The British journal of surgery
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The ability to compare findings across surgical research is important. Inadequate description of participants, interventions or outcomes could lead to bias and inaccurate assessment of findings. The aim of this study was to assess consistency of description of participants using studies comparing laparoscopic and open repair of peptic ulcer as an example. ⋯ Study participants are described inconsistently in studies of a single example surgical condition.
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The impact of anastomotic leak (AL) on long-term outcomes after gastrectomy for gastric adenocarcinoma is poorly understood. This study determined whether AL contributes to poor overall survival. ⋯ AL prolongs hospital stay and is associated with compromised long-term overall survival.