2023
Effects of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) on presentation, management, and outcomes of acute cholecystitis at an academic tertiary care center cholecystitis management during COVID-19
Peters N, O'Connor R, Bhattacharya B, Kunstman J. Effects of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) on presentation, management, and outcomes of acute cholecystitis at an academic tertiary care center cholecystitis management during COVID-19. Heliyon 2023, 9: e22043. PMID: 38027854, PMCID: PMC10658381, DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22043.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTertiary care centerAcute cholecystitisCare centerPersonal protective equipment (PPE) guidelinesAcademic tertiary care centerAcute surgical problemsNon-operative managementPre-operative testingCOVID-19 pandemicNon-significant trendCholecystitis patientsComplication rateStudy cohortOperative managementControl cohortCOVID cohortSurgical problemsRetrospective analysisSurgical carePatientsControl groupEquipment guidelinesCholecystitisAspects of healthcareCohort
2013
Nasogastric Drainage May Be Unnecessary after Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Comparison of Routine vs Selective Decompression
Kunstman JW, Klemen ND, Fonseca AL, Araya DL, Salem RR. Nasogastric Drainage May Be Unnecessary after Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Comparison of Routine vs Selective Decompression. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2013, 217: 481-488. PMID: 23891073, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2013.04.031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overComorbidityConnecticutDecompression, SurgicalDrainageFemaleGastroparesisHumansIntubation, GastrointestinalMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisPancreatic NeoplasmsPancreaticoduodenectomyPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeUnnecessary ProceduresConceptsLength of stayNasogastric decompressionNGT insertionPostoperative nasogastric tube useRoutine postoperative nasogastric decompressionNasogastric tube useOverall surgical morbidityPostoperative nasogastric decompressionOverall complication rateStandard of careAppropriate treatment strategyFirst patient cohortDietary toleranceSelective groupComparison of RoutineTreat mannerComplication rateNasogastric drainagePatient agePostoperative courseCommon indicationPrimary outcomeRoutine groupSingle surgeonSurgical morbidity