2021
50 Appendicitis
Caty M, Grisotti G. 50 Appendicitis. 2021, 541-547.e2. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-67293-1.00050-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchYears of ageCommon surgical conditionsLifetime riskSurgical conditionsHealth care providersAcute appendicitisPatients 10Appendiceal perforationPossible appendicitisPediatric populationPerforation rateCare providersHigh incidenceAppendicitisPatientsAgeChildrenAdultsRiskMalesFemalesYearsAppendectomyComplicationsIncidence
2015
Pathologic leadpoint is uncommon in ileo-colic intussusception regardless of age
Rubinstein JC, Liu L, Caty MG, Christison-Lagay ER. Pathologic leadpoint is uncommon in ileo-colic intussusception regardless of age. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 2015, 50: 1665-1667. PMID: 25858099, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2015.03.048.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIleo-colic intussusceptionBasis of ageOlder childrenAnatomic locationSmall bowel-small bowel intussusceptionNon-operative managementCases of intussusceptionBarium enema reductionOlder age groupsBowel intussusceptionOperative interventionCase seriesRetrospective reviewEnema reductionSubgroup analysisTreatment successIncreased frequencyIntussusceptionActual incidenceAge groupsAnecdotal experienceLeadpointAgePatientsChildren
2012
Computed tomography scanning in pediatric trauma: Opportunities for performance improvement and radiation safety
Hartin CW, Jordan JM, Gemme S, Glick PL, Caty MG, Ozgediz DE, Bass KD. Computed tomography scanning in pediatric trauma: Opportunities for performance improvement and radiation safety. Journal Of Surgical Research 2012, 180: 226-231. PMID: 22578856, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2012.04.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric trauma centerNon-pediatric facilitiesCT scanRadiation exposureLevel I pediatric trauma centerNon-pediatric centersPediatric specialty careRadiation reduction protocolProportion of scansCT scanning protocolsSignificant radiation exposurePediatric traumaInitial presentationTrauma databaseTrauma centerSpecialty careTomography scanningTraumaScanning protocolBody areasScansChildrenDosage informationExposureRadiation dosage
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
1999
Bleeding in Children Caused by Gastrointestinal Vascular Lesions
Irish M, Caty M, Azizkhan R. Bleeding in Children Caused by Gastrointestinal Vascular Lesions. Seminars In Pediatric Surgery 1999, 8: 210-213. PMID: 10573431, DOI: 10.1016/s1055-8586(99)70028-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVascular lesionsGastrointestinal vascular lesionsIntestinal vascular malformationsVascular malformation syndromesGastrointestinal bleedingNonoperative therapySurgical resectionTreatment optionsIntestinal lesionsVascular malformationsDifferential diagnosisSuccessful managementLesionsMalformation syndromeLaser photoablationChildrenBleedingResectionInfantsSyndromeTherapyMalformationsDiagnosisFollow-up Imaging Studies in Children with Splenic Injuries
Shafi S, Gilbert J, Irish M, Glick P, Caty M, Azizkhan R. Follow-up Imaging Studies in Children with Splenic Injuries. Clinical Pediatrics 1999, 38: 273-277. PMID: 10349524, DOI: 10.1177/000992289903800504.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1998
THE APPROACH TO COMMON ABDOMINAL DIAGNOSES IN INFANTS AND CHILDREN
Irish M, Pearl R, Caty M, Glick P. THE APPROACH TO COMMON ABDOMINAL DIAGNOSES IN INFANTS AND CHILDREN. Pediatric Clinics Of North America 1998, 45: 729-772. PMID: 9728184, DOI: 10.1016/s0031-3955(05)70043-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAbdominal painCommon abdominal massesTimely surgical referralRecurrent abdominal painGastrointestinal bleedingSurgical referralAbdominal massGynecologic problemsPainAbdominal diagnosisInitial evaluationChildrenInfantsConstipationVomitingAppendicitisBleedingFocused approachReferralDiagnosisEvaluation
1997
Risk of Hemorrhage and Appropriate use of Blood Transfusions in Pediatric Blunt Splenic Injuries
Shafi S, Gilbert J, Carden S, Allen J, Glick P, Caty M, Azizkhan R. Risk of Hemorrhage and Appropriate use of Blood Transfusions in Pediatric Blunt Splenic Injuries. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 1997, 42: 1029-1032.. PMID: 9210536, DOI: 10.1097/00005373-199706000-00007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBlunt splenic injuryPediatric blunt splenic injurySplenic injuryTransfusion rateBlood transfusionMultiple injuriesDay 6Retrospective case seriesRisk of hemorrhageCase seriesTransfusion practiceHct changesTransfusionDay 7InjuryDay 13Whole groupHctAppropriate useChildrenHoursHemorrhageInitial dropHematocrit