The European journal of surgery = Acta chirurgica
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To compare among surgeons the risk-adjusted rates of wound infection and incisional hernia after midline incisions. ⋯ The suture technique, monitored by the SL:WL ratio, is the most important factor for variability in the incidence of incisional hernia among surgeons in continuously sutured midline incisions. The suture technique may also help to explain the variability in rates of wound infection.
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To describe our long term results after jejunoileal (JI) bypass for morbid obesity. ⋯ As complications of JI bypass can develop at any time, we suggest that all patients who have had the operation should be regularly followed up at special clinics so that complications can be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Effects of occlusive and conventional gauze dressings on incisional healing after abdominal operations.
To compare the effect of occlusive (Comfeel) and conventional (Mepore) dressings on the healing of incisional wounds after abdominal operations. ⋯ Occlusive dressings stay in place and stay transparent, and do not increase the risk of wound infection. They may even be more comfortable. they are a reasonable alternative to conventional dressings.
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To elucidate the incidence, determinants, and consequences of severe sepsis after cardiac surgery. ⋯ We concluded that severe sepsis mainly developed in cardiac surgery patients with serious operative and postoperative complications and was associated with a longer stay in both ICU and hospital, and a higher mortality.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Forced air warming and intraoperative hypothermia.
To compare a forced air warming system with passive measures to avoid perioperative hypothermia. ⋯ Forced air warming intraoperatively can preserve normothermia during extensive thoracoabdominal operations.