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    Articles Tagged with ''surgery''

    Complications from Gastric Bypass Surgery Result in Brain Injury, $14.1 Million Award

    December 17, 2020
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    A patient underwent gastric bypass surgery, but suffered permanent brain damage because of post-surgery complications and requires around-the-clock care for the rest of her life. The patient sued, alleging that the physician who performed the procedure failed to recognize that she was suffering from a severe thiamine and vitamin B1 deficiency, which led to her injuries. A jury awarded a $14.1 million verdict. The defendant physicians appealed, but the appellate court affirmed the verdict.


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    Managing Appendicitis Medically

    December 16, 2020
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    A multicenter, randomized trial showed that 10 days of antibiotics results in comparable outcomes as surgery. Three in 10 patients treated with antibiotics required surgery within 90 days.


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    Managing Appendicitis Medically

    December 14, 2020
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    A multicenter, randomized trial showed that 10 days of antibiotics results in comparable outcomes as surgery. Three in 10 patients treated with antibiotics required surgery within 90 days.


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    Perioperative Atrial Fibrillation: Is It Important?

    September 14, 2020
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    A large epidemiologic study with validated endpoints of patients with atrial fibrillation after non-cardiac surgery demonstrated such patients experience a higher incidence of subsequent atrial fibrillation, stroke, transient ischemic attacks, and all-cause mortality over five years of follow up.


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    Health Literacy

    Lack of Health Literacy Tied to Higher Risk for Postoperative Infections

    August 26, 2020
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    Limited knowledge is common in the United States, which is attributed to various factors.


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    LEGAL REVIEW & COMMENTARY

    Appellate Court Vacates $1.1 Million Sinus Surgery Verdict for Lack of Evidence

    August 18, 2020
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    This case demonstrates the importance of carefully preparing one’s argument and presenting the evidence to support necessary findings. Another interesting lesson from this case is on the basic elements of medical malpractice: Even in the face of an undisputed breach of the standard of care, medical malpractice liability is not guaranteed.


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    Appellate Court Vacates $109 Million Verdict for Botched Surgery Case

    July 16, 2020
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    This case reveals a possible method for defending against medical malpractice actions, as well as the importance of appealing erroneous decisions by the court.


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    Hospital Uses N95 Reprocessing System

    Masks not reprocessed if soiled or exposed to liquid
    July 2, 2020
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    A lack of personal protective equipment, including N95 respirators, was one of the major reasons why hospitals nationwide closed their operating rooms to elective surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. A new study suggests a solution that involves disinfecting N95s so they can be safely reused.


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    Preoperative Assessments Can Be Weak Point, Increase Liability Risks

    June 17, 2020
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    Preoperative assessments are critical to patient safety and reducing liability risks. Some assessments are inadequate and fail to identify risks that could be avoided.


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    The Role of Surgeons in the COVID-19 Era

    April 21, 2020
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    Accrediting body helps surgery leaders find the right path forward during unusual times.


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