The British journal of surgery
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Randomized trial of a biofragmentable bowel anastomosis ring in high-risk colonic resection.
Biofragmentable anastomosis ring (BAR) has been proven to be a safe anastomotic device in elective surgery. The use of this anastomotic ring in high-risk patients has not been established. ⋯ This study shows that the BAR anastomosis probably is as safe as the standard band-sewn anastomosis in high-risk colorectal surgery. As the cost of a BAR anastomosis is substantially higher than that for a hand-sewn anastomosis, the latter technique is still the preferred method in the authors' unit.
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Comment Letter Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Prospective randomized study of laparoscopic versus open colonic resection for adenocarcinoma.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical Trial
Efficacy and safety of enoxaparin versus unfractionated heparin for prevention of deep vein thrombosis in elective cancer surgery: a double-blind randomized multicentre trial with venographic assessment. ENOXACAN Study Group.
Surgery for malignant disease carries a high risk of deep vein thrombosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prophylactic effect of a low molecular weight heparin, enoxaparin, 40 mg once daily, beginning 2 h before surgery, compared with that of unfractionated low-dose heparin three times daily. ⋯ Enoxaparin, 40 mg once daily, is as safe and effective as unfractionated heparin three times daily in preventing venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing major elective surgery for abdominal or pelvic malignancy.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical Trial
Randomized controlled trial of an H2-receptor antagonist in gastric cancer.
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Comment Letter Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Rectus sheath bupivacaine analgesia after aortic surgery.