Application of preoperative 3D printing in the internal fixation of posterior rib fractures with embracing device: a cohort study
To explore the impact of preoperative 3D printing on the fixation of posterior rib fractures utilizing a memory alloy embracing device of rib under thoracoscopy. (Source: BMC Surgery)
Source: BMC Surgery - August 14, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Xuetao Zhou, Dongsheng Zhang, Zexin Xie, Yang Yang, Lei Feng, Chunjuan Hou, Menghui Chen, Zheng Liang, Guoliang Zhang and Huiqing Lu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Correction to: Interpreting finite element results for brittle materials in endodontic restorations
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Source: BMC Surgery - August 14, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Antonio P érez-González, José L Iserte-Vilar and Carmen González-Lluch Tags: Correction Source Type: research

Breast conservation therapy decreased heart-specific mortality in breast cancer patients compared with mastectomy
To investigate the impacts of breast conservation therapy (BCT) and mastectomy on heart-specific mortality in breast cancer patients. (Source: BMC Surgery)
Source: BMC Surgery - August 12, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Zhi Li and Ruipeng Zhao Tags: Research Source Type: research

Observation of the efficacy of parathyroidectomy for secondary hyperparathyroidism in hemodialysis patients: a retrospective study
Parathyroidectomy (PTX) is commonly performed as a treatment for secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of PTX in patients with ... (Source: BMC Surgery)
Source: BMC Surgery - August 12, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Wenqiang Qiu and Ge Zhou Tags: Research Source Type: research

Complications of preventive loop ileostomy versus colostomy: a meta-analysis, trial sequential analysis, and systematic review
This study aimed to compare the incidence of postopera... (Source: BMC Surgery)
Source: BMC Surgery - August 12, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Zheng Ge, Xiang Zhao, Zitian Liu, Guangwei Yang, Qunzheng Wu, Xiaoyang Wang, Xiang Zhang, Zhiqiang Cheng and Kexin Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Mesorectal reconstruction with pedicled greater omental transplantation to relieve low anterior resection syndrome following total intersphincteric resection in patients with ultra-low rectal cancer
Total intersphincteric resection (ISR) is the ultimate anus-preserving surgery for patients with ultra-low rectal cancer (ULRC), which can result in various degrees of anorectal dysfunction. Known as low anter... (Source: BMC Surgery)
Source: BMC Surgery - August 12, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Jiankun Liao, Haiquan Qin, Zheng Wang, Linghou Meng, Wentao Wang, Jungang Liu and Xianwei Mo Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effect of knee arthroscopic debridement combined with peripatellar denervation on restoration of knee function in patients with knee osteoarthritis
This research examines knee osteoarthritis (OA), a prevalent orthopedic disease marked by cartilage degeneration and chronic synovitis, leading to pain, restricted mobility, and eventual loss of knee function.... (Source: BMC Surgery)
Source: BMC Surgery - August 11, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Zhijia Wang, Rui Wang and Congliang Gao Tags: Research Source Type: research

Revitalize splenic functions. Following a splenectomy for trauma, a small amount of splenic autotransplantation was performed
The spleen is a responsible significant part of the immune system; after Splenectomy following trauma, the immune system changes; splenic autotransplantation can preserve the immune system after trauma and Spl... (Source: BMC Surgery)
Source: BMC Surgery - August 11, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Hassan A. Saad, Rasha S Elsayed, Mohamed Riad, Ahmed K. El-Taher, Mohamed E Eraky and Ashraf Abdelmonem Tags: Research Source Type: research

The reconstruction of fingertip injury by mini hallux toenail flap pedicled with the hallux transverse artery and toe pulp vein transplantation technique based on the equivalent design theory
How to reconstruct the damaged fingertip is a clinical problem. Our team propose the theory of equivalent design and use the mini toenail flap pedicled with the hallux transverse artery and toe pulp vein trans... (Source: BMC Surgery)
Source: BMC Surgery - August 11, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Xiao Fan, Yimin Zhou, Jian Zhou, Shiyou Dai, Jinhai Liu and Kecheng Lao Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effectiveness of ultrasound-guided dual nerve block in the below-knee amputation
Below knee amputation (BKA) is a common surgical procedure for diabetic foot ulcers and necrotizing lower limb fasciitis patients. However, it is a painful procedure and inadequate postoperative analgesia impe... (Source: BMC Surgery)
Source: BMC Surgery - August 10, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Jung Wook Huh, Min Woo Kim, Young Min Noh, Han Eol Seo and Dong Ha Lee Tags: Research Source Type: research

Local excision versus thrombectomy in thrombosed external hemorrhoids: a multicenter, prospective, observational study
Available guidelines describing the procedural treatment of thrombosed external hemorrhoids (TEH) rely solely on expert opinion. We aimed to compare local excision (LE) and thrombectomy (incision) in terms of ... (Source: BMC Surgery)
Source: BMC Surgery - August 10, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Ali Yalcinkaya, Ahmet Yalcinkaya, Semra Demirli Atici, Can Sahin and Sezai Leventoglu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Short- and long-term outcomes of single-port versus multiport laparoscopic radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer: a meta-analysis of propensity score-matched studies and randomized controlled trials
At present, there is no convincing evidence-based medical basis for the efficacy of single-port laparoscopic gastrectomy. To make a high-quality comparison of the short- and long-term outcomes of single-port l... (Source: BMC Surgery)
Source: BMC Surgery - August 9, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Guangxu Zhu, Xiaomin Lang, Shengjie Zhou, Bowen Li, Qihang Sun, Lei Yu, Qingshun Zhu, Wei Lang, Xuguang Jiao, Shengyong Zhai, Jinqiu Xiong, Yanan Fu and Jianjun Qu Tags: Research Source Type: research

A comparative study between high ligation of the inter-sphincteric fistula tract via lateral Approach Versus Fistulotomy and primary sphincteroplasty in High Trans-Sphincteric Fistula-in-Ano: a randomized clinical trial
In this study two of the most effective techniques are ... (Source: BMC Surgery)
Source: BMC Surgery - August 9, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Philobater Bahgat Adly Awad, Basma Hussein Abdelaziz Hassan, Kerolos Bahgat Adly Awad, Beshoy Effat Elkomos and Mohamed Ali Mohamed Nada Tags: Research Source Type: research

Association of preoperative CA-125 levels with early POAF after heart valve surgery: a single-center, retrospective study
Cancer antigen-125 (CA-125), a tumor marker, has received increasing attention in recent years for its role in the cardiovascular field. However, no study has reported the association of CA-125 with early post... (Source: BMC Surgery)
Source: BMC Surgery - August 9, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Xiaoqin Liao, Sailan Li, Xin Yan, Xin Lin, Liangwan Chen and Yanjuan Lin Tags: Research Source Type: research

Initial experience of single-incision plus one port total laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy
This study aimed to evaluate the short-term outcom... (Source: BMC Surgery)
Source: BMC Surgery - August 7, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: He Cai, Man Zhang, Xin Wang, Yunqiang Cai and Bing Peng Tags: Research Source Type: research