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
2016
Preoperative Nutritional Status as an Adjunct Predictor of Major Postoperative Complications Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
Fu MC, Buerba RA, Grauer JN. Preoperative Nutritional Status as an Adjunct Predictor of Major Postoperative Complications Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Clinical Spine Surgery A Spine Publication 2016, 29: 167-172. PMID: 25310390, DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000000181.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNational Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramMajor postoperative complicationsPreoperative nutritional statusAnterior cervical discectomySurgical outcomes databaseSerum albumin concentrationPreoperative hypoalbuminemiaPostoperative complicationsNutritional statusAdjunct predictorCervical discectomyACDF casesOutcomes DatabaseAlbumin concentrationAlbumin measurementSurgical Quality Improvement ProgramMultivariable logistic regression modelHigher ASA classPreoperative albumin measurementsHigh-risk patientsPreoperative serum albuminMultiple medical comorbiditiesPreoperative risk assessmentAdjusted odds ratioStrong independent predictor