Annals of surgery
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Review Comparative Study
Clinical Presentation of Patients With Tension Pneumothorax: A Systematic Review.
To determine whether the reported clinical presentation of tension pneumothorax differs between patients who are breathing unassisted versus receiving assisted ventilation. ⋯ The reported clinical presentation of tension pneumothorax depends on the ventilatory status of the patient. This may have implications for improving the diagnosis and treatment of this life-threatening disorder.
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To evaluate a new conceptual technique of laparoscopic right hepatectomy. ⋯ This study showed that several evidence-based facts could be combined to define a new conceptual technique of laparoscopic right hepatectomy allowing for low blood loss and morbidity.
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Multicenter Study
Scoring System to Predict Pancreatic Fistula After Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A UK Multicenter Study.
To validate a preoperative predictive score of postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF). Other risk factors for POPF were sought in an attempt to improve the score. ⋯ The predictive score performed well and could not be improved. This provides opportunities for individualizing patient consent and selection, and treatment and research applications.