Tag: Surgery: Misc.
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons, April 22-26
The 2017 American Association of Neurological Surgeons 85th Annual Scientific Meeting The annual meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons...
Fatal Case of Suspected Propofol-Induced Pancreatitis Described
57-year-old woman developed severe abdominal pain with nausea, vomiting after thyroidectomy
Post-Op hsTnT Linked to 30-Day Mortality After Noncardiac Sx
Increased risk of 30-day mortality for absolute high-sensitivity troponin T change of 5ng/L or higher
Surgeon Volume Impacts Parathyroidectomy Outcomes
Lower rate of vocal cord paralysis for high-volume surgeons, with NNT of 71 to avoid one case
Iliac Artery Balloon Catheter Little Benefit in Placenta Accreta
Prophylactic placement of balloon catheters doesn't reduce intra-op hemorrhage, cesarean hysterectomy
Pre-Op Training Program Improves Outcomes
Program provides physical, nutritional, and psychological guidance
Hypnosis Doesn’t Improve Post-Op Anxiety, Pain in Children
Findings among pediatric patients undergoing major orthopedic surgery
Pre-Pregnancy Bariatric Surgery Ups Risk of Abdominal Surgery
Findings among women in first pregnancy after bariatric surgery
One in Five Post-Op Patients Need Unscheduled Help
Most contact general practitioner due to inadequate pain management
ASCO Updates Recs on Potentially Curable Pancreatic Cancer
Regimen of gemcitabine, capecitabine preferred in absence of concerns for toxicity, tolerance
