• Effect of Perioperative Dexamethasone and Different NSAIDs on Anastomotic Leak Risk: A Propensity Score Analysis 

      Rushfeldt, Christian; Agledahl, Uwe; Sveinbjørnsson, Baldur; Søreide, Kjetil; Wilsgaard, Tom (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-11)
      Background Perioperative use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is associated with risk of anastomotic leak (AL). However, concomitant use of other drugs could infer a bias in risk assessment. Thus, we aimed to interrogate the risk of AL associated with NSAIDs and steroids used perioperatively. Methods This study includes a consecutive series of patients having surgery involving ...
    • Endoscopic full-thickness dissection (EFTD) in the rectum: a case series 

      Rushfeldt, Christian; Nordbø, M.; Steigen, Sonja Eriksson; Dehli, Trond; Gjessing, Petter Fosse; Norderval, Stig (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-12-28)
      Background Rectal endoscopic full- thickness dissection (EFTD) using a fexible colonoscope is an alternative to the wellestablished trans-anal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) and the trans-anal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS) techniques for resecting dysplastic or malignant rectal lesions. This study evaluated EFTD safety by analyzing outcomes of the frst patients to undergo rectal EFTD at the ...