Rare But Risky: Clinical Impacts of Pneumothorax After Thyroidectomy and Parathyroidectomy
Postoperative pneumothorax (PPTX) is rare after thyroidectomy or parathyroidectomy, occurring in up to 0.10% of cases. However, it is associated with increased risks of all‐cause mortality, adverse respiratory events, and healthcare utilization rates in up to 1 year after surgery, deeming PPTX as a potential marker of increased postoperative ...
Jessan A. Jishu +7 more
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Characterizing a Department's Transition to Intracapsular Tonsillectomy: A Mixed Methods Analysis
This study evaluated a single institution's transition from total to intracapsular tonsillectomy (IT) by employing an explanatory mixed methods model. Patients undergoing IT experienced reduced rates of 30‐day emergency department visits, admissions, and secondary hemorrhage requiring return to the operating room. Five themes were identified in surgeon
Erin Ling +20 more
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A Machine Learning Approach for Predicting 30-Day Hospital Readmission in Patients with Diabetes. [PDF]
Salim SS, Ibrahim AA.
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ABSTRACT Objective To compare operative metrics, postoperative complications, and radiographic osseous union among surgeon‐specific plates (SSPs), patient‐specific plates (PSPs), and conventional un‐bent plates (CPs) in microvascular mandibular reconstruction. Methods A retrospective review was performed of 171 patients who underwent osseous mandibular
Nina Patel +8 more
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Toward generalizable and interpretable machine learning models in healthcare: Insights from ICU outcome predictions. [PDF]
Bohlen L +6 more
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Cranial Vault and Scalp Reconstruction Utilizing Anterolateral Thigh Free Tissue Transfer
The anterolateral thigh free flap with perforator harvest and minimal access recipient vessel procurement technique offers an adaptable and effective reconstructive option for a wide variety of complex scalp and cranial vault defects. There were no significant differences in outcomes or complications of the three flap types analyzed (fasciocutaneous ...
Conrad Blunck +7 more
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Association Between Onsite Outpatient Pharmacy Availability, Medication Fill Rates, and Readmissions in Mental Health Hospitals. [PDF]
Sood S +5 more
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Effect of Preferred Language on Rate of Postoperative Tonsillectomy Revisit
Out of 1143 patients who underwent tonsillectomy, 168 (14.7%) revisited an emergency department or urgent care within 30 days of surgery. Older patients, non‐English‐speaking patients, and patients with non‐English‐speaking parents were more likely to revisit. Time to revisit did not differ by language or indication for revisit.
Chloe Marie Jones +3 more
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Unplanned Readmissions Due to Post-acute Myocardial Infarction Complications: Insights From the Nationwide Readmission Database (2016-2020). [PDF]
Abdul Malik MHB +12 more
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