Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Preoperative transdermal scopolamine does not reduce the level of nausea and frequency of vomiting after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
To determine the efficacy of scopolamine administered transdermally before laparoscopic cholecystectomy as a means of reducing postoperative nausea and vomiting. ⋯ Scopolamine administered transdermally before laparoscopic cholecystectomy does not reduce the frequency or level of nausea and vomiting postoperatively.
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To determine the role of traditional "generalist" general surgeons in Nova Scotia. ⋯ In Nova Scotia, "generalist" general surgeons presently provide non-general-surgery subspecialty services in both regional and community hospital settings.