2014
Successful non-operative management of a contained tracheal tear following iatrogenic endotracheal tube injury
Luks V, Moores C, Villalona G, Stitelman D, Caty M. Successful non-operative management of a contained tracheal tear following iatrogenic endotracheal tube injury. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports 2014, 2: 524-526. DOI: 10.1016/j.epsc.2014.10.016.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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
Follow-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
Impact of bicycle helmet safety legislation on children admitted to a regional pediatric trauma center
Shafi S, Gilbert J, Loghmanee F, Allen J, Caty M, Glick P, Carden S, Azizkhan R. Impact of bicycle helmet safety legislation on children admitted to a regional pediatric trauma center. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 1998, 33: 317-321. PMID: 9498409, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3468(98)90454-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRegional pediatric trauma centerPediatric trauma centerTrauma centerHead injuryCerebral edemaCerebral contusionIntracranial hemorrhageHelmet useSkull fractureExact testPediatric injury prevention programBicycle safety helmetsDiffuse cerebral edemaLess intracranial hemorrhageInjury prevention programsBicycle crashesProportion of childrenFisher's exact testYears of ageBicycle helmetsMultiple head injuriesInjuryPrevention programsCrash victimsConcussion
1997
Mucosal Protection from Intestinal Ischemia–Reperfusion Reduces Oxidant Injury to the Lung
Rossman J, Caty M, Zheng S, Karamanoukian H, Thusu K, Azizkhan R, Dandona P. Mucosal Protection from Intestinal Ischemia–Reperfusion Reduces Oxidant Injury to the Lung. Journal Of Surgical Research 1997, 73: 41-46. PMID: 9441791, DOI: 10.1006/jsre.1997.5196.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntestinal mucosal injuryLung injuryMucosal injuryOxygenated perfluorocarbonLipid peroxidationDistant organ injuryIntestinal ischemia reperfusionLung lipid peroxidationPortal venous circulationPortal venous effluentOrgan injuryIschemia reperfusionMucosal protectionPortal bloodVenous effluentVenous circulationLung tissueLuminal perfusionIntraluminal oxygenOxidant injurySmall intestineInjuryOxidant generationReactive oxygen speciesPrimary effectorRisk 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 dropHematocritOxygenated intraluminal perfluorocarbon protects intestinal muscosa from ischemia/reperfusion injury
O'Donnell K, Caty M, Zheng S, Rossman J, Azizkhan R. Oxygenated intraluminal perfluorocarbon protects intestinal muscosa from ischemia/reperfusion injury. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 1997, 32: 361-365. PMID: 9044154, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3468(97)90211-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIschemia/reperfusion injurySuperior mesenteric arteryMucosal injuryReperfusion injuryMucosal integrityOxygenated perfluorocarbonNew treatment modalitiesR groupMesenteric insufficiencyR injuryMesenteric arteryMucosal functionTreatment modalitiesIntraluminal perfusionMucosal preservationIschemic disordersRat modelIntraluminal flowIntestinal mucosaClinical situationsInjuryIschemiaTissue sectionsReperfusionFeasible technique