Association between preoperative oxygen reserve index and postoperative pulmonary complications: a prospective observational study by Sangho Lee, Halin Hong, Hyojin Cho, Sang-Wook Lee, Ann Hee You, Hee Yong Kang, Sung Wook Park, Mi Kyeong Kim, Jeong-Hyun Choi

“…To evaluate whether a degree of increase in the ORi during preoxygenation for general anesthesia is associated with the occurrence of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs). Methods We enrolled 154 patients who underwent preoperative pulmonary function tests and were scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia. …”
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Dermabond-adhesive glue versus polypropylene sutures for cesarean section-skin closure by Zainab Abdul Ameer Jaafar, Zhanslu Sarkulova, Ainur Tokshilykova, Ibrahim A. Abdelazim, Marat Sarkulov, Yersulu Sagidanova, Farida Balmaganbetova, Ainur Donayeva

“…OBJECTIVES: To compare the Dermabond-adhesive glue versus polypropylene sutures for cesarean section (CS) skin closure. MATERIAL AND METHODS: One hundred women admitted for elective CSs (ECSs) were randomized into two groups; Dermabond group including women underwent CS-skin closure using Dermabond-adhesive glue and polypropylene group including women underwent CS-skin closure using polypropylene sutures. …”
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Impact of health literacy and primary language on the decision to pursue trial of labor after prior cesarean delivery by Daisy Leon-Martinez, Christine Dehlendorf, Molly Zeme, W. John Boscardin, Anjali J. Kaimal, William A. Grobman, Miriam Kuppermann

“…Abstract Background Both a trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC) and elective repeat cesarean delivery (ERCD) are reasonable choices after a cesarean delivery, with differing risks and benefits. …”
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Predictive value of MMP-2, MMP-9, TIMP-1 in surgical treatment of localized renal cell cancer by A. I. Tarasenko, A. N. Rossolovskiy, O. L. Berezinets, D. A. Durnov, E. B. Popyhova, V. M. Popkov

“…Dynamic monitoring of the level of markers of oncogenesis in patients with RCC allows a personalized approach to the choice of the scope and method of surgical treatment of RCC.…”
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The effect of esketamine combined with sufentanil based patient-controlled intravenous analgesia for postoperative pain in patients undergoing third molar surgery and maxillofacial... by Xue Li, Xin He, Mengya Li, Xiao Gu, Ping Wang, Yong Wu, Ying Chen

“…Methods In this single-center, prospective, double-blinded, randomized, parallel-controlled trial, 91 patients were randomly divided into two groups. …”
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Acute Mesenteric Ischemia in Critically Ill Patients. Possibilities of Laboratory Diagnostics. Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis by A. D. Ponomaryova, I. N. Leyderman, I. Yu. Kasherininov

“…Background Acute mesenteric ischemia (ami) is diagnosed in 1 case per 5,000–15,000 operations associated with elective abdominal surgical intervention and in 1 case of 1,000 emergency laparotomies associated with the acute abdomen clinical features. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Ciprofol Alone versus Ciprofol with Fentanyl for Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial by Liu L, Li F, Wei Y, Luo L, Shen L, Li J, Sun N, Qian B, Sun D

“…This study aims to address this question.Objective: To determine whether ciprofol alone is non-inferior to ciprofol combined with fentanyl regarding sedation success and safety.Methods: In this randomized, double-blind trial, 344 adult patients (ASA I–II, aged 18– 70 years) undergoing elective upper gastrointestinal endoscopy were randomized to receive either ciprofol with saline (CS group) or ciprofol with fentanyl (CF group). …”
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Structural and functional indicators of the heart of patients with ischemic heart disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Rhythmoinotropic response isolated myocardium at different l... by D. S. Kondratieva, S. A. Afanasiev, O. V. Budnikova, I. N. Vorozhtsova, S. D. Akhmedov, B. N. Kozlov

“…The structural and functional heart parameters obtained with ultrasonography, and the rhythmoinotropic responses of myocardium in patients ex vivo were analyzed using the right atrial appendage fragments obtained during elective coronary artery bypass graft. The inotropic response of muscle strips at a basic stimulation frequency of 0,5 Hz to testing influences was assessed. …”
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Evaluation of the efficacy of combined vitamin D3 and K2 therapy in reducing implant-associated complication risk and improving spinal fusion stability by Oleksii S. Nekhlopochyn, Iryna G. Vasylieva, Nataliia G. Chopyk, Vadim V. Verbov, Ievgen V. Cheshuk, Milan V. Vorodi

“…Results: A high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and reduced BMD was recorded among patients undergoing elective stabilization surgeries on the spine. A significant correlation was detected between 25-(OH)D₃ levels and bone tissue status. …”
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Long-Term Outcomes of Extent of Revascularization in Complex High Risk and Indicated Patients Undergoing Impella-Protected Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Report from the Roma-... by Francesco Burzotta, Giulio Russo, Flavio Ribichini, Anna Piccoli, Domenico D’Amario, Lazzaro Paraggio, Leonardo Previ, Gabriele Pesarini, Italo Porto, Antonio Maria Leone, Giampaolo Niccoli, Cristina Aurigemma, Diana Verdirosi, Filippo Crea, Carlo Trani

