Blood loss in primary total knee arthroplasty-body temperature is not a significant risk factor-a prospective, consecutive, observational cohort study [PDF]
, 2015 BACKGROUND: Hypothermia related to anaesthesia and operating theatre environment is associated with increased blood loss in a number of surgical disciplines, including total hip arthroplasty.
Beller, Elaine +5 more
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Laparoscopic surgery for treatment of incisional lumbar hernia
International Brazilian Journal of Urology, 2005 OBJECTIVE: To present results obtained with laparoscopic correction of incisional lumbar hernia in patients with minimum follow-up of 1 year. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We prospectively studied 7 patients diagnosed with incisional lumbar hernia after ...
M. Tobias-Machado +5 more
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Intra-operative blood salvage in total hip and knee arthroplasty [PDF]
, 2016 Purpose To review records of 371 patients who underwent total hip or knee arthroplasty (THA or TKA) with intra-operative blood salvage to determine the allogeneic blood transfusion rate and the predictors for allogeneic blood transfusion. Methods Records
Beller, Elaine +3 more
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The nutritional management of surgical patients: enhanced recovery after surgery [PDF]
, 2003 Malnutrition has long been recognised as a risk factor for post-operative morbidity and mortality. Traditional metabolic and nutritional care of patients undergoing major elective surgery has emphasised pre-operative fasting and re-introduction of oral ...
Frost +3 more
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Journal of Tehran University Heart Center, 2019 Left ventricular aneurysms (LVAs) are characterized by a wide connection to the left ventricle and paradoxical systolic motions. Although patients with LVAs are usually asymptomatic, some may present with arrhythmias, heart failure, and even cardiac ...
Muhammed Keskin +3 more
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Influence of the laser pulse shape in the treatment of stones in the upper urinary tract [PDF]
Investigative and Clinical Urology, 2020 Purpose: Urinary stones can be successfully treated using a Holmium: Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet (Ho: YAG) laser. Regarding success rates, laser pulse energy, frequency, and pulse width are well-known contributing factors.
Abdulmajeed Alghamdi +3 more
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Operative versus non-operative treatment for closed, displaced, intra-articular fractures of the calcaneus : randomised controlled trial [PDF]
, 2014 Objective: To investigate whether surgery by open reduction and internal fixation provides benefit compared with non-operative treatment for displaced, intra-articular calcaneal fractures.
C. Hutchinson +7 more
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Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2012 A utriculostomia é uma nova alternativa cirúrgica para a doença de Ménière. A hipótese cirúrgica desse procedimento é a de que o desfecho de uma lesão do utrículo por eletrocauterização não interfere na função coclear.
Francisco Carlos Zuma e Maia +2 more
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Operative versus nonoperative treatment of acute Achilles tendon ruptures: A pilot economic decision analysis [PDF]
, 2020 Background: The operative treatment of Achilles tendon ruptures has been associated with lower rerupture rates and better function but also a risk of surgery-related complications compared with nonoperative treatment, which may provide improved outcomes ...
Bogunovic, Ljiljana +8 more
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Assessment of lymphocele incidence following 450 renal transplantations
International Brazilian Journal of Urology, 2004 OBJECTIVE: To determine the incidence of lymphocele in the follow-up of patients who underwent renal transplantation, as well as potential factors responsible or associated to its development.
Victor T. Dubeaux +4 more
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