Publications by authors named "D M Krishnamurty"
Background: Data on outcomes after surgery for sigmoid volvulus is limited. The aim of this study was to develop a model to predict need for emergent surgery and mortality after resection for sigmoid volvulus.
Methods: The NSQIP database was queried from 2012 to 2016 to identify patients undergoing segmental resection for sigmoid volvulus.
Background: A paucity of data exists in the use of neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy (NRT) for T4, non-metastatic colon cancer. This study was conducted to determine the effect of NRT on outcomes after resection for T4 colon cancer.
Methods: All patients with non-metastatic resected clinical T4 colon cancer from 2000 to 2012 at a tertiary care center were included.
When created properly, an ileostomy or colostomy can dramatically improve a patient's quality of life. Conversely, when a patient develops complications related to their stoma, the impact on physical and mental health can be profound. Unfortunately, significant morbidity is associated with stoma creation conveying high rates of both early and late-term complications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Anorectal gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are exceedingly rare, and management remains controversial in regard to local resection (LR) and preoperative chemotherapy.
Methods: The National Cancer Data Base was queried from 1998 to 2012 for cases of GIST resection in the rectum or anus. Patient demographics, type of surgery (LR vs.
Background: Anastomotic leak is one of the most feared complications of gastrointestinal surgery. Surgeons routinely perform a diverting loop ileostomy (DLI) to protect high-risk colo-rectal anastomoses.
Study Design: The NSQIP database was queried from 2012 to 2013 for patients undergoing open ileo-colic resection with and without a DLI.