The Annals of thoracic surgery
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Neurocognitive outcomes in off-pump versus on-pump bypass surgery: a randomized controlled trial.
Cognitive difficulties have been reported after coronary artery bypass graft surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass. However, the cognitive benefit of off-pump surgery remains unclear. ⋯ The off-pump group appears to be generally comparable to the on-pump group in terms of short-term and long-term postsurgical neurocognitive outcomes.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Analgesic effect of electroacupuncture in postthoracotomy pain: a prospective randomized trial.
The role of electroacupuncture in postthoracotomy pain control is uncertain. We conducted a pilot study to evaluate the role of electroacupuncture in the management of early postthoracotomy wound pain. ⋯ Electroacupuncture may reduce narcotic analgesic usage in the early postoperative period. A prospective randomized controlled trial using different electroacupuncture frequency is warranted to verify this benefit.