2023
841. An Evaluation of Outcomes and Hospital Readmissions Among Individuals with Candidemia in Connecticut (2019-2020)
Suschana E, Banach D, Meek J, Clogher P, Correa M. 841. An Evaluation of Outcomes and Hospital Readmissions Among Individuals with Candidemia in Connecticut (2019-2020). Open Forum Infectious Diseases 2023, 10: ofad500.886. PMCID: PMC10677324, DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofad500.886.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHospital-onset infectionsEpisodes of candidemiaRisk factorsReadmission statusIncident episodesHospital readmissionHigh riskStatewide surveillance dataRetrospective cohort studyCommunity-onset infectionsCause of sepsisSpecific risk factorsNon-Candida albicans speciesClasses of infectionEvaluation of outcomesGeneral sepsisIncident admissionsReadmission characteristicsCandidemia episodesOverall morbidityCohort studySubsequent readmissionClinical factorsPrimary outcomeSignificant morbidity
2022
Controversies in enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery
Shaw A, Guinn N, Brown J, Arora R, Lobdell K, Grant M, Gan T, Engelman D. Controversies in enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery. Perioperative Medicine 2022, 11: 19. PMID: 35477446, PMCID: PMC9047268, DOI: 10.1186/s13741-022-00250-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCardiac surgeryEnhanced recoveryStandardized perioperative careAcute kidney injuryGoal-directed therapyPatient blood managementEvidence-based best practicesSignificant evidence gapsAnalgesic reductionKidney injuryOverall morbidityPerioperative carePatient-centric carePreventable morbidityMyocardial protectionBlood managementOperative techniqueEvidence gapsPerioperative medicineSurgeryOperating roomQuality InitiativeMorbidityMortalitySignificant controversy
2021
Improved outcomes using laparoscopy for emergency colectomy after mitigating bias by negative control exposure analysis
Linderman GC, Lin W, Sanghvi MR, Becher RD, Maung AA, Bhattacharya B, Davis KA, Schuster KM. Improved outcomes using laparoscopy for emergency colectomy after mitigating bias by negative control exposure analysis. Surgery 2021, 171: 305-311. PMID: 34332782, DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2021.06.048.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpen surgeryEmergency colectomyNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program dataQuality Improvement Program dataPostoperative septic shockLow-risk patientsSurgical site infectionPatients meeting criteriaColorectal emergenciesElective colectomyUnderwent laparoscopyHospital stayOverall morbidityNationwide registryAnastomotic leakColectomy casesConverted groupSeptic shockSite infectionPatient selectionBaseline variablesImproved outcomesLaparoscopic surgeryTreatment weightingColectomyMotorcycle crashes and upper extremity trauma
Cravez E, Rankin KA, Ondeck N, Yaari L, Leslie M, Swigart C, Wiznia DH. Motorcycle crashes and upper extremity trauma. SICOT-J 2021, 7: 8. PMID: 33683193, PMCID: PMC7938721, DOI: 10.1051/sicotj/2021007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUpper extremity injuriesInjury Severity ScoreGlasgow Coma ScaleBony injuriesExtremity injuriesCost of careIntoxicated patientsExact testSevere injuriesLevel 1 trauma centerNon-helmeted patientsRetrospective cohort analysisUpper extremity traumaSoft tissue injuriesPlastic surgery involvementFisher's exact testHospital lengthOverall morbidityWilcoxon rank testComa ScaleMCC patientsTrauma centerCommon injuriesExtremity traumaSeverity score
2020
Sociodemographic Disparities in Influenza Vaccination Among Adults With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in the United States
Grandhi GR, Mszar R, Vahidy F, Valero-Elizondo J, Blankstein R, Blaha MJ, Virani SS, Andrieni JD, Omer SB, Nasir K. Sociodemographic Disparities in Influenza Vaccination Among Adults With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in the United States. JAMA Cardiology 2020, 6: 87-91. PMID: 32902562, PMCID: PMC7489417, DOI: 10.1001/jamacardio.2020.3978.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAtherosclerotic cardiovascular diseaseInfluenza vaccinationHigh-risk characteristicsRace/ethnicityASCVD statusSociodemographic disparitiesCardiovascular diseaseUS adultsUsual sourceNon-Hispanic black race/ethnicityBlack race/ethnicityMedical Expenditure Panel Survey dataNinth Revision diagnosisPeripheral artery diseaseAdults 40 yearsCoronary heart diseaseSeverity of infectionPublic health initiativesLow education levelCharacteristics of adultsEducation levelOverall morbidityArtery diseaseHospital readmissionRevision diagnosisTrends of hospital-based surgery for varicose veins in the elderly
