Gastrointestinal Surgery
Meta-analysis: Drugs for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting in adults after general anesthesia
21 Oct, 2020 | 09:13h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Very pleased to share our new #NMA on drugs for preventing #postoperative #nausea and #vomiting after general #anaesthesia: https://t.co/vwha2Vd3DL A huge effort (585 studies!), that involved assessing and ranking the effects of 28 drugs and 36 drug combinations from 6 classes.
— Cochrane Anaesthesia & Emergency and Critical Care (@Cochrane_ACE) October 20, 2020
Life expectancy after bariatric surgery in the Swedish Obese Subjects Study
16 Oct, 2020 | 09:29h | UTCCommentary: Higher average life expectancy after obesity surgery – University of Gothenburg
Commentary on Twitter
This long-term study compared mortality and life expectancy among patients who underwent bariatric surgery or received usual obesity care in the Swedish Obese Subjects study and in persons in the SOS reference study.
— NEJM (@NEJM) October 15, 2020
Systematic review: Management of colonic diverticulitis
16 Oct, 2020 | 09:25h | UTCManagement of Colonic Diverticulitis – Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Full report: Management of Colonic Diverticulitis
Evidence summary: Management of Colonic Diverticulitis
Cohort study: ‘COVID-19 free’ hospital areas linked to improved outcomes in elective cancer surgery
12 Oct, 2020 | 00:48h | UTCCommentary: ‘COVID-19 free’ hospital areas could save lives after surgery, global study finds – University of Birmingham
Esophageal emergencies: Another important cause of acute chest pain
12 Oct, 2020 | 00:30h | UTCEsophageal emergencies: another important cause of acute chest pain – Insights into Imaging
[Abstract Only] A Randomized trial comparing antibiotics with appendectomy for appendicitis
6 Oct, 2020 | 00:44h | UTCA Randomized Trial Comparing Antibiotics with Appendectomy for Appendicitis – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Benefits, risks seen with antibiotics-first for appendicitis – University of Washington School of Medicine
Infographic: Deciding Between Antibiotics & Surgery for Appendicitis: Findings from the CODA Study
Commentary on Twitter
For the treatment of appendicitis, antibiotics noninferior to appendectomy on the basis of results of a standard health-status measure. In the antibiotics group, nearly 3 in 10 participants had undergone appendectomy by 90 days. #ACSCC20
— NEJM (@NEJM) October 5, 2020
Gastrointestinal complications in critically ill patients with and without COVID-19
25 Sep, 2020 | 02:44h | UTCGastrointestinal Complications in Critically Ill Patients With and Without COVID-19 – JAMA
Commentary on Twitter
#Covid patients have higher incidence of GI complications incl. mesenteric ischemia than propensity score-matched patients without #Covid. Check out our research letter @JAMA_current https://t.co/9RhC4t3JQ5 @ElmohebM @leon_naar @mathiasac @CarolijnKapoen @MahaFarhat @hayfarani
— Lydia Maurer (@LMaurerMD) September 24, 2020
ACG Guidelines: Diagnosis and management of achalasia
11 Sep, 2020 | 01:18h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
New ACG Clinical Guideline on the Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia in The American Journal of #Gastroenterology
Full guideline here: https://t.co/7dnQVIA5zk#AmJGastro #EsophagealMotility #MotilityDisorders @BrennanSpiegel @JPandolfinoMD @RenaYadlapati @KatarinaGreer2 pic.twitter.com/zn0eVuxrQr
— ACG (@AmCollegeGastro) September 4, 2020
Podcast: Update on bariatric surgery—2020
9 Sep, 2020 | 09:18h | UTCAudio Clinical Review: Update on Bariatric Surgery—2020 – JAMA
[Abstract Only] Randomized trial: Aspirin increases major GI bleeding risk by 60% in older individuals
6 Sep, 2020 | 21:30h | UTCSource: EvidenceAlerts
Commentary on Twitter
Aspirin increases GI bleeding risk by 60% in an aspirin RCT
137 total GI bleeds in 90000 person years @Gut_BMJ https://t.co/Hb8h6kZrpo
— Elliot Tapper (@ebtapper) August 8, 2020
Randomized trial: Preoperative intravenous iron to treat anemia 10–42 days before major abdominal surgery does not reduce the need for blood transfusion
6 Sep, 2020 | 21:28h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Startling finding. In a blinded RCT, preop iron transfusion did not ⬇️complications, or a ⬇️transfusions after major abdominal surgery. While Hb ⬆️, no real tangible benefit occurred.
