Publications by authors named "Hugh J Lindsey"
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- Patients with active cancer or metastatic cancer are at a higher risk for acute cholecystitis, leading to increased complications and mortality when they receive surgical treatment.
- A study analyzed the treatment outcomes of 8,673 patients with acute cholecystitis, finding that those with cancer had a significantly higher 30-day mortality rate and higher chances of complications such as infectious issues.
- The findings suggest that cancer patients are often managed nonoperatively more than non-cancer patients, highlighting the need for tailored treatment approaches due to their distinct risk factors.
Background: Emergency general surgery conditions are common, costly, and highly morbid. The proportion of excess morbidity due to variation in health systems and processes of care is poorly understood. We constructed a collaborative quality initiative for emergency general surgery to investigate the emergency general surgery care provided and guide process improvements.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntro: Standardized exams are utilized throughout a resident's career. With USMLE Step 1 score reports changing to pass/fail only, we sought to evaluate the relationships among USMLE Step 1 and 2, PGY-5 ABSITE, and ABS performance.
Methods: Retrospective analyses of PGY-5 USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 scores, ABSITE percentile ranks, and ABS QE and CE first-time pass rates of graduates from 2010 to 2019 were performed.
Background: United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 (STEP 1) and Step 2 (STEP 2) scores are used in the selection of surgery residents. The American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination (ABSITE) is employed to assess resident knowledge. We sought to determine whether both STEP 1 and/or STEP 2 were predictive of ABSITE performance.
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