Tag: Surgery: Misc.
Mortality Still High After Surgery for Congenital Heart Defects
Long-term mortality elevated even for mild defects; overall survival improved over time
Post-Surgical Readmissions Higher Among Homeless Veterans
Findings based upon large study of homeless and housed Veteran surgical patients
Bioengineering Feasible for Airway Reconstruction
Bioengineered tracheal and bronchial reconstruction reported using stented aortic matrices
AUA: Many Have Unused Opioids After Urologic Procedures
Patients use just over half of initial prescription; highest percentage of unused meds for cystectomy
Early Post-Op APAP Exposure May Cut AKI Risk in Peds Cardiac Sx
Early acetaminophen exposure after pediatric cardiac surgery may reduce rate of acute kidney injury
Surgery for Hip Fx Cuts Mortality in NH Residents With Dementia
Less pain, fewer pressure ulcers for nursing home residents with dementia after surgical hip fx repair
Many Patients Have Unused Opioids After Spine, Joint Surgery
Many patients reported unsafe storage and failure to dispose of opioids at one- and six-month follow-up
Reporting Outcomes Per Surgeon Tied to Drop in CRC Sx Mortality
Reduction in mortality with intro of public reporting of surgeon specific 90-day post-op mortality
Opioids Often Over-Prescribed After Hiatal Hernia Surgery
Patients use fewer opioids than are prescribed after open, laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair
Nodal Response to Pre-Op Tx Tied to Survival in Esophageal Cancer
Survival benefit of nodal response maintained among patients with nodal, but not primary response
