Tag: Surgery: Misc.
Factors ID’d for Eventual Surgery in Patients With Appendicitis
Presence of an appendicolith increases risk for undergoing appendectomy after starting antibiotic therapy for acute appendicitis
Long-Term Medication Usage After Bariatric Surgeries Compared
Patterns of medication use for obesity-related comorbidities slightly more favorable following gastric bypass versus sleeve gastrectomy
Selected Procedures May Be Performed by Surgical Residents Alone
Patient outcomes similar for certain procedures performed by residents alone, attending surgeons alone, residents assisted by attending surgeons
Intrathecal Morphine + Oral Gabapentin Aids Pain Management
Combination improved pain management for teens undergoing spinal fusion for scoliosis
Red Cross Says U.S. Blood Supply at Dangerously Low Level
People who have received COVID-19 vaccines can donate blood and platelets as long as they are symptom-free
Early Exercise Not Tied to Breast Augmentation Complications
Findings show similar scar quality and higher patient satisfaction and self-reported outcomes with exercise
AAOS Updates Guideline for Managing Hip Fracture in Seniors
Interdisciplinary care programs recommended to decrease complications and improve outcomes
Hip Fracture Surgery Generally Lower During COVID-19 Pandemic
Apart from fall 2020, hip fracture surgery volumes among older individuals were lower than among historic controls until vaccination
Optimal Acetabular Positioning Redefined in Total Hip Arthroplasty
Optimal acetabular positioning differs from historic values, with reduced risk for dislocation with increased anteversion
Heart Surgery Patients May Not Need Opioids at Home
Incidence of postdischarge opioid prescriptions low for opioid-naive patients undergoing CABG and/or valve surgery through sternotomy
