Publications by authors named "Caleb Barnhill"
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on the common peroneal nerve (CPN), the most frequent nerve injury in the lower leg, aiming to enhance surgical reconstruction by exploring its branching patterns and internal structure.
- Researchers dissected the CPN in six cadavers, noting its highly variable distal branches but consistent fascicular topography, with major divisions observed both proximal and distal to the fibular tunnel.
- Findings suggest that surgeries should target the anterior part of the nerve for effective repair, with particular emphasis on the tibialis anterior motor branch and the possibility of distal nerve transfers from the tibial nerve.
The superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator (SCIP) flap is thin, pliable tissue well suited for reconstruction of injuries of the hand and upper extremity. Based upon perforators from the superficial circumflex iliac artery, the SCIP flap has advantages over the traditional groin flap due to reduced need for secondary procedures and improved donor site morbidity This article offers a detailed exploration of the SCIP flap design and technique, its advantages over traditional methods, and its potential applications in reconstructive surgery. Post-operative care and critical points are also discussed, and case examples are provided to guide readers through the intricacies of the technique, emphasizing the surgical skill and precision required for successful implementation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To develop 2 distinct preoperative and intraoperative risk scores to predict postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) after distal pancreatectomy (DP) to improve preventive and mitigation strategies, respectively.
Background: POPF remains the most common complication after DP. Despite several known risk factors, an adequate risk model has not been developed yet.
Background: Previous studies of video-based operative assessments using crowd sourcing have established the efficacy of non-expert evaluations. Our group sought to establish the equivalence of abbreviating video content for operative assessment.
Methods: A single institution video repository of six core general surgery operations was submitted for evaluation.