Publications by authors named "Raymond Richards"
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- Penile amputation is a rare but serious urological emergency that can result from various factors, necessitating advanced microsurgical techniques for successful reattachment to restore function and appearance.
- *Recent advancements in microsurgery have improved the outcomes of penile replantation by allowing precise reconnections of blood vessels and nerves, which are essential for maintaining erectile function and sensation.
- *A review of 46 cases identified common complications like postoperative necrosis (56.5%) and emphasized the importance of quick vascular repairs, while also suggesting new treatments such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy and the need for standardized protocols to improve outcomes and patient quality of life.
Preoperative checklists have demonstrated efficacy in improving patient care in the surgical setting. While the assessment of perioperative risks through patient inquiry is extensive, the menstrual status of the patient is one question that is not frequently discussed. If a patient is menstruating during their surgical procedure, unknown use of an intravaginal menstrual hygiene product, such as a tampon or menstrual cup, places the patient at risk of infection.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe HACMS program: using formal methods to eliminate exploitable bugs.
Philos Trans A Math Phys Eng Sci
October 2017
For decades, formal methods have offered the promise of verified software that does not have exploitable bugs. Until recently, however, it has not been possible to verify software of sufficient complexity to be useful. Recently, that situation has changed.
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