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Rydberg M, Perez R, Merlo J, Dahlin LB. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Trigger Finger May Be an Early Symptom of Preclinic Type 2 Diabetes. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2024; 12:e5907. [PMID: 38881965 PMCID: PMC11177834 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000005907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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Background Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a major risk factor for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and trigger finger (TF), but less is known regarding the risk of developing T2D after being diagnosed with CTS or TF. CTS and TF could be early signs of preclinical T2D, and early detection of T2D is crucial to prevent complications and morbidity. Therefore, we investigate the association between CTS/TF and T2D in an adult population without previous T2D using big data registers in Sweden. Methods Data were collected by crosslinking five nationwide Swedish registers. Individuals aged 40-85 years on December 31, 2010, without prior overt diabetes, were included (n = 3,948,517) and followed up from baseline (ie, a diagnosis of CTS or TF) or January 1, 2011, for controls, until a diagnosis of T2D, prescription of oral antidiabetics or insulin, or end of follow-up four years after baseline. Multivariate Cox regression models were created to calculate hazard ratios for T2D. Results In total, 37,346 (0.95%) patients were diagnosed with CTS, whereof 1329 (3.46%) developed T2D. There were 17,432 (0.44%) patients who developed TF, whereof 639 (3.67%) developed T2D. Among the controls, 2.73% developed T2D. Compared with controls, there was an increased risk of developing T2D after being diagnosed with either CTS (HR 1.35; 95% confidence interval 1.28-1.43) or TF (HR 1.21; 95% confidence interval 1.12-1.31). Conclusion Compared with controls, a diagnosis of CTS or TF was associated with 35% and 21% higher risk for later T2D, respectively, which might indicate the existence of undetected T2D in this population.
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- Mattias Rydberg
- From the Department of Hand Surgery, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
- Department of Translational Medicine-Hand Surgery, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Unit for Social Epidemiology, Department of Clinical Sciences (Malmö), Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Unit for Social Epidemiology, Department of Clinical Sciences (Malmö), Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
- Center for Primary Health Research, Region Skåne, Malmö, Sweden
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- From the Department of Hand Surgery, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
- Department of Translational Medicine-Hand Surgery, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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Coady-Fariborzian L, Anstead C. HbA1c and Infection in Diabetic Elective Hand Surgery: A Veterans Affair Medical Center Experience 2012-2018. Hand (N Y) 2023; 18:994-998. [PMID: 35253503 PMCID: PMC10470238 DOI: 10.1177/1558944720937363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is an indicator of glucose control over a 3-month period. The plastic surgery service began screening HbA1c levels prior to surgery when a trend in infectious complications was noted in diabetics. We made a cutoff value of < 8% for elective hand surgery. METHODS The institutional review board approved a 7-year retrospective chart review (#201900402) 2012 through 2018 of our elective diabetic hand surgery cases. Data collected included: surgery, HbA1c levels within 3 months before surgery, glucose finger sticks day of surgery, and infectious complications up to 30 days after surgery. A Fisher exact test using a P value of < .05 and a logistic regression analysis using a P value of < .05 were used to determine statistical significance between infectious complications and screening. RESULTS In all, 848 cases were recorded in the data base. Infection complication rates before and after screening were not statistically significant (P = .44). All major complications (3) requiring a return to the operating room involved surgery within the flexor sheath before screening was enforced. This was not statistically significant (P = .25). The relative risk of an infectious complication involving the flexor sheath in unscreened patients was 3.66. A logistic regression analysis found no correlation with infectious complications based on the 3 variables of screening time (P = .99), preoperative finger stick values (P = .12), or HbA1c levels (P = .29). CONCLUSION The data did not support our guidelines for enforcing HbA1c cutoff levels prior to elective hand surgery. Consider enforcing levels < 8% when the flexor sheath may be violated.
