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Laparoscopic versus open parastomal hernia repair: An ACS-NSQIP analysis of short-term outcomes
Wissam J Halabi, MD, Mehraneh D Jafari, MD, Vinh Q Nguyen, PhD, Joseph C Carmichael, MD, FACS, FASCRS, Steven Mills, MD, FACS, FASCRS, Micheal J Stamos, MD, FACS, FASCRS, Alessio Pigazzi, MD, PhD, FACS University of California-Irvine, Medical Center Department of Surgery Background:Parastomal hernia is a frequent complication following the performance of an ostomy. A… Continue Reading
Single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy using hands-free retraction system, flexible port and pre-bending forceps
Nobumi Tagaya, PhD, Yawara Kubota, MD, Nana Makino, MD, Asami Suzuki, MD, Kosuke Hirano, MD, Kazuyuki Saito, MD, Takashi Okuyama, PhD, Shinichiro Koketsu, PhD, Emiko Takeshita, PhD, Hidemaro Yoshiba, PhD, Yoshitake Sugamata, PhD, Shinichi Sameshima, PhD, Masatoshi Oya, PhD Department of Surgery, Dokkyo Medical University Koshigaya Hospital Introduction: The introduction of new devices is mandatory… Continue Reading
Symptoms questionnaire, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, and exhaled breath condensate for the identification of lung transplant patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease
Christopher S Davis, MD, MPH, Nicholas Reder, MPH, Elizabeth J Kovacs, PhD, P Marco Fisichella, MD Loyola University Medical Center Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is approximately twice as prevalent in patients with end-stage lung disease or after lung transplantation. Recent findings indicate that these patients may be at risk for GERD-related aspiration which may… Continue Reading