Key considerations for elective surgery in patients who previously had COVID‐19
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DOI: 10.1002/aorn.13598
Abstract: doi/10.1002/aorn.13598 A polymerase chain reaction test should be performed within three days of an anesthetic, procedure, or surgery with the potential to generate aerosols. Image courtesy of Getty Images via narvikk. The COVID-19 pandemic continues… read more here.
Keywords: considerations elective; surgery patients; patients previously; key considerations ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of a quality improvement collaborative in reducing time to surgery for patients requiring emergency cholecystectomy
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DOI: 10.1002/bjs5.50221
Abstract: Acute gallstone disease is a high‐volume emergency general surgery presentation with wide variations in the quality of care provided across the UK. This controlled cohort evaluation assessed whether participation in a quality improvement collaborative approach… read more here.
Keywords: quality; surgery; quality improvement; time surgery ... See more keywords
Physical Activity in Bariatric Surgery Patients: Does Temperament Matter?
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DOI: 10.1002/erv.2520
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Our aim was to investigate if physical activity (PA) in bariatric surgery patients is related to temperament. METHODS Preoperative (n = 70) and post-operative (n = 73) patients were categorized as being physically 'active' versus 'inactive' on the… read more here.
Keywords: bmi; bariatric surgery; post operative; physical activity ... See more keywords
[Plastic reconstructive surgery in patients with oropharyngeal tumors].
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DOI: 10.1007/s00106-020-00933-x
Abstract: Oropharyngeal tumors can cause severe dysfunctions, which are often worsened by surgical and/or radiotherapy. The severity and type of dysfunction depends on the extent and localization of the resection. In general, entire organ resections lead… read more here.
Keywords: resection; oropharyngeal tumors; reconstructive surgery; plastic reconstructive ... See more keywords
Analysis of the effects of a delay of surgery in patients with hip fractures: outcome and causes
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DOI: 10.1007/s00198-021-05990-8
Abstract: This study analyzed characteristics of hip fracture patients who did not undergo surgery within 24 hours after hospitalization, as recommended by the Belgian quality standards. Reasons for delay were analyzed. Delay in surgery for hip… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; delay surgery; analysis; mortality ... See more keywords
Is it safe to perform lumbar spine surgery on patients over eighty five?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00264-017-3555-6
Abstract: PurposeThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and tolerance of lumbar spine surgery in patients over 85.Materials and methodsPatients over 85 years of age with LSS who underwent decompression surgery with or… read more here.
Keywords: spine surgery; surgery patients; surgery; lumbar spine ... See more keywords
Long-term cost and complications of surgery in patients with ulcerative colitis: a claims data analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00384-021-03876-z
Abstract: Use claims data to assess healthcare resource utilization (HCRU) and cost for patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) who had surgery and patients who did not. UC patients from a German health insurance were included between… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; surgery group; non surgery; cost ... See more keywords
Bridging interventions before bariatric surgery in patients with BMI ≥ 50 kg/m2: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00464-019-07027-y
Abstract: Bariatric surgery on patients with body mass index (BMI) ≥ 50 kg/m2, historically known as superobesity, is technically challenging and carries a higher risk of complications. Bridging interventions have been introduced for weight loss before bariatric surgery… read more here.
Keywords: bridging interventions; surgery; bariatric surgery; patients bmi ... See more keywords
Clinical outcome of cardiac surgery in patients with remitted or active hepatocellular carcinoma
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DOI: 10.1007/s00595-021-02239-z
Abstract: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common primary cancers worldwide. HCC has unique characteristics such as co-existing chronic liver damage and a high recurrence rate. A negative impact on the surgical outcome due… read more here.
Keywords: hepatocellular carcinoma; surgery; cardiac surgery; patients remitted ... See more keywords
Complications and visual outcomes of cataract surgery in patients with pseudoexfoliation
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DOI: 10.1007/s10792-021-01752-x
Abstract: To compare outcomes of cataract surgery performed by ophthalmic trainees and consultants in patients associated with pseudoexfoliation (PXF) Retrospective review of medical records of all patients with PXF who had undergone cataract surgery from January… read more here.
Keywords: visual outcomes; surgery; surgery patients; outcomes cataract ... See more keywords
Admission Control Policies for Surgery Patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s10916-017-0764-x
Abstract: In China, day surgery has been promoted because its operation time and post-operative hospital stay are shorter than those of elective surgery. Day surgery can speed up the turnover of beds and operation rooms. Usually,… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; admission control; day surgery; day ... See more keywords