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Type IV choledochal cyst presenting with obstructive jaundice: Role of MR cholangiopancreatography in preoperative evaluation

Tags: 1998, American Journal of Roentgenology, Arshanskiy Y, complications, Journal Article or Conference Abstract Publication, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging, Radiology, Vyas P K

Laparoscopic repair of the leaking percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy

Peritonitis is an infrequent yet major complication of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), Traditionally, patients with peritonitis from leaking PEG tubes underwent open abdominal exploration with repair of the gastrostomy site. We report…

Tags: 2000, Backus C L, complications, Heniford B T, Iannitti D A, Journal Article or Conference Abstract Publication, Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques-Part A, Muscoriel S J, Surgery

Sequential test selection in the analysis of abdominal pain

Numerous decision-making tools exist to assist physicians in diagnosis management. However, the accuracy of available clinical information is often ambiguous or unknown and current analytical models do not explicitly incorporate judgmentally defined…

Tags: 1996, Caccamo L P, cardiopulmonary bypass, Carter K J, Castro F, complications, Erickson B A, Health Care Sciences & Services, Johnson W, Journal Article or Conference Abstract Publication, Kessler E, Medical Decision Making, Medical Informatics, Ritchey N P, Ruiz C A

Laparoscopic Management of a Small Bowel Herniation from an Ileal Conduit: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature

Bladder carcinoma can be treated with cystectomy and urinary diversion. Ileal conduit is a popular technique, originally performed with closure of all mesenteric and peritoneal defects to minimize internal herniation. Recent advances in laparoscopic…

Tags: 2013, complications, Coughlin L M, cystectomy, ileal conduit complications, internal hernia, internal hernias, Journal Article or Conference Abstract Publication, mesenteric defect, Orr D P, Radical, small bowel obstruction, Surgery, Surgical Laparoscopy Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques, urinary-diversion, y gastric bypass

INCARCERATED SMALL BOWEL ASSOCIATED WITH ELECTIVE ABORTION UTERINE PERFORATION

Background: Uterine perforation is a rare but recognized complication of abortion. Perforations may not be recognized at the time of the procedure, and patients may present days or weeks later with sequelae of the complication. Objectives: To raise…

Tags: 2013, Chase D M, complications, Coughlin L M, elective abortion, Emergency Medicine, incarcerated bowel, Injury, Journal Article or Conference Abstract Publication, Journal of Emergency Medicine, Management, small bowel obstruction, Smith J, Sparks D A, surgical abortion, trimester, uterine perforation

A Structured Approach for Safely Reintroducing Bariatric Surgery in a COVID-19 Environment.

Due to the profound effect of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on healthcare systems, surgical programs across the country have paused surgical operations and have been utilizing virtual visits to help maintain public safety. For those…

Pneumococcal Bacteremia Associated With An Infected Central Venous Catheter

Tags: 2000, Chest, complications, cultures, devices, Dhillon S S, General & Internal Medicine, infected central venous catheter, pneumococcal bacteremia, pneumoniae, Respiratory System, risk-factors, sepsis, Streptococcus, streptococcus-pneumoniae, total parenteral-nutrition, triple-lumen, Watanakunakorn C

Cessation Of Hairline Recession Following Open Forehead Rejuvenation

Background: The senior author (B.G.) observed that patients who underwent forehead rejuvenation using a pretrichial incision did not experience hairline recession. The aim of this study was to objectively measure the effects of forehead rejuvenation…

Tags: 2014, Ahmadian R, androgenetic alopecia, complications, Farajipour N, Gatherwright J, Guyuron B, Journal Article or Conference Abstract Publication, pattern, Plastic and reconstructive surgery, restoration, Surgery, Totonchi A

Patient Computer Use To Prompt Doctor Adherence To Diabetes Management Guidelines

Rationale, Aims and Objectives Doctor compliance with diabetic care guidelines is low and may be improved with system-wide changes that include patient involvement. The objective of this study was to determine if patients in an internal medicine…

Nasointestinal Tube Placement With A Ph Sensor Feeding Tube

Radiographic confirmation of enteral feeding tube placement is a common practice representing considerable expense and causing delay in the initiation of enteral nutrition therapy. We evaluated an enteral feeding tube with a pH sensor, which allows…

Tags: 1993, Black L D, complications, Heiselman D E, Journal Article or Conference Abstract Publication, Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, Milkovich G, Nutrition & Dietetics, Vidovich R R

Predictive Factors For Early Mortality After Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

Background: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a safe access procedure for enteral nutrition. The purpose of this investigation is to identify predictive factors for early mortality after PEG. Methods: A retrospective review of the hospital…

Tags: 1995, aspiration pneumonia, complications, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Gerson L W, jejunostomy, Journal Article or Conference Abstract Publication, Light V L, McCord G, Porter J A, Risk, Slezak F A, surgical gastrostomy, tube

