2020
Pediatric thyroidectomies: A surgical subspecialty comparison
Savoca E, Torabi SJ, Kasle D, Mets E, Hajek M, Waldman EH. Pediatric thyroidectomies: A surgical subspecialty comparison. International Journal Of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2020, 132: 109945. PMID: 32070842, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2020.109945.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric general surgeryShorter operative timePediatric general surgeonsMedical adverse eventsAdverse eventsGeneral surgeryOperative timeGeneral surgeonsNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program-Pediatric dataSurgical complication rateSurgical adverse eventsSub-group analysisGeneral surgery groupComplication differencesOtolaryngology groupPediatric thyroidectomyPerioperative courseSurgery groupComplication ratePatient characteristicsPediatric patientsPediatric populationAdverse outcomesSafe procedureUnivariate analysis
2016
A population based analysis of the implementation of pediatric facemasks in girls youth lacrosse
Walls A, Kasle D, Aaronson N, Harley E, Waldman E. A population based analysis of the implementation of pediatric facemasks in girls youth lacrosse. International Journal Of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2016, 93: 141-144. PMID: 28109486, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2016.12.040.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAbsolute risk reductionRelative riskEar injuryLacrosse injuriesTotal incidenceFacial lacerationsRisk reductionRelative risk reductionSignificant decreaseCross-sectional reviewAdditional protective equipmentFacial abrasionsEmergency roomFacial fracturesFacial injuriesFacemask useNeck regionInjuryLacerationProtective equipmentIncidenceNational databaseSectional reviewFemale athletesFurther risk