Apneic oxygenation with Transnasal Humidified Rapid-insufflation Ventilator Exchange (THRIVE) in obstructive sleep apnea patients: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial by Guiyu Lei, Lili Wu, Chunhua Xi, Siliu Yang, Qingwen Yang, Shaofei Su, Guyan Wang

“…This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of combining a nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) with transnasal humidified rapid-insufflation ventilator exchange (THRIVE) at 60L/min, compared to THRIVE alone, in prolonging the safe apnea duration and enhancing carbon dioxide elimination in apneic OSA patients. Methods This single-center, prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled trial will include 56 adult patients with OSA scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia. …”
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Propofol-fentanyl versus propofol-dexmedetomidine in outpatient procedures sedation: a triple-blind, randomized controlled clinical trial by Nicole Morem Pilau Moritz, Getúlio Rodrigues de Oliveira Filho, José Eduardo Moritz, Jefferson Luiz Traebert

“…This study aimed to compare the effects of propofol-fentanyl and propofol-dexmedetomidine combinations, focusing on patient and surgeon perspectives in outpatient procedures. Methods: A randomized, controlled, triple-blind clinical trial including 128 adult patients undergoing elective outpatient surgical procedures with sedation and local anesthesia. …”
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Comparison of Scrotal Hitch Technique and Conventional Scrotal Dressing in Reducing the Postoperative Scrotal Oedema in Inguinoscrotal Surgeries: A Non Randomised Clinical Study by Balaji Rajavarman, Manigandan Raju, Umesh Raj Somasundaram, AS Sangeethapriya

“…Hernioplasty and eversion of the sac are the most common elective procedures for inguinoscrotal swellings. Scrotal oedema is one of the complications following the surgery, which increases the patient’s morbidity. …”
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Long-Term Outcomes Following Inguinal Hernia Repair With Mesh Performed by Medical Doctors and Surgeons in Ghana by Jessica H. Beard, MD, Michael Ohene-Yeboah, MBChB, Emmanuel S. Kasu, MBChB, Nelson Affram, MBChB, Stephen Tabiri, MD, Joachim K. A. Amoako, MBChB, Francis A. Abantanga, MD, Jenny Löfgren, MD

“…Long-term safety and outcomes of task sharing are not well-described for hernia repair. Methods:. This prospective cohort study was conducted in Ho, Ghana. …”
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The effect of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) application on airway problems in pediatric patients with subglottic stenosis who undergo balloon dilatation by Zeliha Tuncel, Şenay Göksu, Özlem Deligöz, Kemal Tolga Saracoglu, Abdulatif Albasha, Bushra M. Abdallah, Ayten Saracoglu

“…The aim of this study was to determine the effect of prophylactic continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) application on recovery time and airway complications in pediatric patients with subglottic stenosis undergoing balloon dilatation. Methods A prospective, double-blinded, parallel-group, randomized controlled study was conducted at Health Sciences University Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital on pediatric patients with subglottic stenosis, aged from 0 to 12 years and who underwent elective balloon dilatation under general anesthesia. …”
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The identification of low-pathogenic bacteria on removed spinal implants and implications for antimicrobial prophylaxis by Ann-Kathrin Joerger, Vicki M. Butenschoen, Susanne Feihl, Sebastian Rühling, Jan S. Kirschke, Bernhard Meyer, Sandro M. Krieg

“…Research question: This study aims to investigate whether pedicle screw loosening is associated with pathogens and if the choice of perioperative antibiotics can prevent these bacteria. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 93 patients with implants removed between 01/01/2018 and 03/31/2020. …”
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Comparison between upper body and full underbody forced-air warming blanket in pediatric patients undergoing cardiovascular interventions under general anesthesia: a randomized con... by Jung-Bin Park, Tae-Won Kim, Sang-Hwan Ji, Young-Eun Jang, Ji-Hyun Lee, Jin-Tae Kim, Hee-Soo Kim, Eun-Hee Kim

