The British journal of surgery
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Review Meta Analysis
Meta-analysis of the influence of lifestyle changes for preoperative weight loss on surgical outcomes.
The aim was to investigate whether preoperative weight loss results in improved clinical outcomes in surgical patients with clinically significant obesity. ⋯ This limited preoperative weight loss has advantages but may not alter the postoperative morbidity or mortality risk.
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Review Meta Analysis
Meta-analysis of the influence of lifestyle changes for preoperative weight loss on surgical outcomes.
The aim was to investigate whether preoperative weight loss results in improved clinical outcomes in surgical patients with clinically significant obesity. ⋯ This limited preoperative weight loss has advantages but may not alter the postoperative morbidity or mortality risk.
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In the reconstruction of burns using split-skin grafts (SSGs), fibrin glue can be used to improve graft take and reduce haematoma formation, although the efficacy and cost-effectiveness are unknown. This systematic review evaluated outcomes of fibrin glue compared with conventional SSG attachment techniques. Outcomes of interest included SSG take, haematoma formation, patient satisfaction and cost-effectiveness. ⋯ As the evidence is sparse, the quality very low and the risk of bias significant both within and across studies, it is not possible to make any recommendations regarding the use of fibrin glue in burn wounds.
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In the reconstruction of burns using split-skin grafts (SSGs), fibrin glue can be used to improve graft take and reduce haematoma formation, although the efficacy and cost-effectiveness are unknown. This systematic review evaluated outcomes of fibrin glue compared with conventional SSG attachment techniques. Outcomes of interest included SSG take, haematoma formation, patient satisfaction and cost-effectiveness. ⋯ As the evidence is sparse, the quality very low and the risk of bias significant both within and across studies, it is not possible to make any recommendations regarding the use of fibrin glue in burn wounds.
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Normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) is a novel technique that aids organ recovery from donors after circulatory death (DCDs). However, ethical concerns exist regarding the potential return of spontaneous cerebral and cardiac activity (ROSCCA). This study aimed to determine the likelihood of ROSCCA in NRP-DCDs of abdominal organs. ⋯ ROSCCA is unlikely following commencement of NRP and has not occurred to date. Strict observance of the 5-min interval following asystole provides satisfactory assurance that ROSCCA will not occur following NRP.