The British journal of surgery
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Review Meta Analysis
Meta-analysis of outcomes following resection of the primary tumour in patients presenting with metastatic colorectal cancer.
It is not clear whether resection of the primary tumour (when there are metastases) alters survival and/or whether resection is associated with increased morbidity. This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the prognostic value of primary tumour resection in patients presenting with metastatic colorectal cancer. ⋯ Primary tumour resection may provide a modest survival advantage in patients presenting with metastatic colorectal cancer.
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Review Meta Analysis
Meta-analysis evaluating music interventions for anxiety and pain in surgery.
This study aimed to evaluate anxiety and pain following perioperative music interventions compared with control conditions in adult patients. ⋯ Music interventions significantly reduce anxiety and pain in adult surgical patients.