Success of a Colorectal Surgical Site Infection Prevention Bundle in a Multihospital System
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DOI: 10.1002/aorn.12124
Abstract: Surgical site infections, readmissions, and extended hospital stays are risks for patients undergoing colon surgeries. These procedures are often urgent, and patients may have multiple comorbidities. Preoperative and postoperative steps to reduce the number of… read more here.
Keywords: reduction; success colorectal; infection; surgical site ... See more keywords
Establishing a robust multidisciplinary team process in complex abdominal wall reconstruction within a colorectal surgical unit
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DOI: 10.1007/s10151-019-01965-4
Abstract: There is an increasing disease burden of complex abdominal wall herniation [1]. This is likely secondary to improved survival following intra-abdominal catastrophe, an ageing population and failure of primary hernia repair (both open and minimal… read more here.
Keywords: complex abdominal; abdominal wall; wall; wall reconstruction ... See more keywords
Stakeholder Engagement Significantly Decreased Colorectal Surgical Site Infections.
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DOI: 10.1089/sur.2019.134
Abstract: Background: Patients and care providers raised concerns about the increased incidence of colorectal surgical site infection (SSI) at a community hospital in Baltimore compared with peer institutions. Patients and Methods: A preliminary analysis was performed… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; surgical site; colorectal surgical; stakeholder engagement ... See more keywords
Prevalence of frailty and reliability of established frailty instruments in adult elective colorectal surgical patients: a prospective cohort study
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DOI: 10.1136/postgradmedj-2020-139417
Abstract: Purpose Large population studies now demonstrate that frailty is prevalent in all adult age groups. Limited data exist on the association between frailty and surgical outcome in younger patients. The aim of the study was… read more here.
Keywords: prospective cohort; prevalence; study; surgical patients ... See more keywords