Tag: Surgery: Misc.
Antibiotic Choice Affects Infection Rate After Head and Neck Sx
Use of clindamycin, but not extended duration of prophylactic antibiotics, increases infection rate
More Evidence Needed to Assess Impact of Duty Hour Policies
Rigidity of surgical resident policies may have unintended, detrimental effects on patient
30-Day Unplanned Readmit Rate Low but Costly in Head, Neck Sx
Predictors of unplanned readmissions include coronary artery disease, chronic renal failure
Review Examines Salpingectomy Alone for Cutting Ovarian CA Risk
Recent evidence suggests fallopian tube epithelium is origin of most high-grade serous cancers
Many Cataract Patients Undergo Unnecessary Pre-Op Testing
Probability of undergoing testing mainly linked to ophthalmologist managing pre-op assessment
Cervical Disc Arthroplasty Tops ACDF for Single-Level Cervical Dz
Lower readmission rates, lower reoperation rates, reduced index and total costs for CDA
Longevity of Bioprosthetic Valve Replacement Assessed
15-year survival similar for patients using mechanical prosthetic, bioprosthetic replacement valves
Quality Improvement Intervention Cuts Lost OR Time
Instruction sheets, text-message reminders can cut time lost due to cancellation on day of surgery
Peritoneal Drainage, Laparotomy Cuts Mortality in NEC
But necrotizing enterocolitis procedure linked to increased costs versus peritoneal drainage alone
Almost One in 10 Readmitted After Carotid Revascularization
Risk of readmission greater after carotid artery stenting than carotid endarterectomy
