Tag: Surgery: Misc.
Caudal Block Linked to Post-Urethroplasty Complications
Type of surgery, caudal block, hypospadias types are independent risk factors for surgical complications
Bundle of Practices Can Cut Surgical Site Infections
Implementing bundle of evidence-based practices can reduce 30-day surgical site infections
Oophorectomy Tied to Increased Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Findings among women who'd undergone oophorectomy for benign indications
Pre-Op Gait Speed Indicates Mortality Risk Post Heart Surgery
Each 0.1-m/s decrease associated with an 11 percent relative increase in mortality
No Benefit Found for Perioperative Statin Therapy
Statins don't prevent complications and may cause acute kidney injury, researchers report
Lung Cancer Resection Linked to Longer Survival for Older Patients
Researchers find those 65 and older survive longer when they have surgery
American Association of Neurological Surgeons, April 30-May 4
The 84th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons The annual meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons was...
Readability of Online Info About Pancreatic Cancer Varies
Lowest accuracy scores for alternative tx websites; websites with higher accuracy more difficult to read
Laparoscopic Antireflux Sx May Provide Added Benefits in GERD
Lasting reduction in esophageal acid reflux with LARS and esomeprazole; greater reduction with LARS
Sleeve Gastrectomy Improves Left Ventricular Systolic Function
Improves LV systolic function and contributes to reverse LV remodeling in men and women
