[Fast track in vascular surgery]

(Fast Track in der Gefässchirurgie.)

Full Abstract

Vascular comorbidities are common in vascular surgery, being associated with perioperative complications. Since it was demonstrated that the postoperative course could be optimized by introduction of the fast track concept in general surgery, application to vascular surgery may also be of benefit. The fast track concept was introduced in our institution on May 1st 2008 with special adjustments for vascular surgery. The authors describe the development and implementation of a clinical pathway, which proved to be of value in vascular surgery.

Author information

Author/s: Debus, E S (ES); Kruska, P (P); Ivoghli, A (A); Castan, J (J); Kerner, T (T);

Affiliation: Abt. für Allgemein-, Viszeral- und Gefässchirurgie mit GefässCentrum Hamburg, Asklepios Klinik Harburg, Eissendorfer Pferdeweg 52, Hamburg, Germany. s.debus(-atsign-)asklepios.com

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Controlled Clinical Trial; English Abstract; Journal Article

Journal: Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift für alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen (Chirurg), published in Germany. (Language: ger)

Reference: 2009-Aug; vol 80 (issue 8) : pp 711-8

Dates: Created 2009/08/11; Completed 2009/10/28;

PMID: 19533067, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/28/2009, IMS Date: )

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