JAMA surgery
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To quantify the impact of fibrinogen-containing cryoprecipitate in addition to the antifibrinolytic tranexamic acid on survival in combat injured. ⋯ Cryoprecipitate may independently add to the survival benefit of tranexamic acid in the seriously injured requiring transfusion. Additional study is necessary to define the role of fibrinogen in resuscitation from hemorrhagic shock.
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To assess the effects of the fresh frozen plasma (FFP) to red blood cell (RBC) ratio and balanced electrolyte solution (BES) to RBC ratio during resuscitation of severely injured patients on the duration of the postoperative fluid uptake period (phase 2) as well as the fluid (BES) needs, weight gain, and hypoproteinemia in phase 2. ⋯ The severity of shock is best predicted by shock time and the RBC, FFP, and BES infusions in the OR. Contrary to recent reports, the FFP:RBC ratio in the OR correlates directly with duration and BES needs of phase 2, whereas the BES:RBC ratio correlates inversely with phase 2 duration and BES needs.
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To compare preservation with the division of the splenic vessels in the surgical management of laparoscopic spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy. ⋯ The short-term benefits associated with the preservation of the splenic vessels should lead to an increased preference for this technique in selected patients undergoing laparoscopic spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy for benign or low-grade malignant tumors in the body/tail of the pancreas.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Laparoscopic vs. open incisional hernia repair: a randomized clinical trial.
Incisional hernia is the most frequent surgical complication after laparotomy. Up to 30% of all patients undergoing laparotomy develop an incisional hernia. ⋯ During the operation, there was less blood loss and less need for a wound drain in the laparoscopic group. However, operative time was longer during laparoscopy. Perioperative complications were significantly higher in the laparoscopic group. Visual analog scores for pain and nausea did not differ between groups. The incidence of a recurrence was similar in both groups. The size of the defect was found to be an independent factor for recurrence of an incisional hernia.
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Comparative Study
Definitive surgical treatment of enterocutaneous fistula: outcomes of a 23-year experience.
To analyze postoperative outcomes, morbidity, and mortality following enterocutaneous fistula (ECF) takedown. ⋯ Understanding risk factors both associated with and protective against ECF recurrence and postoperative morbidity and mortality is imperative for appropriate ECF management. Closure of abdominal fascia is of utmost importance, and preventing postoperative complications must be prioritized to optimize patient outcomes.