PURPOSE: Adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO) is a significant cause of postoperative
morbidity, yet studies characterizing outcomes in children are limited. Our aim was to review …

Background Perinatal management of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and gastroschisis
(GS) remains nonstandardized and institution specific. This analysis describes practice …

… Scott Browning, MD (Portland, OR): The work presented by Eeson and colleagues updates
our understanding of a difficult and underappreciated problem. Anal cancer is uncommon, …

Background Surgically treatable diseases contribute approximately 11% of disability-adjusted
life years (DALYs) worldwide yet they remain a neglected public health priority in low- and …

… Our institutional practice is to transfuse for a hemoglobin less than 7 g/dL in the asymptomatic
nonbleeding patient. Considerable reductions in unnecessary blood transfusion are …

Objective: To determine the cost-effectiveness of perioperative administration of pasireotide
for reduction of pancreatic fistula (PF). Summary: PF is a major complication following …

… However, the even number of disulfide bonds found in the hinge region of human
immunoglobulin G antibodies (IgGs) makes this approach incompatible with human Fab′ …

Industrial and laboratory methods for incorporating phosphorus atoms into molecules within
the framework of Green Chemistry are in their infancy. Current practice requires large inputs …

Background/Purpose A uniquely Ugandan method of holding surgical “camps” has been one
means to deal with the volume of patients needing surgery and provides opportunities for …

Experts working on behalf of international development organisations need better tools to
assist land managers in developing countries maintain their livelihoods, as climate change …