“…However, the impact of more complete revascularization during Impella-protected PCI in CHIP has not been reported. Methods. A total of 86 CHIP undergoing elective PCI with Impella 2.5 or Impella CP between April 2007 and December 2016 from 2 high volume Italian centers were included. …”
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Stakeholders’ Perspectives on Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction: Recognizing Ways to Improve Shared Decision Making by Jessica M. Hasak, MPH, Terence M. Myckatyn, MD, Victoria F. Lenihan, Sydney E. Philpott, BS, Rajiv P. Parikh, MD, MPHS, Mary C. Politi, PhD

“…Postmastectomy breast reconstruction (PMBR) is an elective, preference-sensitive decision made during a stressful, time-pressured period after a cancer diagnosis. …”
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Intraoperative titration of positive end-expiratory pressure in urological patients undergoing laparoscopic procedures under lateral position: a randomized controlled trial by Lili Pan, Xing Wu, Lingling Gao, Zhanqi Zhao, Li Yang, Jun Zhang

“…Abstract Objective The study aimed to investigate the role of electrical impedance tomography (EIT)-guided individualized positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) in surgical patients under lateral position. Methods The urological patients undergoing elective laparoscopic surgery were randomly allocated to either the PEEPEIT (titrated with EIT) or PEEP5 (fixed PEEP = 5cmH₂O) groups. …”
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Planned Repeat Cesarean Section at Term and Adverse Childhood Health Outcomes: A Record-Linkage Study. by Mairead Black, Siladitya Bhattacharya, Sam Philip, Jane E Norman, David J McLernon

“…Labour following a previous CS carries risk of scar rupture, with potential for offspring hypoxic brain injury, leading to high rates of repeat elective CS. However, the effect of delivery by CS on long-term outcomes in children is unclear. …”
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Correlation of Lumbar Spine Fat Thickness and Surgical Site Infection in Degenerative Lumbar Spine Surgery by Sami AlEissa, Faisal Konbaz, Fahad AlHelal, Majid Abalkhail, Mohammad AlSalman, Mutlaq AlMutlaq, Naila Shaheen, Abdullah AlMahayni, Fahad AlTheneyan, Tariq Jawadi

“…Our aim was to identify the correlation betweenlumbar fat thickness and SSI and determine its predictive value compared to other risk factors inpredicting the incidence of SSI. Methods: This retrospective cohort study involved all patients aged 18 and above who underwent primary elective degenerative lumbar spine surgery in National Guard Health Affairs (NGHA) from 2016 to 2020 at King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. …”
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Efficacy of Diclofenac and Ketoprofen Transdermal Patches for Postoperative Analgesia and their Effect on Renal Functions in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Ran... by Sandip Baheti, Vaibhavi Singh

“…Aim: To compare the efficacy of diclofenac versus ketoprofen patches for postoperative analgesia and their effects on serum creatinine in patients undergoing PCNL. Materials and Methods: This double-blind, randomised clinical study included 52 patients (aged 18–60 years, American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) I–II) undergoing elective PCNL at a tertiary care centre. …”
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Clonidine and dexmedetomidine for controlled hypotension during functional endoscopic sinus surgery: a comparative study by Erick Namegabe Mugabo, Yvette Masime Kulimushi, Gregor Pollach, Rania Abdelazim Sabra, Ragab Saad Beltagy, Furaha Nzanzu Blaise Pascal

“…This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of clonidine compared to dexmedetomidine for controlled hypotension during FESS. Methods After ethical approval, 80 patients undergoing elective FESS were included in the study and randomly allocated to Group C or Group D. …”
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Bias in student evaluations of teaching in undergraduate medical education: a qualitative study from a medical school in Northern China by Yuanheng Li, Chao Sun, Yazhou Wang, Haoyu Chi, Hanye Tang, Mingxue Ma, Lifeng Wei, Linjun Zhong, Jida Li, Kun Wei, Zhuowa Sha, Chao Fan, Gangyu Zhang, Peihang Sun, Mingli Jiao

“…This study aims to systematically explore the multidimensional causes of bias in Chinese undergraduate medical students’ teaching evaluations. Methods A qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with medical students from a medical university in northern China. …”
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Increasing Care for Underserved Communities Through a Global Health Residency Training Program by Claire Zeigler, Zachary G. Jacobs, Sara U. Schwanke Khilji, MaryJoe K. Rice, Briana Frink, Patricia A. Carney

“…Objective: To study the impact of a global health training program on residents’ perceived preparedness and intention to care for underserved populations. Methods: Observational mixed method evaluation of the impact of an educational intervention, the Global Health Scholars Program (GHSP), on perceived knowledge and intention to practice in underserved settings. …”
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The impact of external oblique intercostal block on early postoperative pain and recovery in patients undergoing J-shaped incisions for upper abdominal surgery: a single-center pro... by Shuai Yi, Xinlei Zhang, Yuhong Song, Xiaohui Wang, Han Gao, Zhao Yuan, Mingjian Kong

“…Abstract Background The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of external oblique intercostal nerve block (EOIB) on early postoperative pain and recovery in patients undergoing J-shaped incision surgery in the upper abdomen. Methods Patients aged 18–85 years, classified as ASA I-III, undergoing elective open upper abdominal J-shaped incision surgery under general anesthesia were included in this study. …”
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Tumor biomarkers contribute to the diagnosis and clinical management of the O-RADS MRI risk stratification system for epithelial ovarian tumors by Shengjie Xu, Weijian Gong, Xiyi Chen, Jiatong Wang, Yuan Zhu, Tao Zhang, Yun Gu, Jinxia Zheng, Juan Xu

“…Overall, EOTs with a score of 4/5 are candidates for semi-elective surgery owing to the low probability of benign lesions. …”
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