Emily K Lenart, Saskya E. Byerly, Megan G Gross, Yasmin M Ali, Cory R Evans, Thomas S Easterday, Isaac W. Howley, Andrew J. Kerwin, Peter E. Fischer, Dina M. Filiberto
{"title":"Clinical Implications of Over- and Under-Triage Using Need for Trauma Intervention and Cribari Indices.","authors":"Emily K Lenart, Saskya E. Byerly, Megan G Gross, Yasmin M Ali, Cory R Evans, Thomas S Easterday, Isaac W. Howley, Andrew J. Kerwin, Peter E. Fischer, Dina M. Filiberto","doi":"10.1177/00031348241246181","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00031348241246181","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND\u0000Need for Trauma Intervention (NFTI) score was proposed to help identify injured trauma patients while minimizing under (UT) and over triage (OT). Using a national database, we aimed to describe UT and OT of NFTI vs standard Cribari method (CM) and hypothesized triage sensitivity remains poor.\u0000\u0000\u0000METHODS\u0000The 2021 Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) database was queried. Demographics, mechanism, verification level, interfacility transfer (IF), and level of activation were collected. Patients were stratified by both NFTI [+ vs -] and CM [Injury severity score (ISS) < 15 vs > 15]. UT was defined as NFTI + or ISS >15 without full trauma activation.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u00001,030,526 patients were identified in TQIP. 84,969 were UT and 97,262 were OT using NFTI while 94,020 were UT and 108,823 were OT using CM. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV) of NFTI is 49%, 89%, 45%, and 90%, respectively vs 43%, 87%, 39%, and 89% of CM, respectively. Age was higher in the UT group using both scores (52 vs 42, P < .0001 and 54 vs 42, P < .0001, respectively). Using MLR, level 2 and 3 verification, blunt mechanism, female, IF, and older age were associated with UT in both NFTI and CM. Level 1 verification, penetrating mechanism, male, no IF, and younger age were associated with OT.\u0000\u0000\u0000CONCLUSIONS\u0000Current prehospital triage criteria have poor sensitivity for identifying severely injured trauma patients by both NFTI and CM. UT increases as age of the patient increases. Further studies are needed to improve triage.","PeriodicalId":325363,"journal":{"name":"The American Surgeon","volume":"103 2","pages":"31348241246181"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140706717","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Megan G Gross, Dina M. Filiberto, Benjamin Lehrman, Emily K Lenart, Thomas S Easterday, Andrew J. Kerwin, Saskya E. Byerly
{"title":"Outcomes and Predictors of Delayed Intervention After Renal Trauma.","authors":"Megan G Gross, Dina M. Filiberto, Benjamin Lehrman, Emily K Lenart, Thomas S Easterday, Andrew J. Kerwin, Saskya E. Byerly","doi":"10.1177/00031348241246164","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00031348241246164","url":null,"abstract":"INTRODUCTION\u0000Historically, a zone II hematoma mandated exploration after penetrating trauma, but this has been challenged given potentially higher nephrectomy rates and the advent of therapeutic endovascular and endoscopic interventions. We hypothesized penetrating mechanism was not a predictor for delayed intervention in the modern era.\u0000\u0000\u0000METHODS\u0000This single-center, retrospective study included renal trauma patients from 3/2019 to 6/2022. Our institutional practice is selective exploration of zone II hematomas for active bleeding and expanding hematoma only, regardless of mechanism. Descriptive statistics and multivariable logistic regression (MLR) were performed.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000One-hundred and forty-four patients were identified, with median age 32 years (IQR:23,49), 66% blunt mechanism, and injury severity score 17(IQR:11,26). Forty-three (30%) required operative intervention, and of the 20 that had a zone II exploration, 3 (15%) underwent renorrhaphy and 17 (85%) underwent nephrectomy. Penetrating patients more frequently underwent immediate operative intervention (67%vs10%,P < .0001), required nephrectomy (27%vs5%,P = .0003), and were less likely to undergo pre-intervention CT (51%vs96%,P < .0001) compared to blunt patients. Delayed renal interventions were higher in penetrating (33%vs13%,P = .004) with no difference in mortality or length of stay compared to blunt mechanism. Ureteral stent placement and renal embolization were the most common delayed interventions. On MLR, the only independent predictor for delayed intervention was need for initial operative intervention (OR 3.803;95%CI:1.612-8.975,P = .0023). Four (3%) required delayed nephrectomy, of which only one underwent initial operative intervention without zone 2 exploration.