2025
Comparison of Posterior Quadratus Lumborum Block vs Surgical Wound Infiltration in Patients Undergoing Bariatric Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery
Shariat A, Kadakia R, Lin H, Egorova N, Jin S, Latmore M, Epstein J, Pai B.H P, Park K, Kini S, Bhatt H. Comparison of Posterior Quadratus Lumborum Block vs Surgical Wound Infiltration in Patients Undergoing Bariatric Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery. Obesity Surgery 2025, 1-7. PMID: 40404913, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-025-07934-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPosterior quadratus lumborum blockLaparoscopic sleeve gastrectomySurgical wound infiltrationPostoperative opioid consumptionVAS pain scoresPostoperative day 1Quadratus lumborum blockWound infiltrationPain scoresRandomized pilot studyOpioid consumptionLocal anestheticsDay 1Decreased postoperative opioid consumptionVisual analog pain scorePostoperative VAS pain scoresInfiltration of local anestheticWound infiltration groupAnalog pain scoresASA 3 patientsPostoperative analgesic medicationPostoperative day 2Incidence of nauseaSleeve gastrectomy surgeryMorphine equivalents
2024
Intraoperative Ultrasound for Removal of a Fishbone Foreign Body Embedded in the Tongue
Daniel R, Hamour A, Cottrell J, Le T, Higgins K. Intraoperative Ultrasound for Removal of a Fishbone Foreign Body Embedded in the Tongue. Case Reports In Otolaryngology 2024, 2024: 8594673. PMID: 38390422, PMCID: PMC10881247, DOI: 10.1155/2024/8594673.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2023
Preliminary experience on systemic effects of perineural dexamethasone sodium phosphate and methylprednisolone acetate through adductor canal block in total knee arthroplasty: A single center retrospective study
Li J, Dai F, Zhou B, Cortes M, Baldev K. Preliminary experience on systemic effects of perineural dexamethasone sodium phosphate and methylprednisolone acetate through adductor canal block in total knee arthroplasty: A single center retrospective study. Journal Of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology 2023, 39: 385-391. PMID: 38025551, PMCID: PMC10661633, DOI: 10.4103/joacp.joacp_433_21.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchWhite blood cell countAdductor canal blockTotal knee arthroplastySingle-center retrospective studyDexamethasone sodium phosphateChanges of FBGPOD 0MPA groupMethylprednisolone acetateSystemic effectsDEX groupRetrospective studyCanal blockKnee arthroplastySingle-injection adductor canal blockControl groupPOD 1Combination of glucocorticoidsDEX alone groupPreoperative baseline valuesCenter retrospective studyPostoperative day 2Local anesthetic adjuvantBlood cell countPreliminary safety data
2022
Plasma Renin Activity Increases With Cardiopulmonary Bypass and is Associated With Vasoplegia After Cardiac Surgery
Montgomery M, Gross C, Lin H, Ouyang Y, Levin M, Corkill H, El-Eshmawi A, Adams D, Weiner M. Plasma Renin Activity Increases With Cardiopulmonary Bypass and is Associated With Vasoplegia After Cardiac Surgery. Journal Of Cardiothoracic And Vascular Anesthesia 2022, 37: 367-373. PMID: 36509636, DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2022.11.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPlasma renin activityCardiac surgeryRenin activityCardiopulmonary bypassPlasma renin activity increaseIncreased plasma renin activityAssociated with vasoplegiaCardiac surgical institutionsPostoperative day 1Postoperative day 2Incidence of vasoplegiaPostoperative day 0Postoperative day 3Time pointsVasoplegic syndromeRandomized Controlled TrialsAdult patientsClinical outcomesMeasurement time pointsSurgical institutionsVasoplegiaDay 1SurgeryRobust elevationTargeted treatment
2021
Using Wearable Biosensors to Predict Length of Stay for Patients with IBD After Bowel Surgery
Yi Y, Sossenheimer P, Erondu A, Skowron K, Rai V, Singer J, El Jurdi K, Hyman N, Rubin D. Using Wearable Biosensors to Predict Length of Stay for Patients with IBD After Bowel Surgery. Digestive Diseases And Sciences 2021, 67: 844-853. PMID: 33761092, PMCID: PMC8564769, DOI: 10.1007/s10620-021-06910-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLength of stayPostoperative day 2Postoperative day 4Multivariable linear regression modelsPostoperative lengthSleep efficiencySleep durationDay 2Day 4Clavien-Dindo grade 1Postoperative day 1More severe complicationsPostoperative day 5Short sleep durationHigher sleep efficiencyLinear regression modelsBowel surgerySevere complicationsRegression modelsShorter lengthDaily stepsDay 1PatientsStayDay 5
2020
Microsurgery in the sickle cell trait population: is it actually safe?
