2019
Symptomatic human immunodeficiency virus–infected patients have poorer outcomes following emergency general surgery
Sandler BJ, Davis KA, Schuster KM. Symptomatic human immunodeficiency virus–infected patients have poorer outcomes following emergency general surgery. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2019, 86: 479-488. PMID: 30531208, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002161.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV/AIDS patientsHIV-negative patientsAsymptomatic HIV-positive patientsHIV-positive patientsActive antiretroviral therapyAIDS patientsAntiretroviral therapyHospital stayPostoperative complicationsHuman immunodeficiency virus-infected patientsEmergency general surgery proceduresHigher median total chargesImmune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) patientsHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionEmergency general surgeryLonger hospital stayRetrospective cohort studyAcute renal failureHIV-negative controlsImmunodeficiency virus infectionVirus-infected patientsRecords of patientsUrinary tract infectionMedian total chargesNationwide Inpatient Sample
2018
Transfer status
DeWane MP, Davis KA, Schuster KM, Erwin SP, Maung AA, Becher RD. Transfer status. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2018, 85: 348-353. PMID: 29664889, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000001939.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOutside emergency departmentHospital inpatient unitsEmergency departmentNursing homesInpatient unitTransfer statusSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseBackward multivariable logistic regressionOutside hospital emergency departmentEmergency general surgery patientsQuality Improvement Program databaseMultivariate Cox regression analysisEmergency colon surgeryGeneral surgery patientsThirty-day mortalityImprovement Program databaseChronic care facilitiesCox regression analysisRates of morbidityTransfer of patientsHospital emergency departmentHospital inpatient wardsEmergent colectomyPhysiologic decompensationProphylactic Ureteral Stent Placement vs No Ureteral Stent Placement During Open Colectomy
Merola J, Arnold B, Luks V, Ibarra C, Resio B, Davis KA, Pei KY. Prophylactic Ureteral Stent Placement vs No Ureteral Stent Placement During Open Colectomy. JAMA Surgery 2018, 153: 87-90. PMID: 28973647, PMCID: PMC5833617, DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2017.3477.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Laparoscopic colectomy reduces complications and hospital length of stay in colon cancer patients with liver disease and ascites
Pei KY, Asuzu DT, Davis KA. Laparoscopic colectomy reduces complications and hospital length of stay in colon cancer patients with liver disease and ascites. Surgical Endoscopy 2017, 32: 1286-1292. PMID: 28812198, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-017-5806-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHospital lengthLaparoscopic colectomyColon cancerPostoperative complicationsOdds ratioNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseQuality Improvement Program databaseOpen partial colectomyImprovement Program databaseShorter hospital lengthRisk of deathAdjusted odds ratioHigh-risk populationColon cancer patientsTwo-sample t-testConclusionsLaparoscopic colectomyOverall complicationsPerioperative complicationsPostoperative outcomesPostoperative riskAbsolute contraindicationLaparoscopic approachLiver diseaseOperative time
2002
Handsewn versus Stapled Anastomosis in Penetrating Colon Injuries Requiring Resection: A Multicenter Study
Demetriades D, Murray JA, Chan LS, Ordoñez C, Bowley D, Nagy KK, Cornwell EE, Velmahos GC, Muñoz N, Hatzitheofilou C, Schwab CW, Rodriguez A, Cornejo C, Davis KA, Namias N, Wisner DH, Ivatury RR, Moore EE, Acosta JA, Maull KI, Thomason MH, Spain DA. Handsewn versus Stapled Anastomosis in Penetrating Colon Injuries Requiring Resection: A Multicenter Study. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2002, 52: 117-121. PMID: 11791061, DOI: 10.1097/00005373-200201000-00020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAbdominal complicationsStapled groupColon resectionBlood transfusionMulticenter studyOdds ratioMultivariate analysisPenetrating Abdominal Trauma IndexMultivariate logistic regression analysisAbdominal trauma indexElective colon surgeryEmergency trauma surgeryIndependent risk factorProspective multicenter studySecond multivariate analysisLogistic regression analysisMethod of anastomosisHandsewn groupAntibiotic prophylaxisPrimary anastomosisAnastomotic leakColon surgeryOverall incidencePreoperative delayRisk factors
2001
Penetrating Colon Injuries Requiring Resection: Diversion or Primary Anastomosis? An AAST Prospective Multicenter Study
Demetriades D, Murray J, Chan L, Ordoñez C, Bowley D, Nagy K, Cornwell E, Velmahos G, Muñoz N, Hatzitheofilou C, Schwab C, Rodriguez A, Cornejo C, Davis K, Namias N, Wisner D, Ivatury R, Moore E, Acosta J, Maull K, Thomason M, Spain D. Penetrating Colon Injuries Requiring Resection: Diversion or Primary Anastomosis? An AAST Prospective Multicenter Study. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2001, 50: 765-775. PMID: 11371831, DOI: 10.1097/00005373-200105000-00001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIndependent risk factorAbdominal complicationsPrimary anastomosisRisk factorsUnits of bloodMultivariate analysisAntibiotic prophylaxisProspective studyTrauma centerMultivariate logistic regression analysisColon-related mortalitySingle trauma centerClass III evidenceHigh-risk patientsMulticenter prospective studyProspective multicenter studyAssociated risk factorsSevere fecal contaminationPotential risk factorsLogistic regression analysisQuality of lifeColon injuriesSuch patientsColon resectionColostomy patients