Evidence-based guidelines for prevention of perioperative hypothermia

…, C Eskicioglu, AB Nathens, DS Fenech… - Journal of the …, 2009 - journals.lww.com
… Wilson S, Szerb J. Failure of an iv fluid warming device. Can J Anesth 2007;54:324-325. …
Darlene Fenech, MD, Department of Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center …

[HTML][HTML] Preoperative bowel preparation for patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery: a clinical practice guideline endorsed by the Canadian Society of Colon …

C Eskicioglu, SS Forbes, DS Fenech… - Canadian Journal of …, 2010 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Despite evidence that mechanical bowel preparation (MBP) does not reduce
the rate of postoperative complications, many surgeons still use MBP before surgery. We …

[HTML][HTML] Surgical site infection prevention: a survey to identify the gap between evidence and practice in University of Toronto teaching hospitals

C Eskicioglu, AR Gagliardi, DS Fenech… - Canadian Journal of …, 2012 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background A gap exists between the best evidence and practice with regards to surgical site
infection (SSI) prevention. Awareness of evidence is the first step in knowledge translation. …

Function and quality of life after transanal excision of rectal polyps and cancers

DS Fenech, T Takahashi, M Liu, L Spencer… - Diseases of the colon & …, 2007 - Springer
Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine the functional outcomes and health-related
quality of life of patients after transanal excision of rectal cancers or polyps and to …

Can a tailored knowledge translation strategy improve short term outcomes? A pilot study to increase compliance with bowel preparation recommendations in general …

C Eskicioglu, A Gagliardi, DS Fenech, CJ Victor… - Surgery, 2011 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Previous studies have shown that practices supported by level I evidence
may take up to 20 years before they are adopted. Although mechanical bowel preparation (…

Patients admitted with acute abdominal conditions are at high risk for venous thromboembolism but often fail to receive adequate prophylaxis

EA Pearsall, U Sheth, DS Fenech, ME McKenzie… - Journal of …, 2010 - Elsevier
Introduction The aim was to determine the frequency with which thromboprophylaxis is
prescribed, factors predicting its prescription, and the frequency of symptomatic venous …

Canadian Association of General Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, the Canadian Society of Colorectal Surgeons and the American Society of Colorectal …

AM Morris, DW Deitz, DS Fenech… - Diseases of the Colon …, 2014 - journals.lww.com
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to develop a validated instrument to evaluate bowel
function after sphincter-preserving surgery. METHODS: A 41-item bowel function survey was …

Reconstructive techniques after rectal resection for rectal cancer

CJ Brown, D Fenech… - Cochrane database of …, 2008 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Total mesorectal resection (TME) has led to improved survival and reduced
local recurrence in patients with rectal cancer. Straight coloanal anastomosis after TME can …

[HTML][HTML] Salvage surgery for locally recurrent anal cancer after intensity modulated radiation therapy with concurrent chemotherapy

J Bogach, D Fenech, W Chu, S Ashamalla… - Cancer Treatment and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Introduction Chemoradiation (CRT) with intensity modulated radiation treatment (IMRT) has
become the standard for anal cancer. In patients who fail this treatment modality, salvage …

[HTML][HTML] Factors influencing antibiotic prophylaxis for surgical site infection prevention in general surgery: a review of the literature

AR Gagliardi, D Fenech, C Eskicioglu… - Canadian Journal of …, 2009 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Surgical site infections (SSIs) are common surgical complications that can be
prevented with antibiotic prophylaxis. Research shows poor adherence to guidelines for this …