Nosocomial infections in female compared with male patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis.

There are considerable differences between males and females regarding the etiology, progression and outcome of liver diseases. Infections are a frequent and severe complication in these patients. This study aimed to examine sex specific differences in the incidence and clinical course of nosocomial infections in patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis.

[Influence of a spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, nosocomial infections and acute-on-chronic liver failure on treatment revenues in patients with decompensated cirrhosis in Germany].

Background:  The economic effects of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP), nosocomial infections (nosInf) and acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) have so far been poorly studied. We analyzed the impact of these complications on treatment revenues in hospitalized patients with decompensated cirrhosis.

Methods:  371 consecutive patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis, who received a paracentesis between 2012 and 2016, were included retrospectively.

Frequency, characteristics and impact of multiple consecutive nosocomial infections in patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis and ascites.

Background: Nosocomial infections are a particular threat for patients with liver cirrhosis. It is not uncommon that individuals develop even several consecutive infections during a single hospital stay. We aimed to investigate the impact and characteristics of multiple, consecutive nosocomial infections.

Long-term bowel disorders following radial cystectomy: an underestimated issue?

Purpose: Patients after radical cystectomy (RC) frequently complain about bowel disorders (BDs). Reports addressing related long-term complications are sparse. This cross-sectional study assessed changes in bowel habits (BH) after RC.

Intraoperative measurement of femoral antetorsion using the anterior cortical angle method: a novel use for smartphones.

Background: Malrotation after femoral nailing is a common problem, yet estimation of the correct rotation during nailing remains a technical challenge. In the current study, a novel technique was developed for determining femoral antetorsion, the anterior cortical angle (ACA) method. The ACA is the angle between a line along the anterior aspect of the femoral neck and the posterior condylar line of the distal femur.

Progress towards intra-operative measurement of femoral antetorsion.

Rotational malalignment following intramedullary nailing is a well-recognised problem. The threshold for clinically relevant malrotation has been established to be in the region of 15° whereas the incidence of significant malrotation following femoral nailing ranges from 22 to 43 percent. Many studies have been performed to address this issue with the major challenge acknowledged to be intraoperative control of femoral anteversion.