Tag: Surgery: Misc.
Being Awake for Aneurysm Brain Surgery May Offer Better Results
In new approach to the dangerous lesions, surgeons can get patient feedback during the procedure
Minimally Invasive Sx Use Up for Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
In 2012, MIS approach used in ~80 percent of PEH repairs; increase linked to reduction in mortality
Early Rotator Cuff Surgery Offers Good Long-Term Outcomes
But preoperative fatty infiltration and postoperative retear show significantly detrimental effect
Sleep, Caffeine Use May Play Role in Post-Op Pain
Caffeine at onset of sleep deprivation might help prevent increase in post-op hypersensitivity
Females Show Better Response to CRT in Esophageal Cancer
Females more often had complete, nearly complete pathologic response to induction tx; less recurrence
Literacy Level an Issue in Laryngectomy-Related Patient Ed
Reading difficulty exceeds ability of average U.S. adult; readability negatively tied to understandability
One-Quarter With Early Breast Cancer Strongly Considers CPM
Decision factors most valued include avoiding worry about recurrence, reducing need for surgery
’07 to ’14 Saw Drop in Proportion Needing Dialysis After TAVI
Need for new dialysis after TAVI linked to increased risk of mortality at 30-days and four years
Use of ICU Resources After Cardiac Surgery Upped by Obesity
Increasing obesity tied to greater likelihood of prolonged ICU stay and ventilation, ICU readmission
Wound Complication Rate for C-Section Varies With Suture Type
Reduced complications with poliglecaprone 25 versus polyglactin 910 for women undergoing C-section
