Feasibility pilot trial for the Trajectories of Recovery after Intravenous propofol versus inhaled VolatilE anesthesia (THRIVE) pragmatic randomised controlled trial by George A Mashour, David Clark, Amy Price, Graciela Mentz, Larry Chu, Cathie Spino, Michael S Avidan, Melissa Hicks, Alex Kronzer, Mark D Neuman, Meghan Lane-Fall, Sachin Kheterpal, Bethany R Tellor Pennington, Douglas A Colquhoun, Mary C Politi, Allison M Janda, Steven Thelen-Perry, Zhenke Wu, Sathish S Kumar, Stephen H Gregory, Chelsea Cloyd, Michelle T. Vaughn, Laura Swisher, Mara Bollini, Philip E. Vlisides, Heidi Klosterman, Linda Robison, Hugo Campos, Bruce L. Hall, Nicole A. Pescatore, Roya Saffary, Leon du Toit, Bernadette Henrichs, Brian Torres, Ralph Dacey, Nastassjia G. deBourbon, Jennifer Carron, Karam Atli, Sherry McKinnon, Arbi Ben Abdallah

“…The aim of this pilot study is to assess the feasibility of conducting a large comparative effectiveness trial assessing patient experiences and outcomes after receiving propofol TIVA or INVA.Methods and analysis This protocol was cocreated by a diverse team, including patient partners with personal experience of TIVA or INVA. …”
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Ultra-Long-Term CT Angiography Evaluation of Patients Treated with Covered Stents for Visceral Aneurysms: A Single Center Case Series by Marcello Andrea Tipaldi, Nicolò Ubaldi, Edoardo Ronconi, Michela Ortenzi, Francesco Arbia, Gianluigi Orgera, Miltiadis Krokidis, Tommaso Rossi, Pasqualino Sirignano, Luigi Rizzo, Michele Rossi

“…This study aims to evaluate ultra-long-term outcomes (>5 years) using CT angiography (CTA) and technical aspects of covered stents in treating VAAs and VAPAs. <b>Methods:</b> A single-center retrospective study was conducted on patients with VAAs and VAPAs treated with stent grafts between 2004 and 2023. …”
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Study protocol for an observational cohort evaluating incidence and clinical relevance of perioperative elevation of high-sensitivity troponin I and N-terminal pro-brain natriureti... by Ekaterine Popova, Ángel Candela-Toha, María Alonso, Diego Parise, Míriam de Nadal, Ascencion Martin-Grande, Javier Pérez-Vélez, Juan Carlos Trujillo, Luis Gajate, Marcos de Miguel, Anna González-Tallada, Elisabeth Martínez-Téllez, Esther Cladellas-Gutierrez, Georgina Planas, Angélica de Pablo

“…We designed our cohort study to evaluate perioperative elevation of both high-sensitivity troponin I (hs-TnI) and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) in patients undergoing lung resection and to establish a risk score for major cardiovascular postoperative complications.Methods and analysis We will conduct a prospective, multicentre, observational cohort study, including 345 patients undergoing elective thoracic surgery for lung resection. …”
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Prevalence of fetal anomalies, stillbirth, neonatal morbidity, or mortality in pregnancies complicated by placenta accreta spectrum disorders by Pedro Viana Pinto, Katarzyna Kawka‐Paciorkowska, Maddalena Morlando, Hubert Huras, Magdalena Kołak, Charline Bertholdt, Andrzej Jaworowski, Thorsten Braun, Karin A. Fox, Olivier Morel, Alexander Paping, Vedran Stefanovic, Mina Mhallem, Heleen J. Van Beekhuizen, IS‐PAS group

