Publications by authors named "D J Schoetz"
Background: Horseshoe fistula is a challenging benign anorectal condition to treat. The aim of this study was to assess the utilization and success of different definitive fistula repair techniques in the treatment of horseshoe fistula.
Methods: This was a retrospective case series which included all patients who were treated for horseshoe fistula from 2006 to 2019 at a single, tertiary care center and whom had at least one follow-up visit.
Background: Little is known about the long-term functional outcomes of restorative proctocolectomy.
Objective: The aim of this study was to examine ileoanal pouch outcomes 20 and 30 years postoperatively.
Design: This is a retrospective case series.
Objective: To identify strategies and barriers to career progression in early-career colorectal surgeons.
Design: Qualitative research study performed via semi-structured interviews with early-career, board-certified colon, and rectal surgeons. Responses were analyzed, coded, and categorized to understand strategies towards career progression, perceived barriers to career progression, beliefs about case mix, and referral patterns.
Background: Hospital readmission and anastomotic leak following colorectal resection have a negative impact on patients, surgeons, and the health care system. Novel markers of patients unlikely to experience these complications are of value in avoiding readmission.
Objective: This study aimed to determine the predictive value of C-reactive protein for readmission and anastomotic leak within 30 days following colorectal resection.
Objective: Colorectal surgery (CRS) training has seen many changes over the years. This study sought to identify aspects of CRS residency curriculum that were most valued by recent graduates and what changes could be made to improve training.
Design: Semistructured interviews were performed with board-certified colorectal surgeons 2 to 7years removed from their CRS residency.