Variability of Pediatric Cervical Spine Clearance Protocols: A Systematic Review
Conclusions:
Details of c-spine clearance protocols differed significantly across the included studies, but many applied some or all NEXUS criteria. Overall, while variable, protocols served to safely treat pediatric patients without missing any clinically significant c-spine injuries, while reducing radiation exposure. (Source: Annals of Surgery)
Source: Annals of Surgery - November 14, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Review Paper Source Type: research
The Effect of Hyperosmolar Water-Soluble Contrast for the Management of Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Conclusion:
WSC studies may reduce HLOS for patients who have SBO and do not require surgery. However, the current literature is heterogenous with considerable design limitations. High-quality RCTs are needed using standardized protocols to determine the full benefit of WSC for the management of SBO. (Source: Annals of Surgery)
Source: Annals of Surgery - November 14, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Meta-Analysis Source Type: research
Treatment of Surgical Scars With Combination Pulsed Dye and Fractional Nonablative Laser: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Conclusions and Relevance:
Combined PDL and NAFL resulted in scar improvement. Scar thickness, stiffness, and erythema were improved.
Trial Registration:
ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03057964). (Source: Annals of Surgery)
Source: Annals of Surgery - November 14, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Randomized Controlled Trial Source Type: research
Risk Factors Associated With Postoperative Mortality Among COVID-19 Positive Patients: Results of 3027 Operations and Procedures
Objective:
To investigate the predictors of postoperative mortality in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)–positive patients.
Background:
COVID-19–positive patients have more postoperative complications. Studies investigating the risk factors for postoperative mortality in COVID-19–positive patients are limited.
Methods:
COVID-19–positive patients who underwent surgeries/procedures in Cleveland Clinic between January 2020 and March 2021 were identified retrospectively. The primary outcome was postoperative/procedural 30-day mortality. Secondary outcomes were length of stay, intensive care unit adm...
Source: Annals of Surgery - November 14, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: COVID-19 Source Type: research
Financial Health Is a Critical Component of Optimal Recovery for Trauma Survivors
No abstract available (Source: Annals of Surgery)
Source: Annals of Surgery - November 14, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Features Source Type: research
Patients Follow Different Financial Hardship Trajectories in the Year after Injury
Conclusions and Relevance:
The Financially Resilient trajectory demonstrates financial hardship after injury can be overcome. Further research into understanding why and how this occurs is needed. (Source: Annals of Surgery)
Source: Annals of Surgery - November 14, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Features Source Type: research
Hepatic Arterial Infusion Pump: Quo Vadis?
No abstract available (Source: Annals of Surgery)
Source: Annals of Surgery - November 14, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Features Source Type: research
Hepatic Artery Infusion Pumps: A Surgical Toolkit for Intraoperative Decision-Making and Management of Hepatic Artery Infusion-Specific Complications
Conclusions:
This HAI toolkit provides the HAI team a reference to manage commonly encountered HAI-specific perioperative obstacles and complications. Overcoming these challenges is critical to ensure safe and effective pump implantation and delivery of HAI therapy, and key to successful implementation of new programs and expansion of HAI to patients who may benefit from such a highly specialized treatment strategy. (Source: Annals of Surgery)
Source: Annals of Surgery - November 14, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Features Source Type: research
Comment on: The Impact of Adjuvant Therapy on Survival After Esophagectomy for Node-Negative Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
No abstract available (Source: Annals of Surgery)
Source: Annals of Surgery - October 15, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
Response to Comment on: Prophylactic Single-use Negative Pressure Dressing in Closed Surgical Wounds After Incisional Hernia Repair
No abstract available (Source: Annals of Surgery)
Source: Annals of Surgery - October 15, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
Comment on: Prophylactic Single-use Negative Pressure Dressing in Closed Surgical Wounds After Incisional Hernia Repair
No abstract available (Source: Annals of Surgery)
Source: Annals of Surgery - October 15, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
Comment on: Outcomes of 100 Patients More Than 4 Years After POEM for Achalasia
No abstract available (Source: Annals of Surgery)
Source: Annals of Surgery - October 15, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
Comment on: Preventing Recurrence in Clean and Contaminated Hernias Using Biologic Versus Synthetic Mesh in Ventral Hernia Repair: The PRICE Randomized Clinical Trial
No abstract available (Source: Annals of Surgery)
Source: Annals of Surgery - October 15, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
Response to the Comment on: Demise of Hilar En Bloc Resection by No-touch Technique as Surgery for Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma: Dissociation Between Theory and Practice
No abstract available (Source: Annals of Surgery)
Source: Annals of Surgery - October 15, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
Comment on: Nagino M, Clavien PA. Demise of Hilar en bloc Resection by No-touch Technique as Surgery for Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma: Dissociation Between Theory and Practice
No abstract available (Source: Annals of Surgery)
Source: Annals of Surgery - October 15, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
