From the Section of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, and Section of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, C.S. Mot-t Children’s Hospital, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Manuscript received May 26, 1981, accepted June 17, 1981. Address for reprints: Albert P. Rocchini, MD, C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, Section of Pediatric Cardiology, 1405 E. Ann Street, Box 66, ...

Design Retrospective case series. Objective The objective of this study was to assess the reoperation rate after microdiscectomy for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation (LDH) in patients with ≥ 5-year follow-up and identify demographic, perioperative, and outcome-related differences between patients with and without a reoperation. Methods The medical records, operative reports, and office n...

OBJECTIVE The ideal valve substitute in children does not exist. Biologic and bioprosthetic valves do not require anticoagulation, however their use is complicated by accelerated degeneration and requirement for reoperation. We examine results following mitral (MVR) or aortic (AVR) replacement with biologic and bioprosthetic valves at our institution. METHODS Medical records of children who u...

BACKGROUND Evidence supporting the use of bioprostheses for heart valve replacement in young adults is accumulating. However, reoperation data, which may help guide clinical decision making in young patients, remains poorly defined in the literature. METHODS AND RESULTS We examined the need for reoperation in 3975 patients who underwent first-time bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement (AVR) ...

BACKGROUND Reoperation of femoral neck fractures in elderly patients is frequent. Our aim was to determine predictors of reoperations following primary internal fixation with 3 cannulated screws. MATERIALS AND METHODS A follow-up study included all patients aged 65+ years old patients consecutively admitted to an orthopedic ward with femoral neck fracture in the period from January 1, 2007, t...

STUDY DESIGN  Population-based retrospective cohort study. CLINICAL QUESTION  Are patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or more who undergo elective lumbar spine surgery at increased risk of post-surgical complications, as evidenced by reoperation within a 3-month period? METHODS  The Alberta Health and Wellness Administrative database was queried to identify patients who underwent el...

STUDY DESIGN A multicenter, retrospective case series. OBJECTIVE In the past several years, screw fixation of the cervical spine has become commonplace. For the most part, this is a safe, low-risk procedure. While rare, screw backout or misplaced screws can lead to morbidity and increased costs. We report our experiences with this uncommon complication. METHODS A multicenter, retrospective ...

The role of reoperation for glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) recurrence is currently unknown. However, multiple studies have indicated that survival and quality of life are improved with a repeat operation at the time of disease recurrence. Prognosis is likely interdependent on several factors, including age, functional status, initial resection status, disease location, and surgical efficacy. How...

OBJECTIVE To assess the 30-day mortality, long-term survival and freedom from reoperation following surgery for prosthetic endocarditis (PVE). METHOD A retrospective analysis of data from the UK Heart Valve Registry of 322 patients who had undergone single mechanical/bioprosthetic valve replacement for PVE between 1 January 1986 and 31 December 1996. The mean age was 54.9 +/- 12.8 years and 2...

reported here are two cases of delayed postsurgical brucella abscess within the cranium, treated successfully by reoperation and appropriate medical therapy. both patients had an occupational exposure to the pathogenic organism. systemic symptoms of brucellosis became manifest postoperatively in case i and were present in case ii long before operation. the diagnosis was confirmed by serology an...