“…We aimed to compare the effects of upper body and full underbody forced-air warming blankets on the time-weighted deviation of esophageal temperature outside the target range (36.5–37.5 °C) during general anesthesia. Methods In this randomized controlled study, 88 children (age < 15 years) scheduled for elective cardiovascular interventions under general anesthesia were randomly assigned to the upper body (n = 44) or full underbody (n = 44) group. …”
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Indocyanine green fluorescence-guided laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery with prophylactic retrograde transileal conduit ureteral catheter placement after previous total cystec... by Teppei Kamada, Yuichi Nakaseko, Masashi Yoshida, Wataru Kai, Junji Takahashi, Keigo Nakashima, Norihiko Suzuki, Hironori Ohdaira, Eigoro Yamanouchi, Yutaka Suzuki

“…Performing perioperative placement of ureteral stents or intraoperative fluorescence navigation surgery for the ureter using indocyanine green (ICG) has been employed as a method of preventing UI. However, transileal conduit stent placement has been considered challenging because it is difficult to identify the ureteral orifice due to the anatomical changes caused by a previous surgery. …”
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Ultrasound-guided mandibular nerve block combined with superficial cervical plexus nerve block in patients undergoing radical surgery for tongue canceron: a randomized controlled t... by Yongjun Liu, Wenjie Sun, Shibiao Chen, Shiping Yin, Gaofeng Fan

“…Given the considerable size of the surgical area and the prolonged duration associated with radical tongue cancer procedures, these factors significantly hinder postoperative recovery, particularly in elderly patients. Methods For this study, 60 patients scheduled for elective radical tongue cancer surgery were enlisted. …”
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The perioperative administration of dexamethasone and infection (PADDI) trial protocol: rationale and design of a pragmatic multicentre non-inferiority study by David Story, Allen C Cheng, Andrew B Forbes, Kate Leslie, Tomás B Corcoran, Paul S Myles, Ed O'Loughlin, Timothy G Short, Matthew TV Chan, Pauline Coutts, Jaspreet Sidhu, Leon A Bach, Kwok M Ho, Chris Frampton, Richard Macisaac, Michael Paech, Bala Venkatesh, Leon Worth, Stephane Heritier, Cathy Martin, Roger Browning, Emma Hamilton, Paul Ingram, Peter Boan

“…The safety of the administration of this immunosuppressive agent at a time of significant immunological disruption has not been rigorously evaluated in terms of infective complications.Methods/analysis This is a pragmatic, multicentre, randomised, controlled, non-inferiority trial. …”
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Effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on postoperative pain in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy: study protocol for a single-centre, prospectiv... by Ling Zhang, Qin Zhang, He Liu, Liang Yu, Ya Cao, Dongxu Wang, Zhonghua Li, Keyu Fan, Mingxia Liu, Jingqiu Wei, Qianrong Wang

“…The objective of this study protocol is to investigate the efficacy of taVNS in alleviating postoperative pain following LC.Methods and analysis In this single-centre, prospective, randomised, double-blind and controlled study, we will enrol 88 participants, aged between 18 and 65 years, who are scheduled for elective LC, and they will be randomly assigned to either the taVNS group (group T) or the control group (group C). …”
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Hypofractionated Prostate Radiotherapy with or without Conventionally Fractionated Nodal Irradiation: Clinical Toxicity Observations and Retrospective Daily Dosimetry by Andrew M. McDonald, Justin M. Bishop, Rojymon Jacob, Michael C. Dobelbower, Robert Y. Kim, Eddy S. Yang, Heather Smith, Xingen Wu, John B. Fiveash

“…Methods and Materials. Fifty-seven patients received pelvic image-guided IMRT to 50.4 Gy in 28 fractions with a hypofractionated simultaneous boost to the prostate to 70 Gy. …”
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Investigation of Gasdermin-D and Pannexin-1 in Omental Adipose and Placental Tissues in Obese Pregnant Women by Fatma Karasabanoglu, Beyza Arpacı Saylar, Busra Seker Atas, Merve Topaktas Ozbas, Filiz Yarsilikal Guleroglu, Ali Cetin

“…We aimed to investigate the expression of GSDMD and PANX1 biochemically in samples of maternal omental and placental tissue obtained from pregnant women with or without obesity, and their correlation with maternal, obstetric, and fetal/neonatal variables. Methods: The prospective observational study included 79 pregnant women who underwent elective cesarean sections with a pregnancy between 37 and 41 weeks from December 2021 to April 2022. …”
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Quality assessment of clinical practice guidelines for perioperative care and use of GRADE: a systematic review protocol by Miloslav Klugar, Lucia Kantorová, Jiří Kantor, Jiří Búřil, Petra Búřilová, Simona Slezáková, Tomáš Nečas

