Routine postoperative computed tomography (CT) scans following acetabulum open reduction internal fixation (ORIF): A survey of orthopaedic traumatologists.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the practices related to obtaining postoperative pelvic CT scans following acetabular ORIF and revision surgery rates.

Design: A 20-question survey published on the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) website assessed each surgeon's preference and rationale for or against the routine use of postoperative CT scans for acetabular fractures.

Participants: Fellowship-trained orthopaedic traumatologists.

Hepatic intra-arterial injection of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 in lipiodol: Pilot study in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.

1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol [1,25-(OH)2 D3] has been shown to have antiproliferative effects in a wide variety of cancer cell lines. In vivo studies, although often limited by the development of hypercalcemia, have also shown the potential usefulness of 1,25-(OH)2 D3 in inhibiting tumor growth. The potential usefulness of the drug has been hampered by the development of hypercalcemia.

Reduction in recurrence risk for involved or inadequate margins with edge cryotherapy after liver resection for colorectal metastases.

Hypothesis: The usefulness of additional edge cryotherapy after liver resection for liver metastases from colorectal cancer to improve involved or inadequate (less than 1 cm) margins is uncertain.

Design: Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data.

Setting: Department of surgery at a university hospital.