Utility of Preoperative Cardiac Workup for Children With Very Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea
In this retrospective study, we aimed to examine the prevalence and utility of obtaining a preoperative cardiac workup in children with very severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) prior to adenotonsillectomy. Of 144 patients with very severe OSA, 38 patients (26.4%) underwent a preoperative cardiac workup, and three of those 38 had abnormal findings ...
Danny A. Elias +3 more
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A Holistic Nursing Surveillance Decision Support System for Postoperative Pulmonary Complications After Abdominal Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study. [PDF]
Kim SY, Lim DH, Kim DH, Jeong OR.
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Elevated BMI Is Not Associated With Adverse Outcomes in Open Airway Reconstruction
ABSTRACT Background Open airway reconstruction is indicated for structural airway stenoses but may be associated with significant morbidity. While obesity influences perioperative outcomes in many surgical domains, its role in airway reconstruction remains unclear.
Dylan Bertoni +3 more
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The Effect of Combined General Anesthesia and Epidural Analgesia on Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Thoracoscopic Esophagectomy. [PDF]
Kitagawa H +7 more
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Unintentional Weight Loss Does Not Predict Poor Outcomes in Zenker Diverticulum
In this study of 427 patients with Zenker's diverticulum, 23.6% had significant unintentional preoperative weight loss. Weight loss was associated with preoperative dysphagia and with both the smallest and largest pouches. Postoperative outcomes were similar in patients with and without weight loss, demonstrating a similar efficacy and safety profile ...
Ari D. Schuman +31 more
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A machine learning-based predictive model for postoperative pulmonary complications in lung cancer and its SHAP interpretation. [PDF]
Sha Y +9 more
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Intravascular Placement of A Nasogastric Tube: Clinical Presentation and Surgical Management
We report a rare case of inadvertent intravascular placement of a nasogastric tube following pharyngeal perforation, with extension through the internal jugular vein into the central venous system. Prompt radiological diagnosis and controlled surgical removal allowed successful management, highlighting the importance of early recognition and a ...
Matteo Alicandri‐Ciufelli +4 more
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Association between preoperative COVID-19 and major postoperative pulmonary complications: a multicentre observational cohort study in China. [PDF]
Wang T +15 more
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Characterizing Post Tonsillectomy Respiratory Complications in Patients Under Three
ABSTRACT Objective To characterize the postoperative respiratory complications in children < 3 years old who underwent tonsillectomy. Methods Retrospective chart review of patients < 3 years old at time of tonsillectomy. Demographics, comorbidities, polysomnography results, intraoperative factors, and postoperative respiratory complications ...
Nathan E. Lu +4 more
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