Quality assessment of the literature on surgical quality improvement.

Background: A proliferation of work on surgical quality improvement has brought about an increase in quality improvement publications. We assessed the quality of surgical quality improvement publications using the Standards of Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence (SQUIRE) guidelines.

Methods: We conducted a comprehensive review of the surgical quality improvement literature from 2008 to 2018.

A Meta-analysis of the Impact of Aspirin, Clopidogrel, and Dual Antiplatelet Therapy on Bleeding Complications in Noncardiac Surgery.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the bleeding risks associated with single (aspirin) and dual (aspirin + clopidogrel) antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) versus placebo or no treatment in adults undergoing noncardiac surgery.

Summary Of Background Data: The impact of antiplatelet therapy on bleeding during noncardiac surgery remains controversial. A meta-analysis was performed to examine the risk associated with single and DAPT.