Predictive Factors of Athyroglobulinemia After Total Thyroidectomy for Papillary Thyroid Cancer.

: Thyroglobulin (Tg) is the specific tumor marker for epithelial thyroid cancer. It holds significant value in the postoperative period, and somehow, the goal of surgery in papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) undergoing total thyroidectomy is to achieve undetectable levels of postoperative thyroglobulin (uTg). : This is a retrospective single-center study in which first basal Tg values were evaluated post-surgery in PTC patients undergoing total thyroidectomy.

Usefulness of the Wisconsin and CaPTHUS indices for predicting multiglandular disease in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism in a southern European population.

Background: Focused parathyroidectomy is a safe technique for the treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism. The CaPTHUS score and the Wisconsin index are preoperative diagnostic tools designed to distinguish between single- and multigland disease. The aim of the study is to evaluate the usefulness of these models for predicting multiglandular disease in a European population.

Development and validation of a new model for predicting hypocalcaemia after total thyroidectomy: the NuGra model.

Background: Hypocalcaemia is the most frequent complication after total thyroidectomy. Finding a method for its early detection has become a priority. A single-center prospective cohort study was conducted to identify risk factors for postoperative hypocalcaemia, develop an early detection model, and test its validity in a different group of patients.

Prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism in general surgery in Spain. Analysis of a national survey.

Introduction: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) represents a serious postoperative complication that can be prevented by adequate thromboprophylaxis. Surveys provide relevant information about clinician's attitudes and preferences regarding VTE prophylaxis.

Methods: Transversal, descriptive study based on a survey sent to general surgeons members of the Spanish Association of Surgeons (AEC), that included 31 questions regarding postoperative VTE and its prevention, as well as three clinical scenarios.

Form of presentation, natural history and course of postoperative venous thromboembolism in patients operated on for pelvic and abdominal cancer. Analysis of the RIETE registry.

Introduction: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) represents a serious complication after oncologic surgery. Recent studies have shown that the risk of VTE persists several weeks after surgery. This study assesses the form of presentation and time course of VTE after abdominal and pelvic cancer surgery.

Recurrence of liver metastases from colorectal cancer and repeat liver resection.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the resectability and effectiveness of repeat hepatectomy for relapsing liver metastases of colorectal origin in terms of morbidity, mortality, overall survival, and disease-free survival.

Methods: A retrospective study was performed on a prospective cohort of patients with colorectal liver metastases who underwent repeat surgery at Hospital Universitario San Cecilio, Granada (Spain), from March 2003 to June 2013. Primary outcome variables included survival and morbidity within 30 days post-surgery.

[Venous thromboembolic disease in general surgery].

About one-fourth of patients undergoing general surgery and not receiving antithrombotic prophylaxis will suffer postoperative venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the legs and pulmonary embolism (PE). Apart from fatal PE, which affects 0.8% of general surgical patients, about one-third of patients with DVT will develop long-term complications, such as posthrombotic syndrome and recurrent VTE.