Articles: postoperative.
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Postoperative pleural adhesions lead to major problems in repeated thoracic surgery. To date, no antiadhesive product has been proven clinically effective. Previous studies of differently charged polypeptides, poly-L-lysine (PL) and poly-L-glutamate (PG) have shown promising results reducing postoperative abdominal adhesions in experimental settings. This pilot study examined the possible pleural adhesion prevention by using the PL+PG concept after pleural surgery and its possible effect on key parameters; plasmin activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) and tissue growth factor beta 1 (TGFb) in the fibrinolytic process. ⋯ PL+PG may be used to prevent pleural adhesions. The process of fibrinolysis, and fibrosis was though not affected after PLPG administration.
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J Cardiovasc Thorac Res · Jan 2013
Effect of Intravenous Hydrocortisone on Preventing Postoperative Sore Throat Followed by Laryngeal Mask Airway Use in patients Undergoing Urogenital Surgeries.
Postoperative sore throat is a common complication which can lead to discomfort after operation and delay in patients' returning to normal daily activities. The present study was carried out to evaluate the influence of intravenous hydrocortisone on preventing postoperative sore throat followed by laryngeal mask airway use. ⋯ Based on the statistical data obtained from this research, administrating intravenous hydrocortisone five minutes before anesthesia induction has no effect on postoperative sore throat severity and degree in urogenital surgeries.
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Retraction Of Publication
Retraction note to: Granisetron reduces postoperative nausea and vomiting throughout menstrual cycle. Can J Anaesth 1997; 44: 489-93, DOI 10.1007/BF03011936.
Further to the Expression of Concern posted online on March 13th, 2012, it is with considerable regret that the Canadian Journal of Anesthesia hereby retracts the above-cited article by Dr. Yoshitaka Fujii as a result of:(1) overwhelming evidence of fabrication relating to the fact that the distributions of many variables reported by Dr. ⋯ We extend our sincere appreciation to Toride Kyodo General Hospital for their review of the status of Dr. Fujii’s research and to the investigating committee for their review of his research findings.