Tag: Surgery: Misc.
Periop Bridging Unnecessary for Most A-Fib Patients on Warfarin
Arterial thromboembolism risk doesn't appear to rise without additional drug treatment
Lower RASDS Complications for Higher Hospital, Surgeon Volume
Lower rates of preoperative complications seen in revision adult spinal deformity surgery
Music Reduces Anxiety Score in Breast Cancer Surgery Patients
Reduction in anxiety scores preoperatively with live or recorded music versus usual care
Post-Hysterectomy Cystoscopy May Lead to False-Positive Result
Incorrect presumption of ureteral injury can occur in patients with a pre-existing nonfunctional kidney
Improved Outcomes With Early Mitral Regurgitation Surgery
Surgical correction based on high probability of repair linked to improved survival
Child CA Survivors Face Risk of Bowel Obstruction Requiring Sx
Survivors of childhood cancer, especially those with abdominopelvic tumors, have higher long-term risk
Review: Music Beneficial During Postoperative Period
Reduction in post-op pain, anxiety, analgesia use; effective for patients under general anesthesia
Limited Resection Generally Not Equivalent in Stage IA NSCLC
Only segmentectomy equivalent to lobectomy for older patients with adenocarcinoma
Bariatric Surgery Benefits May Fade With Time
Little is known about the long-term effects of bariatric procedures
Bariatric Surgery May Lower Tolerance for Alcohol
Researchers found blood alcohol levels were doubled in women who had gastric bypass