The British journal of surgery
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Laparoscopic lavage has recently emerged as a promising alternative to sigmoid resection in the treatment of perforated diverticulitis. This study examined an early experience with this technique. ⋯ Laparoscopic lavage for perforated diverticulitis was feasible in the majority of patients, but identification of an overt sigmoid perforation and patient selection are of critical importance.
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Review Meta Analysis
Systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of perioperative steroids on ischaemia-reperfusion injury and surgical stress response in patients undergoing liver resection.
Several therapeutic strategies, such as ischaemic preconditioning, intermittent or selective pedicle clamping and pharmacological interventions, have been explored to reduce morbidity caused by hepatic ischaemia-reperfusion injury and the surgical stress response. The role of steroids in this setting remains controversial. ⋯ Perioperative steroids have a favourable impact on postoperative outcomes after liver resection.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Randomized clinical trial of donor-site wound dressings after split-skin grafting.
The aim was to study which dressing material was best for healing donor-site wounds (DSWs) after split-skin grafting as there is wide variation in existing methods, ranging from classical gauze dressings to modern silicone dressings. ⋯ NTR1849 (http://www.trialregister.nl).