“…The aim of this study is to describe the neonatal outcomes (fetal malformations, neonatal morbidity, twin births, stillbirth, and neonatal death), using an international multicenter database of PAS cases. Material and Methods This was a prospective, multicenter cohort study based on prospectively collected cases, using the international multicenter database of the International Society for PAS, carried out between January 2020 and June 2022 by 23 centers with experience in PAS care. …”
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Inguinodynia following inguinal hernia repair: a comparative analysis of open Lichtenstein and laparoscopic TAPP techniques in a two-center cohort by Anas Aljaiuossi, Saleh A. Ba-shammakh, Mohammad Bani Hani, Musab Al-A'athal, Mohammad Abu-Hussein, Mohammed Sobh, Mohammad Yousef, Zaid Mesmar, Raad Dowais, Aseel W. Ababneh, Ahmad Kenani, Mohammad Ababneh, Sameh Alawneh, Rawa'a Al-Ibrahim, Saja Al-Shdooh, Thikrayat Daoud

“…Evidence comparing open Lichtenstein hernioplasty (LICH) with laparoscopic trans-abdominal pre-peritoneal repair (TAPP) in everyday practice remains limited.MethodsWe performed a retrospective, two-centre cohort study of adults who underwent elective primary or recurrent inguinal hernia repair at King Abdullah University Hospital and Princess Basma Hospital (2010–2020). …”
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Peptide receptor radionuclide therapy for ectopic Cushing’s syndrome caused by metastatic neuroendocrine neoplasms by Emma Boehm, Terry Hung, Tim Akhurst, Ramin Alipour, Cherie Chiang, Rodney J Hicks, Michael S Hofman, Aravind S Ravi Kumar, Nirupa Sachithanandan, Javad Saghebi, Michael Michael, Grace Kong

“…Aim: To describe the characteristics and outcomes of patients with ECS treated with PRRT. Methods: Single-centre, retrospective analysis of imaging, biochemistry and outcomes of seven consecutive patients with ECS caused by metastatic GEPNEN treated with PRRT from 2006 to 2023. …”
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Strategies to Promote Resiliency: A Randomized Embedded Multifactorial Adaptative Platform (REMAP) Clinical Trial to Study Interventions to Improve Recovery After Surgery in High-R... by Katherine M. Reitz, MD, MSc, Hasan Nassereldine, MD, Jason Kennedy, MS, Ryan Zeh, MD, Farah Khandwala, MS, Christopher W. Seymour, MD, Melanie Quintana, PhD, Kert Viele, PhD, Michelle Detry, PhD, Alison Morris, MD, Barbara Methe, MD, Brian Zuckerbraun, MD, Timothy D. Girard, MD, Oscar C. Marroquin, MD, Stephen Esper, MD, Jennifer Holder-Murray, MD, Anne B. Newman, MD, MPH, Timothy R. Billiar, MD, Scott Berry, PhD, Derek C. Angus, MD, Matthew D. Neal, MD

“…Growing literature supports metformin as an antiaging and anti-inflammatory therapy with beneficial effects extending into the perioperative period. Methods:. At-risk adults (≥60 years) scheduled for elective surgical interventions were randomized to placebo (N = √3) or metformin (N = 1:1:1; 500 mg:1000 mg:1500 mg) for short (7–28 days), intermediate (29–90 days), or long (>90 days) preoperative durations. …”
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Early Postoperative Increase in Transforming Growth Factor Beta-1 Predicts Microvascular Flap Loss in Reconstructive Surgery: A Prospective Cohort Study by Rihards Peteris Rocans, Janis Zarins, Evita Bine, Insana Mahauri, Renars Deksnis, Margarita Citovica, Simona Donina, Sabine Gravelsina, Anda Vilmane, Santa Rasa-Dzelzkaleja, Olegs Sabelnikovs, Biruta Mamaja

“…We aimed to investigate the predictive value of postoperative changes in transforming growth factor beta-1 (TGF-β1) for microvascular flap complications. <i>Materials and Methods:</i> This prospective observational study comprised 44 adults scheduled for elective microvascular flap surgery. …”
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The predictive power of postoperative complications and the agreement between PG-SGA SF and GLIM in identifying malnourishment in patients with pancreatic diseases before pancreati... by Martina Petrolo, Mia Solholt Godthaab Brath, Randi Tobberup, Sofie Ehlers, Marie Njerve Olsen, Elena Rangelova, Lars Ellegård, Folke Hammarqvist, Henrik Højgaard Rasmussen

