2023
Idiopathic myointimal hyperplasia of the mesenteric veins: A systematic review and individual patient data regression analysis
Rozner R, Gisriel S, Damianos J, Grimshaw A, Rizwan R, Nawaz A, Chan K, Wan D, Pantel H, Bhutta A, Fenster M, Brandt L, Barbieri A, Robert M, Feuerstadt P, Li D. Idiopathic myointimal hyperplasia of the mesenteric veins: A systematic review and individual patient data regression analysis. Journal Of Gastroenterology And Hepatology 2023, 38: 1040-1046. PMID: 37086041, DOI: 10.1111/jgh.16193.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsColitis, IschemicDelayed DiagnosisFemaleHumansHyperplasiaIschemiaMaleMesenteric VeinsMiddle AgedConceptsIdiopathic myointimal hyperplasiaColonic ischemiaMesenteric veinRectal bleedingRectal involvementMyointimal hyperplasiaSystematic reviewYounger ageMultivariate logistic regression analysisCurative surgical resectionInferior mesenteric veinPre-surgical identificationLogistic regression analysisRegression analysisIschemic colitisAbdominal painMucosal ulcerationEndoscopic findingsSelect patientsSurgical resectionUncommon causeDiagnostic delaySurgical treatmentClinical featuresHospital records
2022
Do Cultures From Percutaneously Drained Intra-abdominal Abscesses Change Treatment? A Retrospective Review
Esposito A, Zhang Y, Nagarkatti N, Laird W, Coppersmith N, Reddy V, Leeds I, Mongiu A, Longo W, Hao R, Pantel H. Do Cultures From Percutaneously Drained Intra-abdominal Abscesses Change Treatment? A Retrospective Review. Diseases Of The Colon & Rectum 2022, 66: 451-457. PMID: 36538708, DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000002644.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntra-abdominal abscessPercutaneous drainAntimicrobial therapyLos pacientesAbdominal abscessSingle university-affiliated institutionRetrospective medical record reviewEmpiric antibiotic regimensSolid organ transplantsMedical record reviewUniversity-affiliated institutionCulture dataAntibiotic coursesAbdominal infectionAntibiotic regimensActive smokersMedian ageActive chemotherapyRecord reviewEvidence-based practiceMedian lengthUtility of cultureFemale sexIntraoperative culturesInclusion criteria
2021
Does Preoperative Calcium and Calcitriol Decrease Rates of Post-Thyroidectomy Hypocalcemia? A Randomized Clinical Trial
Donahue C, Pantel HJ, Yarlagadda BB, Brams D. Does Preoperative Calcium and Calcitriol Decrease Rates of Post-Thyroidectomy Hypocalcemia? A Randomized Clinical Trial. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2021, 232: 848-854. PMID: 33631337, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2021.01.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPostoperative calcium levelsLength of stayTotal thyroidectomyPostoperative supplementationPostoperative hypocalcemiaControl groupCalcitriol supplementationSecondary outcomesIntervention groupCalcium levelsEpisodes of hypocalcemiaPrimary end pointPost-thyroidectomy hypocalcemiaBiochemical hypocalcemiaPo bidPostoperative calciumPreoperative supplementationRoutine calciumPreoperative calciumCommon complicationPartial thyroidectomyClinical trialsHypocalcemiaThyroidectomyEnd point
2020
Endoscopic Step Up: A Colon-Sparing Alternative to Colectomy to Improve Outcomes and Reduce Costs for Patients With Advanced Neoplastic Polyps.
Cohan J, Donahue C, Pantel H, Ricciardi R, Kleiman D, Read T, Marcello P. Endoscopic Step Up: A Colon-Sparing Alternative to Colectomy to Improve Outcomes and Reduce Costs for Patients With Advanced Neoplastic Polyps. Diseases Of The Colon & Rectum 2020, 63: 842-849. PMID: 32118624, DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000001645.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedCase-Control StudiesColectomyColonic PolypsColonoscopyCombined Modality TherapyData ManagementEndoscopic Mucosal ResectionFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHealth Care CostsHumansLaparoscopyLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNon-Randomized Controlled Trials as TopicOrgan PreservationOutcome Assessment, Health CareQuality of LifeRetrospective StudiesTertiary Care CentersConceptsEndoscopic stepPolyp recurrenceColon polypsEndoscopic-laparoscopic surgeryUnresectable colon polypsLower hospital costsTertiary referral centerRecurrence-free survivalEndoscopic mucosal resectionLength of stayEndoscopic submucosal dissectionLong-term qualityColectomy groupProspective databaseReferral centerAdverse eventsConsecutive patientsDefinitive treatmentLaparoscopic colectomyMucosal resectionPrimary outcomeEndoscopic polypectomyLess morbidityRetrospective reviewSurgeon's discretionHas National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month increased endoscopy screening rates and public interest in colorectal cancer?
