Publications by authors named "Chandler Annesi"
Introduction: There has been a shift in recent years toward same-day parathyroidectomies due to the decrease in mutual costs with few significant differences in postoperative morbidity or mortality. We sought to determine if demographics, preoperative patient risk factors, or comorbidities were associated with a patient's likelihood of having same-day or inpatient surgery.
Materials And Methods: A prospective database of parathyroid operations from 2001 to 2022 (n = 2948 patients) was reviewed for surgeries completed for primary hyperparathyroidism.
Background: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and more(LGBTQ+) trainees are underrepresented in medicine, and their experiences in surgery have not been well studied. We sought to examine the practices of general surgery residency programs by region regarding representation of LGBTQ+ support online.
Methods: Retrospective, two-person review of 100 general surgery residency programs stratified by Electronic Residency Application Service(ERAS) region comparing data on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion(DEI) and LGBTQ+ -specific webpages.
Introduction: Decision-making regarding definitive therapy for Graves' disease requires effective patient-provider communication. We investigated whether patients with limited English proficiency have differences in thyroidectomy outcomes or perioperative management when compared to English proficient (EP) patients at a safety net hospital with high-volume endocrine surgery practice.
Methods: Retrospective study of patients who underwent thyroidectomy (2012-2021) for Graves' disease within a tertiary referral system.
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- Incidental findings on radiographs are common, and primary care providers often need to evaluate these findings, but adherence to clinical guidelines for incidental adrenal masses (IAMs) is low, raising safety concerns.
- The study aimed to determine if having quick access to concise clinical guidelines would improve evaluations of IAMs and lung nodules among primary care providers.
- Results showed that for lower-risk scenarios, providers with guidelines made significantly safer choices compared to those without access, indicating that guidelines can positively influence decision-making.
Objective: To establish consensus practices among a panel of national experts for the discharge of premature infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) from the hospital to home.
Study Design: We conducted a Delphi study that included US neonatologists and pediatric pulmonologists from the Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Collaborative to establish consensus practices-defined as recommendations with at least 80% agreement-for infants with BPD being discharged from the hospital. Specifically, we evaluated recommendations for diagnostic tests to be completed around discharge, follow-up respiratory care, and family education.
Objective: To determine the impact of income mobility on racial disparities in colorectal cancer.
Background: There are well-documented disparities in colorectal cancer treatment and outcomes between Black and White patients. Socioeconomic status, insurance, and other patient-level factors have been shown important, but little has been done to show the discriminatory factors that lead to these outcomes.
Objective: The long-term morbidity among children with severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia who require tracheostomy (tBPD) relative to those without tracheostomy (sBPD) is not well characterized. We compared childhood lung function and neurodevelopmental outcomes in tBPD and sBPD.
Study Design: Retrospective case-control study of N = 49 tBPD and N = 280 sBPD subjects in Boston Children's Hospital Preterm Lung Patient Registry and medical record.
Background: Despite decreases in lung cancer incidence, racial disparities in diagnosis and treatment persist. Residential segregation and structural racism have effects on socioeconomic status for black people, affecting health care access. This study aims to determine the impact of residential segregation on racial disparities in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treatment and mortality.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: There is very limited comprehensive information on disparate outcomes of black and white patients with COVID-19 infection. Reports from cities and states have suggested a discordant impact on black Americans, but no nationwide study has yet been performed. We sought to understand the differential outcomes for black and white Americans infected with COVID-19.
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