Early warning model to detect anastomotic leakage following colon surgery: a clinical observational study.

Purpose: We aimed to develop a predictive tool for anastomotic leakage (AL) following colon cancer surgery by combining a clinical early warning score (EWS) with the C-reactive protein (CRP) level.

Methods: The records of 1,855 patients who underwent colon cancer surgery at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust between January 2013 and December 2018, with or without AL, were retrospectively reviewed. EWS and CRP levels were assessed daily from the first postoperative day until discharge.

Interface Modifications of Lithium Metal Anode for Lithium Metal Batteries.

Lithium metal batteries (LMBs) enable much higher energy density than lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and thus hold great promise for future transportation electrification. However, the adoption of lithium metal (Li) as an anode poses serious concerns about cell safety and performance, which has been hindering LMBs from commercialization. To this end, extensive effort has been invested in understanding the underlying mechanisms theoretically and experimentally and developing technical solutions.

Colon cancer survival in the elderly without curative surgery.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to chart the natural history of elderly patients with colon cancer who are managed nonoperatively, with the primary outcome being life expectancy from diagnosis to death.

Methods: This was a retrospective analysis of patients aged 80 years and above diagnosed with colon cancer in a tertiary care referral hospital in England between 1 January 2012 and 31 December 2017.

Results: Thirty-two patients were diagnosed with non-metastatic colon cancer and managed non-operatively.

Faecal incontinence-a comprehensive review.

Introduction: Faecal incontinence (FI) is a distressing and often stigmatizing condition characterised as the recurrent involuntary passage of liquid or solid faeces. The reported prevalence of FI exhibits considerable variation, ranging from 7 to 15% in the general population, with higher rates reported among older adults and women. This review explores the pathophysiology mechanisms, the diagnostic modalities and the efficiency of treatment options up to date.