2020
Pediatric thyroidectomies: A surgical subspecialty comparison
Savoca E, Torabi SJ, Kasle D, Mets E, Hajek M, Waldman EH. Pediatric thyroidectomies: A surgical subspecialty comparison. International Journal Of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2020, 132: 109945. PMID: 32070842, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2020.109945.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric general surgeryShorter operative timePediatric general surgeonsMedical adverse eventsAdverse eventsGeneral surgeryOperative timeGeneral surgeonsNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program-Pediatric dataSurgical complication rateSurgical adverse eventsSub-group analysisGeneral surgery groupComplication differencesOtolaryngology groupPediatric thyroidectomyPerioperative courseSurgery groupComplication ratePatient characteristicsPediatric patientsPediatric populationAdverse outcomesSafe procedureUnivariate analysis
2016
A population based analysis of the implementation of pediatric facemasks in girls youth lacrosse
Walls A, Kasle D, Aaronson N, Harley E, Waldman E. A population based analysis of the implementation of pediatric facemasks in girls youth lacrosse. International Journal Of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2016, 93: 141-144. PMID: 28109486, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2016.12.040.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAbsolute risk reductionRelative riskEar injuryLacrosse injuriesTotal incidenceFacial lacerationsRisk reductionRelative risk reductionSignificant decreaseCross-sectional reviewAdditional protective equipmentFacial abrasionsEmergency roomFacial fracturesFacial injuriesFacemask useNeck regionInjuryLacerationProtective equipmentIncidenceNational databaseSectional reviewFemale athletesFurther risk
2013
Factors contributing to cost in partial versus total tonsillectomy
Stucken EZ, Grunstein E, Haddad J, Modi VK, Waldman EH, Ward RF, Stewart MG, April MM. Factors contributing to cost in partial versus total tonsillectomy. The Laryngoscope 2013, 123: 2868-2872. PMID: 23529896, DOI: 10.1002/lary.24025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTotal tonsillectomyPartial intracapsular tonsillectomyPartial tonsillectomyRetrospective reviewIntracapsular tonsillectomyPediatric intensive care unit stayUniversity-based tertiary care hospitalIntensive care unit stayPostoperative emergency room visitsPostanesthesia care unit timeEmergency department visitsNumber of readmissionsTertiary care hospitalEmergency room visitsNumber of patientsPostoperative admissionUnit stayObstructive symptomsPostoperative hemorrhageCare hospitalDepartment visitsPediatric patientsOperative timePostoperative managementPACU time