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Impact of post-operative paralytic ileus on post-operative outcomes after surgery for colorectal cancer: a single-institution, retrospective study
PurposePost-operative paralytic ileus (POI) occurs after surgery because of gastrointestinal dysfunction caused by surgical invasion. We therefore...
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Proof-of-concept for intervention to prevent post-operative ileus in patients undergoing ileostomy formation
BackgroundPreventing post-operative ileus (POI) is important given its associated morbidity and increased cost of care. The authors’ prior work...
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Risk factors for post-operative ileus in patients with anterior resection for rectal cancer. A single center cohort
BackgroundPostoperative ileus (POI) is a major cause of morbidity in patients undergoing colorectal surgery. The aim of our study was to evaluate...
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Intra- and post-operative outcomes of the Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) Program in laparoscopic hysterectomy
PurposeTo investigate the effect of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol on perioperative and post-operative outcomes in laparoscopic...
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Nutritional status and post-operative complications in patients undergoing surgery for advanced pharyngeal or laryngeal cancer
PurposeMalnutrition is an important prognostic indicator of post-operative outcomes in patients undergoing surgery for head and neck cancer, however,...
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Peri- and post-operative outcomes of robot-assisted radical cystectomy after the implementation of the EAU guidelines recommendations for collecting and reporting complications at a high-volume referral center
PurposeNo studies relied on a standardized methodology to collect postoperative complications after robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC). The aim...
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Loss of muscle mass in the immediate post-operative period is associated with inadequate dietary protein and energy intake
Despite the implementation of ‘Enhanced Recovery After Surgery’ (ERAS) protocols, major abdominal surgery is still associated with significant and...
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Post-operative steroids in patients with patients with severe cerebral palsy undergoing posterior spinal fusion
IntroductionPosterior spinal fusion (PSF) represents a large physiologic challenge for children with neuromuscular scoliosis (NMS). Perioperative...
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On-demand (SOS) analgesia through Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) catheter route for post-operative pain relief in Emergency Laparotomies—a non-randomised interventional study (STAPLE trial)
IntroductionThis study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of on-demand bupivacaine infusion via transversus abdominis plane (TAP) catheter in...
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Salvage vesiculectomy for local prostate cancer recurrence: surgical technique and early post-operative outcomes
PurposeIsolated recurrence in remnants of the seminal vesicles (SV) after treatment of primary prostate cancer (PCa) has become a more frequent...
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Timing of readmissions for complications following emergency colectomy: follow-up beyond post-operative day 30 matters
Background and purposeEmergency colectomies are associated with a higher risk of complications compared to elective ones. A critical assessment of...
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Prognostic Impact of Post-operative Infectious Complications in Gastric Cancer Patients Receiving Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: Post Hoc Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial, JCOG0501
PurposePost-operative infectious complication (IC) is a well-known negative prognostic factor, while showing neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) may...
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Usefulness of the skeletal muscle index in postoperative ileus of colorectal cancer patients: a retrospective cohort study
BackgroundPostoperative complications of colorectal cancer mainly include infections (surgical site infection, remote infection, etc.),...
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Pilot randomized controlled trial of restricted versus liberal crystalloid fluid management in pediatric post-operative and trauma patients
BackgroundIntravenous (IV) fluid therapy is essential in the treatment of critically ill pediatric surgery and trauma patients. Recent studies have...
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Ileus rate after abdominal wall reconstruction: a retrospective analysis of two clinical trials
PurposePostoperative ileus (POI) is the paralytic disruption of gastrointestinal motility, a common complication following abdominal wall...
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Preemptive multimodal analgesia and post-operative pain outcomes in total hip and total knee arthroplasty
BackgroundUse of multimodal analgesia (MMA) prior to orthopedic surgery has been adopted by many practitioners as a strategy to minimize use of...
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Serum lactate normalization time associated with prolonged postoperative ileus after surgical management of the small bowel and/or mesenteric injuries
Back ground: Determining the optimal timing of postoperative oral feeding in trauma patients who have undergone abdominal surgery with small bowel...
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Impact of Pre-operative Opioid Use on Racial Disparities in Adverse Outcomes Post Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty
IntroductionThe growing opioid epidemic in the USA has underlying racial disparities dimensions. Also, studies have shown that patients from minority...
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Tulane STAR (Sending Texts, Advancing Results): impact of text messaging on bariatric post-operative protocol compliance
BackgroundText messaging is frequently employed in the outpatient setting to communicate with or send reminders to patients. However, there is a...
