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Background
Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a common condition leading to numerous hospital admissions and operations. Standardized care of adhesive SBO patients has not been widely implemented in hospital systems.Methods
A prospective cohort of SBO patients was compared to a historical cohort of SBO patients after implementation of a SBO protocol using evidence-based guidelines and Omnipaque, a low-osmolar water soluble contrast. Patients without a history of abdominal surgery were excluded and data was collected through chart review.Results
Univariate analyses demonstrated a decrease in both LOS by 1.35 days and in the proportion of patients receiving surgery (37% vs 25%; p?<?0.05). There was a decrease in time to surgery, rate of SBR, and rate of complications, yet an increase in readmission, although these findings were not statistically significant.Conclusions
Utilizing an evidence-based SBO protocol can lead to shorter LOS and may result in fewer operations for adhesive SBO patients. 相似文献2.
Background
Few studies have evaluated surgical outcomes in long-term follow-up for patients undergoing Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair (LVHR).Methods
A retrospective review of long-term follow-up of LVHR patients (2002–2005) at a single institution.Results
Sixty-three patients (37 males; mean age?=?63, mean BMI?=?33, 41% for recurrence) underwent LVHR. Mean operative time was 164?min. Mean hospital stay was 3.7 days. Short- and long-term complications occurred in 19% and 44% of patients, respectively.Mean follow-up was 12.4 years. Recurrent hernias were noted in 15 patients. Seroma formation occurred in 14 patients; small bowel obstruction occurred in 10 patients. Five patients developed mesh infection. Use of PTFE mesh, longer operative time, and a larger hernia defect were risk factors for mesh infection (p?<?0.05).Conclusions
Long-term outcomes for patients undergoing LVHR are fraught with complications (44%) and a considerable risk of hernia recurrence (23%). 相似文献3.
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Joseph A. Gil Kerry Ebert Keri Blanchard Avi D. Goodman Joseph J. Crisco Julia A. Katarincic 《Journal of hand therapy》2019,32(1):80-85
Study Design
Basic research (biomechanics).Introduction
The high degree of motion that occurs at the thumb metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint must be taken into account when immobilizing a partially torn or repaired thumb ulnar collateral ligament.Purpose of the Study
To determine the efficacy of a radial-based thumb MCP-stabilizing orthosis in resisting abduction across the thumb ulnar collateral ligament.Methods
Ten fresh cadaveric hands were mounted to a custom board. An anteroposterior radiograph of the thumb was obtained with a 2 N preload valgus force applied to the thumb, and the angle between the Kirschner wires was measured as a baseline. Subsequently, 20, 40, 60, 80, and 100 N valgus forces were applied 15 mm distal to the MCP joint. Anteroposterior radiographs of the thumb were obtained after each force was applied. The angle of displacement between the wires was measured and compared with the baseline angle. The angles were measured with an imaging processing tool. A custom radial-based thumb MCP-stabilizing orthosis was fashioned for each cadaveric thumb by a certified hand therapist. The aforementioned loading protocol was then repeated.Results
The radial-based thumb MCP-stabilizing orthosis significantly reduced mean abduction angles at each applied load.Discussion
We found that our orthosis, despite being hand-based and leaving the thumb IP and CMC joints free, significantly reduced mean abduction angles at each applied load.Conclusions
This investigation provides objective evidence that our radial-based thumb MCP-stabilizing orthosis effectively reduces the degree of abduction that occurs at the thumb MCP joint up to at least 100 N.Level of Evidence
n/a (cadaveric). 相似文献5.
Study Design
Case series.Introduction
A salvaged limb is one that has undergone a major traumatic injury, followed by repeated surgical attempts in order to avoid amputation. Psychological recovery for individuals with lower extremity limb salvage has been examined in a number of studies. However, psychosocial reactions for individuals with upper extremity (UE) limb salvage are understudied in the literature.Purpose of the Study
The purpose of this study was to explore the process of psychosocial adaptation for 3 trauma cases after UE limb salvage.Methods
The Reactions to Impairment and Disability Inventory was used to assess psychosocial adaptation. Physical function outcomes (pain, range of motion, edema, sensation, and dexterity) are presented. The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand measure was used to assess perceived disability. Medical and rehabilitation history are discussed for each case, in order to provide in-depth understanding of the impact of these injuries.Results
Reactions to injury varied across the cases; however, outcomes suggest that psychosocial adaptation may be influenced by the experience of pain, the ability to participate in valued roles and activities, and having a supportive social network.Discussion
For this population, therapists may consider emphasizing pain management, focusing on client-centered goals and interventions, and facilitating peer support. Providers should closely monitor patients for signs of poor adaptation, such as hand-hiding behaviors.Conclusions
This study is among the first to examine psychological outcomes for the UE limb salvage population. Future research would be beneficial to provide deeper understanding of the psychosocial challenges for these individuals. 相似文献6.