Kim TI, Zhang Y, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI. Trends of hospital-based surgery for varicose veins in the elderly. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2020, 9: 146-153.e2. PMID: 32360785, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2020.04.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAblation TechniquesAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overAnesthesia, GeneralDatabases, FactualFemaleHospitalizationHumansMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesVaricose VeinsVascular Surgical ProceduresVenous InsufficiencyConceptsProportion of patientsAdverse eventsVenous ablationGeneral anesthesiaVaricose veinsAge groupsVein ablationVein surgeryHospital-based surgeryCurrent Procedural Terminology codesHigh-risk patientsVaricose vein surgeryProcedural Terminology codesLarge national databaseYounger age groupsPaucity of dataMore comorbiditiesAnesthesiologists classificationOverall morbidityVenous surgeryDialysis populationVenous insufficiencyOpen surgeryConservative measuresOperative characteristics
2019
Employing Enhanced Recovery Goals in Bariatric Surgery (ENERGY): a national quality improvement project using the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program
Brethauer SA, Grieco A, Fraker T, Evans-Labok K, Smith A, McEvoy MD, Saber AA, Morton JM, Petrick A. Employing Enhanced Recovery Goals in Bariatric Surgery (ENERGY): a national quality improvement project using the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2019, 15: 1977-1989. PMID: 31640906, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2019.08.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBariatric Surgery AccreditationLength of stayBariatric surgeryReoperation rateNational quality improvement projectBariatric Surgery projectPrimary bariatric procedureOverall adverse eventsBariatric surgery patientsEnhanced recovery pathwayEnhanced recovery protocolQuality improvement projectQuality Improvement ProgramFinal analytic sampleBariatric proceduresOverall morbidityAdverse eventsReadmission ratesSurgery patientsPrivate practice programsSignificant associationRecovery pathwaysSurgery projectAnalytic sampleProcess measuresNational trends of hybrid lower extremity revascularization in the ACS-NSQIP database
Fereydooni A, Zhou B, Jorshery SD, Deng Y, Dardik A, Chaar CIO. National trends of hybrid lower extremity revascularization in the ACS-NSQIP database. Vascular 2019, 27: 653-662. PMID: 31126228, DOI: 10.1177/1708538119852019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLower extremity revascularizationExtremity revascularizationPeripheral artery diseaseVascular surgeonsSurgical specialistsPerioperative outcomesArtery diseaseHybrid surgeryHybrid procedureNational Surgical Quality Improvement Project databaseSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Project databaseDisease codes -9Non-vascular surgeonsCurrent Procedural Terminology codesACS-NSQIP databaseProcedural Terminology codesNational trendsContemporary national trendsAnesthesiologists classificationEmergent surgeryOverall morbidityOnly patientsFemoral endarterectomyPropensity matching
2018
Increased mortality in octogenarians treated for lifestyle limiting claudication
Erben Y, Mena‐Hurtado C, Miller S, Jean R, Sumpio BJ, Velasquez CA, Mojibian H, Aruny J, Dardik A, Sumpio B. Increased mortality in octogenarians treated for lifestyle limiting claudication. Catheterization And Cardiovascular Interventions 2018, 91: 1331-1338. PMID: 29405592, DOI: 10.1002/ccd.27523.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overComorbidityDatabases, FactualEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHealth StatusHumansIntermittent ClaudicationLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedPeripheral Arterial DiseaseRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesVascular Surgical ProceduresConceptsCharlson Comorbidity IndexOpen surgeryTreatment modalitiesHigher Charlson comorbidity indexMean Charlson Comorbidity IndexYounger cohortsInfectious wound complicationsInfra-inguinal interventionsAcute kidney injuryPeripheral arterial diseasePeripheral artery diseaseCongestive heart failureNationwide Inpatient SampleBinary logistic regression analysisLogistic regression analysisSkilled nursing facilitiesTreatment of LLCHospital mortalityComorbidity indexExercise therapyHospital stayKidney injuryOverall morbidityWound complicationsLonger LOS
2017
Impact of Surgeon Specialty on Perioperative Outcomes of Surgery for Benign Esophageal Diseases: A NSQIP Analysis
