Scot Med J
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We aimed to determine whether inflammatory indexes (II), including the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), the C-reactive protein (CRP) to albumin ratio (CAR), the CRP-lymphocyte ratio (CLR), and the systemic immune-inflammation index (SIII) can be diagnostic for common bile duct stones (CBDSs) excretion before endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). ⋯ Low CRP, CAR, and CLR values might associate with the spontaneous migration of CBDS.
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Review
Do we need a co-pilot in the operating theatre? A cross-sectional study on surgeons' perceptions.
The aim of this original study was to investigate general surgeons' perceptions on the role of dual surgeon operating for high-risk, elective complex surgical procedures. ⋯ The survey has highlighted positive surgeons' perceptions regarding dual surgeon operating.
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Review Meta Analysis Retracted Publication
The impact of sarcopenia on prognosis of patients with pancreatic cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
To summarize recent findings on the association of low skeletal muscle mass and muscle quality with overall survival and recurrence-free survival in patients with pancreatic cancer. ⋯ Both low skeletal muscle mass and poor muscle quality are associated with poor long-term survival. Low skeletal muscle index, but not low skeletal muscle attenuation, are associated with poor recurrence-free survival.
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Review Meta Analysis Retracted Publication
Admission on weekends does not increase mortality after hip fracture: a meta-analysis of 1.4 million patients.
The "weekend" effect resulting in increased complication rates in patients admitted on weekends has been noted in many diseases. ⋯ This meta-analysis has shown no apparent weekend effect in cases of hip fractures. Patients admitted on weekends had similar mortality rates as compared to those admitted on weekdays. Current data has high heterogeneity and is mostly from developed countries.