The European journal of surgery = Acta chirurgica
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Pulmonary function and complications after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
To investigate the impairment of pulmonary function and complications after laparoscopic compared with open cholecystectomy through an upper midline incision. ⋯ Laparoscopic cholecystectomy causes less impairment of lung function than cholecystectomy through an upper midline incision.
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Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Percutaneous drainage of abdominal abscesses: are large-bore catheters necessary?
To find out whether small-bore catheters (7 F) are as effective as the 14F sump drains generally used for drainage of abdominal abscesses. ⋯ We conclude that percutaneous drainage with small-bore catheters is as effective as drainage with bigger tubes.