Khoshhal Z, Canner J, Schneider E, Stem M, Haut E, Schlottmann F, Barbetta A, Mungo B, Lidor A, Molena D. Impact of Surgeon Specialty on Perioperative Outcomes of Surgery for Benign Esophageal Diseases: A NSQIP Analysis. Journal Of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques 2017, 27: 924-930. PMID: 28594583, PMCID: PMC5749579, DOI: 10.1089/lap.2017.0083.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBenign esophageal diseaseGeneral surgeonsHeller esophagomyotomyEsophageal diseaseGS groupPerioperative outcomesHome dischargePEH repairSurgeon specialtyBetter outcomesMore home dischargesMultivariable logistic regressionParaesophageal hernia repairLower mortality rateNSQIP AnalysisHospital lengthOverall morbidityDischarge destinationGastric fundoplicationReadmission ratesLaparoscopic approachLow comorbidityShorter LOSACS-NSQIPBenign disease
2016
Influence of Specialty Training and Trainee Involvement on Perioperative Outcomes of Esophagectomy
Khoushhal Z, Canner J, Schneider E, Stem M, Haut E, Mungo B, Lidor A, Molena D. Influence of Specialty Training and Trainee Involvement on Perioperative Outcomes of Esophagectomy. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2016, 102: 1829-1836. PMID: 27570158, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2016.06.025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVolume-outcome relationshipGeneral surgeonsHospital stayCardiothoracic surgeonsTrainee involvementTransthoracic approachNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseQuality Improvement Program databaseOutcomes of esophagectomyImprovement Program databaseLonger hospital stayShorter hospital staySurgeon volume-outcome relationshipUnplanned intubationOverall morbidityPerioperative outcomesPostoperative outcomesSecondary outcomesDischarge destinationPrimary outcomeSerious morbidityCTS patientsSurgeon specialtyWound infection
2015
Surgical Treatment Principles for Diabetic Wounds Complicated by Osteomyelitis
Gates L, Blume P, Sumpio B. Surgical Treatment Principles for Diabetic Wounds Complicated by Osteomyelitis. 2015, 99-111. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-18926-0_10.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLower extremity amputationExtremity amputationSubsequent lower extremity amputationEradication of osteomyelitisOverall surgical treatmentSurgical reconstruction strategiesSurgical treatment principlesSoft tissue infectionsDiabetic osteomyelitisAdjuvant therapyOverall morbidityDevastating complicationRevascularization techniquesFoot ulcerationLimb preservationSurgical treatmentTissue infectionsSurgical eradicationTreatment principlesDiabetic woundsOsteomyelitisFunctioning limbDevastating mortalityTissue reconstructionAmputation
2014
Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders in HIV
Ferrara M, Valero I, Moore D, Knight A, Duarte N, Atkinson J. Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders in HIV. 2014, 157-210. DOI: 10.1002/9781118339503.ch4.ChaptersPsychiatric disordersCare of HIVHealth-related qualityQuality of lifeHIV dementiaAntiretroviral therapyOverall morbidityAntiretroviral medicationsHIV infectionNeurocognitive disordersPsychopharmacological treatmentPsychiatric symptomsPsychosocial distressHIVHealth outcomesMental illnessMild formBehavioral interventionsLower likelihoodDisordersLife qualityTreatmentInterventionMedicationsMorbidityTrends in Splenectomy: Where Does Laparoscopy Stand?
Matharoo G, Afthinos J, Gibbs K. Trends in Splenectomy: Where Does Laparoscopy Stand? JSLS Journal Of The Society Of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons 2014, 18: e2014.00239. PMID: 25587215, PMCID: PMC4283102, DOI: 10.4293/jsls.2014.00239.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic splenectomyLS groupNationwide Inpatient Sample databaseRate of splenectomyAdvanced laparoscopic skillsHospital stayOverall morbidityPostoperative complicationsComorbid conditionsVascular anomaliesPartial splenectomyLaparoscopic proceduresTraumatic injurySplenectomyInvasive techniquesOS groupSuperior outcomesNationwide trendsSample databaseLaparoscopic skillsLess mortalityNIS dataOverall rateMorbidityLaparoscopy
2013
Outcomes and Costs Associated With Robotic Colectomy in the Minimally Invasive Era
Tyler JA, Fox JP, Desai MM, Perry WB, Glasgow SC. Outcomes and Costs Associated With Robotic Colectomy in the Minimally Invasive Era. Diseases Of The Colon & Rectum 2013, 56: 458-466. PMID: 23478613, DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0b013e31827085ec.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnastomosis, SurgicalColectomyCosts and Cost AnalysisEnterostomyFemaleHospital CostsHumansIleusIntestinal FistulaIntraoperative ComplicationsLaparoscopyLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedPneumoniaPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesRoboticsVenous ThromboembolismYoung AdultConceptsRobotic-assisted colectomyLength of stayHospital outcomesLaparoscopic colectomyOverall postoperative morbidity ratePostoperative morbidity rateLow-volume centersNationwide Inpatient SampleCost of careRobotic-assisted surgeryPotential miscodingOverall morbidityPostoperative complicationsAdult patientsIndividual complicationsLaparoscopic approachPatient characteristicsColon surgeryRetrospective reviewMorbidity rateRobotic colectomyInvasive eraInpatient SampleLaparoscopic proceduresBaseline differences
