2017
Obesity and its implications for morbidity and mortality after cholecystectomy: A matched NSQIP analysis
Augustin T, Moslim M, Brethauer S, Aminian A, Kroh M, Schneider E, Walsh R. Obesity and its implications for morbidity and mortality after cholecystectomy: A matched NSQIP analysis. The American Journal Of Surgery 2017, 213: 539-543. PMID: 28237044, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2016.11.037.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute cholecystitisClavien 4 complicationsSO patientsNSQIP AnalysisSuper obesityOpen surgeryNon-obese patientsObese patientsSerious morbidityLaparoscopic surgeryCholecystectomyPatientsSurgeryMorbidityComplicationsObesityChronicMortalityAggressive recommendationsRiskCholecystitisComorbidities
2015
Conventional smears versus liquid-based preparations for thyroid fine-needle aspirates: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Nagarajan N, Najafian A, Schneider E, Zeiger M, Olson M. Conventional smears versus liquid-based preparations for thyroid fine-needle aspirates: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal Of The American Society Of Cytopathology 2015, 4: 253-260. PMID: 31051762, DOI: 10.1016/j.jasc.2015.02.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFine-needle aspirationLiquid-based preparationsThyroid fine-needle aspirationConventional smearsLower riskInadequate smearsConsecutive thyroid fine-needle aspirationsTitle/abstract screeningDouble data extractionRisk of biasThyroid fine-needle aspiratesFine needle aspiratesFollowing outcomesStatistical heterogeneityObservational studySystematic reviewThyroid nodulesAbstract screeningSmearsLack of consensusData extractionRelevant studiesFurther studiesFull textRisk
2014
Is there an increased risk of second primary malignancy after diagnosis of thyroid cancer?
Mathur A, Schneider E, Zeiger M. Is there an increased risk of second primary malignancy after diagnosis of thyroid cancer? Cancer 2014, 121: 166-168. PMID: 25223812, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.29026.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
Counting the lives lost: how many black trauma deaths are attributable to disparities?
Scott V, Hashmi Z, Schneider E, Hui X, Efron D, Cornwell E, Cooper L, Haider A. Counting the lives lost: how many black trauma deaths are attributable to disparities? Journal Of Surgical Research 2013, 184: 480-487. PMID: 23827793, PMCID: PMC5995316, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2013.04.080.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBlack patientsRisk of mortalityTrauma deathsRelative riskLevel IWhite patientsNational Trauma Data BankLevel II trauma centerRacial disparitiesTrauma center deathsTrauma Data BankWhite malesNumber of deathsTrauma centerExcess mortalityTrauma outcomesRetrospective analysisOutcome disparitiesPatientsExcess deathsMortalityDeathRiskInjuryBlunt