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Appendicocecal Fistula – A Rare Complication of Appendicitis [PDF]

, 2011
Fistulisation of appendix to other organs or to the exterior through abdominal wall is a rare complication of appendicitis. We present one such rare case of appendicocecal fistula due to appendicitis in a patient initially managed conservatively for ...
Lone, Nazir Ahmad, Rashid, Adil, Rather, Ajaz Ahmad, Salati, Sajad Ahmad   +3 more
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The value of preoperative diagnostic tests in acute appendicitis, retrospective analysis of 196 patients [PDF]

, 2010
Background In this study our aim was to evaluate the diagnostic value of preoperative laboratory and radiological studies for appendicitis. Methods The clinical data of 196 patients who have undergone conventional appendectomy between March 2007 and ...
Kemal Memisoglu, Bora Karip, Metin Mestan, Ender Onur   +3 more
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Dietitian‐led very low‐calorie diet for preoperative rehabilitation in patients with obesity awaiting non‐bariatric elective laparoscopic surgery: A retrospective study

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Obesity increases the risks and complexity of laparoscopic surgeries. Preoperative very low‐calorie diets (VLCDs) can demonstrate significant preoperative weight loss. However, the optimal VLCD duration remains unclear. Excessive loss of muscle mass associated with VLCDs may elevate surgical and postoperative risks. This study aimed
Gerald Wei Shen Wong, Cathy Guo, Cameron M. French, Jack J. Bell, Lynda J. Ross   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Does access to care affect outcomes of appendicitis in children? - a population-based cohort study

BMC Health Services Research, 2010
Background The annual number of pediatric appendectomies in Ontario was stable throughout the study period, but with a significant level of regional variations across regions.
To Teresa, Langer Jacob C
doaj   +1 more source

Safety of 12‐Months Administration of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Standardized Root Extract in Healthy Adults: A Prospective, Observational Study

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Ashwagandha, an adaptogen, is an important herb of Ayurveda used as a Rasayana for its various health benefits. This prospective, multi‐center, observational clinical study evaluates the safety (clinical and laboratory) of a standardized Ashwagandha Root Extract (ARE) on long‐term administration over 12 months. Male and female adults (N = 191)
Jaising Salve, Sanjeev Kale, Banwari Lal Prajapati, Adele Sparavigna, Mark Savant, John Ademola, Deepak Langade   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Influence of Language Barriers on Postoperative Recovery After Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery: A Retrospective Analysis

World Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
Understanding health related information is crucial for informed consent and active participation in surgical care. Language barriers between patients and health care professionals pose the risk of misunderstandings and incomplete information exchange. This can significantly impair the quality of health care.
Freya Brodersen, Jana Hinz, Sinja Friedl, Faik Güntac Uzunoglu, Asmus Heumann, Tarik Ghadban, Ramez Wahib, Thilo Welsch, Thilo Hackert, Sidra Khan‐Gökkaya   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Benefits and Risks of Performing Incidental Appendectomy [PDF]

Journal of Acute Care Surgery, 2019
Acute appendicitis is the most common indication for emergency abdominal surgery worldwide. The risks and benefits of incidental appendectomy during other operations have been debated for over a century.
Jin Young Lee, Young Hoon Sul, Jin Bong Ye, Seung Je Go, Jin Suk Lee, Hong Rye Kim, Soo Young Yoon, Joong Suck Kim   +7 more
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Age, Frailty, and Comorbidity as Predictors of Mortality and Failure to Rescue After Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery: A National Retrospective Cohort Study

World Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
Many older adults undergo gastrointestinal (GI) cancer surgery, yet the relative impacts of advanced age, comorbidity, and frailty on postoperative mortality and failure to rescue (FTR) remain unclear. We aimed to compare the impacts of these factors on postoperative outcomes in a large population‐based cohort.
Cameron I. Wells, Chris Varghese, Greg O'Grady, Ian P. Bissett   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Estimating the risk of adverse birth outcomes in pregnant women undergoing non-obstetric surgery using routinely collected NHS data: an observational study [PDF]

, 2016
Background: Previous research suggests that non-obstetric surgery is carried out in 1 – 2% of all pregnancies. However, there is limited evidence quantifying the associated risks.
Aylin, P, Balinskaite, V, Bennett, P, Bottle, R, Brett, S, Rivers, A, Sodhi, V   +6 more
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Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) in Latin America and the Caribbean: A Scoping Review of Implementation Strategies, Clinical Outcomes, and Health System Impact

World Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programs are increasingly recognized as effective pathways to improve perioperative outcomes, yet their implementation across Latin America and the Caribbean remains poorly mapped. Understanding current strategies, clinical results, and economic implications is essential to identify regional gaps and guide ...
Lucas Ferreira Gomes Pereira, José Eduardo Guimarães Pereira, Vinicius Caldeira Quintão, Luiz Fernando dos Reis Falcão, Bruno Araújo Borges, Bruce Biccard, Carlos Darcy Alves Bersot   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source