2012
Selective nonoperative management of blunt splenic injury
Stassen NA, Bhullar I, Cheng JD, Crandall ML, Friese RS, Guillamondegui OD, Jawa RS, Maung AA, Rohs TJ, Sangosanya A, Schuster KM, Seamon MJ, Tchorz KM, Zarzuar BL, Kerwin AJ. Selective nonoperative management of blunt splenic injury. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2012, 73: s294-s300. PMID: 23114484, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e3182702afc.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBlunt splenic injuryPractice management guidelinesSplenic injuryNonoperative managementSelective nonoperative managementOperative interventionClinical statusManagement guidelinesEmergent operative interventionHealth MEDLINE databaseLower overall morbiditySerial clinical evaluationsBlunt abdominal traumaGrade of injuryNon-operative managementPatient's clinical statusAppropriate patient populationSurgery of TraumaEnglish-language citationsAbdominal traumaExpectant managementHemodynamic instabilityOverall morbidityUrgent laparotomyAdjunctive therapy
2004
Endoscopic balloon dilation compared with sphincterotomy for extraction of bile duct stones
DiSario JA, Freeman ML, Bjorkman DJ, MacMathuna P, Petersen BT, Jaffe PE, Morales TG, Hixson LJ, Sherman S, Lehman GA, Jamal MM, Al-Kawas FH, Khandelwal M, Moore JP, Derfus GA, Jamidar PA, Ramirez FC, Ryan ME, Woods KL, Carr-Locke DL, Alder SC. Endoscopic balloon dilation compared with sphincterotomy for extraction of bile duct stones. Gastroenterology 2004, 127: 1291-1299. PMID: 15520997, DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2004.07.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndoscopic balloon dilationSphincter of OddiBile duct stonesBalloon dilationStone extractionDuct stonesShort-term morbidity rateFirst interim analysisShort-term outcomesEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographyBiliary stone extractionSphincterotomy patientsLonger hospitalOverall morbiditySevere morbidityMorbidity rateMulticenter studyRetrograde cholangiopancreatographyDuct fistulaSphincterotomyInterim analysisInvasive proceduresPatientsRoutine practiceNormal activity
2000
Advanced Glycosylation Endproducts and Diabetic Vascular Disease
Bucala R. Advanced Glycosylation Endproducts and Diabetic Vascular Disease. Developments In Cardiovascular Medicine 2000, 224: 287-303. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4615-4649-8_15.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDiabetic vascular diseaseVascular diseaseAtherosclerotic vascular diseaseClinical pharmacological studiesProgressive vasculopathyOverall morbidityMicrovascular diseaseAnatomic typesPersistent hyperglycemiaDiabetic complicationsEtiologic roleAdvanced glycosylation endproductsBiochemical abnormalitiesDiabetic sequelaeNon-enzymatic glycosylationPharmacological studiesUnderlying causeDiseaseCapillary bedComplicationsBasic laboratoryVasculopathyMorbidityHyperglycemiaRetinopathy
1998
Protein Glycation and Diabetic Vascular Disease
Bucala R, Rahbar S. Protein Glycation and Diabetic Vascular Disease. Endocrine Updates 1998, 1: 159-180. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4615-5569-8_9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVascular diseaseNon-insulin dependent diabeticsAtherosclerotic vascular diseaseEnd-organ complicationsDiabetic vascular diseaseDiabetic glucose controlOverall morbidityDependent diabeticsGlucose controlPersistent hyperglycemiaDiabetic complicationsComplicationsUnderlying causeProtein glycationDiseaseDiabeticsMorbidityHyperglycemiaRetinopathyPatientsMortality
1990
Early tracheostomy for primary airway management in the surgical critical care setting
Rodriguez J, Steinberg S, Luchetti F, Gibbons K, Taheri P, Flint L. Early tracheostomy for primary airway management in the surgical critical care setting. British Journal Of Surgery 1990, 77: 1406-1410. DOI: 10.1002/bjs.1800771228.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntensive care unitEarly tracheostomyCare unitMechanical ventilationHospital stayEndotracheal intubationShorter intensive care unitSurgical critical care settingSurgical intensive care unitPatients 51 patientsPrimary airway managementTranslaryngeal endotracheal intubationIntensive care stayDays of intubationCritical care settingOverall morbidityHospital daysIll patientsMultiple injuriesAirway managementCare settingsTracheostomyMortality ratePatientsIntubation
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