General, Vascular, Bariatric, and Plastic Surgical Patients

Nicolaides, Andrew; Fareed, Jawed; Kakkar, Ajay K.; Comerota, Anthony J.; Goldhaber, Samuel Z.; Hull, R D; Myers, Kelly; Samama, Meyer-Michel; Fletcher, J.; Kalodiki, Evi; Bergqvist, David; Bonnar, J.; Caprini, Joseph A.; Carter, C.; Conard, J.; Eklöf, Bo; Elalamy, Ismaı̈l; Gerotziafas, G.; Geroulakos, George; Giannoukas, A.; Greer, Ian A.; Griffin, Maura; Kakkos, S.; Lassen, Michael R.; Lowe, G. D. O.; Markel, Arie; Prandoni, Paolo; Raskob, Gary E.; Spyropoulos, Alex C.; Turpie, Alexander G. G.; Walenga, Jeanine M.; Warwick, David

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“…According to the review of Williams et al, venous thromboembolism is among the most common complications in inpatient healthcare settings [ 43 ]. Our modified technique was carried out in ambulatory settings without thromboprophylaxis prescribed, because according to the Official Journal of International Union of Angiology [ 44 ] and American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline [ 45 ], the use of specific thromboprophylaxis is not recommended for low-risk general surgery patients who are undergoing minor procedures and have no additional thromboembolic risk factors. However, the use of piezosurgical instruments instead of rotational instruments increases the time of the surgery, where this prolonged time can manifest in a higher risk of extensive bleeding, especially in patients with congenital or acquired bleeding disorders [ 46 , 47 ].…”

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A Modified Ridge Splitting Technique Using Autogenous Bone Blocks—A Case Series

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Background: Alveolar atrophy following tooth loss is a common limitation of rehabilitation with dental implant born prostheses. Ridge splitting is a well-documented surgical method to restore the width of the alveolar ridge prior to implant placement. The aim of this case series is to present a novel approach to ridge expansion using only autogenous bone blocks. Methods: Patients with Kennedy Class I. and II. mandibles with insufficient bone width were included in this study. Ridge splitting was carried out with the use of a piezoelectric surgery device by preparing osteotomies and after mobilization of the buccal cortical by placing an autologous bone block harvested from the retromolar region as a spacer between the buccal and lingual cortical plates. Block-grafts were stabilized by osteosynthesis screws. Implant placement was carried out after a 3-month healing period. A total of 13 implants were placed in seven augmented sites of six patients. Results: Upon re-entry, all sites healed uneventfully. Mean ridge width gain was 2.86 mm, range: 2.0–5.0 mm. Conclusions: Clinical results of our study show that the modified ridge splitting technique is a safe and predictable method to restore width of the alveolar ridge prior to implant placement.

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