Peroral endoscopic myotomy first line treatment option for achalasia Jacinthlyn Sylvia1 Nov 2022 8:00 PM ISTA new study published in The Lancet Journal suggests that for individuals with achalasia, peroral endoscopic myotomy should be suggested as a first...
Combined oral contraceptives don't increase macromastia risk after breast reduction surgery among adolescents Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 Nov 2022 11:00 AM ISTUSA: Researchers have found in a new study that combined oral contraceptives (COCs) do not increase the risk of macromastia nor do they increase...
Incidence of incisional hernia high after colorectal surgery independent of suture technique Jacinthlyn Sylvia30 Oct 2022 8:00 PM ISTA new study published in the British Journal of Surgery found incisional hernia is common following colorectal cancer surgery. At 1 or 2 years, there...
Single-stranded suture threads could reduce infection risk developed during pregnancy: C-STICH trial Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli30 Oct 2022 8:00 PM ISTUSA: A single-stranded suture thread could help reduce the risk of infection in women at risk of pregnancy loss who need a specialist surgical...
Kidney transplant prolongs life expectancy across patient ages compared to continued dialysis: JAMA Medha Baranwal29 Oct 2022 9:00 AM ISTAustria: Kidney transplant lenthghens the survival time in kidney failure patients across all ages and waiting times, a recent study in JAMA Network...
Prothrombin complex conc. overscores plasma for Post-cardiopulmonary bypass coagulopathy and bleeding Dr.Niharika Harsha B27 Oct 2022 8:00 PM ISTProthrombin complex concentrate (PCC) is safe and efficacious to use over plasma in Post-cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) coagulopathy and bleeding cases...
ASMBS/IFSO Guidelines on Indications for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Isra Zaman27 Oct 2022 9:30 AM IST Two of the world's leading authorities on bariatric and metabolic surgery have issued new evidence-based clinical guidelines for patients with...
Transnasal humidified rapid-insufflation ventilatory exchange safe for oxygen delivery during laser laryngeal surgery Medha Baranwal27 Oct 2022 9:00 AM ISTUSA: Transnasal humidified rapid-insufflation ventilatory exchange (THRIVE) is getting acceptance as an effective and safe method for oxygenation and...
High blood sugar in diabetes linked to development of trigger finger Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 Oct 2022 8:00 PM ISTTrigger finger or locked finger are more common among people with diabetes than in the general population. Researchers have found in a new study that...
Bariatric surgery yields favorable long-term cardiac outcomes in obese patients: JACC Medha Baranwal26 Oct 2022 7:00 PM ISTUSA: Weight loss after bariatric surgery is associated with reduced ventricular interaction, epicardial fat reduction, improved longitudinal...
Choledochoscopic gallbladder-preserving cholecystolithotomy effective option for gallstones Dr. Shravani Dali25 Oct 2022 8:30 PM ISTThe recurrence rate of gallstones after choledochoscopic gallbladder-preserving cholecystolithotomy is low, and most patients with recurrence are...
Multiple surgical approaches achieve rectovaginal Fistulas closure in two-thirds of Crohn's related cases Aditi24 Oct 2022 7:30 PM ISTCLEVELAND CLINIC: A retrospective review published in the Journal of Crohn's and Colitis, JCC, determining outcomes of multiple surgical interventions...
