First Step to Equity and Organization in Waiting Lines for Stone Surgery. Translation of Prioritization Scores by Guilherme Gentile, Fabio Carvalho Vicentini, Erik Montagna, Daniel Pérez-Fentes, Guilherme Pimenta Roncete, Artur Henrique Brito, Fabio Miranda Torricelli, Alexandre Danilovic, Carlos Alfredo Batagello, Eduardo Mazzucchi, William Carlos Nahas

“…ABSTRACT Purpose: The use of patient prioritization tools is one of several methods to enhance the management of waiting times for elective surgeries. …”
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Relationship between neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio and postoperative pain in cesarean section patients done under subarachnoid block: A prospective observational study by Roopa Sachidananda, Alisha Malipatil, Vikas Joshi, Akila Hosamani, Anusha Haranagatti, Mahesh D. Kurugodiyavar

“…The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the relationship between postoperative NLR and pain, which was assessed using visual analogue scale (VAS). Material and Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted on 120 pregnant women aged between 18 to 38 years belonging to American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status II undergoing elective cesarean section under subarachnoid block, in a tertiary care hospital over 18 months. …”
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Circulating cell-free DNA and tumor DNA dynamics in obstructive colon cancer undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy following stent placement by Kunning Zhang, Jiagang Han, Zhiwei Zhai

“…BackgroundTo improve the prognosis of patients with obstructive colon cancer, performing neoadjuvant chemotherapy after self-expanding metallic stent (SEMS) placement followed by elective surgery is currently one of the treatment methods for obstructive colon cancer. …”
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Early echocardiographic alterations in cancer patients during chemotherapy by Z. Z.A. Fashafsha, P. Sh. Chomakhidze, D. F. Mesitskaya, A. Yu. Suvorov, M. I. Sekacheva, E. V. Poddubskaya, E. S. Tyukanova, M. V. Sankova, M. A. Ozova, V. D. Levina, D. А. Andreev, F. Yu. Kopylov

“…To evaluate the early manifestation of cardiotoxicity after the first course of multiagent chemotherapy (MAC) using echocardiography with an assessment of the left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and global longitudinal strain (GLS).Material and methods. The study included 49 cancer patients with elective MAC.Results. …”
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The Kinetics of Ampicillin Release from Hydroxyapatite for Bones Regeneration by Giovanilton Ferreira da Silva, José Sílvio Veras Albuquerque, Caroliny Gomes de Oliveira, Ricardo Emilio Ferreira Quevedo Nogueira, Andrea Lopes de Oliveira Ferreira

“…Advantages of implantable drug delivery tools can include high release efficiency, precise dose control, low toxicity, and allow to overcome disadvantages connected with conventional methods. In this respect, hydroxyapatite (HA) is an elective material. …”
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Effect of Intraoperative Propofol-Induced Sedation on the Neurotransmitter Levels (Pilot Study) by V. O. Churakov, A. Yu. Zaitsev, O. V. Dymova, K. V. Dubrovin, S. G. Zhukova, N. A. Matveeva

“…The aim of the study was to determine the changes in the levels of various neurotransmitters depending on the depth of propofol-induced sedation.Material and methods. Twenty-four patients were included in a prospective, simple blinded study. …”
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A Prospective Study on the Systematic Application of the Safe Insertion Umbilical Venous Catheter (SIUVeC) Bundle by Giovanni Barone, Gina Ancora, Mauro Pittiruti, Giorgia Prontera, Giovanni Vento, Vito D’Andrea

“…A total of 89.9% of the catheters were removed electively, without any complications. <b>Conclusions</b>: The SIUVeC protocol demonstrates an effective strategy for the safe elective insertion of umbilical venous catheters.…”
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Impact of Premedication on Preoperative Anxiety in Females with Gynecological Diseases by I. G. Bobrinskaya, V. M. Yaltonsky, S. S. Khaikin, O. A. Bykova

“…Objective: to study preoperative psychoemotional, autonomic, and hematodynamic responses in patients to develop criteria for evaluating the efficiency of premedication.Subjects and methods. Sixty gynecological patients (mean age 38.5±1.1 years), who were being prepared for elective surgery, were examined. …”
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The effect of antenatal steroids on fetal lung maturation between 34 and 36 weeks of pregnancy by Eman Y. Ahmad, Abd El-Aziz G. El-Deen Al-Darwish, Mahmoud M. Fouad

“…Background and aim Preterm birth can happen as a consequence of unprompted preterm labor, involving the preterm premature ruptures of membranes, or medical treatments, like labor inductions or elective cesarean, which are initiated to decrease meager outcome accompanied with definite motherly or fetal condition. …”
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Comparison of the Impact of Atracurium and Cisatracurium on the Neutrophil-To-Lymphocyte Ratio in Addition to Hemodynamic Changes during Anesthesia Induction by Behzad Nazemroaya, Sahand Taei

“…This study has been designed with the aim of assessing the impact of atracurium and cisatracurium on patients at the anesthesia induction and the neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio. Methods: This is a randomized clinical trial that was performed in 2022-2023 in Kashani hospital in Isfahan, Iran on patients that were candidates for elective surgery under general anesthesia by atracurium or cisatracurium. …”
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A comparative study of Palestinian patient satisfaction with service quality in accredited government and private hospitals in the West bank by Lubna Harazni, Malakeh. Z. Malak, Mohammad Dasan