Periop medicine & optimization is complicated! #colorectalsurgery https://t.co/q0HhR3JCy3— Ahmer Karimuddin (@ahmerkarimuddin) September 5, 2020
[Abstract Only] Randomized trial: Second-look surgery plus hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy vs. surveillance in patients at high risk of developing colorectal peritoneal metastases
2 Sep, 2020 | 09:31h | UTC
AGA Guidelines on the gastrointestinal evaluation of iron deficiency anemia
1 Sep, 2020 | 06:02h | UTC
Prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 presenting as acute pancreatitis
28 Aug, 2020 | 08:41h | UTCCommentary: Covid-19 can present with pancreatitis – MedicalResearch.com
Guideline synopsis: Ulcerative colitis in adults
28 Aug, 2020 | 08:38h | UTCUlcerative Colitis in Adults – JAMA
Podcast: Update on Ulcerative Colitis—2020
Original Guideline: AGA Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Management of Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis – Gastroenterology
Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Cytoreductive Surgery with or without hyperthermic IntraPEritoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC): Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS®) Society Recommendations
28 Aug, 2020 | 08:35h | UTC- Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) with or without hyperthermic IntraPEritoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC): Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS®) Society Recommendations — Part I: Preoperative and intraoperative management – European Journal of Surgical Oncology
- Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) with or without hyperthermic IntraPEritoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC): Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) Society Recommendations — Part II: Postoperative management and special considerations – European Journal of Surgical Oncology
[Abstract Only] Randomized trial: For colonoscopy prep, low-volume, same-day dosing appears as effective as split dosing
28 Aug, 2020 | 08:34h | UTC
Podcast: Managing acute pancreatitis
26 Aug, 2020 | 03:51h | UTCManaging Acute Pancreatitis – JAMA
[Abstract Only] Randomized trial: Laparoscopic vs. open total gastrectomy for clinical stage I gastric cancer
21 Aug, 2020 | 02:18h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Small randomized trial suggests early feeding is feasible in children with acute pancreatitis
16 Aug, 2020 | 22:06h | UTCEarly Feeding in Acute Pancreatitis in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial – Pediatrics
ESGE Position Statement: Diagnosis and management of iatrogenic endoscopic perforations
14 Aug, 2020 | 01:00h | UTC
ACG Guideline: Clinical use of esophageal physiologic testing
11 Aug, 2020 | 10:12h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Cohort Study: Cardiovascular and bleeding risks associated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs after myocardial infarction
3 Aug, 2020 | 00:17h | UTCCardiovascular and Bleeding Risks Associated With Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs After Myocardial Infarction – Journal of the American College of Cardiology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: NSAIDs Boost CV, Bleeding Risks in Post-MI Patients – TCTMD AND Concomitant NSAID Treatment After MI – American College of Cardiology AND NSAIDs increase cardiovascular, bleeding risk in Korean heart attack patients – American College of Cardiology
Randomized trial: Robotic vs. laparoscopic ventral hernia repair
31 Jul, 2020 | 08:35h | UTCCommentary: #VisualAbstract: Robotic vs. laparoscopic ventral hernia repair – 2 Minute Medicine
Observational study: 67.1% success rate with nonoperative management of children with uncomplicated appendicitis
28 Jul, 2020 | 07:38h | UTCAssociation of Nonoperative Management Using Antibiotic Therapy vs Laparoscopic Appendectomy With Treatment Success and Disability Days in Children With Uncomplicated Appendicitis – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Success of Antibiotic Therapy vs Laparoscopic Appendectomy for Uncomplicated Appendicitis in Children: A Matter of Perspective (free for a limited period)
Author Interview: Treating Pediatric Appendicitis Nonoperatively
Commentary: Antibiotics alone successfully treat uncomplicated appendicitis in children – Nationwide Children’s Hospital