A5086181569- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Hernia repair and management
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Trauma Management and Diagnosis
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Abdominal Trauma and Injuries
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
- Abdominal Surgery and Complications
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Trauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, Resuscitation
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Tracheal and airway disorders
Carolinas Medical Center
2014-2024
Touro College
2022
Atrium Medical Cente
2019-2021
Alaska Heart and Vascular Institute
2020
Carolinas Healthcare System
2005-2019
American College of Surgeons
2001-2018
Singer (United States)
2015
Meharry Medical College
2015
Callaway Golf (United States)
2014
Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
2014
In Brief Objective: Gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare neoplasms that require excision for cure. Although the feasibility of minimally invasive resection gastric GIST has been established, long-term safety and efficacy these techniques unclear. We hypothesized complete GISTs using a combination laparoscopic or laparoendoscopic results in low perioperative morbidity an effective control disease. Methods: Between August 1996 June 2005, 50 consecutive patients undergoing...
In Brief Objectives: To compare laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (LVHR) versus open (OVHR) for quality of life (QOL), complications, and recurrence in a large, prospective, multinational study. Introduction: As rates have decreased LVHR OVHR, QOL has become an extremely important differentiating outcomes measure. Methods: A international database was queried from September 2007 to July 2011 OVHR. Carolinas Comfort Scale (CCS) utilized quantify (pain, movement limitation, mesh sensation)...
Objective: The goal of the present study was to reaffirm psychometric properties CCS using an expansive, multinational cohort. Background: Carolinas Comfort Scale (CCS) is a validated, disease-specific, quality life (QOL) questionnaire developed for patients undergoing hernia repair. Methods: data were obtained from International Hernia Mesh Registry, American, European, and Australian prospective, repair database designed capture information delineating patient demographics, surgical...
Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters offer a safe and effective means of preventing pulmonary embolus have reduced complications when compared to earlier techniques caval interruption. However, despite continued improvement in insertion methods, still occur. Pneumothorax, hemorrhage, vessel injury may result while obtaining vascular access. Filter misplacement, excessive tilt, been reported with insertion, but preinsertion cavography is helpful these insertion-related complications. Attention...
Recent data suggest that sex hormones may play a role in regulating posttraumatic immunosuppression, leading to gender-based differences outcome after injuries. This study examined gender-related outcomes trauma patients.We conducted retrospective review of registry from our Level I center over 4-year period. Patients > 15 years age, with Injury Severity Scores 15, who survived and received mechanical ventilation for 48 hours were included. divided into two groups on the basis age (15-45 45...
Background Optimizing intracranial pressure (ICP) and cerebral perfusion (CPP) is important in the management of severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). In trauma patients with TBI respiratory dysfunction, positive end-expiratory (PEEP) often required to support oxygenation. Increases PEEP may lead reduced CPP. We hypothesized that increases are associated compromised hemodynamics altered perfusion. Methods Twenty (mean Injury Severity Score 28) (Glasgow Coma Scale score < 8) were examined. All...
Introduction: The development of new energy sources for hemostasis has facilitated advanced laparoscopic procedures. Few studies, however, have documented the strength vessels sealed or extent surrounding lateral thermal injury, two important factors in maintaining while preventing injury to structures. This study compared burst pressure and with 5-mm PlasmaKinetics™ sealer (PK) (Gyrus Medical, Maple Grove, Minnesota) LigaSure™ sealing device (LS) (Valleylab, Boulder, Colorado). Methods:...
Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO) is a rare but often fatal disease. Herein, we present the largest study to date on ACPO. The National Inpatient Sample was queried for ACPO diagnoses from 1998 2011. Patients were analyzed by treatment into four groups: medical management (MM), colonoscopy alone [(endoscopy-only group) ENDO], surgery (SURG), or and (SAC). Logistic regression used identify predictors of adverse outcomes group. There 106,784 cases ACPO: 96,657 (90.5%) MM, 2,915 (2.7%)...
Transabdominal sutures (TAS) used for mesh fixation in laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (LVHR) are an occasional source of prolonged postoperative pain. We sought to analyze the incidence TAS site pain and efficacy local treatment methods. A retrospective review patients who underwent LVHR from January 1999 August 2002 was performed identify experiencing suture Patients were considered candidates injection therapy if their discomfort lasted 10 days postoperatively. Patient demographics,...
Airway control is the initial priority in management of injured patient. The purpose this investigation was to evaluate experience an aeromedical transport team utilization rapid sequence induction (RSI) for endotracheal intubation prehospital setting. Records a consecutive series patients undergoing RSI between June 1988 and July 1992 by university-based were reviewed demographics, mishaps, pulmonary complications. relationship mishaps complications analyzed. Eighty-four studied with mean...