“…Therefore, this study aimed to assess Palestinian patient satisfaction with service quality in accredited government and private hospitals in the West Bank and compare patient satisfaction between these hospitals. Methods A descriptive comparative design was employed, with 150 patients undergoing elective surgeries recruited for the study. …”
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Neck Dissection in Early-stage Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lower Lip: Mid-term Treatment Results by Özlem Bayram, Reşit Murat Açıkalın

“…Aim:To evaluate the mid-term treatment results in early-stage squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the lower lip and to investigate the effect of tumor depth and size on neck metastasis.Methods:The study included 52 patients who were operated between 2010 and 2017 for early-stage primary SSC of the lip with negative surgical margins and without oral commissure involvement T1 and T2 without lymph node or distant metastasis. …”
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Comparison of ultrasonographic measurement of gastric antral volume and pH with or without pharmacological acid aspiration prophylaxis in low-risk surgical patients – A randomized... by Balaji Kannamani, Sakthirajan Panneerselvam, Priya Rudingwa, Ashok S. Badhe, Kirthiha Govindaraj, Srivats V. Ramamoorthy

“…We addressed the need for routine pharmacological aspiration prophylaxis in at-risk population by assessing the change in gastric volume using ultrasound with and without pharmacological acid aspiration prophylaxis. Material and Methods: A single-center, randomized double-blinded trial, with 200 adult patients scheduled for elective surgical procedures under GA, were randomized into a prophylaxis group, in which the patients received oral famotidine and metoclopramide, and a no prophylaxis group, in which the patients did not receive any prophylaxis. …”
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The surprising costs of on-site surgical team CRM training: a Dutch example analyzed by Tessa L. Verhoeff, Jeroen J. H. M. Janssen, A. Eveline Röell, Reinier G. Hoff

“…The objective of this study was to evaluate and categorize costs related to an in-situ CRM training program for surgical teams in the Netherlands. Methods An evaluation of costs was made for an in-situ CRM training program in the operating room (OR) in a tertiary academic center in the Netherlands. …”
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Measuring Socioeconomic Disparities in Out-of-Pocket Healthcare Expenditure: Evidence from Saudi Arabia by Mohamed Ali Ali

“…In addition, the study finds that higher average monthly income is associated with increased OOPHE, indicating that wealthier households tend to utilize a broader range of both essential and elective healthcare services, leading to higher expenditures despite their greater financial capacity. …”
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The impact of comorbidities and age on the nosocomial outcomes of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting by O. L. Barbarash, I. I. Zhidkova, I. A. Shibanova, S. V. Ivanov, A. N. Sumin, I. V. Samorodskaya, L. S. Barbarash

“…To assess the incidence of unfavorable in-hospital outcomes (fatal and non-fatal complications) following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), depending on the age of the patient and the presence of comorbidities.Material and methods. In the period from 2011 to 2012 we included in the study 680 patients for elective CABG (single-site, register, prospective study). …”
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Previous Cesarean Section and the Risk of Preeclampsia: A Meta-analysis by Ensiyeh Jenabi, Salman Khazaei, Soodabeh Aghababaei

“…Objective: This study aimed to identify the relationship between previous cesarean delivery and the risk of preeclampsia. Materials and Methods: This study was a systematic review and meta-analysis. …”
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Comparison between Low- and Standard Pressure Pneumoperitoneum on Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Double-blind, Randomized Clinic... by Geeta Sharma, Mamta Kumari, Megha Soni, Rashmi Virmani

“…The objective of the study is to compare the changes in the ultrasonographic measurement of optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) resulting from low- and standard pressure pneumoperitoneum in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Patients and Methods: In this prospective double-blind randomized study, seventy patients including both men and women between 18 and 65 years of age with ASA physical status I–II scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia were included. …”
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Superior vena cava and right pulmonary artery junction – An intraoperative transesophageal echocardiographic landmark for central venous catheter tip position: A prospective observ... by A Jagadish, Saravana Babu, Subin Sukesan, Prasanta K. Dash, Shrinivas V. Gadhinglajkar, Bineesh K. Radhakrishnan

“…Background and Aims: The main aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of real-time intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) in guiding the central venous catheter (CVC) tip placement at the superior vena cava (SVC)–right pulmonary artery (RPA) junction. Materials and Methods: One hundred patients aged between 18 and 65 years undergoing elective cardiac surgery were enrolled in the study. …”
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Effect of Wrist Angulation on Radial Artery Sonoanatomy in a Pediatric Population: An Observational Pilot Study by Akhil Kant Singh, Puneet Khanna, Souvik Maitra, Dalim Kumar Baidya, Anil Aggarwal, Neha Pangasa, Anirban Som, Mahesh Kumar Arora

“…Aim: We aimed to compare the sonoanatomy of the radial artery in different wrist positions (0°, 15°, 30°, 45°, 60°, and 75° extension) in pediatric patients to identify the optimal position which offered the largest diameter of the radial artery. Materials and Methods: Ninety-six patients aged 1–12 years undergoing elective surgery were included. …”
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