Direct Lymphangiography-Guided Cervical Thoracic Duct Exploration: Advancing Management of Primary Chylopericardium through Reflux Pattern Stratification and Long-Term Outcomes
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Direct Lymphangiography-Guided Cervical Thoracic Duct Exploration: Advancing Management of Primary Chylopericardium through Reflux Pattern Stratification and Long-Term Outcomes

This study characterizes abnormal lymphatic reflux patterns in primary chylopericardium using direct lymphangiography and demonstrates that guided cervical thoracic duct exploration yields a 66% long-term success rate, with specific reflux types and absence of compensatory drainage predicting better outcomes.
Enhancing Parathyroid Gland Preservation in Total Thyroidectomy: Efficacy of Near-Infrared Autofluorescence Probe (PTeye) Versus Visual Identification
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Enhancing Parathyroid Gland Preservation in Total Thyroidectomy: Efficacy of Near-Infrared Autofluorescence Probe (PTeye) Versus Visual Identification

A randomized controlled trial demonstrates that PTeye-guided near-infrared autofluorescence significantly improves identification and preservation of parathyroid glands during total thyroidectomy, reducing transient hypoparathyroidism, especially in surgeries performed by junior surgeons.
Transforming Readmission Risk After Colorectal Surgery in Older Adults: From Nonmodifiable to Actionable Geriatric and Comorbidity Factors
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Transforming Readmission Risk After Colorectal Surgery in Older Adults: From Nonmodifiable to Actionable Geriatric and Comorbidity Factors

This study highlights that geriatric vulnerabilities and comorbidities, once considered nonmodifiable, play a dominant role in 30-day readmissions after colorectal surgery in older adults, emphasizing the need for integrated perioperative interventions to reduce readmission risk.
Risk Factors and Management of Iatrogenic Hypercalcemia during Active Vitamin D Supplementation for Hypoparathyroidism Post-Total Thyroidectomy
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Risk Factors and Management of Iatrogenic Hypercalcemia during Active Vitamin D Supplementation for Hypoparathyroidism Post-Total Thyroidectomy

Iatrogenic hypercalcemia complicates 14% of hypoparathyroidism cases post-total thyroidectomy, linked to low early postoperative parathyroid hormone and early vitamin D initiation. Careful supplementation and monitoring are vital in preventing severe outcomes.