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EDITORIAL
Herbert Chen
No abstract text is available yet for this article.
March 17, 2023: American Journal of Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36948898/using-the-field-artificial-intelligence-triage-fait-tool-to-predict-hospital-critical-care-resource-utilization-in-patients-with-truncal-gunshot-wounds
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Osaid Alser, Ander Dorken-Gallastegi, Jefferson A ProaƱo-Zamudio, Charlie Nederpelt, Ava K Mokhtari, Hassan Mashbari, Theodoros Tsiligkaridis, Noelle N Saillant
BACKGROUND: Tiered trauma triage systems have resulted in a significant mortality reduction, but models have remained unchanged. The aim of this study was to develop and test an artificial intelligence algorithm to predict critical care resource utilization. METHODS: We queried the ACS-TQIP 2017-18 database for truncal gunshot wounds(GSW). An information-aware deep neural network (DNN-IAD) model was trained to predict ICU admission and need for mechanical ventilation (MV)...
March 17, 2023: American Journal of Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36935284/implications-of-declining-medicare-reimbursement-of-hernia-repair-for-surgeons-and-patients
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EDITORIAL
Jung Ho Gong, Ankush Bajaj, Yang Lin, Andrew Luhrs, Marcoandrea Giorgi
In conclusion, billing trends reflect declining reimbursement and utilization of hernia repair, and increasing markup ratios may create a financial barrier to accessing hernia for uninsured and underinsured patients. As a new set of hernia repair CPT codes are used in practice, close attention should be paid to the downstream effects of billing practices in hernia repair on physician and patient alike.
March 16, 2023: American Journal of Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36966017/utilization-of-telemedicine-to-provide-post-discharge-care-a-comparison-of-pre-pandemic-vs-pandemic-care
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Kristen Harkey, Nicole Kaiser, Jing Zhao, Bella Gutnik, Rachel Kelz, Brent D Matthews, Caroline Reinke
BACKGROUND: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, post-discharge virtual visits transitioned from a novel intervention to standard practice. Our aim was to evaluate participation in and outcomes of virtual post-discharge visits in the early-pandemic timeframe. METHODS: Pandemic cohort patients were compared to historical patients. Patient demographics, clinical information, and post-discharge 30-day hospital encounters were compared between groups. RESULTS: The historical cohort included 563 patients and the pandemic cohort had 823 patients...
March 15, 2023: American Journal of Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36966016/elucidating-academic-surgical-staff-perspectives-of-medical-student-learning-in-the-operating-room-an-embedded-mixed-methods-study
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Sanaya Irani, Alexandra Haraczy, Lena Juratli, Alexander Landschulz, Sadhana Chinnusamy, Mary Byrnes, Brandy Sinco, Sydney Edwards, Ashley Duby, Gifty Kwakye
BACKGROUND: The operating room (OR) is a complex environment for medical students. Little is known about the OR staff's perception of medical students. METHODS: We utilized an embedded mixed methods design to characterize surgical staff perceptions of students at an academic institution. We surveyed 408 OR nursing/technician staff with 16 follow-up interviews. RESULTS: 139 respondents. 91.3% reported having daily-to-weekly interactions with medical students...
March 15, 2023: American Journal of Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36948897/high-performance-pediatric-surgical-risk-calculator-a-novel-algorithm-based-on-machine-learning-and-pediatric-nsqip-data
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Dimitris Bertsimas, Michael Li, Nova Zhang, Carlos Estrada, Hsin-Hsiao Scott Wang
BACKGROUNDS: New methods such as machine learning could provide accurate predictions with little statistical assumptions. We seek to develop prediction model of pediatric surgical complications based on pediatric National Surgical Quality Improvement Program(NSQIP). METHODS: All 2012-2018 pediatric-NSQIP procedures were reviewed. Primary outcome was defined as 30-day post-operative morbidity/mortality. Morbidity was further classified as any, major and minor. Models were developed using 2012-2017 data...
