The aim of this study was to determine the current practice of surgeons in terms of access to and closure of the abdominal cavity in elective open surgery. Methods: Twelve surgical departments of ...

Cardiac fibromas present a high risk of fatal arrhythmia and sudden death, hence more aggressive surgical treatment approaches are typically employed. However, certain populations, such as ...

A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association found a decreased incidence of surgical site infections being linked to wound closure with sutures containing triclosan. To prevent ...

Introduction: Transcatheter device closure of ventricular septal defects (VSDs) offers an appealing and effective alternative to surgical repair. The Lifetech™ Konar-Multifunctional Occluder (MFO) VSD ...

Doctors closed a hole in a patient’s heart using a non-invasive technique—meaning no major surgery and no scars. This condition, called Atrial Septal Defect or ASD, is a birth defect where there’s a ...

(The Center Square) – After electrical issues forced district officials to close Groff Elementary School until next year, Moses Lake announced Friday that it will not reopen the school amid litigation ...