“…Methods: A secondary analysis of a prospective observational cross-sectional study in patients with pancreatic diseases undergoing pancreatic surgery from September 2017 to January 2018 at Karolinska University Hospital (Stockholm, Sweden). …”
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Carotid Artery Corrected Flow Time Measured by Wearable Doppler Ultrasound Detects Stroke Volume Change Measured by Transesophageal Echocardiography After Coronary Artery Bypass Gr... by Jon-Emile S. Kenny, MD, Geoffrey Clarke, MEng, Sarah Atwi, PhD, Isabel Kerrebijn, MSc, Tracy Savery, MASc, Meredith Knott, BSN, Chelsea E. Munding, PhD, Mai Elfarnawany, PhD, Andrew M. Eibl, BComm, Joseph K. Eibl, PhD, Bhanu Nalla, MD, Rony Atoui, MD

“…Research Question: Does ccFTΔ from a wireless, wearable Doppler ultrasound accurately detect a 10% SVΔ measured by transesophageal echocardiography? Study Design and Methods: This was a prospective, single-center study of adult patients after elective coronary artery bypass grafting. …”
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Comparison of Actual Body Weight, Ideal Body Weight and Age for Selection of Appropriate I-gel Size in Paediatric Patients: A Randomised Controlled Study by Vandna Arora, Gayatri Kumra, Preeti Gehlaut, Sanjay Johar, Nancy Rathee, Jessica Sinhmar

“…Aim: To compare ABW, Ideal Body Weight (IBW) and age for selection of I-gel size in paediatric patients. Materials and Methods: The present randomised controlled double-blinded study was carried out in the Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical care at Pt. …”
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Volume-controlled inverse ratio ventilation improves safe apnea time in obese patients during the induction of general anesthesia: a randomized controlled trial by Yonghai Zhang, Bin Li, Chang Xu, Yan Wu, Ling Ma, Fan Yang, Hanxiang Ma, Xinli Ni

“…The primary objective of our study was to compare the safe apnea time between obese surgical patients receiving inverse ratio ventilation and conventional ratio ventilation during the induction of anesthesia.MethodsThis study is a prospective, randomized controlled trial. …”
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Prenatal ultrasound diagnosis and prognosis assessment of fetal neck masses by Peipei Zhang, Xining Wu, Yunshu Ouyang, Tianrui Yang, Yixiu Zhang, Hui You, Yan Lv, Yulin Jiang, Qing Dai, Hua Meng

“…Sixteen fetuses were delivered by elective cesarean section, while two were born via induced labor. …”
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Efficacy and safety of central parenteral nutrition with a 1:1 ratio of n-3/n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids in postsurgical gastric cancer patients: A pilot randomized controlled t... by Ju-Hee Lee, Sang-Yong Son, Dong-Seok Han, Han Hong Lee, Hoon Hur, Seung Wan Ryu, Do Joong Park

“…This study aimed to investigate the effects of central parenteral nutrition (CPN) with a 1:1 ratio of n-3/n-6 PUFAs on postoperative morbidity and lipid profile in gastric cancer patients undergoing gastrectomy. Methods: Sixty gastric cancer patients undergoing elective gastrectomy were randomly assigned to the experimental (n=31) and control (n=29) groups. …”
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Efficacy of Dexamethasone versus Dexmedetomidine as an Adjuvant to Bupivacaine for Bilateral Superficial Cervical Plexus Block in Thyroid Surgeries: A Randomised Clinical Trial by Vanishree Deshpande, Vijay Katti, Santosh Alalamath

