2018
Organ injury scaling 2018 update
Kozar R, Crandall M, Shanmuganathan K, Zarzaur B, Coburn M, Cribari C, Kaup K, Schuster K, Tominaga G. Organ injury scaling 2018 update. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2018, 85: 1119-1122. PMID: 30462622, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002058.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Predictive factors for failure of nonoperative management in perforated appendicitis
Maxfield MW, Schuster KM, Bokhari J, McGillicuddy EA, Davis KA. Predictive factors for failure of nonoperative management in perforated appendicitis. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2014, 76: 976-981. PMID: 24662860, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000000187.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNonoperative managementAbdominal tendernessFailure groupIntensive care unit careUniversity tertiary care hospitalTertiary care hospitalLength of stayUnit careCare hospitalDefinitive treatmentLaboratory markersPerforated appendicitisNonsurgical treatmentClinical findingsPredictive factorsRadiographic findingsTomographic scanTherapeutic studiesAppendicitisEarly operationLevel IIIPatientsAbscessPhlegmonTachycardia
2012
Impact of adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction on radiation dose in evaluation of trauma patients
Maxfield MW, Schuster KM, McGillicuddy EA, Young CJ, Ghita M, Bokhari SA, Oliva IB, Brink JA, Davis KA. Impact of adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction on radiation dose in evaluation of trauma patients. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2012, 73: 1406-1411. PMID: 23147183, PMCID: PMC3923265, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e318270d2fb.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDose-length productCT scanTrauma patientsAdaptive statistical iterative reconstructionCervical spineLevel I trauma centerVolume CT dose indexI trauma centerRadiation doseStatistical iterative reconstructionCT dose indexBaseline demographicsTrauma centerTomographic scanPatient outcomesTrauma systemInclusion criteriaLevel IVTherapeutic studiesPatientsDose indexCT scanningRadiation exposureScansSubjective image qualitySelective nonoperative management of blunt splenic injury
Stassen NA, Bhullar I, Cheng JD, Crandall ML, Friese RS, Guillamondegui OD, Jawa RS, Maung AA, Rohs TJ, Sangosanya A, Schuster KM, Seamon MJ, Tchorz KM, Zarzuar BL, Kerwin AJ. Selective nonoperative management of blunt splenic injury. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2012, 73: s294-s300. PMID: 23114484, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e3182702afc.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsEmbolization, TherapeuticHumansInjury Severity ScoreLaparotomyPeritonitisSpleenTomography, X-Ray ComputedWounds, NonpenetratingConceptsBlunt splenic injuryPractice management guidelinesSplenic injuryNonoperative managementSelective nonoperative managementOperative interventionClinical statusManagement guidelinesEmergent operative interventionHealth MEDLINE databaseLower overall morbiditySerial clinical evaluationsBlunt abdominal traumaGrade of injuryNon-operative managementPatient's clinical statusAppropriate patient populationSurgery of TraumaEnglish-language citationsAbdominal traumaExpectant managementHemodynamic instabilityOverall morbidityUrgent laparotomyAdjunctive therapyNonoperative management of blunt hepatic injury
Stassen NA, Bhullar I, Cheng JD, Crandall M, Friese R, Guillamondegui O, Jawa R, Maung A, Rohs TJ, Sangosanya A, Schuster K, Seamon M, Tchorz KM, Zarzuar BL, Kerwin A. Nonoperative management of blunt hepatic injury. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2012, 73: s288-s293. PMID: 23114483, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e318270160d.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsEmbolization, TherapeuticHumansInjury Severity ScoreLaparotomyLiverTomography, X-Ray ComputedWounds, NonpenetratingConceptsBlunt hepatic injuryNonoperative managementPractice management guidelinesHepatic injuryOperative interventionClinical statusEastern AssociationManagement guidelinesEmergent operative interventionHealth MEDLINE databaseSerial clinical evaluationsBlunt abdominal traumaGrade of injuryPatient's clinical statusEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographySelective nonoperative managementSurgery of TraumaEnglish-language citationsAbdominal traumaExpectant managementHemodynamic instabilityTrauma guidelinesAdjunctive therapyPatient ageStable patients
2011
Acute cholecystitis in the elderly: use of computed tomography and correlation with ultrasonography
McGillicuddy EA, Schuster KM, Brown E, Maxfield MW, Davis KA, Longo WE. Acute cholecystitis in the elderly: use of computed tomography and correlation with ultrasonography. The American Journal Of Surgery 2011, 202: 524-527. PMID: 21906722, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2011.06.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute cholecystitisCT groupCommon bile duct sizeDiagnosis of ACBile duct sizeDetection of cholelithiasisMore acute presentationsCoronary artery diseaseAcute presentationCholecystectomy ratesElderly patientsNonambulatory statusArtery diseaseUS findingsComputed tomographyService admissionsInflammationUS groupPatientsCTDuct sizeCholecystitisTomographyGroupLeukocytosisDevelopment of a Computed Tomography-Based Scoring System for Necrotizing Soft-Tissue Infections
McGillicuddy EA, Lischuk AW, Schuster KM, Kaplan LJ, Maung A, Lui FY, Bokhari SA, Davis KA. Development of a Computed Tomography-Based Scoring System for Necrotizing Soft-Tissue Infections. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2011, 70: 894-899. PMID: 21610394, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e3182134a76.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMorbidityNecrosisRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSeverity of Illness IndexSoft Tissue InfectionsSurvival RateTomography, X-Ray ComputedUnited StatesConceptsSoft tissue infectionsComputed tomographyScoring systemTertiary care medical centerCT-based scoring systemCT scoring systemSoft tissue necrosisDiagnosis of NSTICharacteristic curveCT findingsPathologic findingsSignificant morbidityPhysical examinationLaboratory findingsOperative notesPathology reportsProspective validationMedical CenterCT scanNSTIDiagnostic adjunctCT scanningDiagnostic testsPatientsStudy period
2010
Ischemic colitis: risk factors for eventual surgery
Paterno F, McGillicuddy EA, Schuster KM, Longo WE. Ischemic colitis: risk factors for eventual surgery. The American Journal Of Surgery 2010, 200: 646-650. PMID: 21056146, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2010.07.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsComputed tomography scanRisk factorsIschemic colitisImmediate surgeryIntraperitoneal fluidTomography scanIntensive care unit admissionCare unit admissionPeripheral vascular diseaseFree intraperitoneal fluidUnit admissionSame admissionEventual surgerySubsequent surgeryMechanical ventilationSurgical managementAtrial fibrillationSurgical interventionVascular diseaseUnivariate analysisCommon disorderDiseases codesClinical conditionsLactate levelsInternational ClassificationContrast-Induced Nephropathy in Elderly Trauma Patients
McGillicuddy EA, Schuster KM, Kaplan LJ, Maung AA, Lui FY, Maerz LL, Johnson DC, Davis KA. Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Elderly Trauma Patients. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2010, 68: 294-297. PMID: 20154540, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e3181cf7e40.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute Kidney InjuryAgedContrast MediaFemaleHospital MortalityHumansIncidenceLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedRisk FactorsTomography, X-Ray ComputedWounds and InjuriesConceptsAcute kidney injuryElderly trauma patientsTrauma patientsNoncontrast groupDevelopment of AKIRisk of AKILevel one trauma centerContrast-Induced NephropathyHours of admissionIndependent risk factorHours of presentationLength of stayAdministration of contrastHospital mortalityKidney injuryBaseline characteristicsElderly patientsOccult injuriesProlonged lengthRenal functionSerum creatinineTrauma centerIntravenous contrastMedical recordsRisk factors