Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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This study was designed to investigate the role of chronic pain in healthcare visits. The specific objectives were to document the frequency of healthcare visits and to identify characteristics associated with frequent visits. ⋯ Interventions aimed at reducing healthcare costs for chronic pain should target individuals living with multiple chronic conditions. Research is needed to develop and test interventions that focus on the needs of these groups. Identifying the risk factors for high healthcare use and improving self-management may reduce healthcare visits.
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Observational Study
Perioperative complications in adults with a posterior mediastinal mass: a retrospective observational cohort study.
We studied the incidence of perioperative complications in patients presenting with a posterior mediastinal mass and the possible predictors of complications in these patients. ⋯ The incidence of perioperative complications in patients with a posterior mediastinal mass is not insignificant; however, no catastrophic airway or cardiopulmonary event was encountered in this study.