Tag: Surgery: Misc.
Frailty Ups Mortality Risk After Surgery in Seniors
Risk for death one year after major surgery significantly higher for frail patients
Fluorescence Visualization-Guided Sx Efficacious in Oral CA
Surgery reduces local recurrence in patients with squamous cell carcinoma, high-grade lesions
ASCO: CRP Predicts Complications After Esophagectomy
CRP ≥4.0 mg/dL on post-op day 4 predicts serious infectious complications after esophageal cancer sx
Mosquito Mesh an Option for Hernia Repair in Poor Countries
Researchers say this affordable innovation might improve access to the surgery
Tissue May Beat Metal for AVR in Middle-Aged Patients
Bioprosthetic valves less likely to cause blood clots, but are less durable
Mental Health Disorders Common Among Bariatric Sx Patients
But such conditions don't seem to hinder post-op weight loss
PF4/Heparin Antibodies Predict Mortality in HIT
Findings among patients with thrombocytopenia
Injectable Agent Illuminates Cancer During Surgery
Technology may help surgeons identify and remove more malignant cells
High Rate of Symptoms Reported Post Gastric Bypass Procedure
Abdominal pain, fatigue were most common symptoms after Roux-en-Y procedure
Side-to-Side Isoperistaltic Strictureplasty Helpful in Crohn’s
Age at diagnosis and surgery, family history, smoking are independent risk factors for recurrence
