Risk of Surgical Site Infections Reduced By Wound Irrigation With Antiseptic Solutions: Study
The findings back up CDC guidelines calling for antiseptic cleansing after surgery to prevent surgical site infections.
Tag Archives: Surgery
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Lawsuit Alleges Cartiva Implant Failed, Resulting In Another Surgery 5 years Later and Toe “Fusion”
The Cartiva big toe implant's polyvinyl membrane construction is prone to shrinkage, loosening and deformation, the lawsuit claims.
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Aspirational Pneumonia Risk Linked to Ozempic, Wegovy and Other GLP-1 Medications During Endoscopy Procedures: Study
Findings align with warnings issued by anesthesiologists last summer about Ozempic aspiration risks, following reports of life-threatening problems caused by delayed gastric emptying during surgery.
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Ventral Hernia Mesh Linked to Lower Recurrence Rates than Non-Mesh Repair Surgery
Patients undergoing hernia repair surgery without a mesh implant have a 71% chance of needing follow-up surgery after four years, compared to 39% for those who undergo hernia mesh repair surgery.
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Failure of Cartiva Implant Caused Nerve Damage and Mobility Loss in Big Toe, Lawsuit Alleges
A Texas man blames the Cartiva implant failure on a lack of adequate testing by the manufacturers, who he says hid the device's failings from the public.
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Cartiva Toe Surgery Linked to Persistent Pain, Limited Range of Motion, Other Complications: Study
More than a quarter of Cartiva toe implant recipients expressed dissatisfaction with the procedure, with less than 40% reporting being satisfied with the results.
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Lawsuit Indicates Cartiva Synthetic Cartilage Implant (SCI) Led to Restrictions in Use of Big Toe
Cartiva SCI manufacturers knew about the high rates of complications linked to the big toe implant, but failed to warn the medical community or patients, according to the complaint.
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Ozempic Stomach Risks Result in Debate Among Anesthesiologists Over Surgery Guidelines
Some anesthesiologists say patients should be taken off drugs three weeks before surgery to avoid risks caused by Ozempic stomach side effects
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Cartiva Implant Lawsuit Filed Over Bone Loss and Deformity of Big Toe, Resulting in Fusion Surgery
Fusion of her big toe left plaintiff with decreased flexibility, and the Cartiva implant lawsuit indicates she will need additional reconstructive surgery.
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Exposure to Wildfires Poses Serious Risk for Lung Cancer Patients: Study
Researchers found that lung cancer patients exposed to wildfires faced a 43% increased risk of death within the first three months following surgery
