2010
Endoscopic ultrasound may be unnecessary in the preoperative evaluation of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm
Cone M, Rea J, Diggs B, Billingsley K, Sheppard B. Endoscopic ultrasound may be unnecessary in the preoperative evaluation of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm. Hepato Pancreato Biliary 2010, 13: 112-116. PMID: 21241428, PMCID: PMC3044345, DOI: 10.1111/j.1477-2574.2010.00254.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedBiopsy, Fine-NeedleCarcinoma, Pancreatic DuctalCarcinoma, PapillaryChi-Square DistributionEndosonographyFemaleHumansLogistic ModelsMaleNeoplasms, Cystic, Mucinous, and SerousOdds RatioOregonPancreatic NeoplasmsPredictive Value of TestsPreoperative CareRetrospective StudiesTomography, X-Ray ComputedUnnecessary ProceduresConceptsIntraductal papillary mucinous neoplasmHigh-grade dysplasiaFine needle aspiratesPapillary mucinous neoplasmEndoscopic ultrasoundComputed tomographyCT scanMucinous neoplasmsCarcinoembryonic antigenPancreatic intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasmsDuct diameterLesion diameterPancreatic duct diameterPreoperative computed tomographyHigh-resolution CT scanningPreoperative evaluationInvasive cancerMedical recordsRadiographic criteriaStudy groupPatientsLesion sizeNeedle aspiratesMultivariate analysisCT scanning
2005
Clinical utility and cost-effectiveness of routine preoperative computed tomography scanning in patients with colon cancer
Mauchley D, Lynge D, Langdale L, Stelzner M, Mock C, Billingsley K. Clinical utility and cost-effectiveness of routine preoperative computed tomography scanning in patients with colon cancer. The American Journal Of Surgery 2005, 189: 512-517. PMID: 15862487, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2005.01.027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreoperative CT scanningRoutine preoperative CT scanningColon cancer patientsCT scanningCancer patientsCT scanClinical utilityPreoperative computed tomography scanningMode of treatmentComputed tomography scanningNontherapeutic operationsConsecutive patientsClinical managementAlters treatmentPatientsColon cancerTomography scanningTreatment planningInstitutional costsScansTreatmentCost savingsCancer
2002
The utility of routine preoperative computed tomography scanning in the management of veterans with colon cancer
Barton J, Langdale L, Cummins J, Stelzner M, Lynge D, Mock C, Nason K, Billingsley K. The utility of routine preoperative computed tomography scanning in the management of veterans with colon cancer. The American Journal Of Surgery 2002, 183: 499-503. PMID: 12034380, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9610(02)00841-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreoperative computed tomography scanningComputed tomography scanningColon cancerClinical managementPreoperative CTRoutine preoperative CT scanningTomography scanningCT scanningRoutine preoperative studiesPreoperative CT scanningPreoperative CT scanManagement of veteransIntraperitoneal colonPreoperative studiesMedical recordsOperative notesCT scanClinical utilityPatientsPreoperative scansCancerAdditional studiesHealthcare systemTreatment planningCT