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- Loretta Coady-Fariborzian
- Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, Gainesville, FL, USA
- University of Florida, Department of Surgery, Plastic Surgery Division, Gainesville, USA
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Schweitzer TP, Peterson SL. Preoperative A1c and Postoperative Infection in Elective Hand Surgery. Hand (N Y) 2023; 18:785-791. [PMID: 35094604 PMCID: PMC10336822 DOI: 10.1177/15589447211065493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Diabetes mellitus affects 10.5% of the US population. Numerous studies have documented increased risk of complications for patients with diabetes after different types of surgery, including hand surgery. By aiming for a preoperative target hemoglobin A1c (A1c), the risk of surgical complications following elective hand surgery may be reduced for patients with diabetes. This literature review was conducted to evaluate the association between diabetes mellitus and surgical site infections and, more specifically, to determine whether there is any association between preoperative A1c level and postoperative infections in hand surgery. The risk for surgical site infections and wound complications appears to be higher for patients with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, but not necessarily for patients with noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, when compared with patients without diabetes. The role of prophylactic antibiotics for patients with diabetes undergoing elective hand surgery was also considered. Prophylactic antibiotics have not been shown to be beneficial for healthy patients undergoing clean, elective hand surgery. However, preoperative antibiotics may have a protective role for some patients with poorly controlled hyperglycemia.
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Hom DB, Davis ME. Reducing Risks for Poor Surgical Wound Healing. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2023; 31:171-181. [PMID: 37001921 PMCID: PMC11081059 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsc.2023.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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This review summarizes common risk factors for poor surgical healing on the face and neck and a generalized approach to treating a delayed healing wound. During the preoperative evaluation patients should be screened for prior irradiation, cigarette or e-cigarette use, chronic steroid use, alcoholism, diabetes, malnutrition, and other chronic medical conditions and medications. Despite the surgeon's best efforts to prevent poor surgical healing, some wounds may display signs of persistent inflammation. The facial plastic surgeon should be astute in recognizing delayed healing and identifying intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors so that timely intervention can be performed.
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- David B Hom
- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of California San Diego School of Medicine.
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of California San Diego School of Medicine
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Huang N, Miles DT, Read CR, White CC, Murray RD, Wilson AW, Doty JF. Postoperative Infection and Revision Surgery Rates in Foot and Ankle Surgery Without Routine Prescription of Prophylactic Antibiotics. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev 2023; 7:01979360-202303000-00005. [PMID: 36888925 PMCID: PMC9997784 DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-23-00015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/10/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Surgical site infections (SSIs) are associated with patient morbidity and increased healthcare costs. Limited literature in foot and ankle surgery provides guidance about routine administration of postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis. The purpose of this study was to examine the incidence and revision surgery rates of SSI in outpatient foot and ankle surgeries in patients not receiving oral postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis. METHODS A retrospective review of all outpatient surgeries (n = 1517) conducted by a single surgeon in a tertiary referral academic center was conducted through electronic medical records. Incidence of SSI, revision surgery rate, and associated risk factors were determined. The median follow-up was 6 months. RESULTS Postoperative infection occurred in 2.9% (n = 44) of the surgeries conducted, with 0.9% of patients (n = 14) requiring return to the operating room. Thirty patients (2.0%) were diagnosed with simple superficial infections, which resolved with local wound care and oral antibiotics. Diabetes (adjusted odds ratio, 2.09; 95% confidence interval, 1.00 to 4.38; P = 0.049) and increasing age (adjusted odds ratio, 1.02; 95% confidence interval, 1.00 to 1.04; P = 0.016) were significantly associated with postoperative infection. DISCUSSION This study demonstrated low postoperative infection and revision surgery rates without the routine prescription of prophylactic postoperative antibiotics. Increasing age and diabetes are signficant risk factors for developing a postoperative infection.
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Morin N, Taylor S, Krahn D, Baghirzada L, Chong M, Harrison TG, Cameron A, Ruzycki SM. Strategies for intraoperative glucose management: a scoping review. Can J Anaesth 2023; 70:253-270. [PMID: 36450943 DOI: 10.1007/s12630-022-02359-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Revised: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Perioperative hyperglycemia is associated with adverse outcomes for patients with and without diabetes. Guidelines and published protocols for intraoperative glycemic management have substantial variation in their recommendations. We sought to characterize the current evidence-guiding intraoperative glycemic management in a scoping review. SOURCES Our search strategy included MEDLINE (Ovid and EBSCO), PubMed, PubMed Central, EMBASE, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, SciVerse Scopus, and Web of Science and a gray literature search of Google, Google Scholar, hand searching of the reference lists of included articles, OAISter, institutional protocols, and ClinicalTrails.gov. PRINCIPAL FINDINGS We identified 41 articles that met our inclusion criteria, 24 of which were original research studies. Outcomes and exposures were defined heterogeneously across studies, which limited comparison and synthesis. Investigators often created arbitrary and differing categories of glucose values rather than analyzing glucose as a continuous variable, which limited our ability to combine results from different studies. In addition, the study populations and surgery types also varied considerably, with few studies performed during day surgeries and specific surgical disciplines. Study populations often included more than one type of surgery, indication, and urgency that were expected to have varying physiologic and inflammatory responses. Combining low- and high-risk patients in the same study population may obscure the harms or benefits of intraoperative glycemic management for high-risk procedures or patients. CONCLUSION Future studies examining intraoperative glycemic management should carefully consider the study population, surgical characteristics, and pre- and postoperative management of hyperglycemia.
