METHODS: In this prospective randomized study, patients had standard coaxial (2.8 mm incisions), microcoaxial (2.2 mm incisions), or biaxial microincision (1.2 to 1.4 mm trapezoidal incisions) phacoemulsification. Intraoperative phaco parameters and total surgical time were measured and complications recorded. Postoperative visual acuity improvement, pachymetric differences, and surgically indu...

The evidence underpinning oesophageal Doppler monitoring (ODM)-guided fluid administration in colorectal surgery has not been critically appraised despite quantitative meta-analyses. A qualitative systematic review of the methodology and findings of all published randomised-controlled trials (RCTs) exploring ODM-guided fluid administration in major abdominal surgery was conducted. Four, well-de...

This article describes the intraoperative washed cell salvage process and principles of cell salvage technology and addresses the parameters that can maximize the effectiveness of the process. Used appropriately, this technique can be used to recover and readminister several blood volumes of red cells.

Method We retrospectively evaluated 141 patients undergoing tricuspid valve reconstruction (TVR) with the MC3-ring or the Tailor Band or suture annuloplasty between 01/11 and 12/13. Demographic variables, intraoperative parameters, preand postoperative echocardiographic studies were analyzed. A total of 108 pts undergoing TVR formed the RR group and 20 the FB group. Patients treated with suture...

BACKGROUND The importance of decreasing bleeding in spine surgery is not only important to maintain the patient's hemodynamic balance but also allow a better view of the surgical field. OBJECTIVES The current study aimed to compare dexmedetomidine and Esmolol™ as agents to induce hypotension in lumbar spine surgeries. PATIENTS AND METHODS A total of 50 patients aged 20 to 65 years belonging...

Objectives Intramedullary nailing is the treatment of choice for fractures of the tibial shaft, which might necessitate the nail removal due to complications in the long-term. Although considered as a low-risk procedure, intramedullary nail removal is also associated with certain complications. Here, we compared the most commonly used stainless steel and titanium nails with respect to the compl...

BACKGROUND Magnesium is an antagonist of (N-methyl D-Aspartate) NMDA receptor and its related canals, and may affect perceived pain. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of intravenous magnesium on the hemodynamic parameters, analgesic consumption and ileus. PATIENTS AND METHODS A randomized, double blind, placebo controlled study was performed. Thirty two patients of...

AIMS To examine possible benefits of intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB) pretreatment in vitrectomy for severe diabetic retinopathy. METHODS A comprehensive literature search was performed using the Cochrane Collaboration methodology to identify randomised controlled trials and comparative studies of vitrectomy with or without IVB pretreatment for severe or complicated diabetic retinopathy. Meta-a...