2021
Clinical significance of “positive” cervical spine MRI findings following a negative CT
Khurana B, Keraliya A, Velmahos G, Maung AA, Bono CM, Harris MB. Clinical significance of “positive” cervical spine MRI findings following a negative CT. Emergency Radiology 2021, 29: 307-316. PMID: 34850316, DOI: 10.1007/s10140-021-01992-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCervical VertebraeHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingRetrospective StudiesSpinal InjuriesTomography, X-Ray ComputedTrauma CentersWounds, NonpenetratingConceptsCareful retrospective reviewNeurological deficitsCervical spineTraumatic findingsClinical significanceUnevaluable patientsRetrospective reviewNegative CTCervical spine MRI findingsSub-cohort analysisAcute traumatic findingsPrevious multicenter studyNormal CTCStable injuriesSpine traumaMRI findingsMulticenter studyUnstable injuriesNegative CTCsEmergency radiologistsSignificant findingsPatientsSpine surgeonsSubtle findingsCervicalgia
2020
Choosing the Best Approach to Warfarin Reversal After Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage
Lumas SG, Hsiang W, Becher RD, Maung AA, Davis KA, Schuster KM. Choosing the Best Approach to Warfarin Reversal After Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage. Journal Of Surgical Research 2020, 260: 369-376. PMID: 33388533, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2020.12.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAnticoagulantsBlood Coagulation FactorsCoagulantsConnecticutFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHospital CostsHumansIntracranial Hemorrhage, TraumaticLinear ModelsLogistic ModelsMaleMultivariate AnalysisPlasmaPractice Patterns, Physicians'Retrospective StudiesTomography, X-Ray ComputedTrauma CentersTreatment OutcomeWarfarinConceptsProthrombin complex concentrateFresh frozen plasmaTraumatic intracranial hemorrhageIntracranial hemorrhageWarfarin reversalReversal agentsUse of FFPAcademic level 1 trauma centerFollow-up computed tomography scanProgression of ICHFollow-up computed tomographyLevel 1 trauma centerComputed tomography scanTerms of mortalityElectronic medical recordsPreinjury warfarinElderly patientsHospital lengthInitial bleedICH progressionICH patientsMultivariable analysisRetrospective studyTrauma centerSurgical intervention
2013
Pneumatosis Intestinalis Predictive Evaluation Study (PIPES)
DuBose JJ, Lissauer M, Maung AA, Piper GL, O’Callaghan T, Luo-Owen X, Inaba K, Okoye O, Shestopalov A, Fielder WD, Ferrada P, Wilson A, Channel J, Moore FO, Paul DB, Johnson S. Pneumatosis Intestinalis Predictive Evaluation Study (PIPES). Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2013, 75: 15-23. PMID: 23778433, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e318298486e.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge DistributionAgedAnalysis of VarianceCause of DeathCohort StudiesCombined Modality TherapyDigestive System Surgical ProceduresFemaleHospital MortalityHumansIncidenceLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedPneumatosis Cystoides IntestinalisPredictive Value of TestsPrognosisRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentSeverity of Illness IndexSex DistributionSocieties, MedicalSurvival AnalysisTomography, X-Ray ComputedConceptsPathologic pneumatosis intestinalisPneumatosis intestinalisClinical prediction ruleIndependent predictorsPrediction ruleAcute renal failureRetrospective multicenter studySmall retrospective seriesStrong independent predictorRegression tree analysisAbsent bowelVasopressor needVasopressor useRenal failurePrimary outcomeClinical presentationRetrospective seriesBenign diseaseMechanical ventilationMulticenter studyTransmural ischemiaCase reportMedical historyClinical significanceProspective validation
2012
Evaluation and management of small-bowel obstruction
Maung AA, Johnson DC, Piper GL, Barbosa RR, Rowell SE, Bokhari F, Collins JN, Gordon JR, H. JH, Kerwin AJ. Evaluation and management of small-bowel obstruction. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2012, 73: s362-s369. PMID: 23114494, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e31827019de.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsContrast MediaHumansIntestinal ObstructionIntestine, SmallLaparotomyPeritonitisTomography, X-Ray ComputedConceptsSmall bowel obstructionManagement of SBODate evidence-based recommendationsComplete small bowel obstructionWater-soluble contrast studyRemainder of patientsEvidence of ischemiaEvaluation of patientsLevel I evidenceInitial nonoperative managementSurgery of TraumaEvidence-based recommendationsClinical deteriorationContinuous painGeneralized peritonitisLaparoscopic treatmentSurgical admissionsNonoperative managementI evidenceMetabolic acidosisTomographic scanSurgical techniqueContrast studiesCritical carePlain films