AHA: Strategies Compared for Treating Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia
Outcomes better for surgical revascularization versus endovascular therapy for those with single segment of great saphenous vein that could be used for surgery
Electroacupuncture Cuts Risk for Prolonged Postoperative Ileus
Findings seen among patients recovering from laparoscopic resection of colorectal cancer
Guideline Developed for Diagnosis, Management of Aortic Disease
Shared decision-making involving patient and multidisciplinary aortic team encouraged to determine optimal therapies
Antiseptics Work Equally Well in Preventing Infection After Surgery for Open Fractures
10 percent povidone-iodine and aqueous 4 percent chlorhexidine gluconate demonstrated similar efficacy in preventing infection after surgical fixation of open fractures
ASA: Preoperative Cannabis Use Tied to Higher Pain After Surgery
However, no significant differences seen in opioid use postoperatively between cannabis users and nonusers
ASA: Same-Day Hip, Knee Replacement Feasible for Selected Patients
Modifications to the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery pathway due to the pandemic will become permanent, authors say
Gender Differences Exist for Surgical Practice, Billing, Coding
Total number of cases and total number of major cases performed differ by sex of surgeon
ASA: Less Noise May Aid Children’s Behavior Following General Anesthesia
Postoperative benefits seen for mood, eating, and engagement
