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
2015
Pediatric incidental appendectomy: a systematic review
Healy JM, Olgun LF, Hittelman AB, Ozgediz D, Caty MG. Pediatric incidental appendectomy: a systematic review. Pediatric Surgery International 2015, 32: 321-335. PMID: 26590816, DOI: 10.1007/s00383-015-3839-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCo-morbid conditionsIncidental appendectomyRisk of appendectomyPediatric medical conditionsComprehensive literature searchFuture appendicitisAcute appendicitisComorbid conditionsAppendiceal pathologyAppendectomyMedical conditionsSurgeon's decisionSystematic reviewInitial operationLiterature searchInvasive surgeryAppendicitisRiskMedical practicePathologyImaging techniquesLight of innovationTubular conduitsSurgeryReview
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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsActivities of Daily LivingAdolescentAppendectomyAppendicitisChildHumansLaparoscopySurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsLaparoscopic 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
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
1999
Does early ultrasonography affect management of pediatric appendicitis? A prospective analysis
Rice H, Arbesman M, Martin D, Brown R, Gollin G, Gilbert J, Caty M, Glick P, Azizkhan R. Does early ultrasonography affect management of pediatric appendicitis? A prospective analysis. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 1999, 34: 754-759. PMID: 10359177, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3468(99)90369-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEarly ultrasonographyClinical utilityEquivocal findingsHigh clinical suspicionHospital resource utilizationRisk of appendicitisDiagnosis of appendicitisInitial management planPediatric surgery fellowsProper clinical roleSubstantial clinical utilityClinical suspicionPediatric appendicitisInitial presentationPossible appendicitisStudy cohortClinical managementDifficult diagnosisAppendicitisClinical roleProspective analysisClinical judgmentPatient carePatientsUltrasonography
1998
FLUID THERAPY FOR THE PEDIATRIC SURGICAL PATIENT
Rice H, Caty M, Glick P. FLUID THERAPY FOR THE PEDIATRIC SURGICAL PATIENT. Pediatric Clinics Of North America 1998, 45: 719-727. PMID: 9728183, DOI: 10.1016/s0031-3955(05)70042-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTHE 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
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
1994
Acute surgical conditions of the abdomen.
Caty M, Azizkhan R. Acute surgical conditions of the abdomen. Pediatric Annals 1994, 23: 192-4, 199-201. PMID: 8008465, DOI: 10.3928/0090-4481-19940401-07.Peer-Reviewed Original Research