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Outcomes of Pigtail Catheter Placement versus Chest Tube Placement in Adult Thoracic Trauma Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  • George Beeton BS
  • Micah Ngatuvai MBA
  • Tessa Breeding BS
  • Ryan Andrade BS
  • Ruth Zagales BS
  • Areeba Khan BS
  • Radleigh Santos PhD
  • Adel Elkbuli MD, MPH, MBA

Abstract

Introduction
A debate currently exists regarding the efficacy of pigtail catheters vs chest tubes in the management of thoracic trauma. This meta-analysis aims to compare the outcomes of pigtail catheters vs chest tubes in adult trauma patients with ...
Restricted accessReview articleFirst published Feb 20, 2023
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Updates on Surgical Treatment for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

  • Katherine Kendrick MD
  • Shanu N. Kothari MD

Abstract

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common condition that is on the rise. Obesity is one risk factor that has increased in parallel with the rise of GERD. Typical symptoms include heartburn, regurgitation, dysphagia, cough, and chest pain. ...
Restricted accessReview articleFirst published Feb 14, 2023
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Jean Baptiste Lucien Bauden’s Clinique des Plaies D’Armes a Feu: The First English Translation of the First Trauma Laparotomy

  • David Ray Velez MD

Abstract

Historically, abdominal trauma was managed nonoperatively with rest and local wound cares. Jean Baptiste Lucien Baudens (1804-1857) was a French military surgeon and performed the first 2 trauma laparotomies. The first patient died but the second ...
Restricted accessReview articleFirst published Feb 14, 2023
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Management of Gastric Cancer

  • Caroline E. Hall MD
  • Felipe Maegawa MD, FACS
  • Ankit D. Patel MD, FACS
  • Edward Lin DO, MBA, FACS

Abstract

Gastric adenocarcinoma is a complex disease that requires a thorough multidisciplinary approach for appropriate management. Management strategies vary in different regions of the world and have changed over time. In spite of improvements in chemotherapy ...
Restricted accessReview articleFirst published Jan 7, 2023
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A Primer on General Surgery Applicants Who Have Graduated From Indian Medical Schools

  • Paul J. Schenarts MD
  • Aru Panwar MBBS
  • Devi Mukkai Krishnamurty MBBS
  • Kalyana Nandipati MBBS

Abstract

Background: Graduates of Indian medical schools account for the greatest proportion of non-US born international medical graduates applying to general surgery residency programs.Purpose: Provide information to facilitate fair and holistic review of ...
Restricted accessReview articleFirst published Jan 7, 2023
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Utility of Falciform Ligament in Abdominal Surgery: A Systematic Review

  • Tom Liu MD
  • Alan Saber MD, FACS

Abstract

Objective
The aim of the present systematic review was to assess current trends in use of falciform ligament in abdominal surgery.
Background
The falciform ligament has been proposed in surgical literature as a suitable pedicle or flap with acceptable ...
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Avascular Necrosis of Femur as a Complication of Cushing’s Syndrome Due to Adrenocortical Carcinoma

  • Atul Anand MBBS
  • Chandan K. Jha MCh
  • Prashant K. Singh MS
  • Upasana Sinha MD
  • Abhirami Ganesh MD
  • Punam P. Bhadani MD

Abstract

A wide range of clinical presentations for Cushing’s syndrome has been described in the literature. Avascular necrosis of femur is a well-recognized complication of excessive glucocorticoid administration, but its occurrence due to endogenous ...
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Financial and Inpatient Burden of Adhesion-Related Small Bowel Obstruction: A Systematic Review of the Literature

  • Zoe Garoufalia MD
  • Rachel Gefen MD
  • Sameh Hany Emile MBBCh, MSc, MD, FACS
  • Peige Zhou MD
  • Emanuela Silva-Alvarenga MD
  • Steven D. Wexner MD, PhD (Hon)

Abstract

Background
Postoperative adhesions may occur after >90% of laparotomies and is the most common cause of small bowel obstruction (SBO). Despite the high incidence, there is a lack of data related to financial implications of adhesion-related SBO (ASBO). ...
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Hepatocellular-Cholangiocarcinoma Collision Tumors: An Update of Current Management Practices

  • Brandon Goodwin BA
  • Johanna Lou MD
  • Margaret Butchy MD
  • Traeden Wilson BA
  • Umur Atabek MD
  • Francis Spitz MD
  • Young Hong MD

Abstract

Combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma (cHCC-CC) is a rare form of primary hepatic collision tumor, with an incidence ranging from 0.4 to 14.2%. Given the diagnostic challenges and lack of randomized trials, standardized treatment has yet to be ...
Restricted accessReview articleFirst published Aug 27, 2022
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Perioperative Fluid Management in Surgical Patients: A Review

  • Alex Cao MS
  • Lillian T. Bellfi PhD
  • Jonathan Schoen MD, MPH
  • Patrick Greiffenstein MD
  • Alan B. Marr MD
  • Lance Stuke MD
  • John P. Hunt MD, MPH
  • Richard Pino MD, PhD
  • Alison Smith MD, PhD

Abstract

Intravenous (IV) fluids are one of the most widely prescribed medications. Despite their frequent usage, IV fluids are often not used appropriately. High-quality evidence to guide the surgeon in the perioperative period is sparse. A plethora of choices ...
Restricted accessReview articleFirst published Aug 17, 2022
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