Tag: Surgery: Misc.
Six Procedures Account for Two-Thirds of Pediatric Postop Revisits
Tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy, appendectomy account for most postsurgical pediatric emergency department visits
Intraosseous Morphine Reduces Postop Pain After TKA
Visual Analog Scale pain score lower at one, two, three, and five hours postoperatively
Surgical Procedure Volumes Dropped During COVID-19 Peak
During post-COVID-19-peak period, partial recovery was seen to 85.8 percent of pre-COVID-19-peak volumes, with variation across subspecialties
Program Cuts Opioid Use in Teens After Spinal Surgery for Scoliosis
Pain control maintained following intervention with preoperative patient education and smaller prescription quantities
Guideline Addresses Anorectal Abscess; Anal, Rectovaginal Fistulas
Clinical guidelines updated for management of anorectal abscess, fistula-in-ano, and rectovaginal fistula
Dexmedetomidine Cuts Perioperative Respiratory AEs in Tonsillectomy
Incidence of PRAEs reduced with dexmedetomidine versus midazolam among children undergoing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
Surgery Feasible Soon After COVID-19 for Vaccinated Patients
No increased risk for perioperative complications seen for fully vaccinated patients, surgery without general anesthesia
Laparoscopic Surgery Noninferior for Gastric Cancer at Five Years
At five years, OS, RFS similar for laparoscopic surgery and open distal gastrectomy for locally advanced gastric cancer
Anesthesiologist Staffing Ratios Linked to Patient Outcomes
Morbidity, mortality of patients undergoing major noncardiac inpatient surgery increased with overlapping coverage by anesthesiologists
Reputation Most Important Factor in Choosing Breast Reconstruction Surgeon
Women hypothetically selecting a breast reconstruction surgeon placed highest value on surgeons' reputations
