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Primary Fascial Closure During Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair Improves Patient Quality of Life: A Multicenter, Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial (NCT02363790).
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Observational studies have reported conflicting results with primary fascial closure (PFC) versus bridged repair during laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (LVHR).
OBJECTIVE
The aim of the study was to determine whether when ...
Publication · 3d
Association of Hyperchloremia and Acute Kidney Injury in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury
Abstract
Introduction: Hypertonic saline is often used to treat patients with traumatic brain injury. It carries the undesired side effect of hyperchloremia, which has been linked to acute kidney injury (AKI). We sought to evaluate the relations...
Publication · 3d
The Effect of a Microlearning Module on Knowledge Acquisition in Surgery Clerkship Students.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE
Microlearning has been found to be beneficial in other areas of healthcare education. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of a microlearning module compared to a traditional online learning module in underg...
Publication · 3d
Impact of preoperative biliary drainage on 30 Day outcomes of patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy for malignancy.
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Preoperative biliary drainage (PBD) has been advocated to address the plethora of physiologic derangements associated with cholestasis. However, available literature reports mixed outcomes and is based on largely outdated and...
Publication · 3d
Surgical Education and Training in the US: a Collaborative Effort to Deliver the Next Generation of Surgeons
Abstract
The foundational principles of surgical training in the USA are based on didactic education, structured skill training, and experiential learning in surgical patient care with the supervision of surgical faculty. A consortium of profess...
Publication · 3d
The PrEDICT-DGE score as a simple preoperative screening tool identifies patients at increased risk for delayed gastric emptying after pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Morbidity after Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) has remained unchanged over the past decade. Delayed Gastric Emptying (DGE) is a major contributor with significant impact on healthcare-costs, quality of life and, for malignancie...
Publication · 3d
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