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ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Many deaths after colorectal resection may be preventable, but administrative datasets provide limited insights into the clinical processes leading to mortality. We used the Australian and New Zealand Audit of Surgical Mortality (ANZASM) to quantify potentially preventable deaths after colorectal surgery and describe modifiable ...
Cameron I. Wells +6 more
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Uses of Bovine Pericardium in General Surgery
ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.Bovine pericardium is a versatile biologic material with expanding applications across general surgery. ABSTRACT Background Bovine pericardium (BP) is increasingly utilised in complex surgical reconstruction because of its favourable biological and mechanical properties.
William A. Ziaziaris +5 more
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Small Bowel Obstruction Caused by Giant Meckel’s Diverticulum
Turkish Journal of Colorectal Disease, 2016 Meckel’s diverticulum (MD) results from incomplete closure of the omphalomesenteric duct. MD is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract which is seen 1-3%. Most of the patients are asymptomatic however they can become symptomatic
Osman Toktaş, Abdussamet Batur
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Heart‐Rate Variability and Its Role in Non‐Cardiac Surgery Perioperative Care: Scoping Review
ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Heart rate variability (HRV) is a non‐invasive method of assessing autonomic function. Those with autonomic dysfunction may be at heightened risk of peri‐operative complications due to sympatho‐parasympathetic imbalance. This review summarises the clinical applications of HRV, approaches to how it is measured, and its role in ...
Reuben Veysey‐Smith +3 more
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Effectiveness of Guardix-SG in Preventing Postoperative Bowel Complications After Radical Cystectomy: A Single-Arm Prospective Observational Study [PDF]
Journal of Urologic OncologyPurpose This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of intraoperative Guardix-SG application in reducing postoperative ileus (POI) and preventing adhesive small bowel obstruction (SBO) following radical cystectomy (RC) for bladder cancer.
Jiwoong Yu +7 more
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Delayed Loop Ileostomy Reversal Increases the Risk of Colitis and Clostridium difficile Infection
ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.Delayed loop ileostomy reversal is associated with increased post‐operative complications specifically colitis and Clostridium difficile colitis. The COVID‐19 pandemic caused a significant delay in ileostomy reversal timing. ABSTRACT Background Temporary loop ileostomy formation is a routine procedure performed to protect distal colorectal anastomosis.
Yan S. Tan +12 more
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The Role of Anesthetic Techniques and Drugs in Laparotomy Cases of Postoperative Ileus
Magna MedikaBackground: Ileus occurs when there is a non-mechanical decrease or stoppage of the flow of intestinal contents. The cause of ileus has yet to be clearly defined. Various factors influence the risk for an ileus, each affecting a small part of the complex
Eka Ari Puspita +6 more
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Significant Adhesion Reduction with 4DryField PH after Release of Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction
The Surgery Journal, 2019 Background Peritoneal adhesions reoccur in up to 100% of cases, possibly causing complications like pain, secondary female infertility, and small bowel obstruction. The latter has a mortality rate of up to 15% during hospitalization.
Mouhannad Ahmad, Fabio Crescenti
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Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.Perineal vulvar squamous cell carcinoma was identified in 147 of 571 cases. Owing to the anatomical proximity of these tumors to the anus, treatment selection may present considerable clinical challenges. The majority of patients (53%) underwent surgical treatment alone, whereas 23% received surgery combined with adjuvant radiotherapy and 24% were ...
Karin Kjölhede +4 more
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