Annals of surgery
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To assess the impact of parathyroid gland autotransplantation on the restoration of parathyroid function in patients who are hypoparathyroid after thyroidectomy. ⋯ Parathyroid autotransplantation does not enhance recovery in hypoparathyroid patient's post-thyroidectomy and does not significantly alter outcomes among patients with PACU PTH<10 .
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To assess performance of an algorithm for automated grading of surgery-related adverse events (AEs) according to Clavien-Dindo (C-D) classification. ⋯ The performance of the algorithm motivates in our opinion implementation to real-time data under continuous scientific evaluation of the impact on AEs in different types of surgery. In the future, local EHR data could be used to enhance risk prediction with machine learning techniques.
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To characterize contemporary surgeons' viewpoints and perspectives on the academic mission during healthcare corporatization. ⋯ Corporatization has had a profound impact on surgeons' perceptions of their roles, responsibilities, and autonomy. Surgical departments must take intentional steps to preserve the multidimensional mission of the academic surgeon.
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We hypothesize that recurrence following pleurectomy decortication (PD) is primarily local. We explored factors associated with tumor recurrence patterns, disease-free interval (DFI), and post-recurrence survival (PRS). ⋯ PM is frequently associated with local recurrence. Repeat surgical resection is feasible and can achieve good local control in selected cases.