Prevalence and predictors of postoperative pneumonia after coronary artery bypass grafting: a single-center registry study by V. S. Kaveshnikov, M. A. Kuzmichkina, A. V. Kaveshnikov, V. Kh. Vaizov, M. O. Ostrovik, V. N. Serebryakova, T. P. Kalashnikova, Yu. A. Arsenyeva, B. N. Kozlov, A. A. Boshchenko

“…To assess the prevalence and predictors of postoperative pneumonia (PP) after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) based on inhospital registry data.Material and methods. This retrospective study of 925 patients who underwent elective CABG in 2017-2019 based on inhospital registry data. …”
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Racial Inequities Influencing Admission, Disposition and Hospital Outcomes for Sickle Cell Anemia Patients: Insights from the National Inpatient Sample Database by Jayalekshmi Jayakumar, Nikhil Vojjala, Manasa Ginjupalli, Fiqe Khan, Meher Ayyazuddin, Davin Turku, Kalaivani Babu, Srinishant Rajarajan, Charmi Bhanushali, Tijin Ann Mathew, Poornima Ramadas, Geeta Krishnamoorty

“…Despite the extensive literature on SCD, studies focusing on in-hospital racial inequities remain limited. <b>Methods:</b> We conducted a retrospective analysis using the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) from 2016 to 2020, identifying adult hospitalizations for SCD (HbSS genotype). …”
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Perioperative changes of the linguistic functions in women after gynecological laparoscopic operations under propofol or sevoflurane-based anesthesia by Włodzimierz Płotek, Artur Bekała, Jadwiga Łuczak-Wawrzyniak, Katarzyna Dudzińska-Rapczewska, Małgorzata Gasińska-Błotniak, Marcin Cybulski, Agnieszka Kubik-Komar, Elżbieta Kubera, Maciej Wilczak, Wojciech Dąbrowski

“…In this study, a group of women underwent neuropsychological evaluation to measure the influence of inhalational and intravenous anesthesia on linguistic performance, in the context of the perioperative inflammatory response and duration. Material and methods Patients undergoing elective gynecological laparoscopic operations were randomly assigned to receive either propofol-based anesthesia (PBA) or sevoflurane-based anesthesia (SBA). …”
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Role of modified enhanced recovery after surgery (mERAS) in awake craniotomy performed under monitored anesthesia care (MAC); a single center retrospective study by Adel Azghadi, Megan Sharpe, Katrina Mikofalvy, Mohamed El-Abtah, Kerrin Sunshine, Varun Shah, Mart Andrew Maravillas, Tiffany R. Hodges, Xueqin Ding

“…Abstract Background This study aims to explore the safety and efficacy of awake craniotomy procedures under monitored anesthesia care (MAC), focusing on the impact of modified Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) protocols on patient outcomes. Methods Patients undergoing elective awake craniotomy between 2017 and 2022 were divided into two groups: those receiving the ERAS protocol after 2020 and a control group of pre-2020 patients. …”
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Endodontic Emergencies Encountered in a Tertiary Dental Hospital during the Periods of Prelockdown, Lockdown, and Sequential Unlock Phases of the First Wave of COVID-19 in Ahmedaba... by Akshayraj Langaliya, Dolly Patel, Aarshvi Shah, Aravind Kumbhar, Jinali Shah, Sharan Shah, Ishan Bhatt, Dhruvisha Dayala, Rajmeet Singh Gill, Saloni Patel, Yatra Patel, Mandar Shah, Mihika Shah, Rushvi Patel, Aashvi Agarwal, Drashti Panchal, Vishwani Vachhani

“…With the worldwide spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection, temporary suspension of all the elective dental procedures and an urgent shift to nonaerosol producing dental treatments were observed. …”
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A Novel Extended-Release Analgesic Without Periarticular Injection Provides Inferior Immediate Postsurgical Pain Relief in Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Patients by Catelyn A. Woelfle, BA, Klara Aastroem, BS, Roshan P. Shah, MD, Alexander L. Neuwirth, MD, H. John Cooper, MD

