Apr 22, 2021

Collagen microfiber-based constructs have garnered considerable attention for ligament, tendon, and other soft tissue repairs, yet with limited clinical translation due to strength, biocompatibility, ...

Apr 22, 2021

Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNET) may develop sporadically or in the context of hereditary syndromes. In patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1), PNET is the leading cause of de...

Apr 22, 2021

Excessive stress negatively impacts surgical residents' technical performance. The effect of stress on trainee nontechnical skills, however, is less well studied. Given that nontechnical skills are kn...

Apr 22, 2021

Portal venous system thrombosis can develop after bariatric surgery. A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the incidence of portal venous system thrombosis after bariatric su...

Apr 19, 2021

This is one of a collection of stories that are like “Final Destination” meets “The Monkey’s Paw” (W. W. Jacobs, 1902). As such, they are tragedies more than either mysteries or horror, an...

Apr 19, 2021

To evaluate the impact of clinical suspicion on the diagnosis of necrotising fasciitis (NF) in two inpatient plastic surgery units.A multicentre retrospective audit of all referrals of adult patients ...

Apr 19, 2021

Clavicular hook plates are frequently used in clinical orthopedics to treat acromioclavicular joint dislocation. However, patients often exhibit acromial osteolysis and peri-implant fracture after hoo...

Apr 19, 2021

Despite the modern ventilation and waste anesthetic gas (WAG) scavenging systems, occupational exposure to common volatile anesthesia, isoflurane, can occur in the hospital and veterinary settings, bu...

Apr 19, 2021

This study aimed to compare the effects of ERAS and conventional programs on short-term outcomes after laparoscopic distal gastrectomy (LDG).Currently, the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) progr...

Apr 19, 2021

To evaluate the resolution of obesity-related comorbidities after gastric bypass in relation to age.Previous studies have shown that age > 60 years is associated with a significant, but small, in...

Apr 19, 2021

Non-technical skills impact trauma resuscitation time. Crisis resource management teaches non-technical skills required for effective teamwork in a crisis. We developed a simulation-based multidiscipl...

Apr 15, 2021

Performing surgery in the oral cavity is difficult because of the limited view of the surgical field. Intraoral surgery for infantile oral disorders, such as cleft palate, is even more challenging. En...

Apr 15, 2021

Nasal reconstruction is one of the most challenging procedures in plastic surgery. To get optimal aesthetic and functional results, the surgeon should know all the options well. Forehead flap is the g...

Apr 15, 2021

Female physicians rarely choose spine surgery as their specialty. While the specialty's nature and its associated lifestyle are potential barriers, gender-related issues may play an important part.To ...

Apr 15, 2021

The techniques available to locate the femoral tunnel during anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction have notable limitations. To evaluate whether the femoral tunnel center could be located in...

Apr 15, 2021

To evaluate whether the coronavirus disease 2019 has increased anxiety, depression, and distress levels in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients undergoing radiotherapy (RT).In this cross-sectional stud...

Apr 15, 2021

Transplant eligibility for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is determined by the imaging identification of tumor burden within Milan criteria. Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS) reduc...

Apr 15, 2021

To determine the effect of a short-term, unsupervised exercise intervention before and after colorectal cancer surgery on self-assessed physical recovery.Preoperative exercise interventions could help...

Apr 15, 2021

This study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of minimally invasive living donor hepatectomy in comparison with the open procedure, using Korean Organ Transplantation Registry data.We reviewed the...

Apr 15, 2021

Surgical treatment of anal fistulas is still a challenge. The aims of this study were to evaluate the adoption and healing rates for the different surgical techniques used in Italy over the past 15 ye...