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Single-Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (SAGB): Appraisal of Clinical Evidence

, 2017
Single-anastomosis (mini-) gastric bypass (SAGB) was proposed by Dr. Robert Rutledge. Criticism and prejudice against this procedure was raised by surgeons who preferred a more difficult procedure, laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). Increasing
Lee, Wei-Jei;Lin, Yu-Hung
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Postoperative Hemoglobin and Transfusion Rates Do Not Influence Revision of Head and Neck Free Flap in a Cohort of 259 Patients

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Recent literature advocates restrictive transfusion thresholds (Hb < 7 g/dL). The aim of this study was to evaluate if postoperative hemoglobin levels and transfusions influence Free Flap Revision (FFR). Methods This single center retrospective study included all patients who underwent head and neck surgery with free flap ...
Olivier Gilbert, Agnès Dupret‐Bories, Olivier Staes, Guillaume Ducos, Luc Nguyen Van Phi, Claire Cabos, Muriel Picard, Charline Berthier, Mathilde Morisseau, Emilien Chabrillac   +9 more
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Effect of torsion on microarterial anastomosis patency

, 2003
All kinds of technical faults must be prevented in microvascular anastomosis for successful reconstructive microsurgery. Torsion at the anastomosis site is one of the most basic technical errors.
Topalan, M, Bilgin, SS, Chow, SP, Ip, WY
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Complication Rates Associated With Evolving Practice Patterns in Vasopressor Use and Fluid Administration for Oral Cavity Cancer Free Flap Reconstruction

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The safety of vasopressors for managing intraoperative hypotension remains debated. This study evaluated complications associated with vasopressor use and fluid administration in oral cavity cancer free flap surgery. Methods Retrospective review of 826 patients who received oral cavity cancer free flap reconstruction from 2008 to ...
Harrison Gao, Nuwan Dharmawardana, Alex O. Esemezie, Hedyeh Ziai, Philopateer Ataalla, Natalie Weisbrod, Konrado Deutsch, Stuart A. McCluskey, Danny Enepekides, Kevin M. Higgins, Antoine Eskander, John R. de Almeida, David P. Goldstein, Ralph W. Gilbert, Jonathan C. Irish, Dale H. Brown, Christopher M. K. L. Yao, Christopher W. Noel, Sharon Tzelnick   +18 more
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CAQ Corner: Immune‐mediated complications

, 2022
Liver Transplantation, EarlyView.
Mary Thomson, John R. Lake
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Effects of Combined Pulse Electromagnetic Field Stimulation Plus Glutamine on the Healing of Colonic Anastomosis in Rats

, 2009
Purpose An experimental study was designed to investigate the effect of combined pulse electromagnetic field (PEMF) stimulation plus glutamine administration on colonic anastomosis.
Ozturk, Hayrettin, Akbulut, Veysi, Buyukbayram, Huseyin, Girgin, Sadullah, Gedik, Ercan, Kale, Ebru, Celik, Salih   +6 more
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Lymphoedema in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors: Healthcare Professionals' Perspectives

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Improvements in head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment have increased survival rates, resulting in survivors living with side effects, such as head and neck lymphoedema (HNL). We aimed to document healthcare professionals' perceptions of HNL, approaches to managing HNL, and integration of HNL management into routine practice in ...
Kadriye Yusra Sert, Purnima Sundaresan, Emma Charters, Rebecca Venchiarutti, Chindhu Shunmuga Sundaram, Melissa Thorne, Haryana M. Dhillon   +6 more
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Reconstructing Skull Base Reconstruction: The State of the Art

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Skull base reconstruction has continued to evolve in parallel with advances in endoscopic skull base ablation in order to accomplish the goal of restoring larger and more complicated defects between the cranial and nasal cavities while balancing morbidity, cost, and recovery.
Muhammad El Shatanofy, Zoukaa Sargi, Eric Nisenbaum   +2 more
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Prevention of Work‐Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Career Sustainability in Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery: Integrating Ergonomics and Physical Conditioning

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Head and neck reconstructive and plastic surgery exposes surgeons to prolonged static posture, sustained visualization of a narrow operative field, cervical and shoulder loading, fine‐motor work, and extended standing. These demands create a substantial occupational musculoskeletal burden.
Babak Shadgan, Oleksandr Butskiy, Nikos C. Apostolopoulos, Lernik Sarkissian, Brent Chang, Donald Anderson   +5 more
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The effect of Tannic acid on colonic anastomosis in abdominal sepsis: An experimental study.

PLoS ONE
BackgroundThis study aimed to evaluate the effect of tannic acid on colonic anastomosis in a sepsis model induced by cecal abrasion.Materials and methodsThirty Sprague-Dawley rats were used.
Oztekin Cikman, Sukru Tas, Omer Faruk Ozkan, Umut Ercan, Hakan Turkon, Nihal Kilic, Yilmaz Akgun, Muammer Karaayvaz   +7 more
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