Early definitive treatment rate as a quality indicator of care in acute gallstone pancreatitis
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DOI: 10.1002/bjs.10578
Abstract: Early definitive treatment (cholecystectomy or endoscopic sphincterotomy in the same admission or within 2 weeks after discharge) of gallstone disease after a biliary attack of acute pancreatitis is standard of care. This study investigated whether… read more here.
Keywords: pancreatitis; early definitive; acute gallstone; care ... See more keywords
[New antibiotics for severe infections due to multidrug-resistant pathogens : Definitive treatment and escalation].
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DOI: 10.1007/s00101-019-00646-z
Abstract: Multidrug-resistant pathogens often lead to treatment failure of antimicrobial regimens. After a period of imbalance between the occurrence/spread of resistance mechanisms and the development of new substances, some new substances have meanwhile been approved and… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; new substances; new antibiotics; resistant pathogens ... See more keywords
Cholecystostomy Outcomes from a Single Centre During the COVID-19 Pandemic Highlight the Need for Robust Local IR Pathways
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DOI: 10.1007/s00270-022-03151-w
Abstract: To the editor, The peak of the COVID-19 pandemic saw shifts from regular patterns of surgical practice across the UK. One such example was the management of acute cholecystitis. NICE [1] guidance advises early laparoscopic… read more here.
Keywords: cholecystostomy; time definitive; definitive treatment; radiology ... See more keywords
Non-intravenous carbapenem-sparing antibiotics for the definitive treatment of bacteremia due to Enterobacteriaceae-producing ESBL or AmpC β-lactamase. A propensity score study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2019.05.004
Abstract: BACKGROUND Carbapenems are considered the treatment of choice for extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) or AmpC β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae bacteremia. Data on the effectiveness of non-intravenous carbapenem-sparing antibiotic options are limited. OBJECTIVE To compare the 30 day-mortality and… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; bacteremia; esbl ampc; carbapenem sparing ... See more keywords
Radiographic Outcomes of Shilla Growth Guidance System and Traditional Growing Rods Through Definitive Treatment.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jspd.2017.01.011
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN Retrospective review of a multicenter database. OBJECTIVES To compare the radiographic outcomes of patients who had undergone the Shilla Growth Guidance System (SGGS) and traditional growing rod (GR) treatment for management of early-onset… read more here.
Keywords: growth guidance; shilla growth; radiographic outcomes; treatment ... See more keywords
Pilonidal Disease: Management and Definitive Treatment.
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DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000001121
Abstract: CASE SUMMARY: A 23-year-old man presents to a surgeon as an outpatient after recent incision and drainage of a gluteal abscess 3 days before in the emergency department. He admits to intermittent pain and drainage… read more here.
Keywords: gluteal cleft; drainage; disease management; pilonidal disease ... See more keywords
Management of intracranial hemorrhage in severe factor V deficiency and definitive treatment with liver transplantation
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DOI: 10.1111/petr.13102
Abstract: FV is primarily produced in the liver, and congenital FV deficiency is a disorder with an incidence of one in 1 million. Standard care is to treat severe bleeding phenotypes with FFP as there is… read more here.
Keywords: liver transplantation; deficiency; transplantation; definitive treatment ... See more keywords
Outcomes of men with prostate cancer managed with active surveillance and tested with clinical cell-cycle risk score.
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DOI: 10.1200/jco.2019.37.15_suppl.e16566
Abstract: e16566 Background: The indolent nature of many prostate cancers (PC) makes some men eligible to undergo active surveillance (AS) rather than immediate definitive treatment. Accurate risk classification is critical for selection of appropriate candidates for… read more here.
Keywords: score; definitive treatment; risk; disease ... See more keywords
Inequitable Long-Term Outcomes for an Indigenous Population After Definitive Treatment of Patients With Graves Disease
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DOI: 10.1210/js.2019-00111
Abstract: Abstract Background Māori, the indigenous people of Aotearoa/New Zealand, have an increased incidence of Graves disease and often require more than one radioiodine (RAI) dose, raising the question as to whether surgery may be preferable… read more here.
Keywords: rai; indigenous population; graves disease; definitive treatment ... See more keywords
Percutaneous drainage for non-operative management of emphysematous pyelonephritis: Clinical characteristics and predictors of success
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DOI: 10.25259/jcis_103_2022
Abstract: Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is a necrotizing renal infection that can rapidly progress without urgent intervention. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of percutaneous nephrostomy (PN) in the management of… read more here.
Keywords: drainage; emphysematous pyelonephritis; definitive treatment; management ... See more keywords
Distraction Arthroplasty as Acute and Definitive Treatment for Open Ankle Fracture Dislocation.
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DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20200923-07
Abstract: A 73-year-old woman with significant medical comorbidities presented with a grade I open left ankle fracture dislocation. Distraction arthroplasty was used as a definitive treatment for this injury. The patient tolerated the procedure and had… read more here.
Keywords: ankle fracture; definitive treatment; distraction arthroplasty;