2016
Evaluation of the Effect of Diagnostic Molecular Testing on the Surgical Decision-Making Process for Patients With Thyroid Nodules
Noureldine S, Najafian A, Han P, Olson M, Genther D, Schneider E, Prescott J, Agrawal N, Mathur A, Zeiger M, Tufano R. Evaluation of the Effect of Diagnostic Molecular Testing on the Surgical Decision-Making Process for Patients With Thyroid Nodules. JAMA Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2016, 142: 676-82. PMID: 27196108, DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2016.0850.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSurgical decision-making processMolecular testingSurgical consultationThyroid nodulesDiagnostic molecular testingEvidence of overtreatmentPertinent treatment optionsSurgical management algorithmRisk of malignancySurgical decision makingSurgical management planRadiological resultsStudy cohortSurgical managementTreatment algorithmProspective studyMean ageTreatment optionsMAIN OUTCOMEPatientsBethesda SystemHistopathology diagnosisControl groupCytopathology classificationHistopathology analysisUnderstanding recurrent readmission after major surgery among patients with employer-provided health insurance
Kim Y, Ejaz A, Xu L, Gani F, Canner J, Schneider E, Pawlik T. Understanding recurrent readmission after major surgery among patients with employer-provided health insurance. The American Journal Of Surgery 2016, 212: 305-314.e2. PMID: 27156797, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2016.01.028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCharlson Comorbidity IndexRecurrent readmissionsMajor surgeryFirst readmissionIndex hospitalizationStudy cohortMedian lengthMedian patient ageDays of dischargeLong-term outcomesMajor surgical proceduresFirst rehospitalizationMore comorbiditiesMore readmissionsComorbidity indexUnplanned readmissionPatient ageReadmission patternsEntire followMedian timeHospital chargesTotal admissionsReadmissionSurgical proceduresPatients
2013
State-by-state variation in emergency versus elective colon resections: Room for improvement
Obirieze A, Kisat M, Hicks C, Oyetunji T, Schneider E, Gaskin D, Haut E, Efron D, Cornwell E, Haider A. State-by-state variation in emergency versus elective colon resections: Room for improvement. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2013, 74: 1286. PMID: 23609280, PMCID: PMC3645918, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e31828b8478.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElective colon resectionColon surgeryColon resectionOdds ratioElective colon surgeryEmergency colon surgeryNationwide Inpatient SampleFinal study cohortElective surgical proceduresDischarge-level weightsSubstantial state variationsElective colectomyEmergency colectomyHospital factorsAdult patientsStudy cohortEmergent proceduresInpatient SampleNational averageColon operationsUnadjusted proportionRetrospective analysisSurgical proceduresEmergency proceduresColectomyState-by-state variation in emergency versus elective colon resections: Room for improvement
Obirieze A, Kisat M, Hicks C, Oyetunji T, Schneider E, Gaskin D, Haut E, Efron D, Cornwell E, Haider A. State-by-state variation in emergency versus elective colon resections: Room for improvement. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2013, 74: 1286-1291. DOI: 10.1097/01586154-201305000-00015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchElective colon resectionColon surgeryColon resectionOdds ratioElective colon surgeryEmergency colon surgeryNationwide Inpatient SampleFinal study cohortElective surgical proceduresDischarge-level weightsSubstantial state variationsElective colectomyEmergency colectomyAdult patientsHospital factorsStudy cohortEmergent proceduresNational averageInpatient SampleColon operationsUnadjusted proportionRetrospective analysisSurgical proceduresEpidemiologic studiesLevel III
2012
Improved results using Onyx glue for the treatment of persistent type 2 endoleak after endovascular aneurysm repair
Abularrage C, Patel V, Conrad M, Schneider E, Cambria R, Kwolek C. Improved results using Onyx glue for the treatment of persistent type 2 endoleak after endovascular aneurysm repair. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2012, 56: 630-636. PMID: 22572009, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.02.038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAneurysmBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationBostonChi-Square DistributionDimethyl SulfoxideDrug CombinationsEmbolization, TherapeuticEndoleakEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateLogistic ModelsMaleMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioPolyvinylsProportional Hazards ModelsReoperationRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTantalumTime FactorsTomography, X-Ray ComputedTreatment OutcomeConceptsEndovascular aneurysm repairPersistent type 2 endoleakType 2 endoleakSecondary interventionsGlue embolizationAneurysm repairCoil embolizationPrimary end pointFive-year survivalKaplan-Meier analysisMultiple logistic regressionSuccess rateGreater long-term successGraft explantOnyx glueGreater success rateStudy cohortAdverse outcomesInterventional techniquesEmbolizationAneurysm sacEnd pointLogistic regressionPatientsLong-term success