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Population-based cohort study of outcomes following cholecystectomy for benign gallbladder diseases
(2016-11)Background: The aim was to describe the management of benign gallbladder disease and identify characteristics associated with all-cause 30-day readmissions and complications in a prospective population-based cohort. Methods: ... -
Population-based cohort study of variation in the use of emergency cholecystectomy for benign gallbladder diseases.
(2016-11)Background: The aims of this prospective population-based cohort study were to identify the patient and hospital characteristics associated with emergency cholecystectomy, and the influences of these in determining variations ... -
Dysplasia in Barrett's oesophagus: p53 immunostaining is more reproducible than haematoxylin and eosin diagnosis and improves overall reliability, while grading is poorly reproducible.
(2016-09)IMS: p53 immunostaining in Barrett's oesophagus (BO) has been shown to be predictive of progression, but data regarding its generalizability to routine practice are lacking. This study compared the reliability of p53 and ... -
Dexamethasone versus standard treatment for postoperative nausea and vomiting in gastrointestinal surgery: randomised controlled trial (DREAMS Trial).
(2017-04-18)Objectives To determine whether preoperative dexamethasone reduces postoperative vomiting in patients undergoing elective bowel surgery and whether it is associated with other measurable benefits during recovery from ...