2018
Opioid Prescribing Habits of General Versus Pediatric Surgeons After Uncomplicated Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Freedman-Weiss MR, Chiu A, Solomon DG, Christison-Lagay ER, Ozgediz DE, Cowles RA, Caty MG, Stitelman DH. Opioid Prescribing Habits of General Versus Pediatric Surgeons After Uncomplicated Laparoscopic Appendectomy. Journal Of Surgical Research 2018, 235: 404-409. PMID: 30691822, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2018.09.085.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOral morphine equivalentsUncomplicated laparoscopic appendectomyAmount of opioidsLaparoscopic appendectomyGeneral surgeonsPediatric surgeonsSurgery providersFuture drug abuseOpioid prescribing habitsPills of oxycodoneRetrospective chart reviewYoung adult patientsPrimary outcome measureType of analgesiaGeneral surgery servicePediatric laparoscopic appendectomyHigh-risk populationLength of stayCommon surgical procedureSingle health systemAge group 13More opioidsMorphine equivalentsModifiable contributorOpioid analgesia
2017
Surgical tray optimization as a simple means to decrease perioperative costs
Farrelly JS, Clemons C, Witkins S, Hall W, Christison-Lagay ER, Ozgediz DE, Cowles RA, Stitelman DH, Caty MG. Surgical tray optimization as a simple means to decrease perioperative costs. Journal Of Surgical Research 2017, 220: 320-326. PMID: 29180198, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2017.06.029.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSurgery sectionSingle-site observational studyHealth care cost reductionLarge academic medical centerHospital cost reductionCare cost reductionAcademic medical centerSurgical tray optimizationSurgical traysStudy startHealth care spendingSpine surgeryObservational studySurgical sectionMedical CenterPediatric surgeryPediatric surgeonsPerioperative costsAcademic centersUrology SectionOperating room nursingMultidisciplinary teamPediatric urologyPediatric orthopedicsScrub technicians
2016
Complications in neonatal surgery
Escobar MA, Caty MG. Complications in neonatal surgery. Seminars In Pediatric Surgery 2016, 25: 347-370. PMID: 27989360, DOI: 10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2016.10.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeonatal surgeryLong-term complicationsNeonatal critical carePediatric surgical outcomesParenteral nutritionCardiopulmonary supportSurgical outcomesInvasive optionNeonatal physiologySurgical conditionsSurgical techniqueCritical careFluid managementIndividual patientsPediatric anesthesiaGeneral surgeryPediatric surgeonsSurgerySurgical technologyComplicationsOutcomesPatientsAnesthesiaInfantsSurgeons
2012
Esophageal atresia associated with a rare vascular ring and esophageal duplication diverticulum: A case report and review of the literature
Escobar MA, Welke KF, Holland RM, Caty MG. Esophageal atresia associated with a rare vascular ring and esophageal duplication diverticulum: A case report and review of the literature. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 2012, 47: 1926-1929. PMID: 23084209, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2012.07.051.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2009
Development of a standardized definition for Hirschsprung's-associated enterocolitis: a Delphi analysis
Pastor AC, Osman F, Teitelbaum DH, Caty MG, Langer JC. Development of a standardized definition for Hirschsprung's-associated enterocolitis: a Delphi analysis. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 2009, 44: 251-256. PMID: 19159752, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2008.10.052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHirschsprung's diseaseOutcome measuresStandardized definitionsClinical diagnostic criteriaFuture prospective studiesCronbach's alphaReproducible outcome measuresBowel obstructionRadiologic evidenceAbdominal distensionMucosal edemaProspective studyPhysical examinationRadiologic studiesPathologic specimensPediatric surgeonsDiagnostic criteriaHAEC scoreClinical casesDiseasePanel of expertsDiagnostic importanceExpert panelEnterocolitisHirschsprung
2008
Stapled tapering coloplasty to manage colon interposition graft redundancy for long gap esophageal atresia
Hartin CW, Escobar MA, Yamout SZ, Caty MG. Stapled tapering coloplasty to manage colon interposition graft redundancy for long gap esophageal atresia. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 2008, 43: 2311-2314. PMID: 19040963, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2008.08.030.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLong-gap esophageal atresiaGap esophageal atresiaEsophageal atresiaEsophageal replacementCervical anastomotic leakLong gap atresiaAnastomotic leakColon graftTherapeutic challengeColon interpositionEsophageal continuityPediatric surgeonsGraft redundancyAtresiaColonColoplastyPatientsComplicationsStrictureGraftInfantsInterpositionRefluxSurgeonsMetallic foreign body in the appendix of 3-year-old boy
Hartin CW, Lau ST, Caty MG. Metallic foreign body in the appendix of 3-year-old boy. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 2008, 43: 2106-2108. PMID: 18970950, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2008.07.026.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2004
Reduced Social Morbidity of Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Children
Tantoco JG, Levitt MA, Hollands CM, Brisseau GF, Caty MG, Glick PL. Reduced Social Morbidity of Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Children. The American Surgeon 2004, 70: 779-782. PMID: 15481293, DOI: 10.1177/000313480407000906.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic appendectomySocial morbidityNormal activityPain-free walkingPain medication usageShorter hospital stayPearson chi2 testHospital stayOpen appendectomyPostoperative variablesPerforated appendicitisWound problemsComparable incidenceMedication usageChildren's HospitalOpen groupEarly resumptionAppendectomyPediatric surgeonsMorbidity variablesChi2 testResponse rateMorbidityStair climbingStatistical significance
1999
Molecular biology for the pediatric surgeon
Boulanger S, Caty M, Glick P. Molecular biology for the pediatric surgeon. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 1999, 34: 917-930. PMID: 10392907, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3468(99)90762-5.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1998
CARE OF THE SURGICAL INTENSIVE CARE NURSERY GRADUATE The Primary Care Pediatrician's Perspective
Brown R, Irish M, Rice H, Caty M, Glick P. CARE OF THE SURGICAL INTENSIVE CARE NURSERY GRADUATE The Primary Care Pediatrician's Perspective. Pediatric Clinics Of North America 1998, 45: 1327-1352. PMID: 9889756, DOI: 10.1016/s0031-3955(05)70093-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntensive care nursery graduatesPrimary care pediatricians' practicesPrimary care pediatriciansSuccessful clinical outcomeSurgical patientsClinical outcomesComplex patientsPediatricians' practicesSurgical problemsPediatric surgeonsPediatrician's perspectivePatientsCareComplicationsSurgicalPediatriciansSurgeonsPEDIATRIC HERNIAS AND HYDROCELES
Kapur P, Caty M, Glick P. PEDIATRIC HERNIAS AND HYDROCELES. Pediatric Clinics Of North America 1998, 45: 773-789. PMID: 9728185, DOI: 10.1016/s0031-3955(05)70044-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeonatal inguinal herniaInguinal herniaPediatric surgical operationsNeonatal intensive careInguinal hernia repairAbdominal wall herniasPediatric herniasClinical presentationPremature babiesIntensive careGroin herniasUmbilical herniaHernia repairWall herniasCommon conditionPediatric surgeonsHerniaHydroceleSurgical operationIncidencePatientsBabiesSurgeonsCare