BACKGROUND Indications for surgery in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) include
treatment-refractory disease or severe complications such as obstruction, severe colitis …

Background Allogeneic red blood cell (RBC) transfusion can induce immunosuppression,
which can then increase the susceptibility to postoperative infection. However, studies in …

This meta‐analysis assesses the impact of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)
protocols on surgical site wound infections (SSWIs) in urological procedures. Analysing data …

Background: Substantial bleeding occurs during spinal fusion surgery in the pediatric
population, and many patients receive allogeneic red blood cell transfusion (ARBT) for the …

Objective: To investigate the association between the storage time of transfused red blood
cells (RBCs) and risks of infections after clean-contaminated surgery. Background: Storage …

Background This study aimed to analyze the health and demographic characteristics of
blood donors in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, and assess the prevalence and correlation of two …

The incidence of Crohn's disease (CD) has increased in recent years, with most patients
requiring intestinal resection. Complications after intestinal resection for CD can lead to poor …

Abstract Background Patients with Crohn's disease (CD) are often reported to be at a high
risk for incisional surgical site infection (SSI). The aim of this study was to identify the risk …

Background There are no clear guidelines for the use of mechanical bowel preparation and
postoperative antibiotics in children undergoing elective colorectal pull-through surgery. The …

Objective The purpose of this study is to assess preoperative patient attributes as risk factors
for unplanned intubation after primary total knee and total hip arthroplasty. Methods This …