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The association of penicillin allergy with outcomes after open  ventral hernia repair
ConclusionPA patients had more comorbidities and complex ventral hernias. When controlling for contamination and MRSA history, BLP is associated with improved outcomes particularly in contaminated cases. PA may be a risk factor for patient complexity, and further studies are warranted to determine if allergy testing can be warranted in known or anticipated contaminated cases.Graphic abstract
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - February 2, 2020 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Correlation between sinus and lung cultures in lung transplant patients with cystic fibrosis
ConclusionThere was a high correlation between pretransplant sinus cultures and posttransplant BAL cultures for PsA, MRSA, and Burkholderia sp. This suggests that the paranasal sinuses may act as a reservoir for allograft colonization in patients with cystic fibrosis. Further studies are needed to determine whether treatment of sinusitis affects allograft colonization and transplant outcomes.
Source: International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology - December 1, 2017 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Kevin J. Choi, Tracy Z. Cheng, Adam L. Honeybrook, Alice L. Gray, Laurie D. Snyder, Scott M. Palmer, Ralph Abi Hachem, David W. Jang Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research