A systematic review and meta-analysis of predictors of airway intervention in adult epiglottitis.

Objective: Epiglottitis is typically considered a pediatric disease; however, there is growing evidence that the incidence of adult epiglottitis has changed since the introduction of the Haemophilus influenzae vaccine. The literature is composed of multiple small series with differing findings. To date, there has been no attempt to collaborate evidence on predictors of airway intervention in this disease.

Multidisciplinary Tracheotomy Teams: An Analysis of Patient Outcomes and Resource Allocation.

We sought to establish the effect of introducing a multidisciplinary tracheotomy management team (MDT). Tracheotomies are high-cost interventions with potentially devastating complications. Multidisciplinary teams have been introduced in many hospitals with the aim of reducing complications, however, data supporting them are lacking.

Cardiac surgery is successful in heart transplant recipients.

Background: Improved survival of heart transplant (HTx) recipients and increased acceptance of higher risk donors allows development of late pathology. However, there are few data to guide surgical options. We evaluated short-term outcomes and mortality to guide pre-operative assessment, planning, and post-operative care.

Double-calcaneal osteotomy with a unilateral rail external fixator for correction of pes planus: a case report.

A combination of the medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy with the Evans lateral column-lengthening osteotomy has been suggested when hindfoot valgus, forefoot abduction, and midtarsal joint instability are significant. However, the deforming forces must be flexible. The goal of this procedure is to restore alignment, stabilize the foot, and improve overall function.