Isr Med Assoc J
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During combined phacovitrectomy, it is common practice to suture the main corneal incision to prevent intraoperative and postoperative wound leak. However, it may be possible to avoid suturing using a self-sealing corneal incision technique as in standard cataract surgery. ⋯ Preventive corneal suturing may not be necessary in combined phacovitrectomy surgery and can be used in the few cases in which it is indicated during surgery.
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Perioperative Morbidity and Long-term Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery in Patients with Severe Obesity.
Long-term outcome data for bariatric surgery in patients with severe obesity (SO) (body mass index [BMI] 50 kg/m2) are scarce. ⋯ Patients with SO benefited from bariatric surgery with reduced BMI and fewer co-morbidities. No added risk of operative complications was found compared to patients with NSO.
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Several studies have shown that patients with fibromyalgia present with neuroendocrine, inflammatory, and coagulation features linked to cardiovascular disease development. However, the exact profile of cardiovascular risk factors and events in fibromyalgia remains to be defined. ⋯ Fibromyalgia is associated with an increased cardiovascular burden, probably through a specific risk factor profile.