Preoperative evaluation: Take it step by step Identifying patients at higher risk for mortality and morbidity during the perioperative period can lead to strategies to minimize those risks.

A clinical study shows that preoperative dynamic susceptibility contrast (DSC) perfusion magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can ...

In this study we have shown that patients prefer not to have MBP, that the time to first postoperative bowel movement is shorter without MBP, and that patients not receiving MBP experienced more ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The number of preoperative episodes of dislocation did not influence postoperative instability rates or ...

Preoperative procedures are similar for all DBS surgeries. A list of all medications,including those obtained over the counter, is obtained, and the patient is instructed not to take any substances ...

Perioperative factors, such as preoperative cannabis use and discharge dosing levels, are linked to higher opioid refill rates after otolaryngology surgery.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The new clinical practice guideline is based on an increased number and quality of available scientific studies ...

Cardiac stress tests, X-rays and other medical tests may not provide useful information before operations, and they could cause harm. By Jane E. Brody Let’s say you’re scheduled for a common and ...

Understand 2026 guidelines for perioperative pain management in cardiothoracic, mastectomy, and abdominal surgeries.