Publications by authors named "J Smithers"
Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of intraoperative nerve monitoring at decreasing vocal fold movement impairment in children undergoing at-risk procedures.
Background: Children undergoing aerodigestive or cardiovascular procedures are at risk for recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, leading to vocal fold movement impairment. Although intraoperative nerve monitoring has been shown to decrease recurrent laryngeal nerve injury in adults, there is paucity of data in children.
Filters with high throughput, minimal dead volume, and greater sensitivity to particle size are needed, which traditional benchtop filtration cannot provide. Leveraging microfabrication techniques developed by the electronics and optics industries, the filters presented here feature a unique serpentine "NanoRidge" structure, offering a continuous filtration gap spanning over three meters on a compact 4 × 14.5 mm footprint.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The traction-induced esophageal growth (Foker) process for the treatment of long gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) relies on applying progressive tension to the esophagus to induce growth. Due to its anti-fibrotic and muscle-relaxing properties, we hypothesize that Botulinum Toxin A (BTX) can enhance traction-induced esophageal growth.
Methods: A retrospective two-center cohort study was conducted on children who underwent a BTX-enhanced Foker process for LGEA repair from 2021 to 2023.
Article Synopsis
- In the past, kids with a serious condition called long gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) had limited treatment options and often relied on feeding through a tube.
- In 1997, a doctor named John Foker created a new method to help these kids grow their own esophagus using a special system that stretched it over time.
- This new approach faced some skepticism, but it helped start a movement towards better care for children with esophageal issues, leading to the creation of specialized treatment centers and new medical techniques.
LISDEXAMFETAMINE (VYVANSE) USE ASSOCIATED WITH BRANCH RETINAL ARTERY OCCLUSION.
Retin Cases Brief Rep
January 2024
Background/purpose: Branch retinal artery occlusions (BRAO) are primarily associated with the aging population and are rare in young adults. The etiology of BRAO includes embolic or nonembolic sources. Lisdexamfetamine has been associated with vasospastic ischemic events in multiple areas of the body.
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