Search Results - "Dion, Morton"
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Surgical site infection and costs in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review of the economic burden
Published in PloS one (04-06-2020)“…Background Surgical site infection (SSI) is a worldwide problem which has morbidity, mortality and financial consequences. The incidence rate of SSI is high in…”
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Global guidance for surgical care during the COVID-19 pandemic
Published in British journal of surgery (01-08-2020)“…Abstract Background Surgeons urgently need guidance on how to deliver surgical services safely and effectively during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim was to…”
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Preoperative Chemotherapy for Operable Colon Cancer: Mature Results of an International Randomized Controlled Trial
Published in Journal of clinical oncology (10-03-2023)“…Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) has potential advantages over standard postoperative chemotherapy for locally advanced colon cancer but requires formal…”
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Global burden of postoperative death
Published in The Lancet (British edition) (02-02-2019)“…Little is known about the quality of surgery globally because robust reports of postoperative death rates are available for only 29 countries.2 The rate of…”
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Implementation of a batched stepped wedge trial evaluating a quality improvement intervention for surgical teams to reduce anastomotic leak after right colectomy
Published in Current controlled trials in cardiovascular medicine (15-05-2023)“…Large-scale quality improvement interventions demand robust trial designs with flexibility for delivery in different contexts, particularly during a pandemic…”
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Embracing change: a collective call to address multimorbidity in surgical pathways
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Estrogen Activation by Steroid Sulfatase Increases Colorectal Cancer Proliferation via GPER
Published in The journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism (01-12-2017)“…Abstract Context Estrogens affect the incidence and progression of colorectal cancer (CRC), although the precise molecular mechanisms remain ill-defined…”
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Preliminary model assessing the cost-effectiveness of preoperative chlorhexidine mouthwash at reducing postoperative pneumonia among abdominal surgery patients in South Africa
Published in PloS one (12-08-2021)“…Background Pneumonia is a common and severe complication of abdominal surgery, it is associated with increased length of hospital stay, healthcare costs, and…”
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A systematic review of systematic reviews and panoramic meta-analysis: staples versus sutures for surgical procedures
Published in PloS one (07-10-2013)“…To systematically evaluate the evidence across surgical specialties as to whether staples or sutures better improve patient and provider level outcomes. A…”
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The molecular landscape of well differentiated retroperitoneal liposarcoma
Published in The Journal of pathology (01-10-2021)“…Well differentiated liposarcoma (WD‐LPS) is a relatively rare tumour, with fewer than 50 cases occurring per year in the UK. These tumours are both…”
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A Randomized Trial of Rofecoxib for the Chemoprevention of Colorectal Adenomas
Published in Gastroenterology (New York, N.Y. 1943) (01-12-2006)“…Background & Aims: In human and animal studies, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have been associated with a reduced risk of colorectal neoplasia. Although…”
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Computed tomographic colonography versus colonoscopy for investigation of patients with symptoms suggestive of colorectal cancer (SIGGAR): a multicentre randomised trial
Published in The Lancet (British edition) (06-04-2013)“…Summary Background Colonoscopy is the gold-standard test for investigation of symptoms suggestive of colorectal cancer; computed tomographic colonography (CTC)…”
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Cardiovascular events associated with rofecoxib: final analysis of the APPROVe trial
Published in The Lancet (British edition) (15-11-2008)“…Summary Background Selective inhibition of cyclo-oxygenase-2 has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events in several clinical trials…”
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Systematic review of preoperative and intraoperative colorectal Anastomotic Leak Prediction Scores (ALPS)
Published in BMJ open (18-07-2023)“…ObjectiveTo systematically review preoperative and intraoperative Anastomotic Leak Prediction Scores (ALPS) and validation studies to evaluate performance and…”
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The impact of preoperative oral nutrition supplementation on outcomes in patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery for cancer in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Published in Scientific reports (21-07-2022)“…Malnutrition is an independent predictor for postoperative complications in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We systematically reviewed evidence on…”
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Computed tomographic colonography versus barium enema for diagnosis of colorectal cancer or large polyps in symptomatic patients (SIGGAR): a multicentre randomised trial
Published in The Lancet (British edition) (06-04-2013)“…Summary Background Barium enema (BE) is widely available for diagnosis of colorectal cancer despite concerns about its accuracy and acceptability. Computed…”
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Core Outcomes for Colorectal Cancer Surgery: A Consensus Study
Published in PLoS medicine (09-08-2016)“…Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major cause of worldwide morbidity and mortality. Surgical treatment is common, and there is a great need to improve the delivery…”
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In-depth Clinical and Biological Exploration of DNA Damage Immune Response as a Biomarker for Oxaliplatin Use in Colorectal Cancer
Published in Clinical cancer research (01-01-2021)“…The DNA damage immune response (DDIR) assay was developed in breast cancer based on biology associated with deficiencies in homologous recombination and…”
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Should surgical training include involvement in a clinical trial?
Published in BMJ (Online) (22-04-2015)“…The next generation of surgical consultants will need research experience to advance the specialty, writes Dion Morton, but Colin Bicknell worries about…”
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Discovery and Validation of Methylation Biomarkers for Ulcerative Colitis Associated Neoplasia
Published in Inflammatory bowel diseases (08-06-2018)“…Abstract Background and aims Ulcerative colitis (UC) is associated with a higher background risk of dysplasia and/or neoplasia due to chronic inflammation…”
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