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	1. 7104 Accesses	Case report Coitus induced vaginal evisceration in a premenopausal woman: a case report Nishikant N Gujar, Ravikumar K Choudhari, Geeta R Choudhari, Nasheen M Bagali, Mahendra B Bendre, Santosh B Adgale Patient Safety in Surgery 2011, 5:6 (12 April 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	2. 6977 Accesses	Short report Improving operating room safety Scott N Hurlbert, Jill Garrett Patient Safety in Surgery 2009, 3:25 (20 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	3. 6449 Accesses	Review Complications in colorectal surgery: risk factors and preventive strategies Philipp Kirchhoff, Pierre-Alain Clavien, Dieter Hahnloser Patient Safety in Surgery 2010, 4:5 (25 March 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	4. 4009 Accesses	Review Patterns of unexpected in-hospital deaths: a root cause analysis Lawrence A Lynn, J Paul Curry Patient Safety in Surgery 2011, 5:3 (11 February 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	5. 3761 Accesses	Editorial Clarifying "never events" and introducing "always events" Alan Lembitz, Ted J Clarke Patient Safety in Surgery 2009, 3:26 (31 December 2009) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	6. 3182 Accesses	Research A system analysis of a suboptimal surgical experience Robert C Lee, David L Cooke, Michael Richards Patient Safety in Surgery 2009, 3:1 (6 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| F1000 Medicine \| F1000 Biology
	7. 3035 Accesses	Editorial The 5^thanniversary of the "Universal Protocol": pitfalls and pearls revisited Philip F Stahel, Philip S Mehler, Ted J Clarke, Jeffrey Varnell Patient Safety in Surgery 2009, 3:14 (1 July 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	8. 3013 Accesses	Debate Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis – to operate or not? A debate article Hans-Rudolf Weiss, Shay Bess, Man Wong, Vikas Patel, Deborah Goodall, Evalina Burger Patient Safety in Surgery 2008, 2:25 (30 September 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	9. 2938 Accesses	Research The SURgical PAtient Safety System (SURPASS) checklist optimizes timing of antibiotic prophylaxis Eefje N de Vries, Lucia Dijkstra, Susanne M Smorenburg, R Peter Meijer, Marja A Boermeester Patient Safety in Surgery 2010, 4:6 (13 April 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Implementation of the SURgical PAtient Safety System checklist helps to ensure optimal timing of antibiotic administration prior to surgery, which is essential to the prevention of surgical site infection.
	10. 2801 Accesses	Research Complications and safety aspects of kyphoplasty for osteoporotic vertebral fractures: a prospective follow-up study in 102 consecutive patients Yohan Robinson, Sven Tschöke, Philip F Stahel, Ralph Kayser, Christoph E Heyde Patient Safety in Surgery 2008, 2:2 (15 January 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	11. 2684 Accesses	Case report Orchiectomy as a result of ischemic orchitis after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: case report of a rare complication John B Moore, Erik A Hasenboehler Patient Safety in Surgery 2007, 1:3 (7 November 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| 1 comment
	12. 2598 Accesses	Research Is the intraosseous access route fast and efficacious compared to conventional central venous catheterization in adult patients under resuscitation in the emergency department? A prospective observational pilot study Bernd A Leidel, Chlodwig Kirchhoff, Viktoria Bogner, Julia Stegmaier, Wolf Mutschler, Karl-Georg Kanz, Volker Braunstein Patient Safety in Surgery 2009, 3:24 (8 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	13. 2558 Accesses	Review Treatment of femoral neck fractures in elderly patients over 60 years of age - which is the ideal modality of primary joint replacement? Christian Ossendorf, Max J Scheyerer, Guido A Wanner, Hans-Peter Simmen, Clément ML Werner Patient Safety in Surgery 2010, 4:16 (20 October 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	14. 2201 Accesses	Review Spine imaging after lumbar disc replacement: pitfalls and current recommendations Yohan Robinson, Bengt Sandén Patient Safety in Surgery 2009, 3:15 (20 July 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	15. 2199 Accesses	Research Reduction of central venous catheter associated blood stream infections following implementation of a resident oversight and credentialing policy Robert A Cherry, Cheri E West, Maria C Hamilton, Colleen M Rafferty, Christopher S Hollenbeak, Gregory M Caputo Patient Safety in Surgery 2011, 5:15 (3 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) are commonly caused during central venous catheter (CVC) placement, often resulting in avoidable high morbidity and health care-related costs; introducing a resident oversight and credentialing policy could drastically reduce these events.
	16. 2180 Accesses	Case report Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis – case report of a patient with clinical deterioration after surgery Hans-Rudolf Weiss Patient Safety in Surgery 2007, 1:7 (19 December 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 2 comments
	17. 2167 Accesses	Research Implementation of the "FASTHUG" concept decreases the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia in a surgical intensive care unit Thomas J Papadimos, Sandra J Hensley, Joan M Duggan, Sadik A Khuder, Marilyn J Borst, John J Fath, Lauri R Oakes, Debra Buchman Patient Safety in Surgery 2008, 2:3 (12 February 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	18. 2130 Accesses	Research The incidence, root-causes, and outcomes of adverse events in surgical units: implication for potential prevention strategies Marieke Zegers, Martine C de Bruijne, Bertus de Keizer, Hanneke Merten, Peter P Groenewegen, Gerrit van der Wal, Cordula Wagner Patient Safety in Surgery 2011, 5:13 (20 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	19. 2048 Accesses	Short report Failure of fixation of trochanteric femur fractures: Clinical recommendations for avoiding Z-effect and reverse Z-effect type complications Robinson Pires, Egídio Santana, Leandro Santos, Vincenzo Giordano, Daniel Balbachevsky, Fernando dos Reis Patient Safety in Surgery 2011, 5:17 (22 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	20. 2043 Accesses	Case report Labetalol infusion for refractory hypertension causing severe hypotension and bradycardia: an issue of patient safety Samir Fahed, Daniel F Grum, Thomas J Papadimos Patient Safety in Surgery 2008, 2:13 (27 May 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	21. 1936 Accesses	Case report Appendectomy during the third trimester of pregnancy in a 27-year old patient: case report of a "near miss" complication Thomas Holzer, Gianmaria Pellegrinelli, Philippe Morel, Christian Toso Patient Safety in Surgery 2011, 5:11 (17 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	22. 1928 Accesses	Case report Alcohol based surgical prep solution and the risk of fire in the operating room: a case report Sumit Batra, Rajiv Gupta Patient Safety in Surgery 2008, 2:10 (26 April 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	23. 1897 Accesses	Case report Intraoperative brachial plexus injury during emergence following movement with arms restrained: a preventable complication? Mark H Chandler, Laura DiMatteo, Erik A Hasenboehler, Michael Temple Patient Safety in Surgery 2007, 1:8 (19 December 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	24. 1886 Accesses	Research Is the internal rotation lag sign a sensitive test for detecting hip abductor tendon ruptures after total hip arthroplasty? Christian Ossendorf, Laurent Bohnert, Nadja Mamisch-Saupe, Daniel Rittirsch, Guido A Wanner, Hans-Peter Simmen, Claudio Dora, Clément ML Werner Patient Safety in Surgery 2011, 5:7 (17 April 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	25. 1828 Accesses	Research Standardised proformas improve patient handover: Audit of trauma handover practice Nicholas A Ferran, Andrew J Metcalfe, Declan O'Doherty Patient Safety in Surgery 2008, 2:24 (25 September 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed