Soft-tissue coverage for wound complications following total elbow arthroplasty [PDF]
Background In patients with total elbow arthroplasty (TEA), the soft-tissue around the elbow can be vulnerable to soft-tissue complications. This study aims to assess the outcomes after soft-tissue reconstruction following TEA. Methods We retrospectively
Arno A. Macken +4 more
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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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Effects of Mitomycin C in Early Conjunctival Inflammation after Pterygium Surgery [PDF]
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare inflammatory events and graft characteristics 1 month and 6 months after conjunctival limbal autograft (CLAU) with and without intraoperative mitomycin C (MMC).
Asaad Ammaar, Mouafk +4 more
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Category: Sports; Ankle Introduction/Purpose: Acute Achilles tendon ruptures (ATRs) can be treated surgically through either open repair or minimally invasive surgical techniques (MIS).
Joris R.H Hendriks BSc(Med) +8 more
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Evidence update on prevention of surgical site infection [PDF]
Purpose of review: surgical site infection (SSI) is a common health care associated infection and complicates up to 10-20% of operations with considerable health care resources.
Astagneau +42 more
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Background:. Closed-incision negative pressure wound therapy (ciNPWT) has shown promise in reducing surgical wound complications. Among its numerous benefits, it allows for exudate management and tension offloading from wound edges.
Blake Dunson, BS +4 more
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Crohn's disease activity index and Vienna classification - Is it worthwhile to calculate before surgery? [PDF]
Background: Crohn's disease (CD) patients with increased disease activity may reveal an increased risk for perioperative complications. The `Crohn's disease activity index' (CDAI) and the `Vienna classification' (VC) were developed for standardized ...
A. Beham +29 more
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Appendiceal abscess in a giant left-sided inguinoscrotal hernia: a rare case of Amyand hernia [PDF]
The hernia of Amyand is an inguinal hernia containing the appendix in the sac. It is a rare pathology often diagnosed only intra-operatively. We report a case even more rare of a giant left-sided inguinoscrotal Amyand hernia with appendiceal abscess ...
Custureri, Filippo +6 more
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Shoelace technique for gradual closure of abdominal wall defect in a child
Introduction: skin closure in an area with large tissue defects and low laxity is always a challenge for plastic surgeons, especially in the pediatric population.
Ibrahim Cherry, Diane Franck
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Evaluating Risk Factors for Surgical Site Occurrences: Infection and Wound Dehiscence Post Definitive Surgery for Sacrococcygeal Pilonidal Sinus Disease. [PDF]
Maclean EG +6 more
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