Background Use of minimally invasive surgical techniques for lung resection surgery (LRS), such as video-assisted thoracoscopy (VATS), has increased in recent years. However, there is little information about the best anesthetic technique in this context.
Francisco De la Gala +24 more
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Background Most patients who are admitted non-intubated to surgery are extubated at surgery conclusion. Yet, 1–2% require unplanned postoperative ventilatory support.
Ron Magor +7 more
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Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and perioperative complications: a systematic review of the literature. [PDF]
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a common sleep related breathing disorder. Its prevalence is estimated to be between 2% and 25% in the general population.
Doghramji, MD, Karl +2 more
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Postoperative infective complications following percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Introduction: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is recommended as the first choice of therapeutic strategy for patients with renal stones larger than 2 cm.
G Manoj Kumar +2 more
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Follow-up study of over three years of patients with uveitis after cataract phacoemulsification: outcomes and complications [PDF]
Purpose: To evaluate the rate and onset of intraoperative and postoperative complications post-phacoemulsification. Methods: One hundred sixty-two eyes of 145 patients with uveitis who underwent phacoemulsification between 2006 and 2009 were identified
ABBOUDA, ALESSANDRO +5 more
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PREVENTION OF CANDIDA POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS
The purpose of this research paper was to investigate the chlorophyllipt extract fungicidal action against Candida spp. fungi. We studied the reference strain C. albicans, clinical strains of C. albicans and C.
Maiia M Ananieva
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Circular belt lipectomy : a retrospective follow-up study on perioperative complications and cosmetic outcome [PDF]
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the perioperative complications and cosmetic outcomes of circumferential belt lipectomy in patients with evident truncal excess.
Hofer, Stefan +2 more
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Improving the use of the 'COUGH' bundle in Surgical High Dependency Unit, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee [PDF]
Developing respiratory complications postoperatively is one of the major determinants of longer hospital stay, morbidity, mortality and increased healthcare costs. The incidence of postoperative respiratory complications varies from 1% to 23%. Given that
Hilton-Christie, Sharon +2 more
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Assessment of postoperative venous thromboembolic complications
BACKGROUND: Postoperative venous thromboembolic events (VTEs) are a preventable cause of death. Adherence to available guidelines and prophylactic measures is suboptimal. This study examined postoperative VTEs prevalence, prophylaxis guideline adherence,
Murad M Aljiffry, Mohammed F Alhazmi
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Complication Rates and Utilization Trends of 3-Level Posterior Column Osteotomy Compared to Single-Level Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy [PDF]
Objective The objective of this study is to assess differences in complication profiles between 3-level posterior column osteotomy (PCO) and single-level pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) as both are reported to provide similar degrees of sagittal ...
Emily S. Mills +7 more
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