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Complication rates for nipple-sparing mastectomy are decreasing despite expanded indications for the procedure among higher-risk patients

Less Invasive Mastectomy an Option for More Patients

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Higher-risk patients may now be eligible for nipple-sparing mastectomy
There has been a significant reduction in surgical mortality during the last decade in Scotland that is partially attributable to the implementation of the World Health Organization Surgical Safety Checklist

Implementing Surgical Safety Checklist Reduces Mortality

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Findings based on long-term evaluation of surgical mortality in Scotland
Vascular surgery after firearm injury is associated with an increased risk for complications and mortality

Vascular Surgery for Gun Injuries Carries Higher Mortality Risk

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Vascular surgery required to repair major blood vessels in one of 10 hospitalized with a firearm injury
Using oral sedation during cataract surgery does not negatively impact patient satisfaction compared with using an intravenous sedative

Patients Satisfied With Oral Sedation for Cataract Surgery

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Oral sedation found to be noninferior to IV sedation in terms of patient satisfaction

April 2019 Briefing – Surgery

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for April 2019. This roundup includes the latest...

April 2019 Briefing – Pathology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pathology for April 2019. This roundup includes the latest...

April 2019 Briefing – Anesthesiology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Anesthesiology for April 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
A new study published online April 17 in Lancet Infectious Diseases identifies risk factors associated with revision for prosthetic joint infection following knee replacement.

U.K. Study IDs Risk Factors Tied to Knee Replacement Revision

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Findings point to modifiable, nonmodifiable factors associated with revision due to joint infection
An interdisciplinary care protocol for frail geriatric trauma patients significantly reduces the risk for delirium and 30-day readmission

Interdisciplinary Care Pathway Helps Manage Frail, Elderly Trauma Patients

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Significant decreases seen in delirium, 30-day readmission, but not complications
A new app can predict the likelihood that a patient will develop an incisional hernia following abdominal surgery

New App Aids Surgeons in Predicting Hernias After Abdominal Surgery

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Real-time risk score predicts incisional hernias following abdominal surgery