The British journal of surgery
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Studies reporting lower rates of surgery for older women with early invasive breast cancer have focused on women with oestrogen receptor (ER)-positive tumours. This study examined the factors that influence receipt of breast surgery in older women with ER-positive and ER-negative early invasive breast cancer . ⋯ The reasons for the observer differences should be further explored to ensure consistency in treatment decisions.
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Intraoperative nerve monitoring (IONM) is used increasingly in thyroid surgery to prevent recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury, despite lack of definitive evidence. This study analysed the United Kingdom Registry of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgery (UKRETS) to investigate whether IONM reduced the incidence of RLN injury. ⋯ The use of IONM is associated with a decreased risk of RLN injury in thyroidectomy. These results based on analysis of UKRETS data support the routine use of RLN monitoring in thyroid surgery.
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Letter Randomized Controlled Trial
Efficacy of postappendicectomy antibiotic prophylaxis on surgical-site infection.