Tag: Surgery: Misc.
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
Sentinel Lymph Node Dissection Non-Inferior to Axillary Node
Findings among women with T1 or T2 invasive primary breast cancer
Study Details Humanitarian Surgical Care in Afghanistan
A total of 5,768 local national civilians had surgery; 49.3 percent classified as non-war-related conditions
August 2017 Briefing – Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for August 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
August 2017 Briefing – Pathology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pathology for August 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
August 2017 Briefing – Anesthesiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Anesthesiology for August 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Peri-Op Management Key in Surgical Resident Malpractice
Review of cases highlights importance of peri-op management; supervision by attending doctor
Being Awake for Aneurysm Brain Surgery May Offer Better Results
In new approach to the dangerous lesions, surgeons can get patient feedback during the procedure
Minimally Invasive Sx Use Up for Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
In 2012, MIS approach used in ~80 percent of PEH repairs; increase linked to reduction in mortality
