Colon and rectal surgery surgical site infection reduction bundle: To improve is to change.

Background: Despite the introduction of the Surgical Care Improvement Project, surgical site infections remain a source of morbidity. The aim of this study was to determine the value of implementing a colorectal bundle on SSI rates.

Methods: Between 2011 and 2016 a total of 1351 patients underwent colorectal operations.

Anal incontinence-sphincter ani repair: indications, techniques, outcome.

Introduction: Fecal incontinence is a debilitating problem that has many different causes. There also are many treatments options, from behavioral modification to sphincteroplasty to artificial anal sphincter and colostomy. In a society with an aging population, fecal incontinence is an ever-increasing problem and will continue to grow.

Laryngeal mask airway--a novel method of airway protection during ERCP: comparison with endotracheal intubation.

Background: ERCP sometimes requires deep sedation and rarely general anesthesia with airway protection. The laryngeal mask airway device is placed perorally to create a seal over the larynx. Unlike endotracheal intubation, no tube traverses the vocal cords, thus reducing airway stimulation and obviating the need to administer muscle relaxants.