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Early safety and efficiency outcomes of a novel interdisciplinary laparoscopic resection rectopexy combined with sacrocolpopexy for women with obstructive defecation syndrome and pelvic organ prolapse: a single center study.
BMC Surg
June 2024
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital of Cologne and Medical Faculty Cologne, 50931, Cologne, Germany.
Background: Obstructive defecation syndrome (ODS) defines a disturbed defecation process frequently associated with pelvic organ prolapse (POP) in women that substantially compromises quality of life. Conservative management offers limited relief and a surgical intervention may be required. This is characterized by individual approaches.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLow vitamin D levels affect outcomes of orthopedic spinal surgery: An observational study in clinical practice.
Technol Health Care
October 2018
St. Josef Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany.
Article Synopsis
- Low vitamin D levels are linked to both a higher risk of osteoporotic fractures and musculoskeletal pain, prompting this study to explore these connections in patients facing spine surgery.
- A total of 109 patients underwent assessments of vitamin D levels and pain scales, revealing a significant correlation between vitamin D concentrations and pain intensity as measured by VAS and ODI.
- The findings suggest that monitoring vitamin D levels in spinal surgery patients is essential due to their evident impact on pain outcomes, especially considering the notable decrease in pain after surgery.