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Obesity and recurrent intervertebral disc prolapse after lumbar microdiscectomy.
(2014-03)INTRODUCTION: The primary aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between obesity and recurrent intervertebral disc prolapse (IDP) following lumbar microdiscectomy. METHODS: A retrospective review of case ... -
Obesity in looked after children: is foster care protective from the dangers of obesity?
(2008)BACKGROUND: Obesity in all age groups of children has become an increasing concern in recent years. Children looked after by the Local Authority (LA) should be protected from health problems while being accommodated. These ... -
Obesity-related insulin resistance: implications for the surgical patient
(2016-09)In healthy surgical patients, preoperative fasting and major surgery induce development of insulin resistance (IR). IR can be present in up to 41% of obese patients without diabetes and this can rise in the postoperative ... -
Observation study of water outlet design from a cross-infection/user perspective: time for a radical re-think?
(2018-11-14)Background: Handwashing is a key barrier to cross-infection performed at a handwash station (HWS). Elbow-operated outlets, if used incorrectly (with hands), become highly touched objects, potentially providing a route for ... -
Obstetric and neonatal outcomes for women with reversed and non-reversed type III female genital mutilation.
(2011-05)OBJECTIVE: To record and compare obstetric and neonatal complication rates in women with reversed and non-reversed type III female genital mutilation (FGM). METHODS: A retrospective observational study comparing cesarean ... -
Occult breast carcinoma in breast reduction specimens in European women.
(2011-08)Breast reduction is a common surgical procedure performed by plastic and oncoplastic breast surgeons. The authors report on the incidence and management of cancer and atypical hyperplasia in breast reduction specimens from ... -
Oesophageal Doppler guided optimization of cardiac output does not increase visceral microvascular blood flow in healthy volunteers.
(2017-02)BACKGROUND: Oesophageal Doppler monitoring (ODM) is used clinically to optimize cardiac output (CO) and guide fluid therapy. Despite limited experimental evidence, it is assumed that increasing CO increases visceral ... -
Ofatumumab Versus Rituximab Salvage Chemoimmunotherapy in Relapsed or Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma: The ORCHARRD Study.
(2017-02-10)Purpose We compared the efficacy of ofatumumab (O) versus rituximab (R) in combination with cisplatin, cytarabine, and dexamethasone (DHAP) salvage treatment, followed by autologous stem-cell transplantation (ASCT) in ... -
Oncological outcomes after laparoscopic and open radical nephroureterectomy: results from an international cohort.
(2011-08)OBJECTIVE: • To compare oncological outcomes in patients undergoing open radical nephroureterectomy (ONU) with those in patients undergoing laparoscopic radical nephroureterectomy (LNU). PATIENTS AND METHODS: • A total ... -
One-third of patients fail to return to work 1 year after surgery for colorectal cancer.
(2014-12)BACKGROUND: Achieving full recovery after colorectal cancer surgery means a return to normal physical and psychological health and to a normal social life. Recovery data focusses on time to discharge rather than longer ... -
Online patient information resources on gout provide inadequate information and minimal emphasis on potentially curative urate lowering treatment.
(2016-07)Objectives To assess the content and readability of online patient information resources against the current understanding of gout. Methods An online survey was undertaken using Google UK, USA, Australia and Canada. ... -
Open Versus Arthroscopic Repair of 1B Ulnar-Sided Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tears: A Systematic Review.
(2019-01)BACKGROUND: Peripheral 1B tears of the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) can result in distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) instability. In the context of associated DRUJ instability, combined evidence supports successful ... -
Open wound healing of the osseocutaneous fibula flap donor site
(2014)Split skin grafts are the predominant method of closure for fibular flap donor sites. We present a novel approach to manage the donor site using the inter-related components of secondary intention healing: creation of a ... -
Operative and one year outcomes of the custom-made fenestrated Anaconda® aortic stent graft - a UK multicentre study.
(2017-06)OBJECTIVES: Early and one year outcomes are presented for fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repair (FEVAR) of complex aortic aneurysmal disease with the custom-made Anaconda fenestrated stent graft in 101 patients. METHODS: ... -
Opportunities and priorities for breast surgical research.
(2018-10)The 2013 Breast Cancer Campaign gap analysis established breast cancer research priorities without a specific focus on surgical research or the role of surgeons on breast cancer research. This Review aims to identify ... -
Optimal healthcare delivery to care homes in the UK: a realist evaluation of what supports effective working to improve healthcare outcomes.
(2018-01)Introduction: care home residents have high healthcare needs not fully met by prevailing healthcare models. This study explored how healthcare configuration influences resource use. Methods: a realist evaluation using ... -
Optimising prescription and titration of oxygen for adult inpatients using novel silicone wristbands: results of a pilot project at three centres
(2016-08)Oxygen is the most commonly used drug in the acute hospital setting. Oxygen can be lifesaving but there is increasing evidence that it can cause harm if it is not given correctly. Prescription of oxygen, according to target ... -
Optimising prescription and titration of oxygen for adult inpatients using novel silicone wristbands: results of a pilot project at three centres.
(2016-08)Oxygen is the most commonly used drug in the acute hospital setting. Oxygen can be lifesaving but there is increasing evidence that it can cause harm if it is not given correctly. Prescription of oxygen, according to target ...
