Annals of surgery
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Retracted Publication
Measuring Postoperative Complications: On the Right Path but Far Away From the Destination.
The aim of the present study was to compare the proposed complication severity score (CSS) with comprehensive complication index (CCI) using a questionnaire-based survey of experienced gastrointestinal and hepato-pancreatico-biliary surgeons. ⋯ CCI was not accurate in calculating the severity of a combination of postoperative complications. The CSS more often matched the opinion of experienced senior surgeons but requires further modifications.
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Retracted Publication
Diagnosis and Treatment of Intestinal Melanoma Metastases in the Era of Effective Systemic Treatment.
The aim of the present study was to describe different presentations, diagnostic tools, and available treatments for melanoma metastasized to the intestines. ⋯ The treatment of intestinal melanoma metastases has changed due to the introduction of novel systemic treatments that can result in long-term survival of patients with widely metastatic melanoma. Surgeons and other clinicians should be aware of these changes in clinical practice as well as the diverse presentation of intestinal melanoma metastases and the diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas involved.
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The aim of this study was to investigate whether post-hospital syndrome (PHS) places patients undergoing elective hernia repair at increased risk for adverse postoperative events. ⋯ Patients hospitalized within 90 days of an elective surgery are at increased risk of adverse events postoperatively. The impact of PHS on outcomes is independent of baseline patient characteristics, medical comorbidities, quality of center performing the surgery, and reason for hospitalization before elective surgery. Adverse events owing to PHS are costly and represent a quality improvement target.