Postoperative cardiopulmonary complications in children with preoperative Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variants infection: a single-center retrospective cohort study by Yan-Yifang Xu, Zhen-Zhen Dai, Han Zhou, Hai Li, Yi Du

“…Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate: (1) the incidence of cardiopulmonary complications within 30 days after surgery in pediatric patients with preoperative Omicron variants infection, (2) the mortality, and (3) their possible risk factors. Methods This retrospective study included a consecutive patient cohort who underwent elective non-cardiac surgery for any indication in the Pediatric Department of our hospital between November 2022 and February 2023. …”
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Ascending aortic aneurysm: propensity score matching analysis of hemiarch and non-hemiarch replacement by B. N. Kozlov, D. S. Panfilov, E. L. Sonduev, V. L. Lukinov

“…To compare the shortand medium-term outcomes of hemiarch and nonhemiarch replacement for ascending aortic aneurysm (AAA).Material and methods. The study included 151 patients with non-syndromic AAA who underwent an elective replacement. …”
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The relationships between sociodemographic characteristics and attitudes to induced abortion following detected fetal anomaly by Keren Grinberg

“…This study aimed to examine the attitudes of the general population in Israel to abortions related to detected fetal anomalies and diseases. Methods: A questionnaire composed for the research purposes, and which related to induced abortion following anomalies detected in the fetus, was distributed to 161 participants from the general population aged 18–65 using a virtual snowball method. …”
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Comparing the effects of magnesium sulfate and lidocaine spray on hemodynamic changes caused by laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation: a randomized clinical trial by Marzieh khalaji, Mohadese Babaie, Fatemeh Bayat, Mehdi Rezaee, Banafsheh Mashak

“…Design This double-blind clinical trial (code IRCT20230719058846N1) was conducted on the patients undergoing elective surgery in the city of Karaj. Methods A total of 100 patients, aged 18 to 40 years and classified as ASA I or II, who were candidates for elective surgery, were randomly assigned to two equal groups. …”
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Granisetron versus Granisetron-Dexamethasone for Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Pediatric Strabismus Surgery: A Randomized Double-Blind Trial by Renu Sinha, Dilip Shende, Souvik Maitra, Neeraj Kumar, Bikash Ranjan Ray, Virender Kumar Mohan

“…Efficacy of granisetron and combination of granisetron and dexamethasone was evaluated for prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in children undergoing elective strabismus surgery. Methods. A total of 136 children (1–15 years) were included. …”
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Frequency of Rouviere's Sulcus and its Relation to the Dissection Time of Calot's Triangle by Faryal Sajid, Tariq Mukhtar Farani, Muhammad Waqas Ahmed Bhati, Mubashir Ahmad Toor, Fatima Farooq

“… Objective: To determine the frequency of Rouviere's Sulcus in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy and assess its relationship with the dissection time of Calot's Triangle. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out at the Department of General Surgery, Combined Military Hospital, Quetta, Pakistan, from November 2024 to January 2025. …”
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Siena and St George Vascular Institute Risk Scoring Systems in Predicting the Cost-Effectiveness of EVAR by Ali Ahmet Arıkan, Kamil Turan Berki, Şadan Yavuz

“…This study was aimed to validate the risk scores and compare the predictivity of the scoring systems for hospital cost-effectiveness in our population.Materials and Methods: 39 patients with unruptured infrarenal AAA, including both elective and non-elective admissions which had a follow-up period from at least 6 months are included in our study. …”
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Complications in Gynecological Surgery by Sara Amneris Urgellés Carreras, Maritza Álvarez Fiallo, Vilvia Ramos Zamora, Enrique Reyes Guerrero, Odalys Acosta León

“…Objective: To determine the main complications, their association with the preoperative diagnosis, the type of operation performed and comorbidity in patients operated due to gynecological conditions. Methods: Descriptive study in patients operated on by conventional elective surgery. …”
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The impact of improved surgical safety checklist participation on OR efficiencies: A pretest-post test analysis by Brigid Gillespie, Emma Harbeck, Joanne Lavin, Therese Gardiner, Teresa Withers, Andrea Marshall

“… Objective: To describe changes in day of surgery (DOS) cancellations and procedural delays following introduction of a practice improvement intervention to improve team members’ participation in the surgical safety checklist (SSC). Methods: Pretest—posttest electronic audit of secondary data collected 12 months before and 12 months after implementation. …”
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Parameters Affecting Length of Stay Among Neurosurgical Patients in an Intensive Care Unit by Phuping Akavipat, Jadsada Thinkhamrop, Bandit Thinkhamrop, Wimonrat Sriraj

“…Aim: to determine the predictive factors on the length of stay of neurosurgical patients in the ICU setting. Methods: all patients admitted to the neurosurgical ICU between February 1 and July 31, 2011 were recruited. …”
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Comparative study of intrathecal bupivacaine in combination with nalbuphine and bupivacaine for subarachnoid block in a tertiary care hospital by Lavanya Bachula, Nallolla Rahul Dev, P.V. Shiva, Sunil Kumar Cherukuri