\u0000\u0000\u0000CONCLUSIONS\u0000The most common delayed interventions after renal trauma were renal embolization and ureteral stent. Penetrating mechanism was not a predictor of delayed renal intervention in a trauma center that manages zone II retroperitoneal hematomas similarly regardless of mechanism.","PeriodicalId":325363,"journal":{"name":"The American Surgeon","volume":"14 4","pages":"31348241246164"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140714186","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kristina Shaffer, Lilian Harris, Stephanie Ng, Judy A Tjoe
{"title":"Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy and Adequate Margins for Patients With Ductal Carcinoma In Situ.","authors":"Kristina Shaffer, Lilian Harris, Stephanie Ng, Judy A Tjoe","doi":"10.1177/00031348241246179","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00031348241246179","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND\u0000For patients with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) undergoing breast conservation surgery (BCS), guidelines advise a margin width of at least 2 mm, with studies demonstrating decreased recurrence risk compared to narrower margins. However, limited data exist establishing if this margin is appropriate in mastectomies, and specifically for nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM). Consequently, we evaluated the margins of DCIS patients undergoing NSM and resulting oncologic outcomes.\u0000\u0000\u0000METHODS\u0000A single-institution retrospective review was performed in patients with DCIS or DCIS with microinvasion (DCIS + MI) undergoing NSM from April 2010 to December 2021. Patient and tumor characteristics, margin status, treatment, and outcomes information were collected. The association between margins and local-regional (LRR) and distant recurrence (DR) were examined.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000161 patients were included, comprising 284 NSM (164 therapeutic, 120 prophylactic). 153 patients had DCIS and 8 had DCIS + MI. Most patients had hormone sensitive, 123 (76.4%), and nuclear grade 2, 72 (44.7%), disease. In total, 35 (21.7%) patients had positive or <2 mm margins. Of these, 21 (60%) involved the anterior margin. At a median follow-up of 45 months (range 0-151), 2.5% (n = 4) had a LRR and .6% (n = 1) had a DR. Of patients with a recurrence, only 2 had positive or <2 mm margins, 1 had received endocrine therapy, and none received adjuvant radiation.\u0000\u0000\u0000DISCUSSION\u0000No specific margin status was found to correlate with recurrence for patients with DCIS or DCIS + MI undergoing NSM, with an altogether low recurrence risk. Overall, this suggests that recommended DCIS margins in BCS doesn't necessarily apply in NSM, where margins of <2 mm may be acceptable.","PeriodicalId":325363,"journal":{"name":"The American Surgeon","volume":"31 6","pages":"31348241246179"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140715504","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Successful Management of Ileorectal Anastomotic Disruption With Off-Label Use of Endoscopic Covered Metallic Stent.","authors":"Alex Tran, Donald Davis, Sowsan H. Rasheid","doi":"10.1177/00031348241241708","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00031348241241708","url":null,"abstract":"Colorectal surgery poses significant risks, with anastomotic disruption being a severe complication. Traditional management involves surgical intervention, contributing to postoperative morbidity and mortality. In this brief report, we present a 54-year-old woman with a history of diverticulitis, multiple surgeries, and anastomotic leak following ileorectal anastomosis. Attempts at managing anastomotic leaks with more minimally invasive approaches have been successful in esophageal surgery with the use of covered metallic stents. However, this approach has been rarely attempted for the management of colorectal anastomotic leaks. Instead of conventional surgical approaches, we employed an off-label use of an endoscopic covered metallic stent, WallFlex™, to successfully manage the anastomotic disruption. The patient's recovery was uneventful, highlighting the potential role of stents in select cases.","PeriodicalId":325363,"journal":{"name":"The American Surgeon","volume":"344 3","pages":"31348241241708"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140719620","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shem K. Blackley, Jay Lawrence, Addison C. Blevins, Caroline W Howell, C. Butts, Nathan M. Polite, Thomas J. Capasso, Andrew C. Bright, Kayla A Hall, Andrew N. Haiflich, Ashley Y Williams, Christopher M. Kinnard, Maryann I. Mbaka, Jonathon P. Audia, Jon D. Simmons, Yannleei L. Lee
