Arthroscopic Treatment of Acetabular Retroversion With Acetabuloplasty and Subspine Decompression: A Matched Comparison With Patients Undergoing Arthroscopic Treatment for Focal Pincer-Type Femoroacetabular Impingement. [PDF]
BackgroundGlobal acetabular retroversion is classically treated with open reverse periacetabular osteotomy. Given the low morbidity and recent success associated with the arthroscopic treatment of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), there may also be a ...
Byrd JWT+28 more
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Preoperative and operative care
Abstract A huge number of surgical procedures are carried out annually. Although estimates of mortality and morbidity vary, they are generally accepted to be significant in high-risk patients. It is important to identify and optimize these patient groups before proceeding with surgery. Furthermore, accurate estimates of the risk of both mortality and
Aoife Hegarty+3 more
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Preoperative and perioperative use of levosimendan in cardiac surgery: European expert opinion [PDF]
In cardiac surgery, postoperative low cardiac output has been shown to correlate with increased rates of organ failure and mortality. Catecholamines have been the standard therapy for many years, although they carry substantial risk for adverse cardiac ...
Algotsson, Lars,+27 more
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Clinical Diagnosis of Placenta Accreta and Clinicopathological Outcomes [PDF]
Objective To investigate the association between the intraoperative diagnosis of placenta accreta at the time of cesarean hysterectomy and pathological diagnosis.
Cahill, Alison G.+5 more
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Glucocorticoid-endocannabinoid interaction in cardiac surgical patients: relationship to early cognitive dysfunction and late depression [PDF]
Background: Endocannabinoids (ECs) are rapidly acting immune-modulatory lipid-signaling molecules that are important for adaptation to stressful and aversive situations. They are known to interact with glucocorticoids and other stress-responsive systems.
Beiras-Fernandez, Andres+9 more
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An international expert consensus statement focusing on pre and post hair transplantation care
Aim To achieve international expert consensus and give recommendations on best practices in hair transplantation surgery, focusing on pre- and post-transplantation care. Methods A modified Delphi method was used to reach consensus.
S. Vañó-Galván+7 more
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Levosimendan for patients with severely reduced left ventricular systolic function and/or low cardiac output syndrome undergoing cardiac surgery. a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Background: Previous studies have shown beneficial effects of levosimendan in high-risk patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Two large randomized controlled trials (RCTs), however, showed no advantages of levosimendan.
Arcadipane, Antonio+8 more
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Increased Rates of Prolonged Length of Stay, Readmissions, and Discharge to Care Facilities among Postoperative Patients with Disseminated Malignancy: Implications for Clinical Practice. [PDF]
BackgroundThe impact of surgery on end of life care for patients with disseminated malignancy (DMa) is incompletely characterized. The purpose of this study was to evaluate postoperative outcomes impacting quality of care among DMa patients, specifically
Bateni, Sarah B+3 more
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O estudo objetivou identificar os sentimentos frente ao diagnóstico de câncer e a mastectomia e as fontes de apoio emocional. Estudo descritivo e de campo com abordagem qualitativa, realizado na Clínica Cirúrgica de um hospital-escola de referência no ...
Karla Tamyres Santos do Nascimento+5 more
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Anesthesia Preoperative Clinic Referral for Elevated Hba1c Reduces Complication Rate in Diabetic Patients Undergoing Total Joint Arthroplasty [PDF]
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is risk factor for complications after orthopedic surgery. Objectives: We tested the hypothesis that anesthesia preoperative clinic (APC) referral for elevated glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) reduces complication rate ...
Breakwell, Susan+5 more
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