“…We intend to critically appraise them using AGREE II instrument and investigate the use of Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations (GRADE).Methods and analysis We searched MEDLINE (Ovid), Epistemonikos, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and PROSPERO and did not identify any similar systematic review in this area. …”
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Concealed cause, critical consequences: Internal hernias and small bowel obstruction by Priyanka Mittra, Nimisha CR, Ravindran Chirukandath, Sumin V Sulaiman, Anagha PR, Anagha Sukumaran, Dona Maria

“…Moreover, fostering awareness among nascent surgeons regarding this clinical entity is essential, as it can precipitate a paradigm shift in the long-term prognosis. Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis of data extracted from the emergency operative room register at GMC Thrissur, spanning a 5-year period. …”
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The Impact of “COVID-19” and “Webinar Pandemic” on Plastic Surgery Practice in Teaching Institutes and Resident Training—A Multicentric Perspective by Satyaswarup Tripathy, Devi Prasad Mohapatra, Ranjit Kumar Sahu, Subair Mohsina, Ramesh Kumar Sharma, Subhendu Khan, Sharda Renu, Chandra Kunwari Singh, Suraj R. Nair, Shijina Koliath, Imran Pathan

“…Introduction The study was carried out to quantify the changes induced by the pandemic in plastic surgery practice and training and to study the impact of the webinars on plastic surgery education from a residents’ perspective. Methods In this multicentric study, the number and type of surgeries, cause of injuries, and their regional variation during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) period (February–September 2020) were compared with pre–COVID-19 time. …”
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Observational study on early pulmonary complications following emergency abdominal surgeries in a tertiary care hospital in West Bengal by Anirban Hazra, Yogesh Chauhan, Premangshu Ghosh, Riddhisundar Samanta, Mohan Pradhan, Subhabrata Das

“…Materials and Methods: In this institution-based observational descriptive study, a total of 122 patients, who presented to the surgery emergency room and underwent emergency abdominal surgery (April 2021–May 2022), were followed up for the development of PPCs. …”
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Protocol for a randomised controlled trial to compare postoperative complications between minimally invasive and open DIStal PAnCreaTectomy (DISPACT-2 trial) by Thilo Hackert, Arianeb Mehrabi, Thomas Bruckner, Pascal Probst, Felix Nickel, Beat Peter Müller-Stich, Colette Dörr-Harim, Fabian Schuh, Anja Sander, Christina Klose, Inga Rossion, Markus W. Büchler, Markus K. Diener

“…The known advantages of minimally invasive techniques must be rigorously compared with those of open surgery before they can be completely implemented into clinical practice.Methods and analysis DISPACT-2 is a multicentre randomised controlled trial comparing minimally invasive (conventional laparoscopic or robotic assisted) with open distal pancreatic resection in patients undergoing elective surgery for benign as well as malign diseases of the pancreatic body and tail. …”
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Development and validation of a novel risk assessment model for accurate prediction of intraoperative hypothermia in adult patients undergoing different types of surgery: insights... by Bingbing Cao, Yongxing Li, Xiangnan Chen, Yong Liu, Yao Li, Haihua Shu, Qiang Wu, Fengtao Ji

“…This study aims to develop and validate a model in adult surgical patients to improve outcomes.Methods This retrospective cohort study utilized data extracted from electronic medical records and anaesthesia information management systems between June 2022 and August 2023. …”
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Circular pOlyethylene drape in preVEntion of suRgical site infection (COVER trial): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Ri Na Yoo, Hyung Jin Kim, Jae Im Lee, Won-Kyung Kang, Bong-Hyeon Kye, Chang Woo Kim, Sung Uk Bae, Soomin Nam, Byung Mo Kang

“…The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of circular wound protectors in reducing SSI in open abdominal surgery.Methods and analysis The circular pOlyethylen drape in preVEntion of suRgical site infection (COVER) trial investigates whether the application of a dual-ring circular plastic wound protector reduces the rate of SSI in patients undergoing elective or emergent open abdominal surgery related to the gastrointestinal tract, regardless of the type of wound classified by the Centers for Disease Control. …”
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