Abraham PF, Allam O, Park KE, Alperovich M. Microsurgery in the sickle cell trait population: is it actually safe? BMJ Case Reports 2020, 13: e234924. PMID: 32381529, PMCID: PMC7222880, DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-234924.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSickle cell traitCell traitSickle cell disease patientsSickle cell trait patientsPoor vascular flowPostoperative day 2Indocyanine green angiographySickle cell diseaseMicrovascular free flapsSickle cell disease populationVenous congestionDisease patientsGreen angiographyVenous anastomosisCell diseaseMicrovascular compromiseDisease populationFree flapPatent anastomosisDay 2Flap transferVascular flowArterial Doppler signalsPatientsOperating room
2019
DEPRESSION PREDICTS DELIRIUM AFTER CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFT SURGERY INDEPENDENT OF COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT AND CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASE: AN ANALYSIS OF THE NOAHS STUDY
Lin I, Oldham M, Hawkins K, Scoutt L, Yuh D, Lee H. DEPRESSION PREDICTS DELIRIUM AFTER CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFT SURGERY INDEPENDENT OF COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT AND CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASE: AN ANALYSIS OF THE NOAHS STUDY. American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry 2019, 27: s160-s161. DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2019.01.113.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMiddle cerebral arteryMild cognitive impairmentCerebrovascular diseaseCognitive impairmentRisk factorsCoronary artery bypass graft surgeryStenosis severityArtery bypass graft surgeryBilateral middle cerebral arteriesPreoperative cognitive assessmentBypass graft surgeryConfusion Assessment MethodCoronary artery bypassRisk of deliriumDelirium risk factorsObservational cohort studyPostoperative day 2Clinical Dementia RatingPutative risk factorsResults Average ageCI 1.3Preoperative depressionStructured HamiltonStudy psychiatristArtery bypass
2018
Depression Predicts Delirium After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Independent of Cognitive Impairment and Cerebrovascular Disease: An Analysis of the Neuropsychiatric Outcomes After Heart Surgery Study
Oldham MA, Hawkins KA, Lin IH, Deng Y, Hao Q, Scoutt LM, Yuh DD, Lee HB. Depression Predicts Delirium After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Independent of Cognitive Impairment and Cerebrovascular Disease: An Analysis of the Neuropsychiatric Outcomes After Heart Surgery Study. American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry 2018, 27: 476-486. PMID: 30709616, PMCID: PMC6443412, DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2018.12.025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMiddle cerebral arteryMild cognitive impairmentCerebrovascular diseaseCognitive impairmentRisk factorsCoronary artery bypass graft surgeryStenosis severityProspective observational cohort studyArtery bypass graft surgeryBilateral middle cerebral arteriesTertiary care academic hospitalHeart Surgery studyPreoperative cognitive assessmentUndergoing CABG surgeryBypass graft surgeryConfusion Assessment MethodRisk of deliriumDelirium risk factorsObservational cohort studyPostoperative day 2Clinical Dementia RatingDepression InterviewPreoperative depressionStructured HamiltonStudy psychiatrist
2016
High-Dose Perioperative Atorvastatin and Acute Kidney Injury Following Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Billings FT, Hendricks PA, Schildcrout JS, Shi Y, Petracek MR, Byrne JG, Brown NJ. High-Dose Perioperative Atorvastatin and Acute Kidney Injury Following Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA 2016, 315: 877. PMID: 26906014, PMCID: PMC4843765, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2016.0548.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute Kidney InjuryAgedAged, 80 and overAspartate AminotransferasesAtorvastatinCardiac Surgical ProceduresCreatinineDouble-Blind MethodDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleGlomerular Filtration RateHumansHydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase InhibitorsMaleMedication AdherenceMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsRenal Insufficiency, ChronicConceptsAcute kidney injuryMorning of surgerySerum creatinine concentrationPlacebo groupCardiac surgeryStatin treatmentAtorvastatin groupKidney injuryClinical trialsCreatinine concentrationAcute Kidney Injury Following Cardiac SurgeryAdult cardiac surgery patientsCardiac surgery patientsChronic kidney diseaseHours of surgeryPostoperative day 2Day of surgerySafety monitoring boardVanderbilt University Medical CenterUniversity Medical CenterAtorvastatin dailyStatin therapyAtorvastatin treatmentSurgery patientsKidney diseaseEffect of fish oil on monoepoxides derived from fatty acids during cardiac surgery 1 [S]
