Matthew T. Hey
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View article: Low-cost simulation models for soft-tissue procedures for medical student education in Rwanda
Low-cost simulation models for soft-tissue procedures for medical student education in Rwanda Open
Background Simulation-based training (SBT) enhances medical education but is often limited in low-resource settings. This study aimed to describe the development, use, and cost implication of three low-cost models of soft tissue lesions fo…
View article: The Risk of Catastrophic Surgical Expenditure Within a Community-Based Primary and Preventive Care Program at a Florida Medical School: A Modeling Study
The Risk of Catastrophic Surgical Expenditure Within a Community-Based Primary and Preventive Care Program at a Florida Medical School: A Modeling Study Open
Introduction Catastrophic surgical expenditure (CSE) poses significant financial risks globally. This modeling study investigates the risk of CSE among underserved households enrolled in a primary and preventive care program at a US commun…
View article: The impact of climate change on surgical care: A systematic review of the bellwether procedures
The impact of climate change on surgical care: A systematic review of the bellwether procedures Open
Background: With efforts underway globally to scale up access to surgical care for the billions who lack it, understanding the impact of climate change on surgical care delivery is critical for clinicians and policymakers. We aimed to asse…
View article: Exploring the distribution of risk factors for drop-out from Ponseti treatment for clubfoot across Bangladesh using geospatial cluster analysis
Exploring the distribution of risk factors for drop-out from Ponseti treatment for clubfoot across Bangladesh using geospatial cluster analysis Open
Clubfoot is a congenital anomaly affecting 1/1,000 live births. Ponseti casting is an effective and affordable treatment. About 75% of affected children have access to Ponseti treatment in Bangladesh, but 20% are at risk of drop-out. We ai…
View article: The Use of Simulation for Undergraduate Surgical Education in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review
The Use of Simulation for Undergraduate Surgical Education in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review Open
Background The implementation of simulation-based learning for surgical training in sub-Saharan Africa can help prepare trainees to address surgical burden. The current status of simulation for surgical skills training in undergraduate med…
View article: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement via the introducer technique is safe and effective in children when compared to the laparoscopic technique
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement via the introducer technique is safe and effective in children when compared to the laparoscopic technique Open
PurposeWe compare our experience of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, introducer technique (PEG) and laparoscopic technique (LapGT) at a tertiary care pediatric hospital.MethodsIsolated PEGs and LapGTs placements were reviewed at our in…
View article: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement is safe and effective in children when compared to the laparoscopic technique
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement is safe and effective in children when compared to the laparoscopic technique Open
Introduction : We compare our experience of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) and laparoscopic technique (LapGT) at a tertiary care pediatric hospital. Methods : All PEGs and LapGT placements were reviewed at our institution from A…
View article: Early discharge on postoperative day 1 following lobectomy for stage I non-small-cell lung cancer is safe in high-volume surgical centres: a national cancer database analysis
Early discharge on postoperative day 1 following lobectomy for stage I non-small-cell lung cancer is safe in high-volume surgical centres: a national cancer database analysis Open
OBJECTIVES Shortening hospital length of stay after lobectomy for stage I non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains a challenge, and the literature regarding factors associated with safe early discharge is limited. We sought to evaluate t…