March 13, 2023: American Journal of Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36925417/factors-associated-with-recurrent-appendicitis-after-nonoperative-management
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Jessica J Lie, Kylie Nabata, Jenny W Zhang, Darren Zhao, Chan Mi Park, S Morad Hameed, Philip Dawe, Trevor D Hamilton
BACKGROUND: The objective of this study is to identify predictors for recurrent appendicitis in patients with appendicitis previously treated nonoperatively. METHODS: This is a prospective cohort study of all adult patients with appendicitis treated at a tertiary care hospital. Patient demographics, radiographic information, management, and clinical outcomes were recorded. The primary outcome was recurrent appendicitis within 6 months after discharge from the index admission...
March 11, 2023: American Journal of Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36925416/laparoscopic-common-bile-duct-exploration-in-cases-of-common-bile-duct-stones-can-lcbde-replace-ercp-as-first-line-treatment
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EDITORIAL
Srijan Das, Ashesh Kumar Jha, Manoj Kumar
No abstract text is available yet for this article.
March 11, 2023: American Journal of Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36922322/socioeconomic-and-racial-disparities-in-survival-for-patients-with-stage-iv-cancer
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Kristen Jogerst, Chi Zhang, Yu-Hui Chang, Sami Abujbarah, Mariam Ali-Mucheru, Barbara Pockaj, Chee-Chee Stucky, Patricia Cronin, Nabil Wasif
BACKGROUND: Disparities in cancer outcomes for minoritized people and groups experiencing disadvantages with Stage IV cancer is largely unknown. METHODS: Patients with Stage IV pancreatic, colorectal, lung, breast, and prostate cancer were identified from 2004 to 2015 in the National Cancer Database. Cox proportional hazard models were used to quantify how demographics and treatments received were associated with overall survival. RESULTS: 903,151 patients were included...
March 11, 2023: American Journal of Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36922324/obesity-and-mid-term-outcomes-following-robotic-cholecystectomy
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Omar Yusef Kudsi, Georges Kaoukabani, Alexander Friedman, Jenna Bahadir, Fahri Gokcal
BACKGROUND: As obese adults often suffer from gallbladder disease, more data on postoperative outcomes following robotic cholecystectomy(RC) is needed. METHODS: RC candidates with a body mass index(BMI) > 30 kg/m2 were included. Postoperative course was documented and analyzed. A logistic regression analysis was performed to determine possible risk factors associated with complications. RESULTS: 617 patients with a BMI of 35...
March 10, 2023: American Journal of Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36959023/leiomyosarcoma-of-the-inferior-vena-cava-an-uncommon-malignancy-requiring-unique-reconstructive-approaches
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EDITORIAL
Kristin E Goodsell, Jeremy M Sharib, Venu G Pillarisetty, Jonathan G Sham
Surgery is considered for patients without metastatic disease and with resectable primary tumor. Pre-operatively, high quality imaging is reviewed to determine the likely extent of resection, specifically including the need for potential en-bloc resection of adjacent organs. In cases where up-front surgical approach would expose the patient to excessive morbidity (such as bilateral nephrectomy, multi-visceral resection, or prohibitively high risk of positive margins), neoadjuvant chemotherapy and/or chemoradiotherapy is considered...
March 8, 2023: American Journal of Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36914530/dcis-when-is-accelerated-partial-breast-irradiation-an-option-a-meta-analysis-on-outcomes-and-eligibility
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Vannesza Hendricke Chua, Joyce Hazel Chua, Celina Joyce Aniceto, Jane April Antonio, Ma Dara Hannah Harina, Karen Claire Martinez
BACKGROUND: The natural history of DCIS may not be progression to invasive breast cancer (IBC). Accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) has emerged as an alternative to whole breast radiotherapy (WBRT). The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of APBI on DCIS patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Eligible studies from 2012 to 2022 were identified in PubMed, Cochrane Library, ClinicalTrials, and ICTRP. A meta-analysis was done comparing recurrence rates, breast-related mortality rates, and adverse events of APBI versus WBRT...