Akintoye E, Wu J, Hou T, Song X, Yang J, Hammock B, Mozaffarian D. Effect of fish oil on monoepoxides derived from fatty acids during cardiac surgery 1 [S]. Journal Of Lipid Research 2016, 57: 492-498. PMID: 26749073, PMCID: PMC4766998, DOI: 10.1194/jlr.p062398.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPostoperative day 2PUFA supplementationCardiac surgeryDay 2Plasma phospholipid EPAFish oilAcute tissue injuryLevels of EPAPhospholipid EPAPlacebo groupSurgery 1Fatty acidsTissue injurySerial measuresDegree of increaseAcute stressSurgeryPlaceboSupplementationMefAPUFA precursorsInflammationPatientsLevelsInjury
2015
Thoracoscopic Resection of a Bronchogenic Cyst in a Premature Infant
Rosati S, Maarouf R, Nishitani M, Oiticica C, Lanning D. Thoracoscopic Resection of a Bronchogenic Cyst in a Premature Infant. Journal Of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques 2015, 25 DOI: 10.1089/vor.2015.0282.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBronchogenic cystPremature infantsThoracoscopic approachMediastinal cystsNeonatal ICUCongenital pulmonary airway malformationPostoperative chest X-rayNo competing financial interestsIntercostal spaceBenign congenital anomalyCongenital mediastinal cystsGentle blunt dissectionPosterior mediastinal cystMinimal blood lossEarly surgical interventionPostoperative day 2Shorter postoperative courseChest CT scanForegut duplication cystCompression of local structuresLeft main stem bronchusPosterior axillary lineSignificant air trappingChest X-rayMain stem bronchusCombined Laparoscopic and Robot-Assisted Gastroesophageal Dissociation for Recurrent Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Parrish D, Rosati S, Oiticica C, Lange P, Lanning D. Combined Laparoscopic and Robot-Assisted Gastroesophageal Dissociation for Recurrent Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Journal Of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques 2015, 25 DOI: 10.1089/vor.2014.0210.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGastroesophageal reflux diseaseRecurrent gastroesophageal reflux diseaseRecurrent reflux symptomsEndo-GIA staplerPlacement of suturesEndo-GIARobotic trocarsReflux symptomsNissen fundoplicationReflux diseaseNo competing financial interestsVagus nerveSevere gastroesophageal reflux diseasePostoperative day 6Pediatric intensive care unitPostoperative day 2End-to-side mannerLaparoscopic Nissen fundoplicationRoux limbLong-term resultsGastrostomy tube sitePosterior vagus nerveIntensive care unitDa Vinci robotLigament of TreitzRobot-Assisted Resection of a Large Posterior Mediastinal Mass
Parrish D, Rosati S, Oiticica C, Lange P, Lanning D. Robot-Assisted Resection of a Large Posterior Mediastinal Mass. Journal Of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques 2015, 25 DOI: 10.1089/vor.2014.0245.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRobot-assisted resectionRobotic trocarsChest tubeHorner's syndromeAxillary lineLeft chestArticulating instrumentsNo competing financial interestsRobot-assisted thoracic surgeryLeft anterior axillary lineNeural crest cell originLeft arm numbnessLeft chest massPostoperative day 1Postoperative day 2Chest CT scanPosterior axillary lineAnterior axillary lineSymptoms of Horner's syndromeChest X-rayShortness of breathLeft upper chestFinal pathologyEndocatch bagChest painOxidative Stress Biomarkers and Incidence of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation in the Omega‐3 Fatty Acids for Prevention of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation (OPERA) Trial
