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June 2017 Briefing – Surgery

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for June 2017. This roundup includes the latest...

June 2017 Briefing – Pathology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pathology for June 2017. This roundup includes the latest...

June 2017 Briefing – Anesthesiology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Anesthesiology for June 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
For patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing circumferential pulmonary vein isolation

Robotic Navigation Noninferior for CVPI in Atrial Fibrillation

Longer procedure times with robotic ablation, but noninferior in terms of success, complications
There is insufficient evidence to support delaying several cutaneous surgical procedures in the setting of systemic isotretinoin therapy

Most Cutaneous Procedures Seem Safe During Isotretinoin Rx

Mechanical dermabrasion and fully ablative laser not recommended in setting of systemic treatment
For patients undergoing breast reconstruction

Fat Grafting May Improve Outcome in Breast Reconstruction

Fat grafting linked to improvement satisfaction, psychosocial well-being, sexual well-being
For patients undergoing endoscopic submucosal dissection

Shorter Fasting After Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection Feasible

Significantly shorter duration of hospital stay, greater patient satisfaction with short fasting period
Guidelines have been developed for perioperative management of antirheumatic drug therapy in patients with rheumatic diseases undergoing elective total hip arthroplasty or total knee arthroplasty; the guidelines were published online June 16 in Arthritis Care & Research.

Guidelines Address Peri-Op Care in Rheumatic Disease

Guidelines address use of antirheumatic drugs for adults with RA, SpA, JIA, SLE undergoing THA/TKA
People over age 65 shouldn't avoid surgery for a herniated disc just because of their age

Older Age Needn’t Be a Barrier to Herniated Disc Surgery

Seniors experience good outcomes after lumbar microdiscectomy, researchers report
For patients with Crohn's disease

Distinct Features for Quitting Smoking After Crohn’s Diagnosis

Smoking cessation at time of diagnosis linked to intestinal resection within 3 months, light smoking