Perisurgical smoking cessation and reduction of postoperative complications

Article Abstract:

The study aims to determine if a perisurgical smoking cessation program reduces smoking-related postoperative complications in urogynecologic surgery. The results revealed no difference in smoking-potentiated complications between nonsmoking patients and patients that undergo a perisurgical smoking cessation program.

Specialty outpatient clinics, not elsewhere classified, Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers, Antismoking Programs, Smoking cessation programs, Smoking cessation

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Continent ileocolonic urinary reservoir (Miami pouch): the university of Miami experience over 15 years

Article Abstract:

The result of 15-year experience with a continent ilecolonic urinary reservoir, which is known as the Miami pouch, is discussed. Miami pouch is a good alternative for continent urinary diversification during exenteration or radiation induced damage.

Case studies, Causes of, Crohn's disease, Radiation injuries, Urinary diversion

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Extensive fever workup produces low yield in determining infectious etiology

Article Abstract:

The study evaluated the use of a fever workup in women undergoing benign gynecologic procedures. It is concluded that the extensive fever workup was not frequently positive in the study population.

Women, Women's health, Fever, Hyperthermia

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