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ABSTRACT Objective To provide a comprehensive review of the biological rationale, clinical evidence, and practical perioperative management of immunotherapy for the head and neck surgeon. Summary Background Data Standard treatment for resectable head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) has reached a survival plateau, with over 50% of patients ...
Nicholas Brian Shannon, Bruce Ashford
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Postoperative Weight Gain, Due to Fluid Retention After Ovarian Cancer Surgery—How Much Is too Much?
ABSTRACT Background and Objectives Postoperative complications after cytoreductive surgery in ovarian cancer patients are associated with impaired survival. Here, we investigated the association between postoperative weight gain due to fluid retention and the development of complications and anastomotic leakage (AL).
Eva K. Egger +7 more
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ABSTRACT Thymoma is the most common tumor of the anterior mediastinum. Approximately 20%–30% of patients with a thymoma develop myasthenia gravis (MG), and an additional one third may possess positive acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibodies without MG.
Benjamin Claytor +5 more
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Midterm outcomes of surgical strategy for secondary aorto-enteric fistula
Objectives: Our surgical strategy for secondary aorto-enteric fistula (sAEF) encompasses one-stage open repair consisting of in situ anatomical prosthetic graft replacement with omentopexy following fistula repair.
Shuhei Miura +8 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction As the population ages, there is an increasing demand for urologists who specialize in female pelvic surgery. However, 30% of residency programs lack a Urogynecology Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS)‐trained attending, potentially limiting resident exposure.
Shannon Leung +4 more
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Treatment Priorities in Patients With a History of Laryngeal Cancer: A Conjoint Analysis
Abstract Objective To investigate patient priorities that may inform the choice of laryngeal cancer treatment. Study Design Multi‐institutional, survey‐based, conjoint analysis study focusing on seven attributes: lifespan, treatment type, cancer cure, self‐image, mode of breathing, voicing, and swallowing.
Montana K. Upton +11 more
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Single Interrupted Extramucosal Suturing of the Bowel is a Safe Surgical Technique
Background: Leakage from an anastomosis in the gastrointestinal tract is a major complication that is often associated with increased mortality, morbidity and prolonged stay. Different techniques of intestinal anastomosis are present: Sutured –
Muqdad Fuad Abd.Alkareem
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ABSTRACT Background The choice of anastomotic technique in minimally invasive oesophagectomy (MIO) may influence postoperative morbidity and long‐term outcomes. The primary aim of our study is to determine whether circular (CS) or linear‐stapled (LS) anastomosis is associated with anastomotic complications following MIO.
L. Vu +5 more
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OBJETIVO: Avaliar por exame de tomografia computadorizada de pacientes submetidos à derivação gastrojejunal em Y-de-Roux, sem anel, para tratamento de obesidade mórbida.
Fernanda Marcondes Ribas +7 more
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Despite a frequent misconception that behavioural concerns are diagnoses of exclusion, medical conditions and behavioural disorders are frequently inter‐related. In human medicine, the ‘multidisciplinary team’ approach (MDTA) is considered the most efficacious way of managing patients with complex and chronic health conditions.
BE Bollaert, JM Ley, HE Zulch
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