Annals of surgery
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To investigate patency and clinical outcomes of alloplastic and other venous interposition graft materials in pancreatic surgery. ⋯ Alloplastic venous vascular grafts are safe and readily available tools in pancreatic surgery, especially for long-segmental mesoportal venous reconstructions.
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To quantify recent trends in access to timely, high-quality, affordable surgical care in the US. ⋯ Nearly one-in-three Americans lack access to surgical care that is timely, high-quality, and affordable. This study identifies the multiple actionable drivers of access to surgical care that notably can each be addressed with specific policy interventions.
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To examine perceived OR ergonomics facilitators and barriers, with a focus on the interdisciplinary team. ⋯ While structural/organizational issues are reported as barriers to ergonomics, solutions appeared as individual responsibilities. Team dynamics did not prioritize nor support ergonomics. Education tools leveraging the interdisciplinary team are warranted. This work will be supplemented by interviews and live observations to build tailored educational tools for OR teams.
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To evaluate machine learning models' performance in predicting acute pancreatitis severity using early-stage variables while excluding laboratory and imaging tests. ⋯ The ML models showed good predictive capacity for SAP, ICU admission, and mortality using early-stage data without laboratory or imaging tests. This approach could revolutionise AP patients' initial triage and management, providing a personalised prediction method based on early clinical data.