Tag: Surgery: Misc.
Web-Based Platform Better for Delivering Pre-Op Information
Children age 3 to 12 years better attain pre-op information from interactive web-based platform
Surgery Often the Starting Point for Opioid Addiction
Some patients may face higher risk of becoming dependent on opioids, researchers say
Survival Similar With Debulking by Laparotomy, Laparoscopy
Similar three-year survival rates for women with epithelial ovarian cancer undergoing debulking
Music Therapy Relieves Post-Op Pain in Spinal Surgery Patients
Live tunes, singing, rhythmic drumming appeared to help ease discomfort after spinal surgery
Surgery May Not Be Necessary in Acute Biliary Pancreatitis
Research suggests factors may predict need for immediate cholecystectomy
Thyroidectomy for Thyroid CA Up Post 2006 Mass. Health Reform
Health reform linked to significantly increased rates of thyroidectomy and neck dissection
Survival Up With Surgery for Abdominal Melanoma Metastases
Surgical resection remains important treatment consideration, researchers say
Red Cell Distribution Width Predicts Surgical Complications
High pre-op levels tied to respiratory adverse effects after children's adenotonsillectomy
Estriol Gel Aids Vaginal Health Pre, Post Genital Prolapse Sx
Significant improvement in vaginal health before and after surgery for pelvic organ prolapse
Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy Rates Up Nationwide
Increase seen in all states from 2004 to 2012, with greatest increases in five contiguous Midwest states