Pantel HJ, Kleiman DA, Kuhnen AH, Marcello PW, Stafford C, Ricciardi R. Has National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month increased endoscopy screening rates and public interest in colorectal cancer? Surgical Endoscopy 2020, 35: 398-405. PMID: 32016518, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-07413-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNational Colorectal Cancer Awareness MonthColorectal cancerNational Endoscopy DatabaseEndoscopy rateAwareness MonthEndoscopy databaseColorectal cancer screeningPublic health campaignsScreening endoscopyScreening ratesCancer screeningHealth campaignsEndoscopyCancerDemonstrable increaseMonthsMonthly rateMonthly numberSquares F testScreeningAnalysis of varianceSigmoidoscopyColonoscopyResultsReviewYears
2019
Should They Stay or Should They Go? The Utility of C-Reactive Protein in Predicting Readmission and Anastomotic Leak After Colorectal Resection
Pantel HJ, Jasak LJ, Ricciardi R, Marcello PW, Roberts PL, Schoetz DJ, Read TE. Should They Stay or Should They Go? The Utility of C-Reactive Protein in Predicting Readmission and Anastomotic Leak After Colorectal Resection. Diseases Of The Colon & Rectum 2019, 62: 241-247. PMID: 30640836, DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000001225.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsC-reactive proteinPostoperative day 3Colorectal resectionAnastomotic leakNegative predictive valuePredictive valueDay 3Cutoff valueMean C-reactive proteinDiagnostic accuracyElective colorectal resectionSingle-institution databaseDay of surgeryLower likelihoodHealth care systemConsecutive patientsHospital readmissionPrimary outcomeRetrospective reviewSingle centerIntestinal stomaReadmissionRetrospective designResectionPatients
2017
Is measurement of renal function necessary for all trauma patients before iodinated contrast administration?
Pantel H, Stensland KD, Hashim J, Rosenblatt M. Is measurement of renal function necessary for all trauma patients before iodinated contrast administration? Emergency Radiology 2017, 24: 541-546. PMID: 28493202, DOI: 10.1007/s10140-017-1513-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRenal functionRenal dysfunctionTrauma patientsContrast-enhanced imagingIndependent predictorsAbnormal renal functionBlunt trauma patientsPast medical historyTime of presentationNegative predictive valueMultivariate regression analysisResultsFrom 2009Trauma cohortRenal failureSerum creatinineBlunt traumaSingle centerMean ageMedical historyUrgent settingSerum measurementsContrast administrationInclusion criteriaPatientsPredictive valueEffect of Incentive Spirometry on Postoperative Hypoxemia and Pulmonary Complications After Bariatric Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Pantel H, Hwang J, Brams D, Schnelldorfer T, Nepomnayshy D. Effect of Incentive Spirometry on Postoperative Hypoxemia and Pulmonary Complications After Bariatric Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Surgery 2017, 152: 422-428. PMID: 28097332, PMCID: PMC5831447, DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2016.4981.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPostoperative pulmonary complicationsPulmonary complicationsIncentive spirometryBariatric surgeryPostoperative hypoxemiaPostoperative hoursSaO2 levelsClinical trialsTest groupRandomized noninferiority clinical trialTertiary referral teaching hospitalArterial oxygen saturation levelsFrequency of hypoxemiaMean SaO2 levelsPostoperative incentive spirometryCombination of obesityReferral teaching hospitalStandard of careNoninferiority clinical trialSignificant differencesOxygen saturation levelsEvaluable populationBaseline characteristicsSecondary outcomesPrimary outcome
2016
Should We Use the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) to Predict Mortality After Colorectal Surgery?
Pantel HJ, Stensland KD, Nelson J, Francone TD, Roberts PL, Marcello PW, Read T, Ricciardi R. Should We Use the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) to Predict Mortality After Colorectal Surgery? Journal Of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2016, 20: 1511-1516. PMID: 27216407, DOI: 10.1007/s11605-016-3167-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEnd-stage liver diseasePostoperative mortality riskColorectal operationsLiver diseaseColorectal surgeryMortality riskNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseQuality Improvement Program databaseCurrent risk prediction modelsMajor colorectal operationsImprovement Program databaseRisk prediction modelProgram databaseAscitesPatientsMortality rateSurgeryMortalityDiseaseRiskDaysCohort