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See Latest ArticlesWound dehiscence: is still a problem in the 21th century
World Journal of Emergency Surgery, 04/08/09
Spiliotis J et al. - It is important for the surgeon to know that wound healing demands oxygen consumption, normoglycemia and absence of toxic or septic factors, which reduces collagen synthesis and oxidative killing mechanisms of neutrophils. Also the type of abdominal closure may plays an important role. The tension free closure is recommended and a continuous closure is preferable. Preoperative assessment so as to identify and remove, if possible, these risk factors is essential, in order to minimize the incidence of wound dehiscence, which has a high death rate.
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Quality of surgery for rectal carcinoma: comparison between open and laparoscopic approaches
The American Journal of Surgery, 11/03/09
Outcomes After Laparoscopic Treatment of Complicated Versus Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis: A Prospective, Comparative Trial
Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 11/10/09
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Surgical Endoscopy, 11/19/09
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Novel Pancreaticojejunostomy with a Low Rate of Anastomotic Failure-Related Complications
Journal of the American College of Surgeons, 10/30/09
Indications for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in the Setting of Prophylactic Mastectomy
Journal of the American College of Surgeons, 10/30/09
Prospective, randomized, controlled trial of parathyroidectomy versus observation in patients with asymptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism
Surgery, 11/03/09
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Effect of Stitch Length on Wound Complications After Closure of Midline Incisions
Archives of Surgery, 11/17/09
Topical Antimicrobial Therapy for Treating Chronic Wounds
Clinical Infectious Diseases, 10/29/09
Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields on IL-1beta and Post Operative Pain: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study in Breast Reduction Patients
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 11/23/09
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