2020
Outcomes following adoption of a standardized protocol for abscess drain management in pediatric appendicitis
Eysenbach LM, Caty MG, Christison-Lagay ER, Cowles RA, Dillon B, Goodman TR, Ozgediz DE, Stitelman DH, Solomon DG. Outcomes following adoption of a standardized protocol for abscess drain management in pediatric appendicitis. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 2020, 56: 43-46. PMID: 33143877, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.09.050.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric appendicitisClinical outcomesStandardized protocolImaging studiesTertiary care children's hospitalEvidence-based clinical pathwayAlternative imaging studyIR proceduresManagement of abscessesRetrospective chart reviewCases of appendicitisPercutaneous abscess drainageInterventional radiologic proceduresDiagnostic imaging studiesComplicated appendicitisBaseline demographicsChart reviewClinical factorsAbscess drainageClinical presentationDrain outputChildren's HospitalDrain daysClinical pathwayAnesthetic administration
2006
Lawnmower injuries in children: a 10-year experience
Lau ST, Lee YH, Hess DJ, Brisseau GF, Keleher GE, Caty MG. Lawnmower injuries in children: a 10-year experience. Pediatric Surgery International 2006, 22: 209-214. PMID: 16421702, DOI: 10.1007/s00383-005-1633-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLawnmower injuriesTorso injuriesExtremity injuriesHigher average injury severity scoreAverage Injury Severity ScoreLawnmower-related injuriesPediatric lawnmower injuriesInjury Severity ScoreExtensive surgical reconstructionHospital stayLonger average lengthPediatric traumaChildren's HospitalPreventable causeMean ageSeverity scoreSurgical reconstructionInjuryPatientsAmputationHospitalSafety modificationsAverage lengthChildrenCause
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
2003
Beneficial effects of intraluminal nitroglycerin in intestinal ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats1 1This study was supported by NIH grant HL22273, the R.J. Stransky Foundation, and the Women and Children’s Health Research Foundation of the Children’s Hospital of Buffalo.
Khanna A, Rossman J, Caty MG, Fung H. Beneficial effects of intraluminal nitroglycerin in intestinal ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats1 1This study was supported by NIH grant HL22273, the R.J. Stransky Foundation, and the Women and Children’s Health Research Foundation of the Children’s Hospital of Buffalo. Journal Of Surgical Research 2003, 114: 15-24. PMID: 13678693, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-4804(03)00329-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, TopicalAnimalsBileHemodynamicsIntestinal DiseasesIntestinal MucosaIntestinesMaleModels, AnimalNeutrophil ActivationNeutrophil InfiltrationNitric OxideNitroglycerinPermeabilityPlatelet Activating FactorRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyReactive Oxygen SpeciesReperfusion InjuryVasodilator AgentsConceptsIntestinal ischemia-reperfusion injuryIschemia-reperfusion injuryHealth Research FoundationBile flowMean arterial pressureAdministration of nitroglycerinIntestinal barrier functionIntestinal ischemiaMucosal injurySystemic hemodynamicsArterial pressureHypotensive effectIntestinal pathologyChildren's HospitalIntestinal IRIntestinal permeabilityRat modelSustained decreaseExperimental diseaseSystemic effectsNitroglycerinBeneficial effectsPhysiologic functionDifferent dosesBarrier function
2001
Results of a Pilot Trial Comparing Prolonged Intravenous Antibiotics With Sequential Intravenous/Oral Antibiotics for Children With Perforated Appendicitis
Rice H, Brown R, Gollin G, Caty M, Gilbert J, Skinner M, Glick P, Azizkhan R. Results of a Pilot Trial Comparing Prolonged Intravenous Antibiotics With Sequential Intravenous/Oral Antibiotics for Children With Perforated Appendicitis. JAMA Surgery 2001, 136: 1391-1395. PMID: 11735866, DOI: 10.1001/archsurg.136.12.1391.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, OralAdolescentAmpicillinAppendicitisChildChild, PreschoolClavulanic AcidClindamycinDrug Administration ScheduleDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleGentamicinsHumansInjections, IntravenousIntestinal PerforationMaleMetronidazolePilot ProjectsProspective StudiesRupture, SpontaneousConceptsNormal white blood cell countWhite blood cell countDuration of feverBlood cell countTreatment equivalenceIntravenous antibioticsOral antibioticsOral intakeOutcome measuresCell countShort courseProlonged intravenous antibioticsOral antibiotic therapyTertiary children's hospitalSecondary outcome measuresPrimary outcome measurePerforated appendicitisAntibiotic therapyChildren's HospitalMulticenter studyTherapy resultsClinical trialsPilot trialPatient chargesAppendicitis
1996
Insurance-related differences in the presentation of pediatric appendicitis
O'Toole S, Karamanoukian H, Allen J, Caty M, O'Toole D, Azizkhan R, Glick P. Insurance-related differences in the presentation of pediatric appendicitis. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 1996, 31: 1032-1034. PMID: 8863226, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3468(96)90079-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseAppendicitisChildChild, PreschoolFee-for-Service PlansFemaleHealth Maintenance OrganizationsHealth Services ResearchHospitals, PediatricHumansInfantLength of StayMaleMedicaidNew YorkPatient Acceptance of Health CareReferral and ConsultationRetrospective StudiesTime FactorsUnited StatesConceptsHealth maintenance organizationAppendiceal perforationHospital stayMedicaid patientsMedical adviceMaintenance organizationInsurance-related differencesDuration of symptomsLonger hospital stayRetrospective chart reviewPrimary care physiciansPediatric surgical servicesEmergency room presentationDefinitive surgeryHospital dischargeAcute appendicitisChart reviewPediatric appendicitisCare physiciansEducation/awarenessPediatric populationSurgical consultationChildren's HospitalPerforation rateSurgical services