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Computed tomography long‐term follow‐up of a facial fracture involving the orbit and paranasal sinus

Equine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Fractures of the facial bones involving the orbit are challenging conditions that require surgical treatment. Objectives To describe preoperative and postoperative clinical and computed tomographic findings of an orbital rim fracture repaired using a reconstruction plate. Study Design Case report.
A. Kalinovskiy, C. Lischer, J. C. Eule, K. Thieme, K. Mählmann   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Surgical site infections in women and their association with clinical conditions

Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, 2014
Introduction Surgical site infections (SSIs) can affect body tissues, cavities, or organs manipulated in surgery and constitute 14% to 16% of all infections.
Maria Zélia de Araújo Madeira, Plínio Trabasso   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluation of Ceftriaxone as a Monotherapy and Amoxicillin With Clavulanic Acid as Combination Therapy in Surgical Prophylaxis

iNew Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Surgical antibiotic prophylaxis (SAP) is crucial in preventing postoperative surgical site infections (SSIs), especially in clean and clean‐contaminated surgeries. It was a prospective comparative observational study that compared the effectiveness and safety of single‐dose ceftriaxone monotherapy with amoxicillin–clavulanic acid as a ...
Anayat Ullah, Arsh Ali, Md Nematullah, Suriya Kumar Singh, Anant Singh Paliwal, Najish Parveen   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Familial Risk and Resilience Moderate the Association Between Intolerance of Uncertainty and Youth Suicidal Ideation

Journal of Clinical Psychology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Intolerance of uncertainty (IU), defined as a trait‐like tendency to respond to uncertain situations with negative cognitive, behavioral, and/or physiological reactions, is associated with increased risk for suicidal ideation (SI). Theory and research suggest that family‐level risk and resilience factors may shape how vulnerability ...
Alexa House, Shiane Toleson, Kathryn C. Jenkins, Kayla Kreutzer, Nicholas Allan, K. Luan Phan, Stephanie Gorka   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical Benefits of Reducing Dead Space Using a Closed Suction Drain and Subcutaneous Large-bite Buried Suture Technique to Prevent Superficial Surgical-site Infections Following Primary Closure of a Diverting Stoma

Journal of the Anus, Rectum and Colon
Objectives: Surgical-site infections (SSIs) are the most common complication after stoma closure. We propose a new method for wound closure using the subcutaneous large-bite buried suture (SLBS) technique and a closed suction drain (CSD).
Yusuke Ohara, Yohei Owada, Jaejeong Kim, Shoko Moue, Yoshimasa Akashi, Koichi Ogawa, Kazuhiro Takahashi, Osamu Shimomura, Kinji Furuya, Shinji Hashimoto, Tsuyoshi Enomoto, Tatsuya Oda   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Direct cost implications of managing surgical site infections in low-income rural settings- Irrua, Nigeria [PDF]

Pan Arab Journal of Neurosurgery
BackgroundSurgical site infections (SSIs) represent one of the most common nosocomial infections. They cause increased morbidity and devastating economic impact the cost of care has on patients, and it involves the loss of billions of dollars globally ...
John Usuah, Edward Poluyi, Eghosa Morgan, John Onuminya, Clement Osime, Osaze Ehioghae, Temitayo Ayantayo   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

The impact of private equity acquisition of US hospitals on patient outcomes: A systematic review

Journal of Hospital Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Private equity (PE) firms are increasingly acquiring US hospitals. While PE ownership may infuse capital and managerial expertise, restructuring by organizations with limited patient‐care experience raises safety concerns. The effect of PE ownership on hospital outcomes remains poorly defined.
Angad S. Sidhu, Nikola S. Vuckovic, Salil Gupta, Christopher M. Garcia, Manav B. Patel, Cristiane M. Ueno   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hospital Volume and Post‐Hepatectomy Liver Failure After Major Hepatectomy

Journal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Post‐hepatectomy liver failure (PHLF) following major hepatectomy (MH) increases the risk of morbidity and death. The relationship between institutional MH volume, PHLF, and outcomes is not well characterized. Methods Adults undergoing MH from 2014 to 2021 in the ACS NSQIP hepatectomy‐targeted database were included.
Xane D. Peters, Brian C. Brajcich, Bona Ko, Catherine Valukas, Lauren M. Janczewski, Clifford Y. Ko, Ryan P. Merkow, Henry A. Pitt, David J. Bentrem   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Surgical Site Infection (SSI)

Journal of Education, Health and Sport
Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) are a significant complication of invasive surgical procedures, contributing to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs globally.
Kinga Rogowska, Aleksandra Romanowska, Aleksandra Padkowska, Michał Borawski, Aleksandra Ciuła, Klaudia Arciszewska, Jakub Maciej Pieniążek, Mateusz Dobosz, Jakub Buczkowski, Weronika Biaduń   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

The use of triclosan-coated sutures to prevent surgical site infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature

BMJ Open, 2019
Introduction and objectives Surgical site infections (SSIs) represent a common and serious complication of all surgical interventions. Microorganisms are able to colonise sutures that are implanted in the skin, which is a causative factor of SSIs ...
Imran Ahmed, Adam Jonathan Boulton, Sana Rizvi, William Carlos, Edward Dickenson, NA Smith, Mike Reed   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source