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Readmissions after thyroid surgery are relatively low

Fewer Than 5 Percent of Thyroid Surgery Patients Readmitted

Majority of readmissions occur within seven days of discharge and one-fourth within two days
Hybrid minimally invasive esophagectomy results in lower incidence of intraoperative and postoperative major complications compared with open esophagectomy for esophageal cancer

Fewer Complications Found With Hybrid Surgery for Esophageal Cancer

Incidence of intraoperative, postoperative complications lower in resectable esophageal cancer
During early recovery

Early Classification Predicts One-Year Trauma Outcomes

Six-week assessment of risk, protective factors explains one-year functional, health outcomes
Psoriasis is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular interventions in patients with hypertension

Hypertension With Psoriasis Tied to More Cardiac Interventions

In patients with hypertension, psoriasis linked to increased risk for cardiovascular procedures, surgeries

December 2018 Briefing – Surgery

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for December 2018. This roundup includes the latest...

December 2018 Briefing – Pathology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pathology for December 2018. This roundup includes the latest...

December 2018 Briefing – Anesthesiology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Anesthesiology for December 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
The Medicare-implemented Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement bundled-payment model reduces spending for hip or knee replacement

Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model Cuts Costs

Institutional spending decreased more in hospitals in treatment areas versus control areas
Use of primary targeted muscle reinnervation can prevent or reduce pain in below-the-knee amputees

Targeted Muscle Reinnervation Can Reduce Phantom Limb Pain

Authors report reduction in pain and no symptomatic neuromas in 22 below-the-knee amputees
For children with Crohn disease

Malnutrition Ups Risk of Postop Issues in Pediatric Crohn Disease

In propensity-matched analysis, mild, severe malnutrition linked to elevated odds of complications