." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: can dysbiosis, a disruption of microbial species balance, affect drug effectiveness? OUTPUT:
medical_book60423
[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: when should surgical treatment be considered for unresolved hemorrhoids? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "if hemorrhoids cannot be resolved with conservative management, referral for evaluation of surgical treatment should be considered." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: when should surgical treatment be considered for unresolved hemorrhoids? OUTPUT:
medical_book356692
[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: how do emollients help in managing skin conditions? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "emollients are substances that help moisturize and soften the skin. they form a protective barrier on the skin's surface, preventing moisture loss and reducing the risk of skin irritation. emollients are commonly used to manage skin conditions like eczema." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: how do emollients help in managing skin conditions? OUTPUT:
medical_book232149
[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: can you provide any information about other relevant studies mentioned ? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "yes, there are several other studies mentioned , including studies on the epidemiology of faecal incontinence, the immediate maternal and neonatal effects of forceps and vacuum-assisted deliveries, the classification and clinical evaluation of episiotomy, and the continuous and interrupted suturing techniques for repair of episiotomy or second-degree tears." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: can you provide any information about other relevant studies mentioned ? OUTPUT:
medical_book314098
[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: what are the indications and contraindications for calf reduction surgery? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "- indications for calf reduction include subjective calf hypertrophy or obvious muscle bulge, maximal calf circumference larger than cm, male to female transsexual, calf asymmetry. contraindications include spinal cord injuries, congenital limb disorders, knee or ankle joint diseases, and psychological disorders." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: what are the indications and contraindications for calf reduction surgery? OUTPUT:
medical_book112723
[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: are laparoscopic resections an option for patients with insulinomas? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "yes, patients who have clear-cut preoperative localization including ct may be candidates for laparoscopic resection. this has been done with good results in these patients, with shorter hospitalization and faster return to work." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: are laparoscopic resections an option for patients with insulinomas? OUTPUT:
medical_book171270
[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: what is the objective measurement used in pad assessment? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "an ankle-brachial index (abi) of less than to % and a specificity exceeding % is used to establish the diagnosis of pad in patients in whom it is suspected." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: what is the objective measurement used in pad assessment? OUTPUT:
medical_book339658
[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: what types of chemical bonds have been discussed ? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "the discussed types of chemical bonds include covalent bonds, which are strong and involve the sharing of electrons between atoms, and hydrogen bonds, which are weaker and involve an attraction between molecules or parts of molecules." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: what types of chemical bonds have been discussed ? OUTPUT:
medical_book326206
[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: what is the function of the glossopharyngeal nerve (cn ix)? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "the glossopharyngeal nerve (cn ix) provides sensory innervation for the oropharynx and the posterior third of the tongue." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: what is the function of the glossopharyngeal nerve (cn ix)? OUTPUT:
medical_book107280
[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: what is the primary site for reclaiming bicarbonate and reabsorbing sodium? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "the primary site for reclaiming bicarbonate and reabsorbing sodium is in the thick ascending limb of the loop of henle in the medulla." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: what is the primary site for reclaiming bicarbonate and reabsorbing sodium? OUTPUT:
medical_book417961
[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: are there any medications that can help manage these symptoms? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "yes, there are medications that can help manage the symptoms of progeria. for example, some children with progeria take medications that help lower their cholesterol levels and prevent heart disease." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: are there any medications that can help manage these symptoms? OUTPUT:
medical_book370024
[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: what is the recommended treatment for patients with poor performance status or significant comorbidities in the second-line setting? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "best supportive care is recommended for patients with poor performance status or significant comorbidities in the second-line setting." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: what is the recommended treatment for patients with poor performance status or significant comorbidities in the second-line setting? OUTPUT:
medical_book324703
[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: what are the mechanisms of cell senescence in the intervertebral disc? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "cell senescence in the intervertebral disc can occur through two main mechanisms. replicative senescence is a normal consequence of telomere shortening, which governs cell growth. stress-induced senescence, on the other hand, occurs secondary to environmental stressors such as reactive oxygen species, cytokine release, or mechanical stress. both mechanisms contribute to age-related changes in the intervertebral disc." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: what are the mechanisms of cell senescence in the intervertebral disc? OUTPUT:
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[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: what are the differential diagnoses for sickle cell disease? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "- the main differential diagnoses for sickle cell disease are spontaneous splenic rupture and acute pancreatitis in the tail of the pancreas." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: what are the differential diagnoses for sickle cell disease? OUTPUT:
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[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: what are the complications of necrotizing enterocolitis? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "the two most common complications of necrotizing enterocolitis are intestinal stricture and short-gut syndrome. mortality rates range from % to % in infants weighing less than , g." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: what are the complications of necrotizing enterocolitis? OUTPUT:
medical_book378268
