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Latest (1) Full Text Articles (42)361 Gamma Knife surgery for the management of glomus tumors: a multicenter study Clinical article Journal of Neurosurgery, August 21, 2012
362 Combination therapy with single incision laparoscopic surgery and double-balloon endoscopy for small intestinal bleeding: report of three cases Surgery Today, August 20, 2012
363 Rectus Abdominus Fascial Sheath Usage for Crural Reinforcement During Surgical Management of GERD: Preliminary Report of a Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques, August 17, 2012 Clinical Article
364 Comparison of perioperative outcomes following open versus minimally invasive Ivor Lewis oesophagectomy at a single, high-volume centre European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, August 17, 2012
365 Combined proximal stent grafting plus distal bare metal stenting for management of aortic dissection: Superior to standard endovascular repair The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, August 17, 2012
366 Management of postoperative hemorrhage associated with factor VIII inhibitor: report of a case Surgery Today, August 17, 2012
367 Laparoscopic Technique for Hernia Reduction and Mesenteric Defect Closure in Patients With Internal Hernia as a Postoperative Complication of Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques, August 16, 2012 Clinical Article
368 Management of Spontaneously Ruptured Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Hemoperitoneum Manifested as Acute Abdomen in the Emergency Room World Journal of Surgery, August 15, 2012
369 Presentation and Management of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors of the Duodenum: A Multi-Institutional Analysis Annals of Surgical Oncology, August 14, 2012 Clinical Article
370 Prognostic significance of lymph node ratio in patients undergoing abdominoperineal resection of rectum Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery, August 13, 2012
371 Abdominoperineal Resection for Squamous Cell Anal Carcinoma: Survival and Risk Factors for Recurrence Annals of Surgical Oncology, August 10, 2012
372 Indicators of symptom improvement and survival in inpatients with advanced cancer undergoing palliative surgical consultation Journal of Surgical Oncology, August 10, 2012
373 Evaluation of high-risk, comorbid patients undergoing open ventral hernia repair with synthetic mesh Surgery, August 8, 2012
374 Management of multiple embolization arising from atrial myxoma Annals of Thoracic Surgery, August 8, 2012
375 Effect of specialist decision-making on treatment strategies for colorectal liver metastases British Journal of Surgery, August 7, 2012
376 Stapled intestinal anastomosis is a simple and reliable method for management of intestinal caliber discrepancy in children Pediatric Surgery International, August 7, 2012
377 Long-term Outcomes Following Aggressive Management of Recurrent Hepatocellular Carcinoma After Upfront Liver Resection World Journal of Surgery, August 6, 2012 Clinical Article
378 Outcomes in the Management of Appendicitis and Cholecystitis in the Setting of a New Acute Care Surgery Service Model: Impact on Timing and Cost Journal of the American College of Surgeons, August 6, 2012
379 Short-term stenting using fully covered self-expandable metal stents for treatment of refractory biliary leaks, postsphincterotomy bleeding, and perforations Surgical Endoscopy, August 3, 2012
380 Clinical, Pathological and Surgical Characteristics of Duodenal Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor and Their Influence on Survival: A Multi-Center Study Annals of Surgical Oncology, August 2, 2012
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Epidural anesthesia reduces post-CABG pain
As published in the Journal of Cardiac Surgery, thoracic epidural anesthesia (TEA) plus general anesthesia (GA) is superior to GA alone in managing post-operative CABG pain. Forty patients undergoing elective CABG were randomized to receive TEA (0.25% bipivacaine [10-20 mg/h]) intra-operatively and for 24 h post-operatively plus GA or GA alone. Post-operative pain at rest and with coughing was significantly less for up to 1 month post-operatively in the TEA + GA group compared to the GA alone group. Furthermore, analgesic use, mechanical ventilation time, ICU stay time, and hospital stay time were reduced in the TEA + GA group compared to the GA alone group.
