The impact of venous thromboembolism before open or minimally-invasive radical cystectomy in the USA: insurance claims data on perioperative outcomes and healthcare costs.

Background: The relationship between venous thromboembolism (VTE) and solid malignancy has been established over the decades. With rising projected rates of bladder cancer (BCa) worldwide as well as increasing number of patients experiencing BCa and VTE, our aim is to assess the impact of a preoperative VTE diagnosis on perioperative outcomes and health-care costs in BCa cases undergoing radical cystectomy (RC).

Methods: Patients ≥18 years of age with BCa diagnosis and undergoing open or minimally invasive (MIS) RC were identified in the Merative™ Marketscan Research Databases between 2007 and 2021.

Cutaneous reactions to adalimumab administration.

Patients receiving antitumour necrosis factor-alpha treatment may develop cutaneous reactions. This human monoclonal antibody is used in the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases, including arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. A variety of side effects have been documented ranging from infection and vasculitis through to systemic lupus erythematosus and psoriasis.

Reflections on aesthetic facial surgery in men.

This article addresses some of the nonsurgical considerations in caring for male patients. We are witnessing an ever-increasing level of interest in aesthetic surgery among men, and the unique considerations related to addressing male patients compared to female patients merit our attention. The care of male patients is characterized by important differences along each step of the surgical process.

Management of anesthesia and facility in facelift surgery.

Anesthesia for the patient undergoing facial plastic surgery can be approached in a variety of ways. This article describes a technique with which the authors have had great success. The principles of patient safety and comfort are essential elements in providing anesthesia for a facial plastic surgical case.