The purpose of this study was to evaluate factors associated with post-discharge venous thromboembolism (VTE) within 30- days of hip fracture surgery. 96,870 cases with acute hip fractures were identified from a national retrospective database.
He presented a complete response(CR). During MMS, frozen sections showed BCC at the area corresponding to the lacrimal sac. We competed the resection of the lacrimal apparatus (bone and soft tissues) under general anesthesia. Final
The purpose of this study was to compare the impact of age and physical status on short term (≤ 30 days) outcomes of intertrochanteric fracture (ITF) in elderly patients. The primary outcome of our study
Aspergillus infection of soft tissue is rare and typically affects immune compromised patients in several different patterns of clinical presentation. However, cutaneous aspergillosis can occur in both immune competent and immune compromised individuals due to
The studies reviewed recommend to analyzed the patient individually by its bleeding and thromboembolic risk. Further more, the kidney fuction and the dental procedure should be taken into account. Low or medium risk patients with
Surgical reports of 396 patients operated at Policlinico San Martino (Genoa, Italy) from 2003 to 2009 were reviewed. Long-term follow-up was realized with telephone interview and patients were asked about satisfaction of surgery, the need
Pressure injuries are the result of unrelieved pressure leading to localized ischemia. This leads to cell death and tissue necrosis. One in three spinal cord injury patients are affected by pressure injuries, likely secondary to
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most frequent primary liver tumor, 90% of these setting in a cirrhotic liver. The aim of this study was to analyze the results of resected HCC in cirrhotic and non-cirrhotic
Retroperitoneal lipoma are exceedingly rare, and due to the difficulty in distinguishing between retroperitoneal lipoma and well-differentiated liposarcoma, the treatment recommendation is en-bloc resection. We report the rare and unusual case of giant retroperitoneal lipoma
Prostate cancer (PC) can be treated by surgical procedures in different approaches: Open (PR), laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) or robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP). The RALP has proved to be a promising technique, with satisfactory functional
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Who Should Get Extended Thromboprophylaxis after Hip Fracture Surgery? A Database Study Examining Risk Factors for Post Discharge Venous Thromboembolism
The purpose of this study was to evaluate factors associated with post-discharge venous thromboembolism (VTE) within 30- days of hip fracture surgery. 96,870 cases with acute hip fractures were identified from a national retrospective database.
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He presented a complete response(CR). During MMS, frozen sections showed BCC at the area corresponding to the lacrimal sac. We competed the resection of the lacrimal apparatus (bone and soft tissues) under general anesthesia. Final
FULLTEXT | PDF | XML | EPUBSurgical Treatment of Intertrochanteric Fractures in Elderly Patients: Comparing the Effect of Age vs. Physical Status on Patient Outcomes
The purpose of this study was to compare the impact of age and physical status on short term (≤ 30 days) outcomes of intertrochanteric fracture (ITF) in elderly patients. The primary outcome of our study
FULLTEXT | PDF | XML | EPUBNecrotizing Soft Tissue Infection by Aspergillus in the Breast and Gluteal Region: Case Report
Aspergillus infection of soft tissue is rare and typically affects immune compromised patients in several different patterns of clinical presentation. However, cutaneous aspergillosis can occur in both immune competent and immune compromised individuals due to
FULLTEXT | PDF | XML | EPUBClinical Guidelines for the General Practitioner in Patients Taking Direct Oral Anticoagulants (Doacs)
The studies reviewed recommend to analyzed the patient individually by its bleeding and thromboembolic risk. Further more, the kidney fuction and the dental procedure should be taken into account. Low or medium risk patients with
FULLTEXT | PDF | XML | EPUBHemorpex System Procedure (HPS®) for Hemorrhoidal Disease: 10 Years Follow-Up of 396 Patients
Surgical reports of 396 patients operated at Policlinico San Martino (Genoa, Italy) from 2003 to 2009 were reviewed. Long-term follow-up was realized with telephone interview and patients were asked about satisfaction of surgery, the need
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Pressure injuries are the result of unrelieved pressure leading to localized ischemia. This leads to cell death and tissue necrosis. One in three spinal cord injury patients are affected by pressure injuries, likely secondary to
FULLTEXT | PDF | XML | EPUBShort-and-Long-Term Outcomes of Hepatic Resection for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Cirrhotic and Non-Cirrhotic Liver Parenchyma
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most frequent primary liver tumor, 90% of these setting in a cirrhotic liver. The aim of this study was to analyze the results of resected HCC in cirrhotic and non-cirrhotic
FULLTEXT | PDF | XML | EPUBA Rare Case of a Giant Retroperitoneal Lipoma with Multiple Limb and Trunk Lipomata without Familial Multiple Lipomatosis
Retroperitoneal lipoma are exceedingly rare, and due to the difficulty in distinguishing between retroperitoneal lipoma and well-differentiated liposarcoma, the treatment recommendation is en-bloc resection. We report the rare and unusual case of giant retroperitoneal lipoma
FULLTEXT | PDF | XML | EPUBStratification of Operative Time in Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy Assisted by Robot: Comparison between 100 First Cases by a Single Surgeon
Prostate cancer (PC) can be treated by surgical procedures in different approaches: Open (PR), laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) or robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP). The RALP has proved to be a promising technique, with satisfactory functional
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