Publications by authors named "H Veldenz"

Background: Our objective was to determine risk factors and operative outcomes for patients with upper extremity penetrating vascular injuries (UEPVIs).

Methods: A retrospective review was performed of all adult UEPVI patients presenting to a level I trauma center between 1986 and 2019. Statistical analyses were performed to determine the independent predictors of mortality and hospital length of stay (LOS) among patients who underwent operative repair.

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Background: Carotid artery bifurcation reconstruction after endarterectomy has been refined over the years. Methods including primary closure, patch closure, and eversion endarterectomy have been proven to be durable. However, there are patients who require more complicated reconstructions in primary or recurrent disease management.

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Purpose: To determine the exposure of surgical residents to educational subjects contained in the APDS 2000 Curriculum from a weekly Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) conference.

Methods: The departmental quality assurance data base was queried for content presented in a residency program's M&M conference. The presentation topics, the services involved, and the occurrence causation were all cataloged to assess the extent of material covered.

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