[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: how do macrophages protect the lung against staphylococcus aureus? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "macrophages are capable of protecting the lung against staphylococcus aureus through phagocytosis and the release of various mediators into the phagolysosome and the local environment. while they may have little myeloperoxidase, they can still utilize other mechanisms, such as lysosomal proteolytic enzymes and cationic proteins, to kill ingested microorganisms." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: how do macrophages protect the lung against staphylococcus aureus? OUTPUT:
medical_book231227
[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: is there a relationship between induced abortion and fatal congenital malformations? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "the review and ethical analysis suggested a possible relationship between induced abortion and fatal congenital malformations." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: is there a relationship between induced abortion and fatal congenital malformations? OUTPUT:
medical_book38846
[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: what is the principal use of intrathecal chemotherapy? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "- intrathecal chemotherapy is principally used to treat leptomeningeal metastases and as cns prophylaxis for high-risk leukemia." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: what is the principal use of intrathecal chemotherapy? OUTPUT:
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[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: are there any known risk factors associated with the development of acas in cml patients? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "the development of acas in cml patients is associated with certain risk factors. complex aberrant karyotypes, patients with two or more acas (complex aberrant karyotype), are categorized into the poor prognostic group as they show inferior survival. patients without acas are classified into the standard-risk group, while patients with q- and + aberrations form the intermediate-risk group. additionally, patients with complex aberrant karyotypes and those with \"high-risk\" acas are classified as high-risk patients. the risk of developing bc is associated with each aca, and patients are stratified into four risk groups based on this risk." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: are there any known risk factors associated with the development of acas in cml patients? OUTPUT:
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[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: what is the radiobiological basis of radiation therapy? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "the radiobiological basis of radiation therapy involves understanding how radiation interacts with cells and tissues in the body. radiation damages dna within cancer cells, leading to cell death. normal cells also experience some degree of radiation damage, but they have the ability to repair themselves more efficiently than cancer cells. this difference in response to radiation is exploited to selectively kill cancer cells while minimizing damage to healthy cells." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: what is the radiobiological basis of radiation therapy? OUTPUT:
medical_book22836
[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: what are some factors that can falsely increase lumbar spine bmd measurements? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "factors that can falsely increase lumbar spine bmd measurements include arthritis, scoliosis, osteophytes, compression fractures, vertebral hemangiomas, internal artifacts overlying lumbar vertebra (e.g., abdominal aortic calcifications, pill bezoars), hardware or prior spine procedures (e.g., kyphoplasty, vertebroplasty), external artifacts (e.g., naval rings, clothing buttons), and osteoblastic bone metastases." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: what are some factors that can falsely increase lumbar spine bmd measurements? OUTPUT:
medical_book14404
[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: what are the contraindications to non-invasive ventilation? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "the contraindications to non-invasive ventilation include cardiac or respiratory arrest, severe encephalopathy, severe gastrointestinal bleed, hemodynamic instability, unstable angina and myocardial infarction, facial surgery or trauma, upper airway obstruction, high-risk aspiration, and inability to protect airways or clear secretions." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: what are the contraindications to non-invasive ventilation? OUTPUT:
medical_book283979
[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: what are the symptoms of atn? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "patients may present with oliguria, uremia, and signs of fluid overload." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: what are the symptoms of atn? OUTPUT:
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[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: what are the different surgical options available for the treatment of gastroparesis and gastroesophageal reflux disease? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "1. prokinetic therapy: prokinetic drugs, such as metoclopramide, can be used to improve gastric motility and reduce reflux symptoms in patients with gastroparesis and gerd. however, the efficacy of prokinetic therapy can vary among patients. 2. partial and total gastrectomy: gastrectomy, which involves the removal of a portion or the entire stomach, is performed for refractory gastroparesis and recurrent reflux disease after fundoplication. this procedure has been shown to improve symptoms in some patients, but it carries a higher morbidity and mortality rate compared to other surgical options. 3. subtotal or total gastrectomy with gastric fundoplication: this procedure combines the removal of a portion or the entire stomach with a fundoplication, which is the wrapping of the upper part of the stomach around the lower esophagus to prevent reflux. it has been shown to improve symptoms and reflux in patients with gastroparesis and gerd. 4. lap" } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: what are the different surgical options available for the treatment of gastroparesis and gastroesophageal reflux disease? OUTPUT:
medical_book194694
[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: what can cause sympathetic activation that elevates blood pressure? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "pain or bladder distension can cause sympathetic activation that elevates blood pressure and causes tachycardia." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: what can cause sympathetic activation that elevates blood pressure? OUTPUT:
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[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: how can tsh autoantibody interference be addressed? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "assays are available for the removal of tsh autoantibody complexes prior to processing the serum sample. by removing these complexes, the interference with tsh immunoassays can be minimized." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: how can tsh autoantibody interference be addressed? OUTPUT:
medical_book36050
[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: what are the complications and mortality rates associated with hdct-asct in patients with more chemotherapy sequelae? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "compared to patients in first relapse, patients with more chemotherapy sequelae such as cin, renal insufficiency, and decreased performance status have a higher complication rate and mortality from hdct-asct." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: what are the complications and mortality rates associated with hdct-asct in patients with more chemotherapy sequelae? OUTPUT:
medical_book193494
