Surgery

Hypertension linked to post-cervical fusion readmission

(HealthDay)—The readmission rate following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is 2.5 percent, and hypertension may increase the likelihood of readmission, according to a study published in the Jan. 15 issue ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Study looks at impact of FDA safety alert on morcellation

(HealthDay)—The use of minimally invasive hysterectomy decreased and postoperative complications increased following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration safety communication discouraging use of laparoscopic power morcellation ...

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