Time to Hypothyroidism Following Hemithyroidectomy.

Background The time to hypothyroidism post hemithyroidectomy is variable. There are multiple risk factors for developing hypothyroidism. The aim of this study was to identify the time of hypothyroidism and other predictors of hypothyroidism in euthyroid patients following hemithyroidectomy.

Predictors of Hospital Readmission after Bariatric Surgery.

Background: Identification of factors that might predict readmission after bariatric surgery could help surgeons target high-risk patients. The purpose of this study was to identify comorbidities, surgical variables, and postoperative complications associated with readmission.

Study Design: Patients with bariatric surgery as their primary procedure were identified from the 2012 American College of Surgeons (ACS) NSQIP database.

Risk of catheter-associated deep venous thrombosis in inflammatory bowel disease.

Background: Inflammatory bowel disease confers a hypercoagulable state. A large number of these patients require central venous access in the form of peripherally inserted central catheters for long-term intravenous therapies. Our clinical observations suggested that these patients had a higher incidence of catheter-associated deep venous thrombosis than that of the general population.

A NSQIP risk assessment for thyroid surgery based on comorbidities.

Background: Thyroid surgery is associated with low mortality and morbidity and often is performed in an ambulatory setting. The majority of patients undergoing thyroidectomy have an uncomplicated outcome, but common comorbidities may increase mortality and morbidity. Due to low complication rates, studies using single surgeon or single institutional data to identify risk factors for adverse outcomes may be limited by inadequate patient volume.

Fast track open partial nephrectomy: reduced postoperative length of stay with a goal-directed pathway does not compromise outcome.

Introduction. The aim of this study is to examine the feasibility of reducing postoperative hospital stay following open partial nephrectomy through the implementation of a goal directed clinical management pathway. Materials and Methods.

Missed diagnoses by urologists resulting in malpractice payment.

Purpose: Missed diagnoses are a patient safety concern and they can result in malpractice allegation. The specialist physician may be liable for missed or delayed diagnoses even if an abnormality in the physician area of expertise is ruled out. We approached this largely unstudied area of medical malpractice in an effort to increase physician awareness and identify opportunities for prevention.