{"title":"A Single Hospital-Wide Antibiogram is Insufficient to Account for Differences in Antibiotic Resistance Patterns Across Multiple ICUs.","authors":"Shem K. Blackley, Jay Lawrence, Addison C. Blevins, Caroline W Howell, C. Butts, Nathan M. Polite, Thomas J. Capasso, Andrew C. Bright, Kayla A Hall, Andrew N. Haiflich, Ashley Y Williams, Christopher M. Kinnard, Maryann I. Mbaka, Jonathon P. Audia, Jon D. Simmons, Yannleei L. Lee","doi":"10.1177/00031348241241636","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00031348241241636","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND\u0000Infection is a common cause of mortality within intensive care units (ICUs). Antibiotic resistance patterns and culture data are used to create antibiograms. Knowledge of antibiograms facilitates guiding empiric therapies and reduces mortality. Most major hospitals utilize data collection to create hospital-wide antibiograms. Previous studies have shown significant differences in susceptibility patterns between hospital wards and ICUs. We hypothesize that institutional or combined ICU antibiograms are inadequate to account for differences in susceptibility for patients in individual ICUs.\u0000\u0000\u0000METHODS\u0000Culture and susceptibility data were reviewed over a 1-year period for 13 bacteria in the following ICUs: Surgical/Trauma, Medical, Neuroscience, Burn, and Emergency department. Antibiotic management decisions are made by individual teams.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000Nine species had sufficient data for inclusion into an All-ICU antibiogram. E coli and S aureus were the most common isolates. Seven species had significant differences in susceptibility patterns between ICUs. E cloacae showed higher rates of resistance to multiple antibiotics in the STICU than other ICUs. P aeruginosa susceptibility rates in the NSICU and BICU were 88% and 92%, respectively, compared to 60% and 55% in the STICU and MICU. Cephalosporins and Aztreonam had reduced efficacy against E coli in the NSICU, however remain effective in other ICUs.\u0000\u0000\u0000CONCLUSIONS\u0000The results of this study show that different ICUs do have variability in antibiotic susceptibility patterns within a single hospital. While this only represents a single institution, it shows that the use of hospital-wide antibiograms is inadequate for creating empiric antibiotic protocols within individual ICUs.","PeriodicalId":325363,"journal":{"name":"The American Surgeon","volume":"207 2","pages":"31348241241636"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140720085","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
John P. Shillinglaw, Cory J. Nonnemacher, Dudley B Christie
{"title":"Large Penetrating Wounds to the Chest Managed With Immediate Chest Wall Reconstruction Using Biologic Mesh, Titanium Plates, and Rotational Tissue Flaps.","authors":"John P. Shillinglaw, Cory J. Nonnemacher, Dudley B Christie","doi":"10.1177/00031348241244649","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00031348241244649","url":null,"abstract":"Large open chest wall wounds can be difficult to manage due to full-thickness tissue loss with underlying rib fractures and exposed lung parenchyma. Historically, the use of synthetic material has been discouraged in the traumatic setting with the concern that it may be associated with an increased risk of infection. We present 4 patients with large open injuries to the thorax-one from blunt and three from penetrating trauma. We describe our initial management followed by prompt surgical repair using biologic mesh, titanium rib spanning plates, and rotational tissue flaps with Z-plasty of the skin for definite closure. All patients did well post-operatively without complications or wound infections. With the appropriate management, we suspect there may be an advantage in performing immediate reconstruction and closure in large open thoracic injuries utilizing biologic mesh and titanium rib spanning plates with a lower risk of infection than previously believed.","PeriodicalId":325363,"journal":{"name":"The American Surgeon","volume":"15 1","pages":"31348241244649"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140717573","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Whitlock, Kevin R. Arndt, Iordanis Zakopoulos, Daniel J Wong, S. Kaul, Joseph Feuerstein, Kristen T. Crowell, E. Messaris