[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: what are the indications for trigger finger surgery? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "the indications for trigger finger surgery are persistent triggering (not relieved by steroid injections) and an acutely locked finger." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: what are the indications for trigger finger surgery? OUTPUT:
medical_book260094
[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: how is the incision site prepared for sphincteroplasty? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "after the patient is prepared and draped, a foley catheter is inserted to continuously drain the bladder. an inverted u-shaped arc is marked on the perineum, ∼30-45 degrees beyond the planned incision location. this is done because pudendal nerve branches innervating the external anal sphincter approach from a posterolateral manner. allis clamps may also be placed along the hymenal remnant and the proximal edge of any posterior vaginal wall defect in female patients. dilute lidocaine and epinephrine solution are injected into the subepithelial space along the planned incision site and posterior wall of the vagina." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: how is the incision site prepared for sphincteroplasty? OUTPUT:
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[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: are there any differences in complications based on the timing of tissue reconstruction in immediate autologous reconstruction? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "- some reports suggest a significantly greater incidence of late complications with immediate autologous reconstruction - other reports show no differences in fat necrosis, wound healing, or procedures to address volume deficiencies based on the timing of tissue reconstruction" } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: are there any differences in complications based on the timing of tissue reconstruction in immediate autologous reconstruction? OUTPUT:
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[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: what is venous hemangioma? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "- venous hemangioma is composed of veins of variable size, often having thick muscular walls. it is typically found in the subcutaneous or deeper soft tissues, commonly located in the limbs. the tumors consist of large thick-walled muscular vessels, which are variably dilated and commonly display thrombosis, with occasional formation of phleboliths. elastic stains reveal the widely dilated vessels with attenuation of their walls. venous hemangiomas can mimic cavernous hemangiomas." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: what is venous hemangioma? OUTPUT:
medical_book175691
[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: what are alternative therapies for invasive aspergillosis? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "alternative therapies for invasive aspergillosis include liposomal amphotericin b, isavuconazole, posaconazole, or other lipid formulations of amphotericin b. these alternative therapies may be considered in cases where voriconazole is contraindicated or not effective. it is important to consider factors such as drug interactions, patient age, and specific clinical situations when selecting alternative therapies." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: what are alternative therapies for invasive aspergillosis? OUTPUT:
medical_book483
[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: what are the diagnostic considerations for mutyh-associated polyposis? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "mutyh-associated polyposis is another hereditary cancer syndrome that presents with similar numbers of colorectal adenomas as fap. however, patients with mutyh-associated polyposis may also have nondysplastic and dysplastic serrated polyps, which are generally lacking in fap. the full spectrum of phenotypic and molecular alterations in mutyh-associated polyposis is still being elucidated." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: what are the diagnostic considerations for mutyh-associated polyposis? OUTPUT:
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[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: how do sodium, glucose, or amino acids enter the epithelial cells? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "sodium, glucose, or amino acids enter the epithelial cells through active transport. this involves a process of osmotic pressure, resulting from the active transport of these molecules into the cells." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: how do sodium, glucose, or amino acids enter the epithelial cells? OUTPUT:
medical_book424443
[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: how is alcapa diagnosed? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "alcapa is usually diagnosed with an echocardiogram, which uses sound waves to create images of the heart. other tests, such as a cardiac mri or a ct scan, may also be used to confirm the diagnosis." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: how is alcapa diagnosed? OUTPUT:
medical_book245889
[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: what is the definition of a dermatome? how are the dermatomes of the upper limb arranged? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "a dermatome is the area of skin supplied by one spinal nerve. the dermatomes of the upper limb are arranged in specific patterns. in the embryo, the dermatomes are first arranged in an orderly numerical sequence, with c1 to c4 along the preaxial border (from proximal to distal) and c5 to t2 along the postaxial border (from distal to proximal). however, as the limb grows, the central dermatomes (c1 to c4) get pulled in such a way that they become represented only in the distal part of the limb and disappear proximally along the axial line of the limb (both ventrally and dorsally). the arrangement of the dermatomes of the adult upper limb is described based on the region supplied and the corresponding root value." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: what is the definition of a dermatome? how are the dermatomes of the upper limb arranged? OUTPUT:
medical_book67206
[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: how is the head of the patient positioned during surgery? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "- the head of the patient is positioned on a horseshoe headrest or a three-pin head fixation system." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: how is the head of the patient positioned during surgery? OUTPUT:
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[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: what are the common causes of osteoarthritis of the hip? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "the exact cause of osteoarthritis of the hip is not known. however, several factors are known to predispose to its development. these include developmental dysplasia of the hip, abnormal biomechanics, fracture, legg-calve-perthes disease, and slipped upper femoral epiphysis (sufe). additionally, an associated hormone imbalance, such as hypothyroidism, may also be associated with the development of secondary osteoarthritis in the hip." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: what are the common causes of osteoarthritis of the hip? OUTPUT:
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[ { "role": "user", "content": "As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question.\nINPUT: what are the complications of self-expanding metallic stents (sems) in malignant tracheoesophageal fistula? \nOUTPUT:\n" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "- the complications of sems insertion include chest pain or odynophagia, tumor ingrowth, stent migration, and severe reflux." } ]
As a medical professional, please provide an honest answer to the following question. INPUT: what are the complications of self-expanding metallic stents (sems) in malignant tracheoesophageal fistula? OUTPUT: