2019
An Evidence-Based Guideline Supporting Restricted Opioid Prescription after Pediatric Appendectomy
Freedman-Weiss MR, Chiu AS, Worhunsky D, Manchisi A, Torres-Maldonado I, Sagnella L, Caty MG, Cowles RA, Ozgediz DE, Christison-Lagay ER, Solomon DG, Stitelman DH. An Evidence-Based Guideline Supporting Restricted Opioid Prescription after Pediatric Appendectomy. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 2019, 55: 106-111. PMID: 31699433, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2019.09.063.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic appendectomyOpioid prescriptionsPostoperative opioid needsPostoperative telephone interviewsQuantity of opioidsPresence of painYoung adult patientsEvidence-based guidelinesMain outcome measuresOpioid needsAnalgesic useModifiable contributorPain reliefAdequate analgesiaAdult patientsChart reviewHospital dischargeMost patientsPatients 5Pediatric appendectomyYounger patientsPain concernsAverage MMEOpioid epidemicOutcome measures
2000
Newborn Intraabdominal Cystic Lymphatic Malformations
Lin J, Fisher J, Caty M. Newborn Intraabdominal Cystic Lymphatic Malformations. Seminars In Pediatric Surgery 2000, 9: 141-145. PMID: 10949424, DOI: 10.1053/spsu.2000.7563.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCystic lymphatic malformationLymphatic malformationsAbdominal massComplete resectionExtensive retroperitoneal involvementMost case seriesAsymptomatic abdominal massNonspecific abdominal painAbdominal painIntestinal obstructionRetroperitoneal involvementAbdominal ultrasoundMost patientsCase seriesRare causeDefinitive diagnosisIntracystic hemorrhageMalformationsComplete dataResection