Machine learning prediction model of prolonged delay to loop ileostomy closure after rectal cancer surgery: a retrospective study.

Background: Delayed closure of a temporary ileostomy in patients with rectal cancer may cause psychological, physiological, and socioeconomic burdens to patients.

Purpose: This study aimed to develop and validate a machine learning-based model to predict the delayed ileostomy closure after surgery in patients with rectal cancer.

Design: A retrospective study.

Effective management of cervical anastomotic leakage post-esophageal cancer surgery using negative pressure wound therapy with saline instillation: A case report.

Cervical anastomotic leakage (AL) is a severe complication following esophageal cancer surgery, leading to significant morbidity and risk of mortality. This case report describes the successful application of negative pressure wound therapy with instillation (NPWTi) in managing AL after esophageal surgery. A 61-year-old patient developed an anastomotic leak on postoperative day 7, accompanied by persistent neck pain and leakage of nutritional fluids.

Translation and validation: standard Chinese version of the skin tear knowledge assessment instrument (OASES).

Objective: Skin tears (STs) are acute cutaneous trauma and have become an increasingly common global health problem. International studies have shown barriers to the prevention and management of ST and the relevance of the role of nurses in implementation. The purpose of this study was to adapt an existing tool to measure nurses' knowledge of the prevention, assessment, and management of STs.

Successful management of exudate and odor using a pouch system in a patient with malignant facial wound: A case report.

Malignant fungating wounds are associated with heavy exudate and malodor, and can thus have a devastating impact on the physical, psychological, and functional health of patients at the end of life. Management is typically limited to the use of more absorbent dressings and frequent changing of dressings. However, this method is associated with a large amount of time needed for wound care, and does not always resolve the problem of malodor.