Langenbeck's archives of surgery
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Langenbecks Arch Surg · May 2009
Fast-track concepts in routine pediatric surgery: a prospective study in 436 infants and children.
The aim of this study was to investigate fast-track concepts in routine pediatric surgery in a university clinic over 1 year. ⋯ Fast-track concepts are feasible in one third of pediatric patients undergoing routine in-hospital surgery. Fast-track pediatric surgery achieves accelerated convalescence, minimal hospital stay, and high patient and parent satisfaction.
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Langenbecks Arch Surg · May 2009
Parkinson's disease influences the perioperative risk profile in surgery.
Aim of this study was to define the perioperative risk profile in surgery of patients suffering from Parkinson's disease (PD) in order to improve treatment options in these patients. ⋯ Concomitant Parkinson's disease is a significant factor of perioperative morbidity in surgical patients, especially of patients treated in the trauma unit. Perioperative morbidity in PD patients may be influenced by early diagnostic and therapeutic measures.