Rate of Children Dying After a Tonsillectomy is 17 Times Higher Among Those With Complex Chronic Conditions: Study
A new study finds that children with chronic, complex conditions face a higher risk of death when undergoing tonsillectomy procedures.
Tag Archives: Surgery
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Women Have Lower Survival Rates Following Aortic Aneurysm Repair Surgery: Study
A new study finds that women suffer worse outcomes and survival rates than men following aortic aneurysm repair surgery.
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Patients Who Underwent Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair Require Lifelong Surveillance, FDA Warns
Following the advice of a panel of scientific advisors, the FDA is now calling on health care professionals to conduct lifelong surveillance of patients who have undergone abdominal aortic aneurysm…
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Hernia Repair Surgery Outcomes Improved For High-Risk Patients With “Optimization” Program: Study
Using an optimization clinic to prepare patients for hernia surgery allowed more to undergo the surgery with less risk of complications, according to the findings of a new study.
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Post-Discharge Surgical Complication Risk Linked to Shorter Lengths of Hospital Stay
A new study finds that as hospitals have decreased patients' length of stay after surgery, postsurgical complications have increased.
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Mesothelioma Surgery Improves Long-Term Survival Rates, Study Finds
Surgery combined with chemotherapy could significantly increase survival rates for patients suffering mesothelioma, according to the findings of a new study.
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Cerebral Palsy Patients Face Higher Risk of Surgical Complications: Study
A new study finds patients with cerebral palsy are more likely to suffer surgical complications and longer hospital stays; most likely due to their more complex medical condition.
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Less Experienced Surgeons May Increase Risk of Returning to Operating Room, Post-Surgical Complications: Study
The findings of a new study indicate patients treated by less experienced emergency surgeons are more likely to suffer complications and need follow-up surgeries.
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Post-Surgical Delirium Among Older Adults After Elective Procedures Cost Nearly $60k Per Patient, Each Year: Study
A new study finds that elderly patients suffering delirium after surgery significantly increases healthcare costs and can often be avoided.
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Elective Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair Surgery Greatly Reduces Risk of Death: Study
A new study shows patients who address aortic aneurysms through elective surgery have a greater chance of survival than those who have to undergo aortic repair surgery due to an…