ANZ journal of surgery
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ANZ journal of surgery · Mar 2017
Review Meta Analysis Comparative StudyMeta-analysis of two surgical approaches for calcaneal fractures: sinus tarsi versus extensile lateral approach.
There remains a controversy between extensile lateral approach and sinus tarsi approach (STA) to treat calcaneal fractures. The aim of this study is to evaluate the medium- and long-term outcomes of the STA versus extensile lateral approach in terms of intraoperative variables, quality of alignment on a lateral radiograph incidence of wound healing complication, visual analogue scale and American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society for the treatment of calcaneal fractures. ⋯ The existing evidence supports STA to be a better approach for treating calcaneal fractures, and this might aid in the management of this injury.
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ANZ journal of surgery · Mar 2017
Review Meta Analysis Comparative StudyComparison of outcomes between minimally invasive oesophagectomy and open oesophagectomy for oesophageal cancer.
A systematic review with meta-analysis was performed to compare perioperative outcomes between minimally invasive oesophagectomy (MIE) and open oesophagectomy (OE). ⋯ Regarding certain clinical outcomes, MIE may be more beneficial than OE.