{"title":"Safety and Efficacy of Inpatient Infliximab Rescue Therapy for Acute Crohn's Disease Flares.","authors":"A. Whitlock, Kevin R. Arndt, Iordanis Zakopoulos, Daniel J Wong, S. Kaul, Joseph Feuerstein, Kristen T. Crowell, E. Messaris","doi":"10.1177/00031348241246160","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00031348241246160","url":null,"abstract":"PURPOSE\u0000Describe the safety, complications, and need for urgent surgery in patients requiring inpatient rescue infliximab for acute Crohn's disease (CD) flare.\u0000\u0000\u0000BACKGROUND\u0000Infliximab is increasingly used for patients hospitalized with acute severe ulcerative colitis as rescue therapy; however, optimal management for patients hospitalized for CD flares remains unclear.\u0000\u0000\u0000METHODS\u0000A single-institution retrospective study of patients aged 18+ admitted from 2008 to 2020 with acute Crohn's flare requiring induction of rescue infliximab therapy. Outcomes included postoperative and medication-related complications and need for urgent surgery.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u000052 patients were included in analysis; 8% required surgery on index admission, and 19% required surgery within 90 days of infliximab. Postoperative complications included 1 anastomotic leak, 3 superficial wound infections, 3 prolonged ileus, and 1 urinary infection. There were no adverse reactions to infliximab infusion, and medical complication rates were low. Patients with penetrating disease were more likely to undergo surgery within 90 days of infliximab (43% vs 8%; P = .01). Mean LOS was longer for patients undergoing surgery within 90 days of therapy compared to those who did not (13.4 vs 8.3 days, P = .04).\u0000\u0000\u0000CONCLUSION\u0000Inpatient rescue infliximab is safe for treating acute Crohn's disease flare in addition to standard steroid therapy. The majority of patients hospitalized with Crohn's flare requiring rescue infliximab avoided surgery with low postoperative and medication-related complications. More research is needed to clarify the optimal rescue infliximab therapy dosage.","PeriodicalId":325363,"journal":{"name":"The American Surgeon","volume":"15 1","pages":"31348241246160"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140718134","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rachel C Murphy, Tyler W Johnson, T.J. Mack, Rachel E Burke, Nicholas P Damiano, Laura Heger, Nicholas Minner, Emily German, Angela Wilson, Michael G. Mount, Brian C. Thurston, C. Mentzer
{"title":"Cost Savings of Whole Blood Versus Component Therapy at a Community Level 1 Trauma Center.","authors":"Rachel C Murphy, Tyler W Johnson, T.J. Mack, Rachel E Burke, Nicholas P Damiano, Laura Heger, Nicholas Minner, Emily German, Angela Wilson, Michael G. Mount, Brian C. Thurston, C. Mentzer","doi":"10.1177/00031348241241712","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00031348241241712","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND\u0000Blood product component-only resuscitation (CORe) has been the standard of practice in both military and civilian trauma care with a 1:1:1 ratio used in attempt to recreate whole blood (WB) until recent data demonstrated WB to confer a survival advantage, leading to the emergence of WB as the contemporary resuscitation strategy of choice. Little is known about the cost and waste reduction associated with WB vs CORe.\u0000\u0000\u0000METHODS\u0000This study is a retrospective single-center review of adult trauma patients admitted to a community trauma center who received WB or CORe as part of their massive transfusion protocol (MTP) resuscitation from 2017 to 2021. The WB group received a minimum of one unit WB while CORe received no WB. Univariate and multivariate analyses were completed. Statistical analysis was conducted using a 95% confidence level. Non-normally distributed, continuous data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon rank sum test.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000576 patients were included (201 in WB and 375 in CORe). Whole blood conveyed a survival benefit vs CORe (OR 1.49 P < .05, 1.02-2.17). Whole blood use resulted in an overall reduction in products prepared (25.8%), volumes transfused (16.5%), product waste (38.7%), and MTP activation (56.3%). Cost savings were $849 923 annually and $3 399 693 over the study period.