Preoperative testing for urethroplasty is not associated with outcomes - A NSQIP study.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the current practice of routine preoperative testing before urethroplasty and to determine if the results are clinically significant. METHODS: Data was obtained from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP)…

Tags: 2020, Avila Amanda, Bukavina Laura, complications, Gonzalez Chris M, Health Policy, Mahran Amr, Mishra Kirtishri, NEOMED College of Medicine Student, NEOMED Student Publications, Perioperative period, Ponsky Lee E, Preoperative Care, Raina Richa, Sidagam Vasu, urethra, Urology

OPTIMAL INTERVAL FOR TRIPLE-LUMEN CATHETER CHANGES - A DECISION-ANALYSIS

A survey of 53 university and community hospitals revealed that 73% of the institutions had no standard policy for the replacement of triple-lumen catheters (TLCs). Since the maintenance of a TLC in place for a prolonged period may lead to infectious…

Guidelines for monitoring of NSAIDS - Who listened?

The side effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) include problems involving peptic ulceration, renal function, and. liver disease. Publications have stressed the need to monitor patients for these problems and the rheumatology…

Tags: 2000, complications, Drugs, guidelines, Holcomb J P, Jcr-Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, Journal Article, laboratory monitoring, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, Rheumatology, Rothenberg R J

Complications and Perioperative Management of Patients Undergoing Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair.

Endovascular treatments have become increasingly common for patients with a variety of thoracic aortic pathologies. Although considered less invasive than traditional open surgical approaches, they are nonetheless complex procedures. Patients undergo…

Early postoperative complications in lung transplant recipients.

Lung transplantation has become an established therapy for end-stage lung diseases. Early postoperative complications can impact immediate, mid-term, and long-term outcomes. Appropriate management, prevention, and early detection of these early …

Tags: 2021, complications, Dangayach NS, Department of Internal Medicine, Garg D, Grewal HS, Grewal US, Indian Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery, journalArticle, June 2021 List, lung transplantation, Majumdar T, Mehta AC, NEOMED College of Medicine, postoperative, Shah P, Soetanto V, Varma M

Early postoperative complications in lung transplant recipients.

Lung transplantation has become an established therapy for end-stage lung diseases. Early postoperative complications can impact immediate, mid-term, and long-term outcomes. Appropriate management, prevention, and early detection of these early…

Tags: 2021, complications, lung transplantation, postoperative

RESULTS OF LAPAROSCOPIC VERSUS OPEN CHOLECYSTECTOMY IN A COMMUNITY-HOSPITAL

In a retrospective study, the first 301 patients who had laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) in a university-affiliated community hospital were compared with a historical matched control group of patients who had open cholecystectomy. The patients who…

Tags: 1995, Cholangiography, common bile-duct, complications, Dallis D J, electrocautery, experience, General & Internal Medicine, Injury, intraoperative, Journal Article, laser, Management, Rhodes R, routine operative cholangiography, Southern medical journal, standard, Vanek V W

Early postoperative complications in lung transplant recipients

Lung transplantation has become an established therapy for end-stage lung diseases. Early postoperative complications can impact immediate, mid-term, and long-term outcomes. Appropriate management, prevention, and early detection of these early…

Tags: 2022, complications, lung transplantation, Postoperative.

The impact of obesity and age on quality of life in gynecologic surgery

Objective: This study was undertaken to prospectively evaluate the effect of early stage endometrial cancer, age, and obesity on quality of life (QOL). Study design: Women undergoing surgery for endometrial cancer or an adnexal mass determined at…

Adverse Events Following Cervical Disc Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review.

Study Design: Systematic review. Objectives: Cervical arthroplasty is an increasingly popular treatment of cervical radiculopathy and myelopathy. An understanding of the potential adverse events (AEs) is important to help both clinicians and…

Tags: 2018, adverse events, Benzel Edward C, cervical disc arthroplasty, complications, Global spine journal, Goel Chandni, industry funding, Mroz Thomas E, Shriver Michael F, Steinmetz Michael P, systematic review, Tanenbaum Joseph E, Xu Jordan C

Intercostal Artery Laceration Following Thoracentesis

Intercostal artery laceration is an unusual complication following thoracentesis, and has been reported only in elderly patients. We report a case of a 78-year-old man who developed a massive hemothorax following thoracentesis. Post-thoracentesis…

Current applications and safety profile of laser interstitial thermal therapy in the pediatric population: a systematic review of the literature.

OBJECTIVE: Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) provides a minimally invasive alternative to open brain surgery, making it a powerful neurosurgical tool especially in pediatric patients. This systematic review aimed to highlight the …

Tags: 2021, complications, Danish SF, indications, Journal Of Neurosurgery. Pediatrics, journalArticle, July 2021 List, Jumah F, Kaye J, laser interstitial thermal therapy, Mantri SS, Mir J, NEOMED College of Medicine Student, NEOMED Student Publications, Pediatrics, Raju B, surgical technique, systematic review, Zeller S

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