The persistent breach between evidence and practice in the prevention of surgical site infection. Qualitative study.

Background: Despite the dissemination of guidelines for surgical site infection (SSI) prevention, a gap between the theoretical measures and their compliance persists. Accurate estimates of the implementation of preventative measures is crucial before planning dissemination strategies.

Methods: A web-based survey was distributed to members of 11 Associations of operative nurses and surgeons.

Endovascular treatment of a ruptured iliac aneurysm previously excluded.

We report a case of an isolated ruptured iliac artery aneurysm that had previously been treated, 25 months before, with iliac endovascular exclusion. Urgent computed tomographic (CT) scan showed the retroperitoneal hematoma and a type IA endoleak. On an emergency basis, at the operating room, an aortouni-iliac graft and femorofemoral crossover bypass were performed, successfully.

Comparative analysis of renal function after treatment of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms with a suprarenal fixation device as opposed to open surgery.

We analyzed the repercussions on renal function between suprarenal endograft fixation and open surgery in the treatment of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms (IAAAs) and determined the influential factors. Between 1999 and 2005, 59 IAAAs were treated with elective OS and 56 with SEF. The serum creatinine (Cr) level and its clearance were determined before the procedure, in the intensive care unit (ICU), on discharge, and after 1, 6, 12, and 24 months.

[Clinical and therapeutic characteristics of limb emboli].

Introduction: To treat an extremity embolus seems to be a simple and safe procedure. However, it is not exempt from potentially serious complications. We review our experience of treating acute peripheral arterial occlusion due to emboli.