Byron D. Hughes Eric Sieloff Hemalkumar B. Mehta Anthony J. Senagore 《American journal of surgery》2019,217(3):534-538
Background
In 2008, 2005–2006 National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) data were used to identify surgical operations contributing disproportionately to morbidity and mortality. Since then, numerous enhanced recovery programs have been utilized to augment quality improvement efforts. This study reassesses procedural complication incidence after a decade of quality improvement efforts.Methods
Data from the 2015 NSQIP were used. The same original 36 general surgery procedure groups were created using Current Procedural Terminology codes. Ninety percent of our 409,230 patients matched into a procedure group and adverse event rates were analyzed for each.Results
Ten procedure groups accounted for 80% of adverse events. Colectomy ranked the highest for adverse events (34%), readmissions (27%) and mortality rates (45.8%). For outpatient cholecystectomy, the relative percent point difference for adverse events has increased by 224% since 2005.Conclusion
Refocusing on colectomy and outpatient cholecystectomy represent current priorities in general surgery. 相似文献7.
Ramon O. Minjares-Granillo Bertha A. Dimas Jean-Paul J. LeFave Eric M. Haas 《American journal of surgery》2019,217(4):670-676
Background
Despite numerous benefits, only a small fraction of laparoscopic left-sided colectomy is accomplished without the need for an abdominal incision to retrieve the specimen and prepare for anastomosis. We report our early experience with a robotic approach using Natural orifice IntraCorporeal anastomosis with Extraction of specimen (NICE) to help overcome the technical limitations and challenges of this approach.Methods
Twenty consecutive patients presented for elective sigmoid or rectosigmoid resection for benign and malignant disease and underwent the NICE procedure. Safety, feasibility and post-operative outcomes were analyzed.Results
Intracorporeal anastomosis was accomplished in all patients. One patient required an abdominal incision to extract a bulky tumor. Mean operative time was 222?min (146–344). Mean time to first flatus and length of stay was 23 and 49?h, respectively. All but 4 patients were discharged home on post-operative day 2. One patient was readmitted with a pelvic fluid collection.Conclusion
Robotic left-sided colorectal resection with NICE procedure is a safe and feasible minimally invasive approach and may facilitate greater adoption rates of this technique. 相似文献8.
Tomoko Mizota Nicholas E. Anton Dimitrios Stefanidis 《American journal of surgery》2019,217(2):222-227
Background
This study aimed to identify differences in pattern recognition skill among individuals with varying surgical experience.Methods
Participants reviewed laparoscopic cholecystectomy videos of various difficulty, and paused them when the cystic duct or artery was identified to outline each structure on the monitor. Time taken to identify each structure, accuracy and work load, which was assessed using the NASA-Task Load Index (TLX), were compared among the three groups.Results
Ten students, ten residents and eight attendings participated in the study. Attendings identified the cystic duct and artery significantly faster and more accurately than students, and identified the cystic artery faster than residents. The NASA-TLX score of attendings was significantly lower than that of students and residents.Conclusions
Attendings identified anatomical structures faster, more accurately, and with less effort than students or residents. This platform may be valuable for the assessment and teaching of pattern recognition skill to novice surgeons.Short summary
Accurate anatomical recognition is paramount to proceeding safely in surgery. The assessment platform used in this study differentiated recognition skill among individuals with varing surgical experience. 相似文献9.
