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The persistent breach between evidence and practice in the prevention of surgical site infection. Qualitative study
(Elsevier, 2020)
Background: Despite the dissemination of guidelines for surgical site infection (SSI) prevention, a gap between the theoretical measures and their compliance persists. Accurate estimates of the ...
Incidence and risk factors for trocar-site incisional hernia detected by clinical and ultrasound examination: a prospective observational study
(Springer Nature, 2020)
Background: Trocar site incisional hernia (TSIH) is the most frequent complication associated with laparoscopic surgery. Few studies currently describe its incidence or risk factors. The aim of this ...
Surgical management for refractory bleb dysesthesia
(Hindawi, 2020-08)
Purpose. To present long-term results of modified bleb-limiting conjunctivoplasty as a successful treatment for intractable bleb dysesthesia and to review the literature on the surgical management of ...
Surgeon-led 7-VINCut antibiotic stewardship intervention decreases duration of treatment and carbapenem use in a general surgery service
(MDPI, 2021)
Antibiotic stewardship programs optimize the use of antimicrobials to prevent the development of resistance and improve patient outcomes. In this prospective interventional study, a multidisciplinary ...
Timing of surgery following SARS-CoV-2 infection: an international prospective cohort study
(John Wiley & Sons, 2021)
Peri-operative SARS-CoV-2 infection increases postoperative mortality. The aim of this study was to determine the optimal duration of planned delay before surgery in patients who have had SARS-CoV-2 ...
Validation of the spanish version of the low vision quality of life questionnaire
(Elsevier, 2021-04-18)
Purpose: To validate the Spanish Low Vision Qualify of Life (SLVQOL) questionnaire, a quality of life instrument specifically designed for patients with visual impairment, and evaluate its psychometric ...
Oral antibiotic prophylaxis lowers surgical site infection in elective colorectal surgery: results of a pragmatic cohort study in Catalonia
(MDPI, 2021)
Background: The role of oral antibiotic prophylaxis (OAP) and mechanical bowel preparation (MBP) in the prevention of surgical site infection (SSI) after colorectal surgery is still controversial. The ...
Long-term anatomical and functional outcomes after autokeratoplasty
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2021)
Background: To evaluate the anatomical and functional outcomes of autologous contralateral penetrating keratoplasty (autokeratoplasty). Methods: Kaplan-Meier survival analyses were retrospectively ...
Incidence and reasons for intrastromal corneal ring segment explantation
(Elsevier, 2021)
Purpose: To determine the main causes of intrastromal corneal ring segment (ICRS) explantation and define the incidence rate. Design: Multicenter, observational consecutive case series. Methods: Consecutive ...
Safety and visual outcomes following posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens bilensectomy
(Springer Nature, 2020)
Background: To evaluate the safety, efficacy, refractive outcomes and causes for bilensectomy (phakic intraocular lens – pIOL – explantation with cataract surgery and pseudophakic intraocular lens ...