Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with increased systemic oxidative
stress, endothelial dysfunction, and activation of pro-inflammatory cascades, which increase …

Introduction with Aim: Postoperative respiratory depression can complicate a patient's
recovery after surgery. A predictive score (PRODIGY) was recently proposed to evaluate the …

Background Anastomotic leaks (AL) are among the most serious complications due to the
substantial impact on the quality of life and mortality. Inspite of the advance in diagnostic …

Background Intraoperative leak test (IOLT) is commonly performed to evaluate the integrity
of an anastomosis or staple line during bariatric surgery. However, the utility of IOLT is …

Background Some risk factors for anastomotic leak have been identified, but the effect of
smoking is unknown. Methods This study aimed to evaluate the effect of smoking on clinical …

Purpose The purpose of this study is to establish if obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)
predicted by the STOP-BANG questionnaire would be associated with higher rates of post …

Abstract Background In the United Kingdom, demand for intensive care beds (level 3 critical
care) often outstrips supply, leading to frequent and frustrating cancellation of complex …

Background Important endpoints of bariatric surgery are weight loss and improvement of
comorbidities, of which obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the highest accompanying …

Background Postoperative bariatric management often includes high-intensity monitoring for
respiratory complications since> 70% of patients have obstructive sleep apnea. Given the …

Objective: To assess potentially modifiable perioperative risk factors for anastomotic leakage
in adult patients undergoing colorectal surgery. Summary Background Data: Colorectal …