Victor Kong Ross Weale Joanna Blodgett Johan Buitendag George Oosthuizen John Bruce Grant Laing Damian Clarke 《American journal of surgery》2019,217(4):653-657
Introduction
The spectrum of injury associated with anterior abdominal stab wounds (SWs) is well established. The literature in the specific setting of isolated omental evisceration is limited.Materials and methods
We reviewed our experience of 244 consecutive patients with established indications for laparotomy over an eight year period at a major trauma centre in South Africa.Results
Of the 244 patients (93% male, mean age: 27 years), 224 (92) underwent immediate laparotomy (IL). Twenty were initially observed and eventually required a laparotomy (delayed laparotomy, DL). The mean time from injury to decision for laparotomy was <3?h in 92% (224/244), <6?h in 6% (14/244), <12?h 2% (4/244) and <18?h in 1% (2/244). Ninety-eight per cent (238/244) of laparotomies were positive and 96% of the positive laparotomies (229/238) were considered therapeutic. The mostly commonly injured organ encountered on laparotomy were small bowel, stomach and colon.Conclusions
The most commonly injures encountered are intestinal and gastric. Clinicians must remain vigilant as injuries may be subtle. 相似文献10.
Stephanie A. Valente Yitian Liu Siddhi Upadhyaya Chao Tu Debra A. Pratt 《American journal of surgery》2019,217(3):514-518
Introduction
The aim of this study was to determine whether complications following mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) were associated with breast cancer recurrence.Methods
A retrospective review was performed of women diagnosed with stage I-III breast cancer who underwent mastectomy with IBR between 2005 and 2010. Patient demographics, tumor data, surgical wound complications, treatment details and timing were recorded and analyzed.Results
We identified 458 women with a median follow up time of 7.6 years. A total of 22% of patients experienced IBR complications. There was a delay in initiation of adjuvant therapy in patients who had a complication (52 vs 41 days, p?<?0.001). There was no significant difference in recurrences between groups with and without complications (p?=?0.65).Conclusions
In breast cancer patients who undergo mastectomy with IBR, wound complications delayed initiation of adjuvant systemic therapy, but were not associated with an increased risk of cancer recurrence. 相似文献11.
Study Design
Case series.Introduction
Upper extremity (UE) trauma and subsequent immobilization affects functional performance.Purpose of the Study
Determine the usefulness and feasibility of unilateral hand training (UHT) on improving functional performance in patients with UE trauma.Methods
Nine participants received UHT within 10 days of immobilization. Functional performance, dexterity, grip, and pinch strength were measured at initial and 4-week visits. Qualitative interviews were coded to develop themes.Results
All Jebsen-Taylor hand function test subtests improved from pretest to post-test. Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand scores of all 9 participants improved. Functional performance was more impaired for participants with dominant UE injury. Four themes emerged: participants were forced to alter or avoid most daily activities, had an increased dependency on others, took longer to perform activities, and felt UHT decreased the impact of UE trauma on function.Discussion
Functional performance was impaired for all participants. Participants believed that UHT was useful and contributed to improved function.Conclusion
This case series tracked a comprehensive intervention based on a holistic activities of daily living framework that considered the nuances of individual complexities of immobilization following hand trauma. Knowledge from this study supports an early intervention like UHT to educate clients on effective strategies to improve immediate activities of daily living functioning and potentially prevent longer term impairments. 相似文献12.
Nikolaus Johannes Wachter Martin Mentzel Gert D. Krischak Joachim Gülke 《Journal of hand therapy》2019,32(1):64-70
Study Design
A within-subject research design was used in this study. The difference of the range of motion (ROM) with and without ulnar nerve block was analyzed.Introduction
For the clinical evaluation of the functional effects of ulnar nerve palsy at the hand the relevance of clinical tests is in discussion.Purpose of the Study
The aim of the study was to evaluate the predictive value of 2 clinical tests for a simulated ulnar nerve lesion by motion analysis with a sensor glove.Methods
In 28 healthy subjects, dynamic measurements of the finger joints were performed by a sensor glove with and without ulnar nerve block at the wrist. In the 0° metacarpophalangeal (MCP) stabilization test, the subjects were asked to stabilize the MCP joints actively in 0° while moving the interphalangeal joints, whereas at the 90° MCP stabilization test, the subjects stabilized the MCP joints actively in the 90° position.Results
In the 0° MCP stabilization test, no remarkable changes of the ROM were found at the MCP joints; at the proximal interphalangeal joints 2-5, the ROM decreased with ulnar nerve block, significantly at the index, middle, and ring fingers (P < .05). In the 90° MCP stabilization test, the average ROM of the MCP joints 2-5 significantly increased with ulnar nerve block (P < .05), whereas at the PIP joints, the average ROM decreased (P < .05).Discussion
The 90° MCP stabilization test had a high predictive value for the discrimination between healthy subjects and subjects with a simulated peripheral ulnar nerve lesion.Conclusions
The results could be relevant for the determination of the functional effect of ulnar nerve palsy and the quantification of clawing in hand rehabilitation.Level of Evidence