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- Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Room 1422, 3330 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 2T9, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Room 1422, 3330 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 2T9, Canada.
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Hagedorn JM, Bendel MA, Hoelzer BC, Aiyer R, Caraway D. Preoperative hemoglobin A1c and perioperative blood glucose in patients with diabetes mellitus undergoing spinal cord stimulation surgery: A literature review of surgical site infection risk. Pain Pract 2023; 23:83-93. [PMID: 35748888 DOI: 10.1111/papr.13145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Revised: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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AIMS The aim of our study was to review the surgical literature regarding the relationship between hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (DM), and risk of postoperative surgical site infection (SSI). METHODS A librarian-assisted literature search was performed with two goals: (1) identify surgical publications related to SSI and HbA1c values, and (2) identify publications reporting infection risk with DM in spinal cord stimulation (SCS), intrathecal drug delivery systems (IDDS), and cardiovascular implantable electronic device (CIED) implantation surgeries. Published guidelines on perioperative management of DM are reviewed. RESULTS We identified 30 studies reporting SSI and HbA1c values. The literature review indicated that for many surgical procedures, elevated HbA1c is not correlated to rate of SSI. We identified 16 studies reporting infection rates within DM cohorts following SCS, IDDS, and CIED implantation surgeries. The data reviewed did not indicate DM as an independent risk factor for SSI. CONCLUSION Preoperative HbA1c levels in patients with a history of DM is not a singularly sufficient tool to estimate risk of perioperative infection in SCS implantation surgery. Published guidelines on perioperative management of DM do not suggest a specific HbA1c above which surgery should be delayed; intentional perioperative glycemic control is recommended.
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- Division of Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Richmond Interventional Pain Management, Zucker Hillside School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Staten Island, New York, USA
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Korytkowski MT, Muniyappa R, Antinori-Lent K, Donihi AC, Drincic AT, Hirsch IB, Luger A, McDonnell ME, Murad MH, Nielsen C, Pegg C, Rushakoff RJ, Santesso N, Umpierrez GE. Management of Hyperglycemia in Hospitalized Adult Patients in Non-Critical Care Settings: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2022; 107:2101-2128. [PMID: 35690958 PMCID: PMC9653018 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgac278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 41.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Adult patients with diabetes or newly recognized hyperglycemia account for over 30% of noncritically ill hospitalized patients. These patients are at increased risk for adverse clinical outcomes in the absence of defined approaches to glycemic management. OBJECTIVE To review and update the 2012 Management of Hyperglycemia in Hospitalized Patients in Non-Critical Care Settings: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline and to address emerging areas specific to the target population of noncritically ill hospitalized patients with diabetes or newly recognized or stress-induced hyperglycemia. METHODS A multidisciplinary panel of clinician experts, together with a patient representative and experts in systematic reviews and guideline development, identified and prioritized 10 clinical questions related to inpatient management of patients with diabetes and/or hyperglycemia. The systematic reviews queried electronic databases for studies relevant to the selected questions. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology was used to assess the certainty of evidence and make recommendations. RESULTS The panel agreed on 10 frequently encountered areas specific to glycemic management in the hospital for which 15 recommendations were made. The guideline includes conditional recommendations for hospital use of emerging diabetes technologies including continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pump therapy; insulin regimens for prandial insulin dosing, glucocorticoid, and enteral nutrition-associated hyperglycemia; and use of noninsulin therapies. Recommendations were also made for issues relating to preoperative glycemic measures, appropriate use of correctional insulin, and diabetes self-management education in the hospital. A conditional recommendation was made against preoperative use of caloric beverages in patients with diabetes. CONCLUSION The recommendations are based on the consideration of important outcomes, practicality, feasibility, and patient values and preferences. These recommendations can be used to inform system improvement and clinical practice for this frequently encountered inpatient population.