Wu JH, Marchioli R, Silletta MG, Masson S, Sellke FW, Libby P, Milne GL, Brown NJ, Lombardi F, Damiano RJ, Marsala J, Rinaldi M, Domenech A, Simon C, Tavazzi L, Mozaffarian D. Oxidative Stress Biomarkers and Incidence of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation in the Omega‐3 Fatty Acids for Prevention of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation (OPERA) Trial. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2015, 4: e001886. PMID: 25994442, PMCID: PMC4599415, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.115.001886.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEnd of surgeryOxidative stress biomarkersPostoperative atrial fibrillationPostoperative day 2Stress biomarkersAtrial fibrillationOxidative stressDay 2Omega-3 fatty acidsCardiac surgery patientsAtrial Fibrillation (ARISTOTLE) trialKey pathogenic rolePostoperative day 10Urine F2-isoprostanesAssociation of biomarkersBaseline biomarker levelsElevated oxidative stressAnimal study resultsPerioperative courseHospital dischargeSurgery patientsMedication useSurgery typeUrine levelsBiomarker levels
2012
Effects on Postoperative Salivary Cortisol of Relaxation/Music and Patient Teaching About Pain Management
Good M, Albert J, Arafah B, Anderson G, Wotman S, (deceased) D, Cong X, Lane D, Ahn S. Effects on Postoperative Salivary Cortisol of Relaxation/Music and Patient Teaching About Pain Management. Biological Research For Nursing 2012, 15: 318-329. PMID: 22472905, DOI: 10.1177/1099800411431301.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatient teachingPain managementPsychological stress of surgeryUsual carePost-hoc ANCOVAIntervention groupRM interventionsAbdominal surgery patientsDay 2Patients more susceptible to infectionReduced cortisol levelsPostoperative day 2Psychological stressInterventionStress of surgeryCompare groupsPainSalivary cortisolSusceptibility to infectionPostoperative painAbdominal surgeryPostoperative dayControl groupSurgery patientsANCOVA
2004
Ventricular Resynchronization by Multisite Pacing Improves Myocardial Performance in the Postoperative Single-Ventricle Patient
Bacha E, Zimmerman F, Mor-Avi V, Weinert L, Starr J, Sugeng L, Lang R. Ventricular Resynchronization by Multisite Pacing Improves Myocardial Performance in the Postoperative Single-Ventricle Patient. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2004, 78: 1678-1683. PMID: 15511455, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2004.04.065.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSingle-ventricle patientsImprovement of myocardial performanceSingle-ventricle palliationSingle-ventricleMultisite pacingMyocardial performanceVolume-time curvesVentricular resynchronizationReal-time three-dimensional echocardiographyBlood pressureVentricular contractionsMixed-venous oxygen saturationAcute improvementThree-dimensional echocardiogramPostoperative day 2Three-dimensional echocardiographic imagesThree-dimensional echocardiographySynchrony of ventricular contractionHeart failure patientsSystolic blood pressureReal-time three-dimensional echocardiographic imagingSystemic ventricleCardiac indexQRS durationFailure patientsObtaining Parotid Saliva Specimens after Major Surgery
Good M, Wotman S, Anderson G, Ahn S, Cong X. Obtaining Parotid Saliva Specimens after Major Surgery. Biological Research For Nursing 2004, 6: 110-116. PMID: 15388908, PMCID: PMC1201528, DOI: 10.1177/1099800404264735.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDry mouthPostoperative patientsParotid saliva specimensOpioid side effectsLength of surgeryPostoperative day 2Statistically significant correlationTrained research nursesAbdominal surgeryMajor surgeryParotid glandSaliva specimensAntihypertensive medicationsSaliva productionSide effectsDay 2Hospital dischargePatientsSurgeryBiological markersSalivaSaliva variablesTime pointsParotidOpioid
1999
Effects of age on activity patterns after coronary artery bypass surgery
Redeker N, Wykpisz E. Effects of age on activity patterns after coronary artery bypass surgery. Heart & Lung 1999, 28: 5-14. PMID: 9915926, DOI: 10.1016/s0147-9563(99)70038-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCoronary artery bypass surgeryPostoperative day 2Artery bypass surgeryDay 2Middle-aged adultsPercent rhythmEffect of ageBypass surgeryOlder adultsDaytime activityTime interaction effectsSignificant ageActivity patternsAmbulation dysfunctionCare centerWrist actigraphyActigraph measuresCircadian patternActivity levelsMeasures ANOVAAdultsCircadian amplitudeAgeDaily activitiesSurgery
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