Bariatric patients' nutritional status as a risk factor for postoperative complications, prolonged length of hospital stay and hospital readmission: A retrospective cohort study

Background: Nonunion rates in hind or midfoot arthrodesis have been reported as high as 41%. The most notable and readily modifiable risk factor that has been identified is smoking. In 2018, 14.4% of the UK population were active smokers. We examined the effect of smoking status on union rates for a large cohort of patients undergoing hind- or midfoot arthrodesis. Methods: In total, 381 consecutive primary joint arthrodeses were identified from a single surgeon’s logbook (analysis performed on a per joint basis, with a triple fusion reported as 3 separate joints). Patients were divided based on self-reported smoking status. Primary outcome was clinical union. Delayed union, infection, and the need for ultrasound bone stimulation were secondary outcomes. Results: Smoking prevalence was 14.0%, and 32.2% were ex-smokers. Groups were comparable for sex, diabetes, and body mass index. Smokers were younger and had fewer comorbidities. Nonunion rates were higher in smokers (relative risk, 5.81; 95% CI, 2.54-13.29; P < .001) with no statistically significant difference between ex-smokers and nonsmokers. Smokers had higher rates of infection ( P = .05) and bone stimulator use ( P < .001). Among smokers, there was a trend toward slower union with heavier smoking ( P = .004). Conclusion: This large retrospective cohort study confirmed previous evidence that smoking has a considerable negative effect on union in arthrodesis. The 5.81 relative risk in a modifiable risk factor is extremely high. Arthrodesis surgery should be undertaken with extreme caution in smokers. Our study shows that after cessation of smoking, the risk returns to normal, but we were unable to quantify the time frame. Level of Evidence: Level III, retrospective cohort study.

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Adnexal Torsion Recurrence ‐ Is the Adnexal Twist Degree a Risk Factor? A Retrospective Cohort Study

BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology ◽

10.1111/1471-0528.16738 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Yossi Bart ◽

Aya Mohr‐Sasson ◽

Shayan Yousefi ◽

Michal Goldenberg ◽

Raanan Meyer ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factor ◽

Cohort Study ◽

Retrospective Cohort Study ◽

Retrospective Cohort ◽

Adnexal Torsion

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Impact of postoperative complications after primary tumor resection on survival in patients with incurable stage IV colorectal cancer: A multicenter retrospective cohort study

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery ◽

10.1002/ags3.12433 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Yusuke Fujita ◽

Koya Hida ◽

Nobuaki Hoshino ◽

Yoshiharu Sakai ◽

Tsuyoshi Konishi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Colorectal Cancer ◽

Cohort Study ◽

Postoperative Complications ◽

Retrospective Cohort Study ◽

Primary Tumor ◽

Retrospective Cohort ◽

Tumor Resection ◽

Stage Iv ◽

Primary Tumor Resection ◽

Stage Iv Colorectal Cancer

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Timing of resumption of antithrombotic agents following surgical evacuation of chronic subdural hematomas: a retrospective cohort study

Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences / Journal Canadien des Sciences Neurologiques ◽

10.1017/cjn.2015.77 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 42 (S1) ◽

pp. S11-S11 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

D Guha ◽

S Coyne ◽

RL Macdonald

Keyword(s):

Risk Factor ◽

Cohort Study ◽

Postoperative Complications ◽

Retrospective Cohort ◽

Significant Risk ◽

Significant Risk Factor ◽

Antithrombotic Agents ◽

Major Hemorrhage ◽

Subdural Hematomas ◽

Surgical Evacuation

Background: Antithrombosis (AT), with antiplatelets or anticoagulants, is a significant risk factor for the development of chronic subdural hematomas (cSDH). Resumption of AT following hematoma evacuation is variable, with scant evidence for guidance. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 479 patients with surgically-evacuated cSDH at St. Michael’s Hospital from 2007-2012. Collected variables included type of AT, indication for AT, timing and type of postoperative complications, and restart intervals for AT agents. Postoperative complications were classified as major or minor hemorrhages, or thromboembolism. Results: Among all patients, 14.8% experienced major hemorrhage, 23.0% minor hemorrhage, and 1.67% thromboembolism. Patients on any preoperative AT were at higher risk of major hemorrhage (OR=1.93, p=0.014), experienced earlier major hemorrhage (mean 16.2 versus 26.5d, p=0.052) and earlier thromboembolism (mean 2.7 versus 51.5d, p=0.036). The type of agent did not affect complication frequency or timing. Patients restarted on any AT postoperatively were at decreased risk of major rebleed following resumption, than those not restarted (OR=0.06, p<0.01). Conclusions: Patients on preoperative AT experienced thromboembolism significantly earlier, at 3d postoperatively, with no increase in rebleed risk following AT resumption. We provide cursory evidence that resuming AT early, at 3d postoperatively, may be safe. Larger prospective studies are required for definitive recommendations.

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Influence of weekday of admission and level of distress on length of hospital stay in patients with low back pain: a retrospective cohort study

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

10.1186/s12891-021-04529-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Emanuel Brunner ◽

André Meichtry ◽

Davy Vancampfort ◽

Reinhard Imoberdorf ◽

David Gisi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Primary Care ◽

Cohort Study ◽

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Retrospective Cohort Study ◽

Retrospective Cohort ◽

Negative Binomial ◽

Length Of Hospital Stay ◽

Binomial Model ◽

Low Back

Abstract Background Low back pain (LBP) is often a complex problem requiring interdisciplinary management to address patients’ multidimensional needs. Providing inpatient care for patients with LBP in primary care hospitals is a challenge. In this setting, interdisciplinary LBP management is often unavailable during weekends. Delays in therapeutic procedures may result in a prolonged length of hospital stay (LoS). The impact of delays on LoS might be strongest in patients reporting high levels of psychological distress. Therefore, this study investigates the influence of weekday of admission and distress on LoS of inpatients with LBP. Methods This retrospective cohort study was conducted between 1 February 2019 and 31 January 2020. In part 1, a negative binomial model was fitted to LoS with weekday of admission as a predictor. In part 2, the same model included weekday of admission, distress level, and their interaction as covariates. Planned contrast was used in part 1 to estimate the difference in log-expected LoS between group 1 (admissions Friday/Saturday) and the reference group (admissions Sunday-Thursday). In part 2, the same contrast was used to estimate the corresponding difference in (per-unit) distress trends. Results We identified 173 patients with LBP. The mean LoS was 7.8 days (SD = 5.59). Patients admitted on Friday (mean LoS = 10.3) and Saturday (LoS = 10.6) had longer stays, but not those admitted on Sunday (LoS = 7.1). Analysis of the weekday effect and planned contrast showed that admission on Friday or Saturday was associated with a significant increase in LoS (log ratio = 0.42, 95% CI = 0.21 to 0.63). A total of 101 patients (58%) returned questionnaires, and complete data on distress were available from 86 patients (49%). According to the negative binomial model for LoS and the planned contrast, the distress effect on LoS was significantly influenced (difference in slopes = 0.816, 95% CI = 0.03 to 1.60) by dichotomic weekdays of admission (Friday/Saturday vs. Sunday-Thursday). Conclusions Delays in interdisciplinary LBP management over the weekend may prolong LoS. This may particularly affect patients reporting high levels of distress. Our study provides a platform to further explore whether interdisciplinary LBP management addressing patients’ multidimensional needs reduces LoS in primary care hospitals.

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