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- Mary T Korytkowski
- University of Pittsburgh, Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- University of Nebraska Medical Center, Endocrinology & Metabolism, Omaha, NE, USA
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- University of Washington Diabetes Institute, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Medical University and General Hospital of Vienna, Department of Medicine III, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Division of Endocrinology Diabetes and Hypertension, Boston, MA, USA
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- Mayo Clinic Evidence-Based Practice Center, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition, Tampa, FL, USA
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- University of California, San Francisco, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Seisa MO, Saadi S, Nayfeh T, Muthusamy K, Shah SH, Firwana M, Hasan B, Jawaid T, Abd-Rabu R, Korytkowski MT, Muniyappa R, Antinori-Lent K, Donihi AC, Drincic AT, Luger A, Torres Roldan VD, Urtecho M, Wang Z, Murad MH. A Systematic Review Supporting the Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Hyperglycemia in Adults Hospitalized for Noncritical Illness or Undergoing Elective Surgical Procedures. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2022; 107:2139-2147. [PMID: 35690929 PMCID: PMC9653020 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgac277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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CONTEXT Individuals with diabetes or newly recognized hyperglycemia account for over 30% of noncritically ill hospitalized patients. Management of hyperglycemia in these patients is challenging. OBJECTIVE To support development of the Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline for management of hyperglycemia in adults hospitalized for noncritical illness or undergoing elective surgical procedures. METHODS We searched several databases for studies addressing 10 questions provided by a guideline panel from the Endocrine Society. Meta-analysis was conducted when feasible. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology was used to assess certainty of evidence. RESULTS We included 94 studies reporting on 135 553 patients. Compared with capillary blood glucose, continuous glucose monitoring increased the number of patients identified with hypoglycemia and decreased mean daily blood glucose (BG) (very low certainty). Data on continuation of insulin pump therapy in hospitalized adults were sparse. In hospitalized patients receiving glucocorticoids, combination neutral protamine hagedorn (NPH) and basal-bolus insulin was associated with lower mean BG compared to basal-bolus insulin alone (very low certainty). Data on NPH insulin vs basal-bolus insulin in hospitalized adults receiving enteral nutrition were inconclusive. Inpatient diabetes education was associated with lower HbA1c at 3 and 6 months after discharge (moderate certainty) and reduced hospital readmissions (very low certainty). Preoperative HbA1c level < 7% was associated with shorter length of stay, lower postoperative BG and a lower number of neurological complications and infections, but a higher number of reoperations (very low certainty). Treatment with glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists or dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors in hospitalized patients with type 2 diabetes and mild hyperglycemia was associated with lower frequency of hypoglycemic events than insulin therapy (low certainty). Caloric oral fluids before surgery in adults with diabetes undergoing surgical procedures did not affect outcomes (very low certainty). Counting carbohydrates for prandial insulin dosing did not affect outcomes (very low certainty). Compared with scheduled insulin (basal-bolus or basal insulin + correctional insulin), correctional insulin was associated with higher mean daily BG and fewer hypoglycemic events (low certainty). CONCLUSION The certainty of evidence supporting many hyperglycemia management decisions is low, emphasizing importance of shared decision-making and consideration of other decisional factors.
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- Mohamed O Seisa
- Correspondence: Mohamed Seisa, M.D., Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, MN 55902, USA.
