SAGES 10 – Avoid elective repair of minimally symptomatic abdominal wall hernias in patients that are actively smoking. Posted August 27th, 2020 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
SAGES 7 – Avoid unnecessary perioperative fasting for elective general surgical procedures. Posted August 27th, 2020 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
SAGES 8 – Avoid open surgery for elective repair of bilateral inguinal hernias if minimally invasive approaches are feasible. Posted August 27th, 2020 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
SAGES 6 – Avoid elective hernia repair for minimally symptomatic ventral hernias in patients with severe obesity without consideration for obesity management. Posted August 27th, 2020 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
SAGES 9 – Avoid elective abdominal surgery in the setting of adult patients with poorly controlled diabetes (hemoglobin A1c > 8%). Posted August 27th, 2020 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
ASCP – Hepatitis C virus antibody testing Posted September 4th, 2019 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
SAGES – Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis Posted January 9th, 2019 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
SAGES – Routine cholecystectomy for asymptomatic cholelithiasis Posted January 9th, 2019 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
SAGES – Imaging for suspected gallstone disease Posted January 9th, 2019 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
SAGES – Routine ultrasound for clinically apparent inguinal hernia Posted January 9th, 2019 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
ACR – Abdominal CT with unenhanced CT followed by IV contrast-enhanced CT Posted October 16th, 2017 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
ACR – Abdominal CT with delayed post-contrast phase after the venous phase Posted October 16th, 2017 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
ACR – Follow up for jejunojejunal intussusception in adults Posted October 16th, 2017 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