“…Secondary objectives include assessing intraoperative haemodynamic stability, analgesic consumption, and block-related complications. Materials and Methods: This randomised double-blinded clinical trial was conducted in the Department of Anaesthesiology at a teritary care centre, BLDE (Deemed to be University) Shri BM Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre in Vijayapur, Karanataka, India, from April 2023 to March 2024 on 74 American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) grades I-II patients undergoing elective thyroid procedures were randomly assigned to two groups: Group Dexmedetomidine (DexD) (n=37), which received US-guided BSCPB with 10 mL of 0.5% bupivacaine and 25 mcg of dexmedetomidine on both sides; and Group Dexamethasone (DexA) (n=37), which received US-guided BSCPB with 10 mL of 0.5% bupivacaine and 4 mg of dexamethasone on both sides. …”
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Choice of Drug for Intravenous Fluid Therapy in the Early Postoperative Period in Children by V. V. Lazarev, Zh. D. Sulaimanova, L. E. Tsypin, G. P. Brusov, T. V. Eryasheva

“…The choice of drug for initial fluid therapy in the early postoperative period is important in terms of clinical efficacy and cost-effectiveness of the combination treatment.The aim of the study was to compare the effects of a succinate-containing solution and 0.9% NaCl solution when used as a drug of initial intravenous fluid therapy in early postoperative period in children.Materials and methods. A prospective randomized trial was conducted with participation of 43 patients having ASA II—III score after elective surgical interventions with a duration of 1-3 hours. …”
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Project HERO: a randomized trial of Tai Chi qigong versus intensity-matched exercise and usual care for fatigue in older male cancer survivors by Anita Y. Kinney, Jinghua An, Yong Lin, Samuel Tundealao, Biren Saraiya, Shou-En Lu, Dolores D. Guest, Elizabeth M. Harding, Fabiano Amorim, Emily Heidt, Evelyn Arana-Chicas, Chunxia Chen, Tawny Boyce, Isaac Y. Kim, Wadih Arap, Cindy K. Blair, Michael R. Irwin

“…Therefore, we compared the efficacy of Tai Chi Qigong (TCQ) versus exercise intensity-matched (EIM) and usual care in older, male cancer survivors with fatigue. Methods We conducted a three-arm, single-blind randomized controlled trial where older (55 + years), male cancer survivors with fatigue participated in usual care or one of two supervised group exercise programs: TCQ or EIM twice weekly for 12 weeks. …”
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Evaluating Impact of Surgical Myocardial Revascularization on Global Left Ventricular Systolic Function and Immediate Postoperative Outcome using Transesophageal Echocardiography by Abhijeet Shitole, Veerappa Kothiwale, Sharanagouda Patil, Preeti Lamba, Anand Vagarali, Jabbar Momin, Sweta Sooragonda, Anushri Patil

“…These outcome measures were correlated with baseline values of TEE derived echo indices. Methods: One hundred and ten subjects with significant coronary artery disease scheduled for elective myocardial revascularization surgery. …”
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Effectiveness of Perfusion Index ratio and End-Diastolic Velocity ratio in evaluating the efficacy of Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block: a prospective observational study by Li Hu, Li Hu, Jintao Sun, Bin Zhang, Xiaoyan Ye, Jian Lu, Jian Lu, Zhipeng Zhu, Zhipeng Zhu, Hongmei Zhou, Hongmei Zhou

“…This study investigates the effectiveness of Perfusion Index (PI) ratio and End-Diastolic Velocity (EDV) ratio for early assessment of ISBPB effects.MethodsEighty-nine patients, aged 18–65 with BMI 18–24 kg/m2 and ASA grade I or II, underwent elective unilateral shoulder arthroscopic surgery. …”
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Efficiency of Magnesium Sulphate as a Sole Muscle Relaxant for General Anaesthesia with Vecuronium Bromide for Tracheal Intubation: A Prospective Interventional Study by Bhupendra Singh, Praveen Kumar, D Harsha, Vikram Singh Rathore, Ram Murti Sharma

“…All patients were scheduled for elective surgery under General Anaesthesia (GA) with endotracheal intubation. …”
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