Preoperative Care Assessment of Need Scores Are Associated With Postoperative Mortality and Length of Stay in Veterans Undergoing Knee Replacement. [PDF]
Fed Pract, 2021 Kuo M +7 more
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Relationship Between Kyphosis and Postoperative Gastroesophageal Reflux After Proximal Gastrectomy
Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.This study examined the relationship between kyphosis and postoperative gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) after proximal gastrectomy using a kyphosis definition that is familiar to surgeons for preoperative assessment. Multivariate analysis revealed that kyphosis is an independent risk factor for GERD after proximal gastrectomy.
Takaomi Ozawa +9 more
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Randomized clinical trial of the effects of preoperative and postoperative oral nutritional supplements on clinical course and cost of care [PDF]
, 2004 F Smedley +8 more
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Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.This multi‐institutional, randomized, phase II trial aimed to investigate the long‐term survival outcomes of two versus three courses of DCF for locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). The 5‐year overall survival and progression‐free survival rates for the three and two course groups were 70.7% vs. 63.8% (hazard ratio (HR) = 0.91, p
Takahito Sugase +19 more
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The effect of preoperative stoma site marking on quality of life in patients undergoing ostomy surgery [PDF]
, 2008 The purpose of this study was to determine if preoperative stoma site marking by a Wound, Ostomy, Continence (WOC) nurse affects patient quality of life. This study used a descriptive design with a convenience sample of 25 ostomy patients.
Cantara, Susan L
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Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.IGF‐1 levels above 174.9 ng/mL were associated with better wound healing and lower postoperative inflammation. Higher IGF‐1 levels correlated with improved anal function at 7 and 14 days post‐surgery. ABSTRACT Background Anal fistula is a chronic condition characterized by an abnormal tract between the anal canal and perianal skin, often leading to ...
Zhijun Wu, Xuexue Yin, Jing Li
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Long‐Term Nutritional Benefits of Laparoscopic Pancreatoduodenectomy Over Open Surgery
Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.Minimally invasive laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD) significantly improves long‐term nutritional outcomes compared to open pancreaticoduodenectomy (OPD). LPD patients demonstrated better preservation of muscle mass index (PMI) and a lower incidence of postoperative fatty liver.
Koki Kurahashi +9 more
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Preoperative Smoking Cessation: The Role of the Primary Care Provider [PDF]
, 2005 David O. Warner
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Effectiveness of mandala coloring and playing with Lego on children’s preoperative anxiety: A Randomized Clinical Trial [PDF]
Journal of Research Development in Nursing and MidwiferyBackground: Mandala Coloring and Playing are distraction strategies to reduce the anxiety level in children. However, their effects are inconsistent and have received little attention for the management and prevention of anxiety in hospitalized children.
Azam Shirinabadi Farahani +5 more
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Surgical Procedure of Lateral Lymph Node Dissection for Advanced Lower Rectal Cancer
Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.Lateral lymph node dissection (LLND) is an effective surgical approach for lower rectal cancer. This paper outlines key points from the Japan Society of Gastroenterological Surgery consensus meeting, including standardized LLND techniques and procedural highlights.
Mamoru Uemura +9 more
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