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- Mayo Clinic Evidence-Based Practice Center, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Mayo Clinic Evidence-Based Practice Center, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Mayo Clinic Evidence-Based Practice Center, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Mayo Clinic Evidence-Based Practice Center, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Mayo Clinic Evidence-Based Practice Center, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Mayo Clinic Evidence-Based Practice Center, Rochester, MN, USA
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- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892, USA
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- University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy,Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA
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- Medical University and General Hospital of Vienna, Austria
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- Mayo Clinic Evidence-Based Practice Center, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Mayo Clinic Evidence-Based Practice Center, Rochester, MN, USA
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Symptom Duration and Diabetic Control Influence Success of Steroid Injection in Trigger Finger. Plast Reconstr Surg 2022; 150:357e-363e. [PMID: 35671444 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000009320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Trigger finger is one of the most common hand pathologies, with a prevalence in 2% of the general population. Conservative treatment with corticosteroid injections at the A1 pulley has been shown to be a cost-effective first line treatment. However, additional patient factors have not fully been described regarding steroid injection efficacy. We hypothesize that patients presenting with longer chronicity of symptoms prior to treatment and elevated blood sugars would have reduced success rates of steroid injection therapy. METHODS A retrospective chart review of 297 patients at a single institution was performed between years 2013-2019. Patients were included if they presented with the diagnosis trigger finger and were treated with initial corticosteroid injection at the A1 pulley. RESULTS Steroid injection therapy alone was successful in 65% of patients. Patients received on average 1.61 steroid injections. Patients who failed treatment received an average of 1.85 injections compared to 1.49 for those who had successful corticosteroid injection therapy (p=0.001). Presence of ipsilateral hand disease was associated with significant increase in failure of steroid injections (43.4% versus 30.8%, p=0.032). Diabetic patients with Hemoglobin A1c> 6.5 had a significantly higher rate of failing steroid injection therapy (71.9% versus 38.1%, p<0.001). Patients that presented with greater than 2.5 months of symptoms had a higher failure rate of corticosteroid therapy (40.4% versus 29.5%, p=0.048). CONCLUSIONS Patients with a co-existing diagnosis of diabetes and an A1c greater than 6.5, ipsilateral concomitant hand disease, or presence of symptoms for greater than 2.5 months should be counseled regarding higher risk of failure of local corticosteroid injection.
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Collins PS, Apel PJ, Truong AY, Zarei M, Lozano AJ, Capito AE. The Utility of Preoperative HbA1c as a Standardized Protocol in Elective Carpal Tunnel Release: A Retrospective Review of Clinical Outcomes. Hand (N Y) 2022; 17:224-230. [PMID: 32447994 PMCID: PMC8984731 DOI: 10.1177/1558944720919181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Background: In an effort to reduce surgical complications, some institutions have implemented universal hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) screening for all preoperative patients. However, the value of HbA1c screening for predicting clinically meaningful complications after elective carpal tunnel release (CTR) remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinically meaningful predicative value of HbA1c screening on postoperative complications following elective CTR. Methods: A retrospective cohort study of 790 patients who underwent CTR was performed. All patients had an HbA1c screening performed, regardless of whether they underwent the diagnosis for diabetes or not. Primary outcomes were overall complication rate, rates of major complications (readmission or reoperation), and rates of minor complications (surgical site infection and wound dehiscence). Patients were stratified into 3 groups based on HbA1c: HbA1c <7, HbA1c 7-8, and HbA1c >8. Results: The overall complication rate for all groups was 4.8%. Rates of major complications were 0.4% for readmission and 0.1% for reoperation. For minor complications, the odds ratio (OR) for the HbA1c 7-8 group was 0.6 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.14-1.77), and for the HbA1c >8 group, the OR was 1.6 (95% CI, 0.66-3.60). All minor complications resolved with outpatient treatment. There were no statistically significant differences between the groups for any comparisons. Conclusions: Elective CTR has a low complication rate. Routine preoperative screening of HbA1c is of little value in predicting clinically meaningful complications.
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- Virginia Tech Carilion School of
Medicine, Roanoke, USA
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- Virginia Tech Carilion School of
Medicine, Roanoke, USA
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- Virginia Tech Carilion School of
Medicine, Roanoke, USA,Anthony E. Capito, Assistant Professor,
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine,
Suite 400, 3 Riverside Circle, Roanoke, VA 24014, USA.
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Dasari N, Jiang A, Skochdopole A, Chung J, Reece EM, Vorstenbosch J, Winocour S. Updates in Diabetic Wound Healing, Inflammation, and Scarring. Semin Plast Surg 2021; 35:153-158. [PMID: 34526862 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1731460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Diabetic patients can sustain wounds either as a sequelae of their disease process or postoperatively. Wound healing is a complex process that proceeds through phases of inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. Diabetes results in several pathological changes that impair almost all of these healing processes. Diabetic wounds are often characterized by excessive inflammation and reduced angiogenesis. Due to these changes, diabetic patients are at a higher risk for postoperative wound healing complications. There is significant evidence in the literature that diabetic patients are at a higher risk for increased wound infections, wound dehiscence, and pathological scarring. Factors such as nutritional status and glycemic control also significantly influence diabetic wound outcomes. There are a variety of treatments available for addressing diabetic wounds.
