Tag: Surgery: Misc.
September 2017 Briefing – Anesthesiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Anesthesiology for September 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Optimal Length of Post-Op Opioid Pain Medication Rx Identified
Optimal length for each procedure lies between observed median prescription length and early nadir
Individualized SBP Tx Cuts Risk for Post-Op Organ Dysfunction
Findings among patients undergoing major surgery at increased risk of postoperative complications
Adjuvant Chemo Beneficial in Advanced Gastroesophageal CA
Improved overall survival for patients with locally-advanced gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma
Genotype-Guided Warfarin Dosing Cuts Adverse Events
Risk of composite of major bleeding, INR ≥4, VTE, death down for hip, knee arthroplasty patients
Self-Reported Function IDs Post-Op Course in Elderly
LLFDI-FUNCTION predicts postoperative complications better than frailty phenotype
Thyroid Surgery for Benign Goiters Ups Quality of Life
Quality of life improved after thyroidectomy in patients with nontoxic
nodular goiters
Extended Thromboprophylaxis Safe, Effective After Liver Surgery
Severe complication rate 5.6 percent, with no 90-day mortalities
Peri-Op IV Corticosteroids Benefit Knee, Hip Arthroplasty
Intravenous corticosteroids have good efficacy and safety when used perioperatively
Antireflux Surgery Has High Rate of Recurrent Disease
Nearly 18 percent have recurrence requiring long-term medication, secondary surgery
