JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association
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Surgical site infections can result in substantial morbidity following inpatient surgery. Little is known about serious infections following ambulatory surgery. ⋯ Among patients in 8 states undergoing ambulatory surgery, rates of postsurgical visits for CS-SSIs were low relative to all causes; however, they may represent a substantial number of adverse outcomes in aggregate. Thus, these serious infections merit quality improvement efforts to minimize their occurrence.
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What treatments for lower extremity superficial thrombophlebitis are associated with lower rates of venous thromboembolic events (VTE), major bleeding, and superficial venous thrombosis extension? ⋯ Fondaparinux (2.5 mg) subcutaneously once daily for 45 days is associated with fewer symptomatic VTEs and lower rates of superficial venous thrombosis extension and recurrence with no increases in major bleeding compared with placebo. Low-molecular-weight heparin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are associated with lower rates of superficial thrombophlebitis extension or recurrence, but data regarding symptomatic VTEs are inconclusive.