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- Nina Dasari
- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.,Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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Zhuang T, Shapiro LM, Fogel N, Richard MJ, Gardner MJ, Kamal RN. Perioperative Laboratory Markers as Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infection After Elective Hand Surgery. J Hand Surg Am 2021; 46:675-684.e10. [PMID: 34016493 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2021.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Revised: 11/29/2020] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to test the null hypothesis that there is no association between perioperative laboratory markers (serum albumin and hemoglobin A1c [HbA1c]) and incidence of surgical site infection (SSI) after soft tissue upper extremity surgery. METHODS We analyzed patient-level data from a large, insurance-based database containing supplemental laboratory results. We identified patients undergoing soft tissue upper extremity surgery (defined as carpal tunnel release, trigger finger release, wrist ganglion excision, cubital tunnel release, Dupuytren partial fasciectomy, or first dorsal compartment release) with serum albumin or HbA1c measurements within 90 days of surgery. We stratified patients into cohorts based on serum albumin concentration (<3.5 g/dL) and HbA1c (≥7%) thresholds. The primary outcome was incidence of SSI within 30 days following surgery. We constructed multivariable logistic regression models to adjust for patient demographics and baseline comorbidities using the Elixhauser comorbidity index. RESULTS Patients with hypoalbuminemia experienced an SSI incidence of 3.5% compared to 0.9% in patients with normal serum albumin. In multivariable analysis, the odds ratio of SSI with hypoalbuminemia was 3.32 (95% CI, 2.32-4.65). Patients with HbA1c ≥ 7% experienced an SSI incidence of 1.1% compared to 0.7% in patients with HbA1c < 7%. Multivariable analysis revealed odds ratios for SSI of 1.47 (95% CI, 1.02-2.11) in patients with HbA1c ≥ 7% compared to those with HbA1c < 7%. CONCLUSIONS Hypoalbuminemia and elevated HbA1c (in patients with diabetes) are risk factors for SSI within 30 days following soft tissue upper extremity surgery. Preoperative measurement of these laboratory markers may be a useful tool for risk stratification and identification of high-risk patients for nutritional or glycemic optimization. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic II.
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- Thompson Zhuang
- VOICES Health Policy Research Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Redwood City, CA
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- VOICES Health Policy Research Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Redwood City, CA
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- VOICES Health Policy Research Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Redwood City, CA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC
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- VOICES Health Policy Research Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Redwood City, CA
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- VOICES Health Policy Research Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Redwood City, CA.
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Ross MN, Iyer S, Gundle KR, Ross DA. Association of Preoperative Hemoglobin A1c and Body Mass Index with Wound Infection Rate in Spinal Surgery. Int J Spine Surg 2021; 15:811-817. [PMID: 34285126 DOI: 10.14444/8104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The deleterious effect of diabetes mellitus on surgical outcomes is well documented for joint replacement surgery. We analyzed the large national US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) database for patients who had undergone elective spinal surgery. METHODS We retrospectively searched the VA database and identified 174 520 spine cases. RESULTS There were 7766 (4.5%) wound infections and 49 271 (28%) had hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) testing (range: 3.0-17.8) prior to surgery. In the preoperative HbA1c-checked group, there were 2941 (6.0% of 49 271) infections and in the without-preoperative HbA1c group, there were 4825 (3.9% of 125 249) infections. The distribution of infections was significantly different (χ2 = 372.577, P < .0001) and suggests a 2.12% increase in the absolute risk of infection based on the presence of preoperative HbA1c testing, regardless of the result. Logistic regression revealed a preoperative HbA1c test was associated with an odds ratio of 1.435 for infection (confidence interval 1.367-1.505, P < .0001). In a separate model based on HbA1c levels, we found that HbA1c is a significant predictor of infection with an odds ratio of 1.042 (confidence interval 1.017-1.068, P = .0009) for each 1% increase in the test result. This analysis differs from using a strict cutoff value of HbA1c of 6.5%. Similar testing for body mass index and age yielded an odds ratio of 1.027 for each increase of 1 kg/m2 and an odds ratio of 1.009 for each 1-year increase in age respectively. CONCLUSIONS Hemoglobin A1c testing, HgA1c value, body mass index, and age all contribute to the risk of wound infection after elective spine surgery in a large national VA population. These data can be used to estimate surgical risks and to aid in patient counseling about proposed spine surgery. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4.
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- Miner N Ross
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- Operative Care Division, Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Portland, Oregon.,Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon.,Operative Care Division, Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Portland, Oregon
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