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  1. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND-0768-141211.pdf
    October 23, 2014 - intervention Outcome(s): Number of throat infections, complications of infection, or complications of surgery … clinical practice guideline published in 2011 by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  2. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/health-topics/adenoids
    An adenoidectomy is surgery to remove the adenoids. … After having the surgery, your child usually goes home the same day.
  3. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/inguinal-hernia_disposition-comments.pdf
    August 17, 2012 - We added that the goal of surgery is preventing incarceration/strangulation. … (an estimated 2.6% for open surgery vs. an estimated 3.7% for laparoscopic surgery). … Jeanne-Marie Guise, Oregon EPC General The harms of mesh are a big issue in surgery and this does … So for a surgeon they decide to do surgery, their next question is should it be open or LS and which … type of LS and then whatever surgery they do which mesh is best.
  4. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/health-topics/peripheral-arterial-disease
    May 29, 2013 - Treatments include lifestyle changes, medicines, and sometimes surgery. … Abstract Archived February 8, 2011 Effectiveness of Medical Therapy, Endovascular Therapy, and Surgery
  5. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/vte-prophyalaxis_executive.pdf
    May 01, 2013 - �Vascular surgery �Urological surgery �Gynecological surgery Intervention Studies that evaluate … American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Clinical Issues Committee. … - thromboembolism-in-bariatric-surgery-patients/. 17. … Guidelines for deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis during laparoscopic surgery. … Venous thromboembolism after bariatric surgery performed by Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence Participants
  6. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/health-topics/pain?page=2
    August 23, 2012 - Pain relievers , acupuncture , and sometimes surgery are helpful. … Future Research Needs for the Comparison of Percutaneous Coronary Interventions With Bypass Graft Surgery
  7. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/health-topics/vascular-diseases?page=1
    February 11, 2014 - Other treatments include medicines and surgery. … Systematic Review Archived March 13, 2012 Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Orthopedic Surgery
  8. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/health-topics/joint-disorders
    May 24, 2017 - treatments include pain relievers, keeping the injured area from moving, rehabilitation, and sometimes surgery … For arthritis, injuries, or other diseases, you may need joint replacement surgery to remove the damaged
  9. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/products/inguinal-hernia/research-protocol
    December 01, 2019 - For these patients, surgery may not be necessary. … experience with the repair procedures performed, surgical setting (i.e., specialized hernia center or generalsurgery), and type of anesthesia. … Surgery 1993;114:1-2. Stoppa R. Hernias of the abdominal wall. In: Chevrel JP, ed. … Hernias and surgery of the abdominal wall. Berlin: Springer; 1998. p. 171-277. Rutkow IM.
  10. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0488_12-27-2011.pdf
    January 01, 2011 - Topic Number: 0407 Document Completion Date: 02-14-12 2 invasive testing (e.g., biopsies and surgery … ), unnecessary treatment (e.g., surgery), unnecessary further testing, and anxiety and related conditions
  11. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/health-topics/weight-control
    June 10, 2013 - Effectiveness Review and Meta-Analysis Systematic Review Archived June 5, 2013 Bariatric Surgery … Research Protocol Archived December 14, 2010 Comparative Effectiveness of Bariatric Surgery
  12. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/products/skin-cancer/research-protocol
    September 01, 2019 - most commonly, and specific techniques include simple surgical excision with pre-specified margins, surgery … Mohs micrographic surgery or frozen sections), and curettage, which is usually combined with secondary … the gold standard, but it is not clear how other therapeutic options compare between them and with surgery … Interventions Surgical excision without intraoperative evaluation of the margins Surgery … The SINS trial: a randomised controlled trial of excisional surgery versus imiquimod 5% cream for nodular
  13. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/arthritis-horizon-scan-high-impact-13121.pdf
    December 05, 2013 - An important and limiting complication of cervical spine fusion surgery is the potential for developing … DDD in adjacent discs after surgery. … Complications from ACDF often require additional surgery, one clinical expert noted. … and the total out-of-pocket cost of surgery indicate that only wealthy patients would be expected … However, if the procedure can eliminate the need for joint- replacement surgery in some patients, PRP
  14. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/renal-cancer_research-protocol.pdf
    April 20, 2015 - Extirpative surgery (radical or partial nephrectomy) is the gold-standard for the treatment of renal … and type of surgery is not well-established. … The Key Questions Key Question 1: In patients that undergo surgery for a renal mass suspicious for … By 1997, minimally-invasive surgery was pervasive in urologic surgery and most surgeons were beyond … This approach is most often used to identify patients who might safely avoid or defer surgery.
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    effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/rotator-cuff-tear_executive.pdf
    July 01, 2010 - early surgical repair compared to late surgical repair (i.e., nonoperative intervention followed by surgery … What is the comparative effectiveness of operative approaches (e.g., open surgery, mini-open surgery, … European Congress of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 2008, Congress of the European Society for Surgery … Patients receiving early surgery had superior function compared with the delayed surgical group; however … The paucity of evidence related to early versus delayed surgery is of particular concern, as patients
  16. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/venous-ulcers-treatment-future_research.pdf
    January 01, 2014 - Venous surgery 2 3. … Valvular surgery for deep veins with reflux† 4 6. … Valvular surgery. … Venous surgery 2 5. … Valvular surgery.
  17. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/01_-arthritis_potential_high_impact_june_2012.pdf
    January 01, 2012 - They stated that it would allow patients to avoid the cost and complications of joint replacement surgery … One expert also stated there may be some pushback or controversy from the orthopedic surgery community … For patients with severe persistent symptoms despite optimal treatment, clinicians can recommend surgery … If the procedure can eliminate the need for joint replacement surgery in some patients, PRP injections … After long-term treatment of RA, joint replacement surgery may be suggested for some patients whose
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    effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/gerd_executive.pdf
    September 01, 2011 - Comparative Effectiveness Review Number 29 Effective Health Care 2 The availability of surgery … However, some uncertainty remains in the true estimates of the efficacy of surgery vs. medical treatment … Furthermore, the surgery group in one RCT demonstrated significantly greater sustained remission of GERD … Surgery was associated with an increased incidence of dysphagia and postprandial bloating. … Surgery decreased, but did not eliminate, the use of antireflux medications at followup.
  19. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/ankyloglossia_research-protocol.pdf
    June 30, 2014 - ankyloglossia in females in one series.4 Posterior ankyloglossia is more likely to require revision surgery … American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery … American Association of Orthodontists AAO-HNS: American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery … ”[Subheading] OR “surgery”[tiab] OR "frenulotomy"[tiab] OR "frenulectomy"[tiab] OR "frenotomy"[tiab] … OR "therapy" OR "therapies" OR "therapeutic" OR "therapeutics" OR "outcome" OR "outcomes" OR (MH "Surgery
  20. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/inguinal-hernia_research-protocol.pdf
    August 15, 2011 - Most inguinal hernias, however, are less dangerous, and elective surgery is often performed to correct … For these patients, surgery may not be necessary. … experience with the repair procedures performed, surgical setting (i.e., specialized hernia center or generalsurgery), type of anesthesia Risk-of-bias items. … Surgery 1993 Jul;114(1):1-2. PMID: 8356511 11. Stoppa R. Hernias of the abdominal wall.

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