Revascularizations and limb outcomes of hospitalized patients with diabetic peripheral arterial disease in the contemporary era.

Background: Concomitant diabetes mellitus and peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a complex disease process. This retrospective analysis of the National Inpatient Sample sought to understand trends in limb outcomes of this unique and prevalent cohort of patients.

Methods: The National Inpatient Sample was queried between 2003 and 2017 for hospitalizations of patients with both type 2 diabetes mellitus and PAD.

Long-term outcomes after subtotal reconstituting cholecystectomy: A retrospective case series.

Background: Subtotal cholecystectomy, where the gallbladder infundibulum is transected to avoid dissecting within the triangle of Calot, has been suggested to conclude laparoscopic cholecystectomy while avoiding common bile duct injury. However, some reports suggest the possibility of recurrent symptoms from a remnant gallbladder.

Methods: A retrospective database containing 900 randomly selected cholecystectomies occurring between 2009 and 2015 was reviewed for instances of subtotal cholecystectomy.

Modeling suture patterns for endoscopic gastrojejunostomy revision: Analyzing a technique to address weight regain after gastric bypass.

Background: Weight regain after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass affects up to 30% of individuals. A dilated gastrojejunostomy contributes to regain through decreased restriction. Endoscopic gastrojejunostomy revision is a safe alternative to revisional surgery.

Endoscopic gastrojejunostomy revision is more effective than medical management alone to address weight regain after RYGB.

Background: Weight regain after bariatric roux-en-y gastric bypass affects up to 30% of individuals. Revisional surgery is risky, and is typically avoided in favor of dietary and psychological management. Endoscopic gastrojejunostomy revision is a low-morbidity, outpatient procedure that may be more effective than medical management alone for regain after gastric bypass.

Characterization of common bile duct injury after laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a high-volume hospital system.

Background: Despite the popularity of laparoscopic cholecystectomy, rates of common bile duct injury remain higher than previously observed in open cholecystectomy. This retrospective chart review sought to determine the prevalence of, and risk factors for, biliary injury during laparoscopic cholecystectomy within a high-volume healthcare system.

Methods: 800 of approximately 3000 cases between 2009 and 2015 were randomly selected and retrospectively reviewed.