The Effect of a Separate Flow of Patients With Small Traumatic Injuries on Consult Time and Patient Satisfaction: A Retrospective Cohort Study During COVID-19 in the Emergency Department.

Background: With emergency department (ED) crowding and high workloads burdening healthcare, efficient patient flow management becomes increasingly crucial. A significant portion of this crowding is attributed to patients with minor traumatic injuries. The objective of this study is to investigate to what extent a separate patient flow for patients with small traumatic injuries influences consult times and patient satisfaction.

Prognostic value of lymph node metastases detected during surgical exploration for pancreatic or periampullary cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Hepatic-artery and para-aortic lymph node metastases (LNM) may be detected during surgical exploration for pancreatic (PDAC) or periampullary cancer. Some surgeons will continue the resection while others abort the exploration.

Methods: A systematic search was performed in PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane Library for studies investigating survival in patients with intra-operatively detected hepatic-artery or para-aortic LNM.