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Impact of statin treatment and exposure on the risk of chronic allograft dysfunction in Chinese lung transplant recipients.

Jul 17, 2023

Chronic lung allograft dysfunction (CLAD) was a common complication following lung transplantation that contributed to long-term morbidity and mortality. Statin therapy had been suggested to attenuate...

[Efficacy of CT-guided partial radiofrequency ablation of bilateral responsible cranial nerves in the treatment of Meige syndrome].

Jul 17, 2023

To evaluate the efficacy of CT-guided partial radiofrequency ablation of bilateral responsible cranial nerves in the treatment of Meige syndrome. The Clinical data of 56 patients with Meige syndrome...

[Systematic investigation of surgical site infections (SSI) in plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgery (ERCS): Feedback].

Jul 17, 2023

Surgical site infection (SSI) in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery (ERCP) is quite uncommon compared to other surgical specialities but remains one of the main complications. The aim of ou...

Accuracy of on-site teleoperated milling with haptic assistance.

Jul 17, 2023

In bone surgery specialties, like orthopedics, neurosurgery, and oral and maxillofacial surgery patient safety and treatment success depends on the accurate implementation of computer-based surgical p...

See One, Do One, Improve One's Wellness: Resident Autonomy in US General Surgery Programs, A Mixed Methods Study.

Jul 17, 2023

We sought to examine the factors associated with resident perceptions of autonomy and to characterize the relationship between resident autonomy and wellness.Concerns exist that resident autonomy is d...

Subtractive thinking: A novel combined application of antihelix reconstruction and outer helix reconstruction to treat mild cases of type I to II conchal microtia.

Jul 10, 2023

The management of mild cases of type Ⅰ to Ⅱ conchal microtia involves grafting cartilage to the affected ear to increase the cartilaginous area and transfer more skin to cover the larger cartilage...

The contribution of medical burden to 22q11.2 deletion syndrome quality of life and functioning.

Jul 10, 2023

To date, there is no systematic method to quantify the medical burden of individuals with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11.2DS). This study aimed to design a Medical Burden Scale (MBS) for 22q11.2DS t...

Does early or late discharge after total knee replacement affect the burden and stress of caregivers?

Jul 10, 2023

Since patients may experience difficulties in their daily activities after total knee replacement surgery, the role of the caregiver is important in supporting the daily needs of the patients. Caregiv...

Does early or late discharge after total knee replacement affect the burden and stress of caregivers?

Jul 10, 2023

Since patients may experience difficulties in their daily activities after total knee replacement surgery, the role of the caregiver is important in supporting the daily needs of the patients. Caregiv...

Long-term outcomes of valve-sparing aortic root versus composite aortic valve graft replacement for aortic root aneurysm: Meta-analysis of reconstructed time-to-event data.

Jul 10, 2023

We aimed to evaluate the long-term outcomes of valve-sparing aortic root replacement (VSARR) versus composite aortic valve graft replacement (CAVGR) for aortic root aneurysms.Meta-analysis of Kaplan-M...

Minimally invasive surgery for pilonidal disease: Outcomes of the Gips technique-A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Jul 10, 2023

Pilonidal disease is a common inflammatory condition that significantly impacts quality of life. Currently, there is a tendency to favor minimally invasive procedures. The present review aims to summa...

The power of YouTube videos for surgical journals.

Jul 10, 2023

Surgical journals use videos for educational and promotional purposes. YouTube is a suitable social media platform for sharing videos of journal content. The Surgery journal experience on YouTube can ...

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Envarsus Versus Immediate Release Tacrolimus in Kidney Transplant Recipients With Delayed Graft Function.

Jul 03, 2023

The incidence of delayed graft function (DGF) among kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) in the United States continues to increase. The effect of immediate-release tacrolimus (tacrolimus) compared wit...

Proceedings of the United Kingdom Periprosthetic Joint Infection Meeting 2022: Combined and Arthroplasty Sessions.

Jul 03, 2023

Considerable variation in practice exists in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), which is a devastating complication for patients and surgeons. The consen...

Proceedings of the United Kingdom Periprosthetic Joint Infection Meeting 2022: Combined and Arthroplasty Sessions.

Jul 03, 2023

Considerable variation in practice exists in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), which is a devastating complication for patients and surgeons. The consen...

Safely Reducing Unnecessary Radiographs in Suspected Pediatric Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Multidisciplinary Developed Algorithm.

Jul 03, 2023

While radiographs are a critical component of diagnosing musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries, they are associated with radiation exposure, patient discomfort, and financial costs. Our study initiative was ...

Safely Reducing Unnecessary Radiographs in Suspected Pediatric Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Multidisciplinary Developed Algorithm.

Jul 03, 2023

While radiographs are a critical component of diagnosing musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries, they are associated with radiation exposure, patient discomfort, and financial costs. Our study initiative was ...

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Implant Compatibility With Ultrahigh Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging (4.7 Tesla and 7 Tesla).

Jul 03, 2023

The use of 7 Tesla (T) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is expanding across medical specialties, particularly, clinical neurosciences and orthopedics. Investigational 7 T MRI has also been performed ...

Patient and provider factors predict non-surgical management for complex upper gastrointestinal cancers.

Jul 03, 2023

Surgery is the only potentially curative treatment for non-metastatic upper gastrointestinal cancers. We analyzed patient and provider characteristics associated with non-surgical management.We querie...

Radial and longitudinal margins in surgery of perihilar cholangiocarcinoma: When R1 definition is associated with different prognosis.

Jun 26, 2023

Infiltrated margins of resection (R1) and lymph node invasion are dominant negative predictors of survival in patients with a resectable perihilar cholangiocarcinoma. Less clear is whether survival pr...

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