Publications by authors named "David Stoeter"

Background: An electronic review of unplanned day case admission rates in our hospital demonstrated an average annual rate for pediatric circumcision of 2%-3% in recent years with high levels of perioperative strong opiate use. This lay above target unplanned admission rates (<2%) set out by the Royal College of Anaesthetists for day case surgery. A targeted quality improvement initiative was undertaken to improve patient flow through the pediatric day case surgery unit for elective circumcision.

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The outcome of herpes simplex virus (HSV) encephalitis is improved with prompt initiation of aciclovir treatment. Delays are common, but there is little understanding of why they occur. The case notes of 21 adults admitted with suspected HSV encephalitis over one year were reviewed.

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Background: The prognosis for metastatic melanoma remains poor even with traditional decarbazine or interferon therapy. 5-year survival is markedly higher amongst patients undergoing metastatectomy. Unfortunately not all are suitable for metastatectomy.

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