Articles: operative.
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Journal of neurosurgery · Apr 2019
The economic consequences of neurosurgical disease in low- and middle-income countries.
The objective of this study was to estimate the economic consequences of neurosurgical disease in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). ⋯ The economic impact of neurosurgical diseases in LMICs is significant. The magnitude of economic losses due to neurosurgical diseases in LMICs provides further motivation beyond already compelling humanitarian reasons for action.
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J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Sci · Apr 2019
Acute kidney injury after hepatectomy can be reasonably predicted after surgery.
Hepatectomy presents unique challenges potentially heightening acute kidney injury (AKI) risk, but the full spectrum of risk factors has not been identified. ⋯ Postoperative AKI affects one in six hepatectomy patients; preoperative and intraoperative factors can predict the risk of postoperative AKI.