Tag: Surgery: Misc.
ACC: Bleeding Risk Lower With Tranexamic Acid in Noncardiac Surgery
But, though difference is small, tranexamic acid not noninferior to placebo for primary safety outcome of composite cardiovascular outcome
Plastic Surgery Consultations for Complex Cases Add Financial Value to Hospitals
Study shows substantial increase in net revenues for complex surgeries with plastic surgeon consultants
AAOS: Patients Mostly Satisfied After Flatfoot Reconstruction
Postoperatively, physical activities less difficult for 50 percent, equally difficult for 33 percent, and more difficult for 17 percent
2014 to 2019 Saw Decrease in Postoperative Opioid Use for Children
Rapid opioid deadoption identified beginning in late 2017; was first seen in teens followed by school- and preschool-aged children
AAOS: Outcomes Good for New ACL Repair Technique in Teens
For teens at high risk for failed ACLR, lateral extra-articular tenodesis with modified Lemaire technique used in conjunction with ACLR
AAOS: Early Outcomes Similar for Cementless, Cemented Fixation TKR
Groups did not differ in hospital length of stay, complications, 90-day readmission, revision surgery at two years
2004 to 2017 Saw Increase in Appendiceal Cancer
Increase appears to be driven by a rise in carcinoids
Amino Acid Supplementation Beneficial After Fracture Fixation
Reduction in postoperative complications for adults receiving conditionally essential amino acid supplementation
No Long-Term Advantage Seen for Off-Pump Versus On-Pump CABG
Time to all-cause death or repeated revascularization shorter with off-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting