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Depth and Procedure Specific Effects of Antimicrobial Versus Conventional Sutures on Surgical Site Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

open access: yesANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
Antimicrobial sutures may be particularly beneficial in colorectal and abdominal procedures, where reductions in deep SSI may offset the additional suture cost. Several studies also reported favorable wound‐healing outcomes. ABSTRACT Background Surgical site infections (SSIs) are common postoperative complications that delay wound healing and increase ...
Ryan Muakkassa   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

An investigation of the functional significance of the pyramidalis muscle using shear wave elastography

open access: yesJournal of Anatomy, EarlyView.
The pyramidalis (Py) is a small triangular‐shaped anterior abdominal wall muscle, the function of which remains uncertain. We used shear wave elastography to test the hypothesis that Py contributes to stiffness of the linea alba. Our results indicate that Py contraction results in a significant increase in LA stiffness, supporting the previously ...
Craig L. Short   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effectiveness of Social Robots in Relieving Children's and Adolescents' Anxiety, Pain, Fear and Stress in Perioperative Nursing: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

open access: yesJournal of Clinical Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To assess how social robots impact anxiety, pain, fear and stress in children and adolescents during perioperative nursing. Design A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomised controlled trials and quasi‐experimental studies. Methods Following Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines, eligible studies included participants under 21 ...
Miia Kauppinen   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Simultaneous laparoscopic total extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair and laparoscopic appendectomy for Amyand’s hernia: a case report

open access: yesJournal of Medical Case Reports, 2019
Background An Amyand’s hernia is defined by the presence of a vermiform appendix within an inguinal hernia sac. Most of these cases are not diagnosed preoperatively and the surgical approach is dependent on the type present and associated intraoperative ...
Daisuke Muroya   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Inguinal Hernias Repair by Laparascopy. Repair of Inguinal Hernias by Laparascopy [PDF]

open access: yesSurgery & Case Studies: Open Access Journal, 2019
Since the concept of endoscopic inguinal hernia repair was first described by Ger R [1] in 1982, the endoscopic techniques are gone modifying, going through a time when failures and complications -united to high cost-exceeded initial enthusiasm [2].
openaire   +1 more source

Management of Azoospermia: A Systematic Approach

open access: yesThe Obstetrician &Gynaecologist, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Key Content Work‐up of azoospermic men includes a detailed history, physical examination and investigations to find the underlying cause. Causes and management of azoospermia (pre‐testicular, testicular and post‐testicular) with case presentations.
Naimah Raza   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pre surgical evaluation of scrotal cystocele by conventional radiography (Cystogram)

open access: yesNigerian Journal of Surgery, 2012
Urinary bladder is a known content of sliding inguinal hernias but rarely presents as irreducible direct inguinal hernia. As inguinal hernia repair is commonly undertaken even at peripheral surgical centers. Cystogram a simple radiological investigation (
Mohinder Kumar Malhotra, Yamini Kapoor
doaj   +1 more source

Surgical treatment of inguinal hernia in neonates and infants: Early surgery or elective surgery?

open access: yesInternational Journal of Abdominal Wall and Hernia Surgery, 2020
PURPOSE: The surgical technique for inguinal hernia repair is well established. However, the safety of this procedure in young children still remains under debate because of risks of general anesthesia in young children.
Takeshi Hirabayashi   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison between a laparoscopic articulating needle driver with standard laparoscopic instrumentation for total laparoscopic gastropexy in dogs

open access: yesVeterinary Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To compare the utility of a mechanical laparoscopic articulating needle driver (ALI) to standard laparoscopic instrumentation (SLI) during the creation of a total laparoscopic gastropexy (TLG) in dogs. Study design Prospective clinical trial. Animals A total of 17 client owned dogs.
Erin A. Gibson   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Amyand's Hernia. A Case Report

open access: yesMedisur, 2015
Presence of the vermiform appendix in an inguinal hernia sac, with or without appendicitis, is called Amyand's hernia. It occurs in approximately 1% of inguinal hernia patients.
Raysy Sardiñas Ponce   +2 more
doaj   +2 more sources

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