2018
Missing data treatments matter: an analysis of multiple imputation for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion procedures
Ondeck NT, Fu MC, Skrip LA, McLynn RP, Cui JJ, Basques BA, Albert TJ, Grauer JN. Missing data treatments matter: an analysis of multiple imputation for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion procedures. The Spine Journal 2018, 18: 2009-2017. PMID: 29649614, DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2018.04.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSevere adverse eventsNational Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramAnterior cervical discectomyAdverse eventsPreoperative anemiaPreoperative hypoalbuminemiaPreoperative albuminCervical discectomyHospital readmissionAdverse outcomesComplete case analysisSurgical Quality Improvement ProgramAdverse outcome variablesOne-level ACDFPreoperative laboratory valuesBody mass indexFusion proceduresMultiple imputationLogistic regression analysisQuality Improvement ProgramPreoperative hematocritPostoperative outcomesRetrospective reviewMass indexLaboratory values
2017
Outpatient Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion is Associated With Fewer Short-term Complications in One- and Two-level Cases
Fu MC, Gruskay JA, Samuel AM, Sheha ED, Derman PB, Iyer S, Grauer JN, Albert TJ. Outpatient Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion is Associated With Fewer Short-term Complications in One- and Two-level Cases. Spine 2017, 42: 1044-1049. PMID: 28697092, DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000001988.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOutpatient anterior cervical discectomyAnterior cervical discectomyTwo-level ACDFPostdischarge complicationsPostoperative complicationsPostoperative morbidityRisk factorsCervical discectomyACDF casesOutpatient procedureOutpatient casesInpatient casesNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databasePropensity-adjusted multivariable logistic regressionsQuality Improvement Program databaseCharlson Comorbidity IndexChronic steroid useOne-level ACDFOverall unadjusted rateGreater comorbidity burdenHigher American SocietyImprovement Program databaseIndependent risk factorRetrospective cohort studyShort-term complications