Publications by authors named "Mohanbabu Alaparthi"
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- Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a serious complication after open ventral hernia surgery, and the study aimed to determine if muscle injury from transversus abdominis release (TAR) increases AKI incidence.
- A retrospective study involving 523 patients found that those who underwent TAR experienced higher blood loss, fluid balance, and longer operation times compared to the non-TAR group.
- The rate of AKI was higher in the TAR group at 11% versus 6% in the non-TAR group, and TAR was identified as the only factor significantly associated with increased odds of developing AKI.
Background: Abdominal wall hernias continue to be one of the most common general surgery pathologies. Patients with an elevated body mass index (BMI) are routinely counseled about weight loss before elective repair. However, a definitive BMI "cutoff" has not been established.
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