March 7, 2023: American Journal of Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36922323/can-you-see-with-ct-is-cervical-spine-computed-tomographic-imaging-sufficient-in-pediatric-trauma
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Krista J Stephenson, Kori L Bullard, Deidre L Wyrick, Raghu H Ramakrishnaiah, Gregory W Albert, R Todd Maxson
BACKGROUND: Traumatic cervical spine injury (CSI) is fundamentally different in children, and imaging recommendations vary; however, prompt diagnosis is necessary. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective cohort study, evaluating children who presented after traumatic injury from 7/1/2012 to 12/31/2019 receiving a cervical spine CT. Evaluation of the incidence and clinical significance of CSI undetected on CT subsequently diagnosed on MRI was conducted. Additionally, all with CSI underwent image review to evaluate for potential overlooked, but visible pathology...
March 3, 2023: American Journal of Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36870791/bedside-vs-webside-assessing-patient-reported-experiences-for-in-person-and-telemedicine-based-perioperative-evaluations
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Amber L O'Connor, Abigale Shettig, Nicole M Santucci, Thomas L Sutton, Jordan O Bray, Charlie Borzy, Sean B Orenstein, Vahagn C Nikolian
BACKGROUND: Though telemedicine has been identified as safe and feasible, data on patient reported experiences (PREs) are lacking. We sought to compare PREs between in-person and telemedicine-based perioperative care. METHODS: Patients evaluated from August-November 2021 were prospectively surveyed to assess experiences and satisfaction with care rendered during in-person and telemedicine-based encounters. Patient and hernia characteristics, encounter related plans, and PREs were compared between in-person and telemedicine-based care...
February 28, 2023: American Journal of Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36872125/the-influence-of-papillary-features-on-the-risk-of-malignancy-in-thyroid-nodules-diagnosed-as-atypia-of-undetermined-significance-or-follicular-lesion-of-undetermined-significance
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Abdullah Mashat, Roy Hilzenrat, Hamid Masoudi, Blair Walker, Sam M Wiseman
BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to the assess the risk of malignancy in thyroid lesions that were diagnosed as AUS/FLUS when using a novel cytology subclassification system that is based on the presence or absence of papillary features. METHODS: AUS/FLUS case cytology was re-reviewed and subclassified into minor or major concern groups based upon the absence or presence of papillary features, respectively. The risk of malignancy (ROM) was calculated and compared between the two groups...
February 27, 2023: American Journal of Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36870790/setting-up-violence-intervention-specialists-for-success-bridging-the-gap-between-concept-and-practice-in-hospital-based-violence-intervention-programs
#16
EDITORIAL
Sheetal Ranjan, C Clare Strange, Michelle L T Wojcik, Aakash Shah, Ramon Solhkhah, Eric Alcera
No abstract text is available yet for this article.
February 27, 2023: American Journal of Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36894415/factors-influencing-suboptimal-pathologic-margins-and-re-excision-following-breast-conserving-surgery-for-ductal-carcinoma-in-situ
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Sahej Dhak, Christopher Baliski, Brendan Bakos
INTRODUCTION: Re-excisions following breast conserving surgery (BCS) are common, occurring more frequently in ductal carcinoma in-situ (DCIS) than its' malignant counterpart. Although one quarter of patients with breast cancer will have DCIS, there is limited information available regarding factors predisposing to inadequate pathologic margins, and the need for re-excision. METHODS: Retrospective review of patients treated for DCIS between the years 2010-2016 was conducted...
February 26, 2023: American Journal of Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36863944/audit-of-case-cancellations-on-the-day-of-surgery-at-a-single-tertiary-healthcare-institution
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EDITORIAL
Nikita Wadhwani, Rongzhi Wang, Herbert Chen
No abstract text is available yet for this article.
February 25, 2023: American Journal of Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36858867/beyond-watching-harnessing-laparoscopy-to-increase-medical-students-engagement-with-robotic-procedures
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EDITORIAL
Katherine E Barnes, Riley Brian, Anya L Greenberg, Sarah Watanaskul, Eric K Kim, Patricia S O'Sullivan, Hueylan Chern
No abstract text is available yet for this article.
February 25, 2023: American Journal of Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36914529/the-abusive-learning-landscape-of-medical-students-perception-of-poor-patient-outcomes-and-lack-of-reporting-invited-commentary-to-survey-of-student-mistreatment-experienced-during-the-core-clinical-clerkships
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