2018
Comparing the efficacy of shunting approaches and cerebral monitoring during carotid endarterectomy using a national database
Wiske C, Arhuidese I, Malas M, Patterson R. Comparing the efficacy of shunting approaches and cerebral monitoring during carotid endarterectomy using a national database. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2018, 68: 416-425. PMID: 29571621, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.11.077.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overBlood Pressure DeterminationCarotid Artery DiseasesCerebrovascular CirculationChi-Square DistributionDatabases, FactualElectroencephalographyEndarterectomy, CarotidFemaleHospital MortalityHumansIntraoperative Neurophysiological MonitoringLength of StayLogistic ModelsMaleMonitoring, IntraoperativeMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioPractice Patterns, Physicians'Retrospective StudiesRisk FactorsStrokeSurgeonsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsRate of in-hospital deathIn-hospital deathShunt groupPractice patternsRoutine shuntingCerebral monitoringReturn to the operating roomRisk factorsPostoperative length of stayVascular Quality Initiative databaseShorter postoperative length of stayPressure monitoringVascular Quality Initiative registryMultivariate logistic regression modelCerebral monitoring techniquesRisk-adjusted analysisPatient risk factorsMonitoring groupLow-frequency outcomesRate of strokeNational databaseLength of stayConcomitant proceduresSurgical approachRe-exploration
2017
Regional variation in the cost of infrainguinal lower extremity bypass surgery in the United States
Nejim B, Wang S, Arhuidese I, Obeid T, Alshaikh H, Aridi H, Locham S, Malas M. Regional variation in the cost of infrainguinal lower extremity bypass surgery in the United States. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2017, 67: 1170-1180.e4. PMID: 29074114, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.08.055.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedChi-Square DistributionCost-Benefit AnalysisDatabases, FactualFemaleHealth ExpendituresHealthcare DisparitiesHospital CostsHumansLinear ModelsLower ExtremityMaleMiddle AgedModels, EconomicPeripheral Arterial DiseasePractice Patterns, Physicians'Process Assessment, Health CareRetrospective StudiesSurgeonsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesVascular GraftingConceptsLower extremity bypassIn-hospital costsHospital factorsService-specific costsInfrainguinal lower extremity bypassHealth care expendituresMedian in-hospital costsGeneralized linear regression modelsLower extremity bypass surgeryHealth systemPeripheral arterial diseaseStandard revascularization proceduresPatient's clinical conditionIdentified adult patientsLinear regression modelsCare expendituresFinancial burdenRegional variationMedian costPatient demographicsClinical characteristicsAdult patientsBypass surgeryNortheast regionPatient characteristicsSartorius Muscle Flaps: Perioperative Outcomes Based on Surgical Specialty
Obeid T, Locham S, Arhuidese I, Nejim B, Aridi H, Malas M. Sartorius Muscle Flaps: Perioperative Outcomes Based on Surgical Specialty. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2017, 43: 226-231. PMID: 28258021, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2017.01.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedBaltimoreChi-Square DistributionComorbidityFemaleGeneral SurgeryGroinHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisMuscle, SkeletalPostoperative ComplicationsRegistriesRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSpecializationSurgeonsSurgery, PlasticSurgical FlapsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVascular Surgical ProceduresWound HealingWounds and InjuriesConceptsSartorius muscle flapSurgery casesVascular surgeonsReintervention ratePerioperative outcomesPlastic surgeonsPrimary outcomeOperating surgeon’s preferenceOperating surgeon's specialtySurgical reintervention rateHistory of malignancySurgical specialtiesHigh-risk patientsVascular surgery casesEvaluate primary outcomesMultivariate logistic regression modelBody mass indexSeverely ill patientsPlastic surgery casesGeneral surgery casesSurgical reinterventionNoninfectious complicationsSurgeon specialtyComplication ratePatient-level factors