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Preoperative rehabilitation optimization for spinal surgery: a narrative review of assessment, interventions, and feasibility
PurposePostoperative physical therapy (PT) is a cornerstone of orthopedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, proven to provide various positive...
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Preoperative education in patients undergoing foot and ankle surgery: a sco** review
BackgroundInternational guidelines promote preoperative education for patients undergoing orthopedic surgery. However, the evidence sustaining these...
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Preoperative stricture length measurement does not predict postoperative outcomes in robotic ureteral reconstructive surgery
PurposeWe sought to determine whether preoperative stricture length measurement affected the choice of procedure performed, its correlation to...
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A feasibility study on preoperative carbohydrate loading in older patients undergoing hip fracture surgery
BackgroundPreoperative carbohydrate loading in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery is an independent predictor of postoperative outcomes. By reducing the...
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Feasibility of preoperative and postoperative physical rehabilitation for cardiac surgery patients – a longitudinal cohort study
BackgroundThis study aimed to determine the feasibility of a preoperative and postoperative (in- and outpatient) physical rehabilitation program, the...
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Preoperative Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy and the Effect on Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Preoperative oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (OGD) in bariatric surgery remains a controversial topic, with a large variety in practice globally. An...
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Prognosis of Reflux Symptom Resolution After Bariatric Surgery: How Can Preoperative Esophageal Testing Help?
PurposeThe incidence of unresolved postoperative reflux after bariatric surgery varies considerably. Consistent perioperative patient characteristics...
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The prognostic role of extended preoperative hypercoagulability work-up in high-risk microsurgical free flaps: a single-center retrospective case series of patients with heterozygotic factor V Leiden thrombophilia
IntroductionHypercoagulability is associated with an increased risk of microvascular complications and free flap failures. The authors present their...
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Disparities in Surgical Timing and Guideline-Adherent Staging Work-Up for Colon Cancer
BackgroundExpedited or delayed surgery for colon cancer without appropriate work-up increases mortality risk. We sought to identify what patient,...
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Telemedicine Use Decreases the Carbon Footprint of the Bariatric Surgery Preoperative Evaluation
BackgroundHealthcare-associated activity accounts for 10% of the United States’ carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions. Using telemedicine for bariatric...
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Lower preoperative Hounsfield unit values as a risk factor for poor 5-year clinical outcomes after lumbar spine surgery
ObjectiveHounsfield Unit (HU) value has been associated with future osteoporotic fractures and postoperative complications. However, no studies on...
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Preoperative anemia in older individuals undergoing major abdominal surgery is associated with early postoperative morbidity: a prospective observational study
PurposePreoperative anemia is associated with poor postoperative outcomes. Older patients have limited physiologic reserves, which renders them...
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Preoperative Follow-up in Bariatric Surgery: Why They Give Up? Rate, Causes, and Economic Impact of Dropout
BackgroundPreoperative attrition is highly prevalent in patients referred for bariatric surgery. Little information is available neither on reasons...
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Association between preoperative serum C-reactive protein level and leukocyte count and postoperative pain after otolaryngological surgery
PurposeTo determine whether the preoperative inflammatory serum C-reactive protein (CRP) and leukocyte count (LEUK) are associated with postoperative...
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Preoperative anemia and long-term survival in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery: a retrospective cohort study
BackgroundThe impact of preoperative anemia on a survival outcome and the importance of correcting preoperative anemia in patients with colorectal...
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Association Between Hounsfield Units in Preoperative Wrist Computed Tomography Scans and Outcomes After Wrist Fracture Surgery
PurposeThis work aims to evaluate the hypothesis that the value of Hounsfield units (HU), as a marker of bone density, in preoperative wrist computed...
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GERD-screening before bariatric surgery: the predictive value of the GERD-HRQL questionnaire score compared with preoperative EGD findings
BackgroundThere is an ongoing debate on how to best identify patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) before bariatric surgery. The value...
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Preoperative Ultrasound–Guided Injection of Carbon Nanoparticles in Endoscopic Surgery for Primary Hyperparathyroidism: a Case Series Analysis and Systematic Review
To explore the localization efficacy of preoperative ultrasound-guided intraparathyroid injection of carbon nanoparticles in endoscopic surgery for...
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The value of the preoperative Naples prognostic score in predicting prognosis in gallbladder cancer surgery patients
PurposeThe Naples prognostic score (NPS) is a comprehensive prognostic model that includes inflammatory and nutrition-related indicators and is...
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Preoperative rectus femoris muscle ultrasound, its relationship with frailty scores, and the ability to predict recovery after cardiac surgery: a prospective cohort study
BackgroundFrailty is common in patients undergoing cardiac surgery and is associated with poorer postoperative outcomes. Ultrasound examination of...
