2013
Effect of patient Age on surgical outcomes for Graves’ disease: a case–control study of 100 consecutive patients at a high volume thyroid surgical center
Breuer CK, Solomon D, Donovan P, Rivkees SA, Udelsman R. Effect of patient Age on surgical outcomes for Graves’ disease: a case–control study of 100 consecutive patients at a high volume thyroid surgical center. International Journal Of Pediatric Endocrinology 2013, 2013: 1. PMID: 23351530, PMCID: PMC3574836, DOI: 10.1186/1687-9856-2013-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPermanent hypoparathyroidismTotal thyroidectomyConsecutive patientsPatient ageOperative timeSurgery teamTransient recurrent laryngeal nerve dysfunctionRecurrent laryngeal nerve injuryRecurrent laryngeal nerve dysfunctionLaryngeal nerve injuryPost-operative hypocalcemiaSummary of backgroundLonger operative timeBody weight ratioLength of stayCase-control studyConclusionSurgical managementPediatric thyroidTemporary hypocalcemiaNerve dysfunctionOperative mortalityNeck hematomaNerve injuryPostoperative hematomaComplication rate
2011
An evaluation of the routine use of contrast radiography as a screening test for cervical anastomotic integrity after esophagectomy
Solomon DG, Sasaki CT, Salem RR. An evaluation of the routine use of contrast radiography as a screening test for cervical anastomotic integrity after esophagectomy. The American Journal Of Surgery 2011, 203: 467-471. PMID: 21906717, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2011.04.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnastomosis, SurgicalAnastomotic LeakChi-Square DistributionCohort StudiesContrast MediaDiagnostic Tests, RoutineEsophageal NeoplasmsEsophagectomyEsophagogastric JunctionFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMass ScreeningMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentThoracotomyTomography, X-Ray ComputedUnnecessary ProceduresConceptsContrast radiographyAnastomotic leakContrast esophagographyTranshiatal esophagectomyAnastomotic integrityScreening testRoutine useSame single surgeonAnastomotic leak rateOverall leak rateModality of detectionCervical anastomosisConsecutive patientsSingle surgeonAdditional patientsClinical managementContrast studiesPatient managementEsophagectomyPatientsLeak ratePharyngolaryngoesophagectomyMost leaksEsophagographyRadiography