2018
Neutrophil lymphocyte ratio and transarterial chemoembolization in neuroendocrine tumor metastases
McDermott SM, Saunders ND, Schneider EB, Strosberg D, Onesti J, Dillhoff M, Schmidt CR, Shirley LA. Neutrophil lymphocyte ratio and transarterial chemoembolization in neuroendocrine tumor metastases. Journal Of Surgical Research 2018, 232: 369-375. PMID: 30463743, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2018.06.058.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overChemoembolization, TherapeuticFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateLeukocyte CountLiver NeoplasmsLymphocytesMaleMiddle AgedNeuroendocrine TumorsNeutrophilsPreoperative PeriodPrognosisResponse Evaluation Criteria in Solid TumorsRetrospective StudiesYoung AdultConceptsMedian overall survivalMetastatic neuroendocrine tumorsTransarterial chemoembolizationOverall survivalNeuroendocrine tumorsSingle tertiary medical centerCancer-related treatmentTertiary medical centerNeuroendocrine tumor metastasesPotential treatment strategyElevated NLRLiver metastasesNLR valuesIndependent predictorsBlood workLymphocyte ratioEntire cohortTreatment strategiesPostprocedural careMedical CenterPatientsMultivariate analysisNLRTumor metastasisChemoembolization
2016
Gastric and small intestine gastrointestinal stromal tumors: Do outcomes differ?
Giuliano K, Nagarajan N, Canner J, Najafian A, Wolfgang C, Schneider E, Meyer C, Lennon AM, Johnston FM, Ahuja N. Gastric and small intestine gastrointestinal stromal tumors: Do outcomes differ? Journal Of Surgical Oncology 2016, 115: 351-357. PMID: 27885685, DOI: 10.1002/jso.24514.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmall intestine gastrointestinal stromal tumorGastrointestinal stromal tumorsCause-specific mortalityGIST patientsDiagnosis of GISTCases of GISTLarge nation-wide studyGastric gastrointestinal stromal tumorsGastric GIST patientsCommon mesenchymal tumorsFive-year survivalApproval of imatinibNation-wide studySEER databaseStromal tumorsMesenchymal tumorsGastrointestinal tractAge 50PatientsSurvival analysisSimilar outcomesTumorsPrevious reportsFrequent useOutcomes
2013
Comparison of surgical bypass with angioplasty and stenting of superficial femoral artery disease
Malas M, Enwerem N, Qazi U, Brown B, Schneider E, Reifsnyder T, Freischlag J, Perler B. Comparison of surgical bypass with angioplasty and stenting of superficial femoral artery disease. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2013, 59: 129-135. PMID: 23891488, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2013.05.100.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAngioplasty, BalloonBaltimoreBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationChi-Square DistributionFemaleFemoral ArteryHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisPeripheral Arterial DiseasePostoperative ComplicationsProportional Hazards ModelsRegistriesRisk FactorsStentsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVascular GraftingVascular PatencyVeinsConceptsPeripheral arterial diseaseFemoral-popliteal bypassPercutaneous transluminal angioplasty/stentingJohns Hopkins Bayview Medical CenterAngioplasty/stentingSuperficial femoral arteryReintervention rateTASC CSymptomatic patientsD lesionsMedical managementB lesionsFemoral arteryMedical CenterSuperficial femoral artery diseaseSymptomatic peripheral arterial diseaseFemoral artery diseaseTASC II ARate of reinterventionHigher reintervention rateBest treatment optionSimilar risk factorsProportional hazards modelTerms of patencyFisher's exact test
2012
Improved results using Onyx glue for the treatment of persistent type 2 endoleak after endovascular aneurysm repair
Abularrage C, Patel V, Conrad M, Schneider E, Cambria R, Kwolek C. Improved results using Onyx glue for the treatment of persistent type 2 endoleak after endovascular aneurysm repair. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2012, 56: 630-636. PMID: 22572009, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.02.038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAneurysmBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationBostonChi-Square DistributionDimethyl SulfoxideDrug CombinationsEmbolization, TherapeuticEndoleakEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateLogistic ModelsMaleMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioPolyvinylsProportional Hazards ModelsReoperationRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTantalumTime FactorsTomography, X-Ray ComputedTreatment OutcomeConceptsEndovascular aneurysm repairPersistent type 2 endoleakType 2 endoleakSecondary interventionsGlue embolizationAneurysm repairCoil embolizationPrimary end pointFive-year survivalKaplan-Meier analysisMultiple logistic regressionSuccess rateGreater long-term successGraft explantOnyx glueGreater success rateStudy cohortAdverse outcomesInterventional techniquesEmbolizationAneurysm sacEnd pointLogistic regressionPatientsLong-term successPatient Readmission and Mortality after Colorectal Surgery for Colon Cancer: Impact of Length of Stay Relative to Other Clinical Factors
Schneider E, Hyder O, Brooke B, Efron J, Cameron J, Edil B, Schulick R, Choti M, Wolfgang C, Pawlik T. Patient Readmission and Mortality after Colorectal Surgery for Colon Cancer: Impact of Length of Stay Relative to Other Clinical Factors. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2012, 214: 390-398. PMID: 22289517, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2011.12.025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenocarcinomaAgedAged, 80 and overCohort StudiesColectomyColorectal NeoplasmsComorbidityFemaleHospital MortalityHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateLength of StayLogistic ModelsMaleMedicarePatient ReadmissionPostoperative ComplicationsQuality Indicators, Health CareRegistriesRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsColorectal surgeryReadmission ratesColon cancerEnd Results-Medicare datasetMultiple preoperative comorbiditiesLow anterior resectionPrimary surgical treatmentRisk of readmissionPrimary colorectal cancerNumber of patientsLogistic regression modelsHospital performance measuresPreoperative comorbiditiesAnterior resectionHospital morbidityNationwide cohortPostoperative complicationsAbdominoperineal resectionMean LOSPatient ageTotal colectomyClinical factorsMore patientsSurgical treatmentColorectal cancer