Publications by authors named "Markus Webler"
Background: Delayed gastric emptying (DGE) remains the most frequent complication following pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) with published incidences as high as 61%. The present study investigates the impact of bowel reconstruction techniques on DGE following classic PD (Whipple-Kausch procedure) with pancreatogastrostomy (PG).
Methods: We included 168 consecutive patients who underwent PD with PG with either Billroth II type (BII, n = 78) or Roux-en-Y type reconstruction (ReY, n = 90) between 2004 and 2015.
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- Smoking negatively impacts bone healing after lumbar spondylodesis, leading to increased complications during and after surgery.
- A study comparing 50 patients (34 non-smokers and 16 smokers) revealed that both groups had similar improvements in disability and pain levels, but non-smokers had significantly better fusion success rates.
- The findings highlight that smokers face a higher risk of re-operations due to issues like pseudarthrosis compared to non-smokers.
A novel sternum stabilization implant system is presented in a complex clinical case with previous pseudarthroses. The authors used the advanced closure system Sternal Talon of KLS Martin group and arranged 1 double and 2 single implants in an atypical fashion to fit the patient's needs. One year later follow up has not revealed any recurrence of pain or pseudarthrotic signs such as crepitation.
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