Articles: surgery.
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The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between cognitive intrusion of pain, fear of surgery, and comfort in the perioperative period. ⋯ Cognitive intrusion of pain does not change in the perioperative period. As the cognitive intrusion of pain increases, patient comfort decreases and surgical fear increases. Our study contributes to the literature since it is the first study evaluating the cognitive intrusion of pain in the perioperative period.
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The current research on geriatric patients with spinal chondrosarcoma is limited. This study aimed to investigate the demographics, patterns of care, and survival of geriatric patients with chondrosarcoma of the mobile spine. ⋯ Surgical resection significantly lowered the mortality risk in geriatric patients with spinal chondrosarcomas. Demographic and geographical factors significantly dictated treatment plans. Further studies are required to assess the role of radiotherapy and chemotherapy in treating these patients in the modern era.
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To assess the efficacy and safety of fully closed-loop (FCL) compared with usual care (UC) glucose control in patients experiencing major abdominal surgery-related stress hyperglycaemia. ⋯ The FCL approach resulted in significantly better glycaemic control compared to UC management, without increasing the risk of hypoglycaemia. Automated glucose-responsive insulin delivery is a safe and effective strategy to minimise hyperglycaemia in complex surgical populations.
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A mixed-methods investigation with both retrospective and prospective components. ⋯ The ODI values identified in this study offer benchmarks that can assist in the evaluation process for spine surgery. These findings highlight the importance of considering ODI scores as part of a comprehensive clinical evaluation, rather than as standalone indicators for surgical intervention. Further prospective validation of these findings and their integration into clinical practice is recommended for future research.