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Aneurysm
New aneurysm study findings recently were published by researchers at University of Ulm
May 12th, 2008
"Background and aims Fast-track programs have been introduced in many surgical fields to minimize postoperative morbidity and mortality. Morbidity after elective open infrarenal aneurysm repair is as high as 30%; mortality ranges up to 10%," researchers in Ulm, Germany report. "In terms of open infrarenal aneurysm repair, no randomized controlled trials exist to introduce and evaluate such patient care programs. Materials and methods This study involved prospective randomization of 82 patients in a ''traditional'' and a ''fast-track'' treatment arm. Main differences consisted in preoperative bowel washout (none vs. 31 cleaning solution) and analgesia (patient controlled...
Source: Biotech Business Week (2008-05-12)
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