Tag: Surgery: Misc.
RYGB Cuts Markers of Oxidative Stress in Subcutaneous Tissue
Fifty percent decrease in oxidative stress; no change in inflammatory markers in subcutaneous tissue
Pre-Op β-Blockers May Work Against Heart-Healthy Patients
But those with three or four heart risk factors may benefit from getting β-blockers
Return to Sports Starts at Three Months Post Scoliosis Surgery
Return to running, noncontact/contact sports, and collision sports by three, six, 12 months, respectively
Lean Six Sigma Approach Ups Quality of Hip Replacement Sx
Forty-four percent reduction in length of stay after implementation of improvement actions
Optimal Mechanical Ventilation Strategy Identified for Obese
In meta-analysis, VCV + higher PEEP + single RM linked to highest PaO2/FiO2 ratio
Complication Rate Relatively Low for Anterior Lumbar Surgery
Review shows overall complication rate of 14.1%, with most complications at rate of 1% to 3%
More Evidence That C-Sections Should Be Avoided When Possible
More complications and lower chances of vaginal delivery for subsequent births
Benefits for Surgery Before Chemo in Advanced Ovarian CA
Appears to raise quality of life without shortening survival
Bleeding Complications Up With Multicompartment Mesh Removal
Increased estimated blood loss and elevated odds of transfusion with multicompartment removal
Regional Anesthesia May Be Best in Infant Hernia Surgeries
Less likely to suffer from apnea following hernia surgery, compared with general anesthesia