“…Background: We compared early postoperative pain levels and rescue opioids between conventional bupivacaine-based periarticular injections (PAIs), a new extended-release (ER) solution comprised of bupivacaine and meloxicam, and a combination of both. Methods: A 40-week retrospective review was conducted of all elective, primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) cases from 2 surgeons. …”
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Risk Factors and Management of Portal Vein Thrombosis after Hepatectomy: A Single-Center Experience by Kazuki Wakizaka, MD, PhD, Shunsuke Shichi, MD, Takeshi Aiyama, MD, PhD, Yoh Asahi, MD, PhD, Akihisa Nagatsu, MD, PhD, Tatsuya Orimo, MD, PhD, Tatsuhiko Kakisaka, MD, PhD, Akinobu Taketomi, MD, PhD

“…However, it has not been sufficiently investigated. Methods:. The study included 1403 consecutive patients who underwent elective hepatectomy at our department from January 2010 to July 2022. …”
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Mitral valve repair using leaflet expansion and subpartial annuloplasty in childrenCentral MessagePerspective by Per Wierup, MD, PhD, Jens Johansson Ramgren, MD, PhD, Johan Sjögren, MD, PhD, Kiet Tran Phan, MD, PhD, Igor Zindovic, MD, PhD, Shahab Nozohoor, MD, PhD, Lea Christierson, MSc, Nina Hakacova, MD, PhD

“…We present a novel strategy using leaflet expansion and subpartial annuloplasty with polytetrafluoroethylene reinforcement. Methods: From January 2014 through May 2021, 11 children aged 5 months to 14 years (median, 24 months) underwent elective mitral valve repair due to severe mitral valve regurgitation. …”
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Optimizing recovery after reverse shoulder arthroplasty with a personalised mobile health application compared to generic digital information: a protocol of a multicentre randomise... by J. R. W. Crutsen, F. O. Lambers Heerspink, A. Kornuijt, J. Ascencio, W. van der Weegen, T. Timmers, C. Craamer, J. J. A. M. van Raay, F. Hollman, E. R. C. Janssen

“…The aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of both interactive and personalized information and a rehabilitation protocol with a mobile application compared to generic non-personalized digital information on postoperative recovery in patients undergoing primary RSA. Methods A multicentre randomised controlled trial will be conducted in two Dutch hospitals. …”
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Oxidative Stress in Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation: Does Malondialdehyde Hold Predictive Value? by Urska Intihar, Arta Krasniqi, Anze Djordjevic, Jan Zmazek, Harun Avdagic, Jus Ksela, Miha Antonic

“…This study aimed to assess the association between serum MDA levels and POAF incidence in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: This prospective observational study included 99 consecutive patients undergoing elective on-pump cardiac surgery. …”
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Comparison of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine with Intravenous Dexmedetomidine as Premedication in Patients undergoing Laparoscopic Surgeries under General Anaesthesia: A Randomised Con... by Priyanka Gupta, Vandana Koul, Mayank Gupta, Subah Bharaj

“…DEX in attenuating the haemodynamic stress response to pneumoperitoneum. Materials and Methods: In this randomised triple-blind controlled trial which was conducted at Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. …”
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Diaphragmatic ultrasound-derived MV×DE: a novel predictor of postextubation adverse respiratory events in general anesthesia patients (observational study) by Jing Huang, Yanzi Yi, Xiaotian Zhang, XiaoXiao Li, Zhouquan Wu

“…Abstract Objective This study explored the potential of diaphragmatic ultrasonography in the postanaesthesia care unit (PACU) for predicting postextubation adverse respiratory events (PAREs) in patients recovering from general anaesthesia.--. Methods This cohort study included 110 patients who underwent elective surgeries under general anaesthesia. …”
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Prevalence of Blood Transfusion and Factors Influencing Blood Loss Following Primary Total Knee Replacement Surgery by Sadagatullah AN, Sahadun MAA, Md-Isa MK, Yusof MF

