Hypoalbuminemia Predicts Perioperative Morbidity and Mortality after Infrainguinal Lower Extremity Bypass for Critical Limb Ischemia.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2016.08.043
Abstract: BACKGROUND Poor nutritional status has been associated with a higher risk of morbidity and mortality in general surgery patients; however, outcomes in vascular surgery patients are unclear. Our goal was to determine the effect of… read more here.
Keywords: extremity bypass; lower extremity; morbidity mortality; mortality ... See more keywords
Phenylephrine infusion impact on surgical site infections after lower extremity bypass surgery
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.05.130
Abstract: Objective Lower extremity bypass (LEB) operations have high rates of surgical site infections (SSI). Phenylephrine is a commonly used vasoconstrictor which may reduce skin blood flow and increase the likelihood of SSI in these patients.… read more here.
Keywords: lower extremity; surgery; phenylephrine infusion; phenylephrine ... See more keywords
Use of Direct Oral Anticoagulant and Associated Bleeding and Thrombotic Complication after Lower Extremity Bypass.
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DOI: 10.1097/xcs.0000000000000327
Abstract: BACKGROUND Therapeutic anticoagulation with either a vitamin K antagonist (VKA) or direct anticoagulant (DOAC) is often newly prescribed to patients undergoing lower extremity bypass (LEB) to aid in graft patency when risk factors for thrombosis… read more here.
Keywords: lower extremity; vka; associated bleeding; extremity bypass ... See more keywords
Factors Influencing Hospital Readmission after Lower Extremity Bypass for Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia
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DOI: 10.1177/15385744221144389
Abstract: Objectives: Unplanned hospital readmission is a leading source of hospital resource expenditure, and preventing readmission may improve both patient quality of life and healthcare costs. The factors influencing hospital readmission after lower extremity bypass (LEB)… read more here.
Keywords: hospital readmission; lower extremity; readmission; chronic limb ... See more keywords