The Effect of Plate Thickness on Fusion, Complications, and Outcomes in Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery.

Background and objective Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a common surgery involving the cervical spine. The goals of ACDF include obtaining a solid fusion and minimizing complications such as dysphagia. The effect of plate thickness on fusion, dysphagia, and patient outcomes is not well established.

Early identification of DPAM in at-risk low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm patients: a new approach to surveillance for peritoneal metastasis.

Background: Disseminated peritoneal adenomucinosis (DPAM) patients often have a history of appendectomy with identification of an incidental mucinous neoplasm (low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (LAMN)). The rate of developing DPAM is not well established.

Methods: Twenty-two patients with incidental LAMN were identified and monitored with cancer markers and CT every 4-6 months.