Implementation of Novel Protocols in an Ophthalmic Ambulatory Surgical Center to Resume Surgical Procedures During COVID-19

Ophthalmic Manifestations in ENT Diseases & Surgical Procedures

Objective: A prospective study was conducted in the department of ENT to see the incidence, Prevalence, Symptoms, signs and etiopathogenesis in relation to ophthalmic manifestations in ENT diseases and various ENT surgical procedures (iatrogenic). Material and methods: 35 cases were selected from IN and OUT patients of the department between July 1st 2008 to June 30th of 2009. 26 cases of orbit...

Surgical Practice in the Shadow of COVID-19 Outbreak

  Background: COVID-19 epidemic rapidly spread all around the world with over 1500 thousand infected cases and95000 deaths. This rapid pandemic may overwhelm health care capacity and shortage of resources is a major concern.Literature provided guidelines on management of COVID-19 patients but healthcare service to the normal populationshould be continued meanwhile. Health sys...

Providing Safe and Effective Surgical Care During the COVID-19 Outbreak in the UK – Changing Strategies

Surgical site infections following ambulatory surgery procedures.

IMPORTANCE Surgical site infections can result in substantial morbidity following inpatient surgery. Little is known about serious infections following ambulatory surgery. OBJECTIVE To determine the incidence of clinically significant surgical site infections (CS-SSIs) following low- to moderate-risk ambulatory surgery in patients with low risk for surgical complications. DESIGN, SETTING, A...

Surgical Treatment of Anal Fissures: Population and Outcomes of an Ambulatory Surgical Center

Purpose: To characterize the population of patients undergoing surgical treatment of anal fissures; to assess the outcomes and complications of the procedures in an ambulatory surgical center; and to evaluate the satisfaction degree of the patients. Methods: Demographic data, type of procedure and complications of patients who underwent surgical treatment for anal fissuresin the Integrated Cent...