“…The objectives of this study were to look at the prevalence of ABT, factors leading to transfusion as well as increase in blood loss. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted involving 296 adult patients who underwent elective primary unilateral TKR surgery from January 2015 until December 2019 at Hospital Melaka. …”
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Adequacy of Anesthesia Guidance for Combined General/Epidural Anesthesia in Patients Undergoing Open Abdominal Infrarenal Aortic Aneurysm Repair; Preliminary Report on Hemodynamic... by Michał Jan Stasiowski, Seweryn Król, Paweł Wodecki, Nikola Zmarzły, Beniamin Oskar Grabarek

“…Intravenous or thoracic epidural anesthesia (TEA) techniques of preventive analgesia have been added to GA to minimize these adverse events. <b>Methods</b>: Seventy-five patients undergoing OLIAAR were randomly assigned to receive TEA with 0.2% ropivacaine (RPV) with fentanyl (FNT) 2.5 μg/mL (RPV group) or 0.2% bupivacaine (BPV) with FNT 2.5 μg/mL (BPV group) or intravenous metamizole/tramadol (MT group). …”
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Comparison of inhalation and total intravenous anesthesia on inflammatory markers in microdiscectomy: a double-blind study by Merve Bulun Yediyıldız, İrem Durmuş, Hülya Yılmaz Ak, Kübra Taşkın, Mikail Adem Devrüş Ceylan, Yücel Yüce, Banu Çevik, Evren Aydoğmuş

“…Secondary outcomes included perioperative changes in CRP, NLR and PLR. Methods This prospective, randomised, double-blind study included 40 patients classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I-II and scheduled for elective lumbar disc herniation surgery. …”
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Appearance of femoropopliteal segment aneurysms in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm by Maksić Milanko, Davidović Lazar, Tomić Ivan

“…The aim of this prospective study was to determine the frequency and factors affecting femoropopliteal (F-P) segment aneurysms appearance in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). Methods. This study included 70 patients who had underwent elective or urgent surgery of AAA from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2007. …”
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Comparing Hemodynamic Responses to Intubation in Hypertensive Patients: Clearvue® Video Laryngoscope Versus Macintosh Direct Laryngoscope by Ram Kishan Vyas, Sunita Meena, Jai Sharma, Ritesh Kumar Sompura

“…Objective: This study aims to assess and compare how effective and safe intubation is when using a CVL versus a Macintosh direct laryngoscope (MDL) in patients with high blood pressure who are having surgery. Methods: This prospective, randomized, interventional study was conducted on 140 hypertensive patients on antihypertensive medication undergoing elective surgery under general anesthesia (GA), who were allocated into two groups, CVL group (n = 70) and MDL group (n = 70). …”
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The Effect of Perioperative Music Listening on Patient Satisfaction, Anxiety, and Depression: A Quasiexperimental Study by Daryl Jian An Tan, Breanna A. Polascik, Hwei Min Kee, Amanda Chia Hui Lee, Rehena Sultana, Melanie Kwan, Karthik Raghunathan, Charles M. Belden, Ban Leong Sng

“…The secondary aim is to investigate the effect of perioperative music listening in reducing patient surgery-related anxiety and depression. Methods. After obtaining ethics board approval, we conducted a quasiexperimental study on a cohort of female patients who were undergoing elective minor gynaecological surgeries. …”
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Patient-Reported LASIK Outcomes on RealSelf: a Social Media Review Platform by Zhu A, Burton C, Tseng CC, Ling J, Mahajan J, Zhu D

“…The goal of this retrospective study was to characterize patient reviews for LASIK on RealSelf and determine factors influencing patient satisfaction.Patients and Methods: Reviews for LASIK posted 2007– 2022 on RealSelf were extracted using a web scraper. …”
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Prognostic role of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin in patients with coronary artery disease and abdominal obesity by A. V. Svarovskaya, P. A. Astanin, A/ T. Teplyakov, A. D. Vende, O. N. Ogurkova, A. A. Garganeeva

“…To study the prognostic role of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) as a marker of adverse cardiovascular events (CVEs) in patients with coro­nary artery disease (CAD) associated with abdominal obesity (AO).Material and methods. This 12-month prospective study included 68 patients diagnosed with CAD who were hospitalized for elective percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). …”
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