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View article: Outcomes of early compared with delayed initiation of feeding after placement of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Outcomes of early compared with delayed initiation of feeding after placement of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube: A systematic review and meta‐analysis Open
Background Certain guidelines consider feeding within 4 h of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube (PEG) placement to be safe. However, the evidence supporting the recommendations has been questioned and variation in feeding initiation …
The COVID-19 Pandemic and Virtual Interviews in the 2020-2021 Resident Match Open
The coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) pandemic imposed social distancing and limitations on travel that profoundly affected the resident selection processes of American general surgical postgraduate training programs. Traditionally candidates unde…
Outcomes of Tracheostomy on Burn Inhalation Injury. Open
The ideal timing and implementation of tracheostomy with inhalation injury has yet to be determined. In this study, tracheostomy was associated with much longer lengths of stay and pneumonia. The impact of the underlying lung injury versus…
Timing and Type of Venous Thromboembolic Chemoprophylaxis Is Associated with Acute Traumatic Brain Injury Outcomes Open
Venous thromboembolic (VTE) prophylaxis in acute traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a controversial topic with wide practice variations. This study examined the association of VTE chemoprophylaxis with inpatient mortality and VTE events among…
Survival following devastating penetrating gunshots polytrauma with grade 5 liver injuries requiring multiple massive transfusion protocols: A case report and review of the literature Open
The acute management of severe liver injuries when presenting with ongoing shock is beneficial to include both trauma surgeons with interventional radiologists. Further studies are needed to determine the best approach for this devastating…
A rare case of delayed splenic rupture following initial negative CT scan imaging: A case report and review of the literature Open
Repeat CT scans are also important for the identification of delayed splenic rupture and timely intervention. Delayed hemorrhage after blunt trauma should never be ruled out regardless of the injury complexity or length of hospital admissi…
Evaluation and Management of Watercraft-Related Injuries for Acute Care Surgeons: Towards Improving Care and Implementing Effective Public Health Prevention Policies Open
Boating has exposed humans to elemental hazards for centuries. What was once a lifelong craft and time-honored skillset is now, with modern technology, a popular recreational activity. Boating safety has inherent limitations and has been h…
Effectiveness and Safety of Tranexamic Acid Use in Acute Traumatic Injury in the Prehospital and In-hospital Settings: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Open
Background and Objectives: This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) aims to assess efficacy and safety of tranexamic acid (TXA) use in acute traumatic injuries. Methods: PubMed and Cochrane libraries …
Correction to: Post‐traumatic Splenic Injury Outcomes for Nonoperative and Operative Management: A Systematic Review Open
Sabrina Gill's, John Hoff's and Ashley Mila's affiliation is correct as reflected here.
Variability in tuition and curriculum among allopathic and osteopathic medical schools in the United States Open
US medical school tuition is highly variable, demonstrating associations with geographic regions and curriculum characteristics. There is increasing value in team-based learning modalities in improving professional communication skills.
HELLP! The Novel Use of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy and Nitric Oxide in the Treatment of Acute Respiratory Failure in HELLP Syndrome Open
HELLP (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets) syndrome is a rare but serious complication of pregnancy characterized by hemolytic anemia, elevated liver enzymes, and thrombocytopenia. It occurs in <1% of all pregnancies with 70%…
Disparities in global COVID-19 vaccination rates & allocation of resources to countries in need Open
As of July 20th, 2021, over 191 million confirmed COVID-related cases and 4.1 million COVID-related deaths have been documented across the globe. Vaccines were initially prioritized in healthcare workers (HCWs) and elderly populations to p…
Utilization of computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging for diagnosis of traumatic C-Spine injuries at a level 1 trauma center: A retrospective Cohort analysis Open
MRI is more capable of detecting soft tissue injuries whereas CT is superior in detecting vertebral fractures. Our findings support the need to utilize CT and MRI in conjunction to detect both bony and soft tissue C-spine injuries in traum…
Engage me: Will residency program directors listen? Open
• The implementation of multi-level modifications, including but not limited to outreach initiatives and the development of a holistic application review approach, are potential strategies to improve diversity and inclusivity in general su…
Role of Emergent Nephrectomy for Grade V Blunt Renal Injuries Open
BACKGROUND Blunt renal injuries constitute a small proportion of solid organ trauma cases. Many American Association for the Surgery of Trauma grade IV and V lacerations are manageable with volume resuscitation and angioembolization. In se…
COVID-19 fatalities by zip codes and socioeconomic indicators across various U.S. regions Open
Significant positive association was found between the CFR and median household income. Population/mi (Sen-Crowe et al., 2020) [2] and unemployment rates, did not correlate to CFR. NHs were heavily distributed in high CFR zip codes. We rec…
A rare case of low voltage electrical injury leading to bilateral femur fractures and vertebral body fractures: A case report and review of the literature Open
We present a rare case of low voltage electrical injury by 120 V from a domestic US power supply, amplified by water conduction resulting in bilateral femoral neck fractures and vertebral body fractures.
A rare case of large left internal maxillary artery pseudoaneurysm secondary to mandibular fracture: A case report and review of the literature Open
Optimal management of pseudoaneurysms is achieved by endovascular approach with prior resuscitation and adequate hemodynamic stabilization. Open surgical management is deferred only for those cases where endovascular treatment is not avail…
Comprehensive examination of the peer review process in academic medicine: Towards reaching unbiased decisions – Editorial Open
•The implementation of double- or triple-blind review practices will ensure that authors with worthwhile and prominent research will have fair and equitable review regardless of their prominence in the field.•Improving the quality of our r…
Multidisciplinary management of a traumatic posterior meningeal artery pseudoaneurysm Open
Background Meningeal arterial injuries represent <1% of all blunt traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Middle meningeal artery (MMA) lesions comprise the majority. However, there is little clinical data on posterior meningeal artery (PMA) inju…
A rare case of a blunt thoracic aortic injury in a patient with an aberrant right subclavian artery Open
Introduction Blunt thoracic aortic injuries (BTAIs) are an uncommon traumatic injury that if not treated promptly, can result in death. We present the case of a BTAI with aberrant aortic anatomy. Presentation of case A 60-year-old female w…
Effects of Elevated Blood Alcohol Levels on Burn Patient Outcomes. Open
Burn patients who tested above the legal limit for alcohol on admission were associated with increased inpatient mortality, as well as increased ICU LOS and total days on a ventilator. An elevated admission blood alcohol level may be an in…