Tag: Surgery: Misc.
ECG-Based Algorithm Predicts Long-Term Survival After Cardiac Surgery
Findings seen among patients with left ventricular ejection fraction >35 percent undergoing valve and/or coronary bypass surgery
Black Patients Not Represented in Breast Reconstruction Images Online
Lack of representation in social media photo postings may contribute to fewer Black patients seeking reconstructive surgery after mastectomy
Surgery Plus Chemo Better for Treating Relapsed Ovarian Cancer
Overall survival longer with secondary cytoreductive surgery followed by platinum-based chemotherapy versus chemotherapy alone
FDA Approves Imaging Drug That Can Help Surgeons Spot Ovarian Cancers
Drug is designed to improve surgeon's ability to detect ovarian cancer while operating on a patient
Smartphone Wound Follow-Up Increases Odds of Early SSI Diagnosis
Patients in smartphone group had reduced community care attendance, better experiences accessing care after abdominal surgery
Risk for Psoriasis Reduced After Tonsillectomy
Among patients with rheumatoid arthritis, the risk for psoriasis was increased after tonsillectomy
AHA: Risk-Benefit of Mitral Valve Surgery Plus Tricuspid Annuloplasty Studied
For mitral valve surgery plus TA, risk for primary end-point event lower at two years, but risk for permanent pacemaker implantation higher
AHA: Oral Milvexian Promising for Prevention of VTE
In patients undergoing knee arthroplasty, postoperative incidence of venous thromboembolism lower with milvexian versus enoxaparin
Bariatric Surgery May Cut Risk for Adverse Outcomes in NASH
Risk for adverse liver and cardiovascular outcomes lower among patients with obesity and advanced fatty liver who undergo bariatric surgery
Strong Opioids No Better for Pain After Surgery for Fracture
No difference seen in Numerical Pain Rating Scale mean pain score for patients receiving strong versus mild opioids