Annales de chirurgie

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• Annales de chirurgie · Oct 2006

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  [Pulmonary artery rupture with Swan-Ganz catheter during cardiac surgery: management and decision-making].

  Pulmonary artery catheterization is almost uniformly used nowadays in cardiac surgery. Although rare, rupture of the pulmonary artery following catheterization is highly lethal. This review examines ways of avoiding its occurrence and means of improving outcomes in case of rupture.

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• Annales de chirurgie · Oct 2006

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  [Feasibility of colorectal surgery without colonic preparation. A prospective study].

  Mechanical bowel preparation (MBP), aimed at reducing the infectious complications of colorectal surgery, was considered as indispensable. This benefit is actually disputed. The aim of this study was to report an experience of colorectal surgery without MBP. ⋯ The colorectal surgery without MBP may be safely performed and could improve the quality of life of patients in the perioperatory period.

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