Read the article summaryNT-proBNP predicts outcome following emergent surgery
As published in the British Journal of Anaesthesia, measurement of N-terminal pro B-type natruiretic peptide (NT-proBNP) pre- and post-operatively predicts outcome in patients > 50 years of age (n=297) undergoing emergent non-cardiac surgery. A pre-operative NT-proBNP > 725 pg/ml was associated with a 4.8-fold RR of non-fatal MI, acute heart failure, or death between surgery and the 3-year post-operative follow up. Similarly, a post-operative NT-proBNP > 1600 pg/ml was associated with a 4.0-fold RR of non-fatal MI, acute heart failure, or death between surgery and the 3-year post-operative follow up. A pre-operative NT-proBNP > 1740 pg/ml was associated with a 6.9 RR for major adverse cardiac events during the post-operative hospital stay.
Read the article summaryIncreased risk of skin cancer in RCC treated with multikinase inhibitors
As published in Dermatologic Surgery, RCC patients (n=69) treated with multikinase inhibitors are at increased risk for squamous cell carcinomas and basal cell carcinomas. After a median treatment of 13.5 months, 13.5% and 6.3% of patients treated with sorafenib and sunitinib developed skin cancer, respectively.
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Last month's top read Top Articles of 20121 The impact of the Japanese clinical guidelines on the clinical management of patients with acute cholecystitis Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences, April 17, 2013 Clinical Guideline
2 Intra-abdominal hypertension in the current era of modern trauma resuscitation ANZ Journal of Surgery, April 16, 2013 Review Article
3 Optimal Time Delay between Epinephrine Injection and Incision to Minimize Bleeding Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, April 4, 2013
4 The Management of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: Current Thoughts and Protocols Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, April 5, 2013
5 Management of Skin Grafts Using Negative Pressure Therapy: The Effect of Varied Pressure on Skin Graft Incorporation Wounds, April 19, 2013
6 Regulated tailored suction vs regulated seal: a prospective randomized trial on air leak duration European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, April 16, 2013
7 The Role of Surgery in the Management of Patients With Refractory Chronic Granulomatous Disease Colitis Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, April 26, 2013 Review Article
8 Laparoscopic excision of a choledochal cyst in 82 consecutive patients Surgical Endoscopy, April 24, 2013
9 The effectiveness and appropriate management of abdominal drains in patients undergoing elective liver resection: a retrospective analysis and prospective case series Surgery Today, April 1, 2013 Review Article
10 Timing of Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis and the Risk of Surgical Site Infection Antibiotic Prophylaxis Timing and SSI Risk JAMA Surgery, March 25, 2013 Review Article
11 A 10-Year Longitudinal Analysis of Surgical Management for Acute Ischemic Colitis Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, March 29, 2013 Review Article
12 Use of a Massive Transfusion Protocol in Nontrauma Patients: Activate Away Journal of the American College of Surgeons, April 9, 2013 Review Article
13 Pancreatic Surgery in the Very Old: Face to Face With a Challenge of the Near Future World Journal of Surgery, April 22, 2013 Review Article
14 Are Commercial Negative Pressure Systems Worth the Cost in Open Abdomen Management? Journal of the American College of Surgeons, March 1, 2013 Review Article
15 Pharmacotherapy Prevention and Management of Nutritional Deficiencies Post Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Obesity Surgery, April 15, 2013 Review Article
16 The clinical role of critical pathway implementation for pancreaticoduodenectomy in 179 patients Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences, March 27, 2013
17 Management of rectal stenosis with endoscopic balloon dilatation Journal of Pediatric Surgery, April 29, 2013
18 Effect of Noise on Auditory Processing in the Operating Room Journal of the American College of Surgeons, March 26, 2013 Review Article
19 MRCP is Not a Cost-Effective Strategy in the Management of Silent Common Bile Duct Stones Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, April 23, 2013
20 Fifteen-year experience in managing obturator hernia: from open to laparoscopic approach Hernia, April 8, 2013 Review Article
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