Preventing infectious complications when treating non‐malignant immune‐mediated hematologic disorders
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DOI: 10.1002/ajh.25642
Abstract: Immunosuppressants, targeted antibody therapies, and surgical splenectomy are amongst the treatment choices for immune‐mediated non‐malignant hematologic disorders, with infection being the most common non‐hematological adverse event from these therapies. Corticosteroids are associated with a length‐of‐treatment… read more here.
Keywords: preventing infectious; hematologic disorders; complications treating; immune mediated ... See more keywords
Postoperative infectious complications worsen oncologic outcomes following pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
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DOI: 10.1002/jso.27595
Abstract: Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) remains the only curative option for patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Infectious complications (IC) can negatively impact patient outcomes and delay adjuvant therapy in most patients. This study aims to determine IC effect… read more here.
Keywords: oncologic outcomes; postoperative infectious; infectious complications; worsen oncologic ... See more keywords
Infectious complications of prostate biopsy: winning battles but not war
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DOI: 10.1007/s00345-020-03112-3
Abstract: Background Prostate biopsy is a standard tool for diagnosing prostate cancer, with more than 4 million procedures performed worldwide each year. Infectious complications and economic burden are reportedly rising with continued use of trans-rectal ultrasound-guided… read more here.
Keywords: prostate biopsy; biopsy winning; infectious complications; winning battles ... See more keywords
Vacuum-assisted mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy is associated with lower rates of infectious complications compared to vacuum-cleaner procedure in patients at high risk for infections: a single-center experience
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DOI: 10.1007/s00345-024-04897-3
Abstract: Purpose To evaluate the impact of vacuum-assisted mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (vamPCNL) vs. vacuum-cleaner mPCNL (vcmPCNL) on the rate of postoperative infectious complications in a cohort of patients with high risk factors for infections. Methods We retrospectively… read more here.
Keywords: vacuum; infectious complications; high risk; assisted mini ... See more keywords
Association between vedolizumab and postoperative complications in IBD: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00384-021-04017-2
Abstract: The effect of preoperative vedolizumab (VDZ) therapy on postoperative complications in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients is still controversial. This meta-analysis aims to review postoperative complications of IBD patients who preoperatively received VDZ. A meta-analysis… read more here.
Keywords: vdz; postoperative complications; infectious complications; ibd patients ... See more keywords
Patterns of infectious complications and their implication on health system costs after esophagectomy for esophageal cancer: Real-world data from three European centers
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DOI: 10.1007/s00423-025-03709-5
Abstract: Infectious complications occur frequently after esophagectomy leading to prolonged hospital stay and increased costs. This study aimed to analyze the pattern of infectious complications, the spectrum of associated microbiota, and its impact on health system… read more here.
Keywords: esophageal cancer; health system; system costs; infectious complications ... See more keywords
Transrectal rigid-hybrid NOTES cholecystectomy can be performed without peritoneal contamination: a controlled porcine survival study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00464-017-5804-6
Abstract: Background and study aimsThe risk of infectious complications due to peritoneal contamination is a major concern and inhibits the widespread use of transrectal NOTES. A standardized rectal washout with a reversible colon occlusion device in… read more here.
Keywords: porcine survival; study; contamination; infectious complications ... See more keywords
Evaluation of non-infectious complications of peritoneal dialysis in children: a multicenter study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00467-020-04719-9
Abstract: Background Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is the most common kidney replacement therapy in children. Complications associated with PD affect treatment success and sustainability. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of PD-related non-infectious… read more here.
Keywords: complications peritoneal; study; peritoneal dialysis; infectious complications ... See more keywords
Drain Placement Does Not Increase Infectious Complications After Retromuscular Ventral Hernia Repair with Synthetic Mesh: an AHSQC Analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s11605-017-3601-0
Abstract: BackgroundThe use of surgical drains after ventral hernia repair (VHR) remains controversial. Some have concerns of increased infectious complications; others advocate that drains reduce fluid accumulation and surgical site occurrences (SSO). The aim of our… read more here.
Keywords: hernia; mesh; synthetic mesh; drain placement ... See more keywords
Infectious complications as the leading cause of death after kidney transplantation: analysis of more than 10,000 transplants from a single center
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DOI: 10.1007/s40620-017-0379-9
Abstract: AimTo identify specific causes of graft failure in a large sample of kidney transplant patients from a middle-income, developing country.MethodsRetrospective cohort study analyzing all consecutive single kidney transplants (KTs) performed at a single center in… read more here.
Keywords: single center; death; cause death; transplantation ... See more keywords
The impact of different infectious complications on mortality of hospitalized patients with liver cirrhosis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aohep.2020.02.005
Abstract: INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Bacterial infections are common complications in patients with cirrhosis and are associated with poor prognosis. There are no studies that analyze the impact of different infectious complications in the mortality of these… read more here.
Keywords: mortality hospitalized; different infectious; mortality; impact different ... See more keywords