Septic acute kidney injury (AKI) and myocardial dysfunction are leading causes of mortality
with no accepted method of therapy. In this study we demonstrate the role of growth …

For most of the 20th century, the focus of research in surgery was improvements in intraoperative
technique, which led to major technical paradigm shifts exemplified by the evolution of …

Objective To identify the advantages and disadvantages that group practices have on patients,
physicians and healthcare systems. Study design A scoping review was performed based …

BACKGROUND: Ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract is a sphincter-preserving technique
for the treatment of anal fistulas. The BioLIFT modification involves the placement of a …

Background First described in the pediatric population in 1899 by Oltmann, pediatric gastric
volvulus is a rare disease, but carries a high mortality rate. Due to vague signs and …

Introduction Identifying the optimal treatment for anal fistula has been challenging. Since
first reported in 2007, the ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) procedure has …

Toll-like receptors (TLRs) act as initiators and conductors responsible for both innate and
adaptive immune responses in organ transplantation. The mammalian target of rapamycin (…

Background The COVID‐19 pandemic placed increased pressure to discharge patients early;
this could have resulted in rushed discharges requiring patients to return to hospital. The …

BACKGROUND: Patients with anemia undergoing elective colorectal cancer surgery are
known to have significantly higher rates of postoperative complications and worse outcomes. …

Background Preoperative anaemia is common in patient undergoing colorectal surgery.
Understanding the population-level costs of preoperative anaemia will inform development and …