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	1. 7160 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
	2. 5821 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
	3. 5480 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
	4. 4996 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. 3908 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. 3250 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.
	7. 3176 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
	8. 2949 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
	9. 2745 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
	10. 2677 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
	11. 2652 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. 2383 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. 2236 Accesses	Hypothesis A standardized and safe method of sterile field maintenance during intra-operative horizontal plane fluoroscopy Serge C Kaska Patient Safety in Surgery 2010, 4:20 (13 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	14. 2085 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. 2036 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
	16. 1961 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
	17. 1907 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
	18. 1905 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
	19. 1869 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
	20. 1845 Accesses	Research The influence of iron status and genetic polymorphisms in the HFE gene on the risk for postoperative complications after bariatric surgery: a prospective cohort study in 1,064 patients Glenn S Gerhard, Ravi Chokshi, Christopher D Still, Peter Benotti, G Wood, Mollie Freedman-Weiss, Cody Rider, Anthony T Petrick Patient Safety in Surgery 2011, 5:1 (10 January 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Mutations in the gene causing hepatic iron overload can leave bariatric surgery patients at a higher risk of postoperative complications. This cohort study further emphasizes the role of “surgicogenomics” in identifying patients potentially at risk using genetic markers and specific gene mutations.
	21. 1801 Accesses	Editorial Quality assessment in surgery: mission impossible? Daniel Dindo, Pierre-Alain Clavien Patient Safety in Surgery 2010, 4:18 (21 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	22. 1774 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
	23. 1743 Accesses	Case report Severe postpartum disruption of the pelvic ring: report of two cases and review of the literature Zhiyong Hou, John T Riehl, Wade R Smith, Kent A Strohecker, Patrick J Maloney Patient Safety in Surgery 2011, 5:2 (13 January 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	24. 1728 Accesses	Case report Femoral neck fracture during physical therapy following surface replacement arthroplasty: a preventable complication? A case report Timothy R Judkins, Michael R Dayton Patient Safety in Surgery 2010, 4:3 (4 February 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	25. 1695 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 \| 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.