II. 相似文献13.
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Benjamin R. Veenstra Aleksandra Wojtowicz Nathan Walsh Jose M. Velasco 《American journal of surgery》2019,217(3):562-565
Background
Emergency surgical airway is a low frequency, high risk clinical scenario. Implementing a simulation-based curriculum may bridge the gap in surgical training and address quality assurance/performance improvement (QAPI) needs.Methods
We designed and implemented an Advanced Surgical Airway Curriculum (ASAC) modeled after proficiency-based training. General Surgery residents and student nurse anesthetists were enrolled. Evaluation consisted of cognitive tests, procedure checklists and questionnaire.Results
In total, 78 participants successfully completed the ASAC. Trainees agreed that the curriculum provided the cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary to perform both an open and needle cricothyroidotomy.Conclusions
In the age of increased patient safety concerns, QAPI initiatives can serve as a driver for simulation-based training curricula, with particular focus on individualized, active learning. This may be particularly useful in high risk, low frequency scenarios in which the traditional method of “See one, Do one, Teach one,” is not feasible. 相似文献15.
Study Design
Case report.Introduction
Development of extensor tendon adhesions is a common complication after intra-articular metacarpal head fracture. Whenever these adhesions cannot be mobilized by rehabilitation, tenolysis should be considered. However, the decision for tenolysis is often delayed. When the rehabilitation program comes to a plateau and clinical examination may not be sufficient to find out the cause, dynamic ultrasound (US) can show where the gliding mechanism is disrupted and help clinicians to give an accurate decision for determining the next steps.Purpose of the Study
To determine the role of dynamic US during hand rehabilitation.Methods
A 22-year-old woman presented with a fifth metacarpal intra-articular head fracture. Ten days after the surgery (open reduction and internal fixation) the hand rehabilitation program was commenced. After the third week, the metacarpophalangeal (MP) joint range of motion (ROM) gradually diminished. Dynamic US near the level of fifth MP joint revealed diminished extensor tendon excursion and capsular thickening.Results
Considering physical and sonographic findings, surgical tenolysis and capsular release was planned. After surgery, the DIP, PIP and MP joints reached full passive ROM.Conclusion(s)
Ultrasound is a quick and practical way to diagnose tendon adhesions. With this report, the authors suggest that clinicians may use dynamic US, especially in times when the patient comes to plateau during hand rehabilitation.Level of Evidence
IV. 相似文献16.
Samantha L. Ahle Alexander S. Chiu Raymond A. Jean Kevin Y. Pei 《American journal of surgery》2019,217(2):261-265
Purpose
Predicting surgical risk is challenging. There is no curriculum to teach risk assessment to students. We hypothesize that a risk assessment curriculum will improve medical students’ confidence in and familiarity with assessing risk, and help identify barriers to assessing risk.Methods
Third year surgery clerkship students participated in a risk-assessment workshop. Students completed pre- and post-intervention surveys assessing their familiarity with models, and confidence in predicting postoperative complications. Additionally, they completed a retention survey 12-weeks following the session.Results
Following the session, confidence in predicting post-operative morbidity and mortality improved from <1% to 21.9% and 19.05% respectively. The majority of students continued to feel more confident mortality 12-weeks following the session. Not seeing attendings/residents use the calculator was a significant barrier to use.Conclusions
This novel risk assessment curriculum improved student confidence towards assessing risk up to three months following the session. Additionally, this study highlights that barriers exist to using risk assessment tools clinically. 相似文献17.
Elise A. Dasinger Westyn Branch-Elliman Steven D. Pizer Hassen Abdulkerim Amy K. Rosen Martin P. Charns Mary T. Hawn Kamal M.F. Itani Hillary J. Mull 《American journal of surgery》2019,217(4):605-612
Background
Opioid-related adverse drug events are common following inpatient surgical procedures. Little is known about opioid prescribing after outpatient surgical procedures and if opioid use is associated with short term risks of outpatient surgical adverse events (AEs).Methods
VA Corporate Data Warehouse was used to identify opioid use within 48?h for FY2012-14 chart-reviewed cases from a larger VA study of AEs in outpatient surgeries. We estimated a multilevel logistic regression model to determine the effect of opioid exposure on risk of AEs between 2 and 30 days postoperatively.Results
Of the 1730 outpatient surgical cases, 628 (36%) had postoperative opioid use and 12% had an AE. Opioid use following outpatient surgery was not significantly associated with higher surgical AE rates after controlling for relevant covariates (OR?=?1.1 95% CI 0.79–1.54). Only procedure RVUs were associated with higher odds of postoperative AEs.Conclusions
Postoperative opioid use following outpatient surgery is not a significant driver of postoperative AEs. 相似文献18.
Study Design
Clinical measurement (reliability and validity) study.Introduction
Forearm supination is important in many daily activities and is thus measured by therapists and researchers usually with a universal goniometer. DrGoniometer, a SmartPhone application, has been validated for other joint angles in the body.Purpose of the Study
To establish the reliability and validity of DrGoniometer (CDM S.r.L, Cagliari, Italy) for measuring forearm supination in healthy populations and those with forearm fractures.Methods
Participants had sustained a distal radius fracture that was treated non-surgically. Forearm supination of the participant’s fractured (n = 30) and healthy forearm (n = 30) was measured using DrGoniometer and the universal goniometer by two assessors. The assessors were blinded to each other’s measurements and their own previous measurements. Reliability was established by calculating Intra-class Correlation Coefficients, standard error of measurement and minimal detectable change. The validity of DrGoniometer was established against the universal goniometer using Pearson’s correlation co-efficient.Results
Intra-rater reliability of both DrGoniometer and the universal goniometer was high for both fractured and healthy forearms (ICCs ranged from 0.74-0.88). Inter-rater reliability of both DrGoniometer and the universal goniometer was also high in the fractured forearm group (0.76 and 0.72 respectively), but low in the healthy forearm group (0.34 and 0.42 respectively). Correlation between the tools was excellent across the fractured and healthy forearm groups (0.94 and 0.93 respectively).Discussion
Both goniometers demonstrated good-to-excellent intrarater and iner-rater reliability except in the healthy forearm group where both goniometers demonstrated poor inter-rater reliability which could be due to assessor instructions. The speed the photo can be taken and the digital record obtained are valuable aspects of DrGoniometer.Conclusion
DrGoniometer is a valid, alternate tool for measuring forearm supination. 相似文献19.
Study Design
Two-group randomized controlled trial.Introduction
Upper limb orthoses worn during functional tasks are commonly used in pediatric neurologic rehabilitation, despite a paucity of high-level evidence.Purpose of the Study
The purpose of this study was to investigate if a customized functional wrist orthosis, when placed on the limb, leads to an immediate improvement in hand function for children with cerebral palsy or brain injury.Methods
A 2-group randomized controlled trial involving 30 children was conducted. Participants were randomized to either receive a customized functional wrist orthosis (experimental, n = 15) or not receive an orthosis (control, n = 15). The box and blocks test was administered at baseline and repeated 1 hour after experimental intervention, with the orthosis on if randomized to the orthotic group.Results
After intervention, there were no significant differences on the box and blocks test between the orthotic group (mean, 10.13; standard deviation, 11.476) and the no orthotic group (mean, 14.07; standard deviation, 11.106; t[28], ?0.954; P = .348; and 95% confidence interval, ?12.380 to 4.513).Discussion
In contrast to the findings of previous studies, our results suggest that a functional wrist orthosis, when supporting the joint in a ‘typical’ position, may not lead to an immediate improvement in hand function.Conclusions
Wearing a functional wrist orthosis did not lead to an immediate improvement in the ability of children with cerebral palsy or brain injury to grasp and release. Further research is needed combining upper limb orthoses with task-specific training and measuring outcomes over the medium to long term. 相似文献20.
Michihiro Osumi Masahiko Sumitani Hiroaki Abe Yuko Otake Shin-ichiro Kumagaya Shu Morioka 《Journal of hand therapy》2019,32(1):41-47