Barriers to accessing mental health resources as perceived by surgical compared to medical trainees.

Introduction: Despite myriad wellness programs, training demands restrict resident access. This study aimed to evaluate barriers to accessing mental health resources(MHR) and determine if differences exist between medical(MT) and surgical trainees(ST).

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was performed in one health system assessing awareness of and barriers to accessing MHR.

The morbidity of C. difficile in necrotizing pancreatitis.

Introduction: Necrotizing pancreatitis (NP) patients commonly require antibiotic treatment during the several month-long disease course. We hypothesized that Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is common in NP and significantly impacts outcomes.

Materials And Methods: Retrospective review of 704 NP patients treated at a single-institution (2005-2018).