Multimodal vs. Intraoperative Opioid Free Anesthesia for Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Multimodal vs. Intraoperative Opioid Free Anesthesia for Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Anesthesia for laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and perioperative management remains a challenge. Several clinical studies indicate that opioid-free anesthesia (OFA) may be beneficial, but there is no consensus on the most... read more

Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Causing Nonbacterial Thrombotic Endocarditis

Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Causing Nonbacterial Thrombotic Endocarditis

Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE) is a rare condition that causes noninfectious vegetative lesions of heart valves. NBTE is generally seen in association with advanced malignancy. The patient in this case is a 54-year-old... read more