2024
Development and Internal-External Validation of a Post-Operative Mortality Risk Calculator for Pediatric Surgical Patients in Low- and Middle- Income Countries Using Machine Learning
Eyler Dang L, Klazura G, Yap A, Ozgediz D, Bryce E, Cheung M, Fedatto M, Ameh E. Development and Internal-External Validation of a Post-Operative Mortality Risk Calculator for Pediatric Surgical Patients in Low- and Middle- Income Countries Using Machine Learning. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 2024, 59: 161883. PMID: 39317568, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.161883.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMiddle-income countriesPost-operative mortality ratePost-operative mortalityPediatric surgical patientsRisk algorithmPediatric surgery patientsMortality risk calculatorInternal-external validationSurgery patientsEligible patientsSurgical patientsCalibration slopeHospital dischargePatientsType of studyMortality rateClinical practiceCross-validated AUCIncome countriesRisk calculatorAUCMortalityDischarge statusValidation AUCScreening and Prophylaxis for Venous Thromboembolism in Pediatric Surgery: A Systematic Review
Kelley-Quon L, Acker S, St Peter S, Goldin A, Yousef Y, Ricca R, Mansfield S, Sulkowski J, Huerta C, Lucas D, Rialon K, Christison-Lagay E, Ham P, Rentea R, Beres A, Kulaylat A, Chang H, Polites S, Diesen D, Gonzalez K, Wakeman D, Baird R. Screening and Prophylaxis for Venous Thromboembolism in Pediatric Surgery: A Systematic Review. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 2024, 59: 161585. PMID: 38964986, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.05.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIncidence of venous thromboembolismVenous thromboembolismPharmacological prophylaxisSystematic reviewUltrasound screeningEpidemiology of venous thromboembolismAmerican Pediatric Surgical Association OutcomesPreferred Reporting ItemsStudy systematically reviewsLow-molecular-weight heparinRoutine ultrasound screeningCongenital heart diseasePediatric trauma populationPediatric surgical populationBody mass indexPediatric surgical patientsMolecular weight heparinSequential compression devicesInjury Severity ScoreCentral line placementSpinal cord injuryInflammatory bowel diseaseWeb of Science databasesLength of stayReporting Items
2023
Out-of-pocket costs and catastrophic healthcare expenditure for families of children requiring surgery in sub-Saharan Africa
Yap A, Olatunji B, Negash S, Mweru D, Kisembo S, Masumbuko F, Ameh E, Lebbie A, Bvulani B, Hansen E, Philipo G, Carroll M, Hsu P, Bryce E, Cheung M, Fedatto M, Laverde R, Ozgediz D. Out-of-pocket costs and catastrophic healthcare expenditure for families of children requiring surgery in sub-Saharan Africa. Surgery 2023, 174: 567-573. PMID: 37385869, DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2023.05.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCatastrophic healthcare expenditureFamilies of childrenHealthcare expendituresChildren's surgeryPocket costsPediatric surgical patientsMultivariate logistic regressionPediatric operating roomIntensive resource utilizationPocket healthcare costsUniversal healthcare coverageChart reviewSurgical patientsSubgroup analysisClinical dataAfrican hospitalsHealthcare costsEconomic burdenMedian annual incomeSurgeryOlder ageLogistic regressionHealthcare coverageOperating roomOlder children
2022
Financing Pediatric Surgery: A Provider's Perspective from the Global Initiative for Children's Surgery
Ullrich S, Tamanna N, Aziz T, Philipo G, Banu T, Ameh E, Ozgediz D, Surgery T. Financing Pediatric Surgery: A Provider's Perspective from the Global Initiative for Children's Surgery. World Journal Of Surgery 2022, 46: 1220-1234. PMID: 35175384, DOI: 10.1007/s00268-022-06463-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric surgical patientsChildren's surgeryLICs/LMICsSurgical patientsExact testGlobal InitiativeProvider perspectivesDirect medical costsSuccessful health care deliveryFisher's exact testT-testChi-squared testFinancial protection mechanismsHealth care deliveryStudent's t-testCatastrophic health expenditureLow-middle income countriesSurgical indicatorsFinancial risk protectionMajor surgeryFamilies of childrenConsultant physiciansSafe surgeryHigh-income countriesNational Surgical
2020
Venous thromboembolism in children undergoing surgery: incidence, risk factors and related adverse events
Mets E, McLynn R, Grauer J. Venous thromboembolism in children undergoing surgery: incidence, risk factors and related adverse events. World Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 2020, 3: e000084. PMID: 36474866, PMCID: PMC9716836, DOI: 10.1136/wjps-2019-000084.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPostoperative venous thromboembolismVenous thromboembolismAdverse eventsSurgical factorsRisk factorsNational Surgical Quality Improvement Project Pediatric databaseSubsequent venous thromboembolismPerioperative adverse eventsPostoperative adverse outcomesRelated adverse eventsRetrospective cohort analysisLonger operative timePediatric surgical patientsPediatric surgical populationPreventable adverse eventsNon-elective surgeryAnesthesiologists classSurgical populationVTE eventsSurgical patientsPediatric patientsTrauma patientsOperative timeAdverse outcomesCardiothoracic surgeryBurden of emergency pediatric surgical procedures on surgical capacity in Uganda: a new metric for health system performance
Grabski D, Kakembo N, Situma M, Cheung M, Shikanda A, Okello I, Kisa P, Muzira A, Sekabira J, Ozgediz D. Burden of emergency pediatric surgical procedures on surgical capacity in Uganda: a new metric for health system performance. Surgery 2020, 167: 668-674. PMID: 31973913, DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2019.12.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBenchmarkingChild, PreschoolDatabases, FactualDigestive System AbnormalitiesEmergency Service, HospitalEmergency TreatmentFemaleHealth ResourcesHernia, InguinalHospital MortalityHumansInfantInfant, NewbornMaleProspective StudiesQuality Indicators, Health CareSurgical Procedures, OperativeUgandaConceptsMiddle-income countriesSurgical capacitySurgical acuityReferral hospitalElective casesInguinal herniaSurgical diseaseSurgical proceduresCongenital malformationsMulago National Referral HospitalMbarara Regional Referral HospitalPediatric surgical admissionsRatio of emergencyHealth metricsNational Referral HospitalRegional Referral HospitalPediatric surgical patientsPediatric surgical proceduresPediatric surgical capacityElective surgical casesTime of repairHealth system performanceSurgery groupSurgical admissionsDefinitive repair
1998
FLUID THERAPY FOR THE PEDIATRIC SURGICAL PATIENT
Rice H, Caty M, Glick P. FLUID THERAPY FOR THE PEDIATRIC SURGICAL PATIENT. Pediatric Clinics Of North America 1998, 45: 719-727. PMID: 9728183, DOI: 10.1016/s0031-3955(05)70042-0.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1997
Preoperative Anxiety in Children Predictors and Outcomes-Reply
Kain Z. Preoperative Anxiety in Children Predictors and Outcomes-Reply. JAMA Pediatrics 1997, 151: 637-637. DOI: 10.1001/archpedi.1997.02170430102030.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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