Development and evaluation of an "Interdisciplinary Postoperative Support Program" in outpatient clinics after thoracic esophagectomy.

Background: To support patients discharged from the hospital after surgery, we launched an "Interdisciplinary Postoperative Support Program" in outpatient clinics for patients who were discharged within 1 month after thoracic esophagectomy and their families. We introduce our program and clarify the patient's physical and psychologic status by analyzing the questionnaire provided from this program.

Materials And Methods: From August 2014 to January 2015, we conducted the Interdisciplinary Postoperative Support Program every month.

[Anesthetic management for wake-up test during reconstruction surgery of the anterior crucial ligament].

Background: Seven patients were subjected to intraoperative wake-up tests during reconstruction surgery of the anterior crucial ligament (ACL) to measure the tension of the reconstructed ligament.

Methods: The patients were of 18 to 28 of age with ASA physical status 1. Anesthesia was maintained with nitrous oxide-sevoflurane-fentanyl or propofol-fentanyl under orotracheal intubation.