Solid organ transplants have been impacted significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. Limited data exist regarding changes in living donor kidney transplants. The aim of this study was to describe national trends in kidney transplantation during COVID-19.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDesmoplastic small round cell tumor (DSRCT) is a rare mesenchymal tumor usually affecting young patients. Local dissemination is common, and liver is the most common site for extraperitoneal metastases. Multimodal management has been shown to be the most effective treatment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Outcomes of artificial bowel sphincter reimplantation for severe fecal incontinence remain unknown.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of artificial bowel sphincter reimplantation versus implantation.
Design: This was a retrospective review study.
Background: Adverse events and complications have been reported after sacral neurostimulation for fecal incontinence, which may result in surgical revision and device explantation. Lead reimplantation may be feasible; however, available data regarding outcomes are less robust.
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the outcomes of sacral neurostimulation lead reimplantation for fecal incontinence.