“…A comparative study was conducted to evaluate the onset, maximum level, and duration of motor and sensory block, as well as the duration of analgesia, side effects like hypotension, bradycardia, sedation, and respiratory depression in patients undergoing elective lower segment caesarean section (LSCS). Methods: The study included 60 patients, divided in to two groups to receive intrathecal hyperbaric bupivacaine (0.5%) in combination with nalbuphine (0.8 mg) (group A) and intrathecal hyperbaric bupivacaine alone (group B). …”
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Attitudes of pregnant women and mothers of children with orofacial clefts toward prenatal diagnosis of nonsyndromic orofacial clefts in a semiurban set-up in India by Poornima Kadagad, Pascal Pinto, Rajesh Powar

“…Subjects/Participants: One hundred pregnant women consulting the Obstetrics department and 100 mothers of children with orofacial clefts in the Cleft and Craniofacial Unit were selected. Materials and Methods: Group I subjects were interviewed using a questionnaire and were shown preoperative and postoperative pictures of children treated for cleft lip and palate. …”
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Enhanced Recovery after Colorectal Surgery: 1st Year Experience in a Safety-Net Hospital by Stephanie D. Talutis, Uma R. Phatak, Angela H. Kuhnen, Pamela Rosenkranz, David McAneny, Jason F. Hall

“…Design: Retrospective chart review Setting: 500+ bed in a safety-net hospital. Patients and Methods: Retrospective review of elective colorectal surgery patients comparing those participating in an ERAS protocol to historical-control (HC) patients from the preceding year. …”
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Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery in Patients Receiving Dual Antiplatelet Therapy and the Impact of Preoperative Vitamin D Levels During COVID-19 Pandemic: An Observational Single Cen... by Meral Ekim, Sameh Alagha

“…We aim to investigate the impact of preoperative dual anti-platelet (DAPT) usage and vitamin D levels of those patients who underwent CABG on postoperative outcomes. Materials and methods: This retrospective study was conducted between March 23, 2020, and December 30, 2021. …”
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Persistent incisional pain at 1 year after craniotomy: a retrospective observational study by Sirima Phoowanakulchai, Mitsuru Ida, Yusuke Naito, Masahiko Kawaguchi

“…Hence, this study aimed to explore the distribution of pain at 1 year after elective craniotomy and its related factors. Methods This retrospective study included data prospectively collected to assess postoperative functional disability. …”
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INCIDENTAL HEPATIC STEATOSIS IDENTIFIED ON ULTRASOUND IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING CHOLECYSTECTOMY: HIGH PREVALENCE AND INSUFFICIENT INVESTIGATIVE AND CLINICAL MANAGEMENT by Heloísa Mello TRAPP, Paulo André Bispo MACHADO-JÚNIOR, Silvania Klug PIMENTEL

“…Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate medical management concerning hepatic steatosis incidentally identified by ultrasound in patients undergoing elective cholecystectomy. Methods: This observational, cross-sectional, and retrospective study included patients aged 18 years or older who underwent elective cholecystectomy at Hospital do Trabalhador, in Curitiba/PR, between 2018 and 2022. …”
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Secondary Healing Over NovoSorb BTM in the Management of Complex Nasal Defects by Mary Ellen McMahon, MRCS, Robert Browne, MRCS, Safwat Ibrahim, FRCS

“…To date, there are no published case series describing healing via secondary intention over BTM in the management of small, complex nasal wounds following excision of skin malignancy in the elective setting. Methods:. This study consisted of a single-center, consecutive case series. …”
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Impact of Virtual Clinics on Streamlining NHS Outpatient Waiting Lists and Carbon Emissions by Bhaskar Amarnath Bhavanasi MBBS, MS(Ortho), FEBOT, FRCS Edn(T&O), Shrikant Kulkarni MBBS, MS(Ortho), FRCS(T&O)

“…Emissions from personal vehicles are a primary driver of climate change, which is a little recognized benefit of virtual clinics. Methods: We analyzed outcomes from a virtual elective foot and ankle clinic, overseen by a specialist consultant, for new elective referrals over 4 months. …”
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Evaluation of risk factors for postoperative neurologic intensive care admission after brain tumor craniotomy: A single-center longitudinal study by Konish Biswas, Sanjay Agrawal, Priyanka Gupta, Rajnish Arora

“…This observational study evaluates the relationship between these factors and early postoperative neurological complications necessitating ICU admission. Material and Methods: In total, 119 patients, aged 18 years and above, of either sex, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) grades I–III, scheduled for elective craniotomy and tumor excision were included. …”
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Chewing gum on postoperative oral Malodor in patients undergoing general anesthesia: a randomized non-inferiority trial by Baohua Zhang, Yang Han, Huan He, Li Jin, Lidong Zhang

“…Methods We conducted a randomized, single-blind, non-inferiority controlled trial involving patients undergoing surgery requiring endotracheal intubation for ≤ 3 h. …”
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