International journal of surgery
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Randomized Controlled Trial
A Chinese randomized prospective trial of floppy Nissen and Toupet fundoplication for gastroesophageal disease.
To evaluate the clinical outcomes of laparoscopic floppy Nissen fundoplication (LNF) and laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication (LTF) for the treatment of gastroesophageal disease (GERD). ⋯ LTF seems to be as safe and effective on the long-term as LNF, but with a lower incidence of postoperative dysphagia (ChiCTR-TRC-13003945).
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Leg position influences early blood loss and functional recovery following total knee arthroplasty: A randomized study.
Hidden blood loss is a major factor influencing functional recovery and quality of life in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. Special hip and knee flexion positions after have been reported to have promising results with respect to reducing perioperative blood loss. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of postoperative leg position on blood loss and functional recovery after total knee arthroplasty. ⋯ Elevation of the hip by 60° with 60° knee flexion is an effective and simple method to reduce blood loss after primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty, and contributes to better recovery of the functional ROM in the early postoperative period.