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Hospital Volume and Post‐Hepatectomy Liver Failure After Major Hepatectomy

Journal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Post‐hepatectomy liver failure (PHLF) following major hepatectomy (MH) increases the risk of morbidity and death. The relationship between institutional MH volume, PHLF, and outcomes is not well characterized. Methods Adults undergoing MH from 2014 to 2021 in the ACS NSQIP hepatectomy‐targeted database were included.
Xane D. Peters, Brian C. Brajcich, Bona Ko, Catherine Valukas, Lauren M. Janczewski, Clifford Y. Ko, Ryan P. Merkow, Henry A. Pitt, David J. Bentrem   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Outcomes in the Management of Pediatric Retrograde Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To review the presentation and treatment outcomes of pediatric patients with retrograde cricopharyngeal dysfunction (RCPD). Methods A retrospective chart review was performed on pediatric patients diagnosed with retrograde cricopharyngeal dysfunction (RCPD) and treated with cricopharyngeal botulinum toxin injection (CPBTI).
Aidan P. Wright, Vivian Jin, Nathaniel B. Hunter, Andrew G. Tritter   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nasogastric tube insertion in anesthetized and intubated patients: a new and reliable method

BMC Gastroenterology, 2012
Background The “Rusch” intubation stylet is used to make endotracheal tube intubation easy. We designed this study to evaluate the usage of this equipment in the guidance of nasogastric tube (NGT) insertion. Methods A total of 103 patients, aged 23 to 70 
Tsai Yung-Fong, Luo Chiao-Fen, Illias Amina, Lin Chih-Chung, Yu Huang-Ping   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of gastrointestinal intubation on the passage of a solid meal through the stomach and small intestine in humans

Gastroenterology, 1983
The effect of a gastrointestinal tube on the passage of a radiolabeled solid meal through the stomach and small intestine was investigated in 22 healthy volunteers using the gamma camera and breath hydrogen analysis. Gastric emptying was significantly retarded in 12 subjects, who had an intestinal tube in situ compared with 10 control subjects, who ...
N. W. Read, M. N. Al Janabi, Timothy Bates, D. C. Barber   +3 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Influence of Tracheostomy Level on Surgical Management of Pediatric Airway Stenosis

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
Tracheostomy location is a critical determinant of surgical complexity and outcomes in pediatric laryngotracheal stenosis. Misplacement may lead to longer tracheal resections, an increased need for stoma relocation, more complex reconstruction, and secondary stenosis. Strategic planning of tracheostomy position can improve surgical outcomes.
Alexandre Waldmeyer, Kishore Sandu, François Gorostidi   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Diagnostic Performance of a Comprehensive Risk Model for Posthepatectomy Liver Failure

Gut and Liver, 2022
Background/Aims: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in patients with surgically altered anatomy (SAA) is challenging to gastrointestinal endoscopists.
doaj   +1 more source

Clinical Outcomes of Photobiomodulation Therapy for Inferior Alveolar Nerve Injury: A Retrospective Analysis

Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives This retrospective study evaluated the clinical outcomes associated with a photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) protocol in patients with inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) injury following oral and maxillofacial surgery. The study specifically investigated whether the etiology of paresthesia, the time elapsed before treatment initiation ...
Halenur Ates, Yavuz Tolga Korkmaz
wiley   +1 more source

Certification of UK gastrointestinal endoscopists and variations between trainee specialties: results from the JETS e-portfolio

Endoscopy International Open, 2019
Introduction In the UK, endoscopy certification is administered by the Joint Advisory Group on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (JAG). Since 2011, certification for upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy has been awarded via a national (JETS) e-portfolio ...
Keith Siau, John T. Anderson, Roland Valori, Mark Feeney, Neil D. Hawkes, Gavin Johnson, Brian C. McKaig, Rupert D. Pullan, James Hodson, Christopher Wells, Siwan Thomas-Gibson, Adam V. Haycock, Ian L.P. Beales, Raphael Broughton, Paul Dunckley   +14 more
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of COVID‐19 and Vaccination on Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: Insights From a Prospective Cohort Study

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims To evaluate the prevalence, clinical course, and risk factors of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in patients hospitalized with COVID‐19, and to assess associations with comorbidities, disease severity, and vaccination status. Methods We conducted a prospective cohort study of adult patients hospitalized with confirmed COVID‐19, who ...
Julia Duarte de Souza, Jose de Bessa Jr., Natássia Cristina Carboni Truzzi, Carolina Trigo Rocha, Bruno Camargo Rocha Paim de Araujo, Julyana Kanate Mazzoni Moromizato, Thulio Bosi Vieira Brandão, Rachel Mazoni Costa, Marcelo Hisano, Zein Mohamed Sammour, Homero Bruschini, William Carlos Nahas, Cristiano Mendes Gomes   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Safety and efficacy of single-balloon enteroscopy in management of gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with a left ventricular assist device

Endoscopy International Open, 2017
Background and study aims Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are currently the standard of care in treatment of patients with end-stage heart failure waiting for heart transplant as well as destination therapy for non-transplant candidates. However,
Abhinav Koul, Donald M. Pham, Arjun Nanda, Kevin E. Woods, Steven D. Keilin   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source