\u0000\u0000\u0000DISCUSSION\u0000Despite increased patient volumes over the study period (43.7%), the utilization of WB as compared to CORe resulted in an overall $3.39 million cost savings while improving mortality. As such, we propose WB should be utilized in all resuscitation strategies for the exsanguinating trauma patient.","PeriodicalId":325363,"journal":{"name":"The American Surgeon","volume":"137 1","pages":"31348241241712"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140723966","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Patrick M Chen, Sean Lee, Lillian D Cruz, Michael Lopez, Aaron Thomas, Jefferson W Chen, A. Grigorian, J. Nahmias, M. Lekawa
{"title":"iPad-Based Neurocognitive Testing (ImPACT-QT) in Acute Adult Mild Traumatic Brain Injury/Concussion: Study on Practicality and Bedside Cognitive Scores in a Level-1 Trauma Center.","authors":"Patrick M Chen, Sean Lee, Lillian D Cruz, Michael Lopez, Aaron Thomas, Jefferson W Chen, A. Grigorian, J. Nahmias, M. Lekawa","doi":"10.1177/00031348241246168","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00031348241246168","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND\u0000There lacks rapid standardized bedside testing to screen cognitive deficits following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment & Cognitive Testing-Quick Test (ImPACT-QT) is an abbreviated-iPad form of computerized cognitive testing. The aim of this study is to test ImPACT-QT utility in inpatient settings. We hypothesize ImPACT-QT is feasible in the acute trauma setting.\u0000\u0000\u0000METHOD\u0000Trauma patients ages 12-70 were administered ImPACT-QT (09/2022-09/2023). Encephalopathic/medically unstable patients were excluded. Mild traumatic brain injury was defined as documented-head trauma with loss-of-consciousness <30 minutes and arrival Glasgow Coma Scale 13-15. Patients answered Likert-scale surveys. Bivariate analyses compared demographics, attention, motor speed, and memory scores between mTBI and non-TBI controls. Multivariable logistic regression assessed memory score as a predictor of mTBI diagnosis.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000Of 233 patients evaluated (36 years [IQR 23-50], 71% [166/233] female), 179 (76%) were mTBI patients. For all patients, mean test-time was 9.3 ± 2 minutes with 93% (73/76) finding the test \"easy to understand.\" Mild traumatic brain injury patients than non-TBI control had lower memory scores (25 [IQR 7-100] vs 43 [26-100], P = .001) while attention (5 [1-23] vs 11 [1-32]) and motor score (14 [3-28] vs 13 [4-32]) showed no significant differences. Multivariable-regression (adjustment: age, sex, race, education level, ISS, and time to test) demonstrated memory score predicted mTBI positive status (OR .96, CI .94-.98, P = .004).\u0000\u0000\u0000DISCUSSION\u0000Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment & Cognitive Testing-Quick Test is feasible in trauma patients. Preliminary findings suggest acute mTBIs have lower memory but not attention/motor scores vs non-TBI trauma controls.","PeriodicalId":325363,"journal":{"name":"The American Surgeon","volume":"12 1","pages":"31348241246168"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140721550","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Eric H Mace, Patrick S Yachimski, Marcus C Tan, Michael C Smith
{"title":"Technical Considerations in Laparoscopic-Assisted Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiography.","authors":"Eric H Mace, Patrick S Yachimski, Marcus C Tan, Michael C Smith","doi":"10.1177/00031348241244651","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00031348241244651","url":null,"abstract":"The use of endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERCP) for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions on the pancreaticobiliary system has steadily increased, but the standard approach through the oropharynx is prohibited after Roux-en-Y (RYGB) gastric bypass surgery. Laparoscopic access to the gastric remnant allows for the completion of ERCP using the standard side-viewing duodenoscope to facilitate the completion of standard and advanced endoscopic maneuvers. Here, we describe our experience with the technical aspects of safe and effective performance of laparoscopic-assisted ERCP.","PeriodicalId":325363,"journal":{"name":"The American Surgeon","volume":"224 3","pages":"31348241244651"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140730524","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}