Publications by authors named "K Millikan"
Local regional recurrence (LRR) remains the primary cause of treatment failure in solid tumors despite advancements in cancer therapies. Canady Helios Cold Plasma (CHCP) is a novel Cold Atmospheric Plasma device that generates an Electromagnetic Field and Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species to induce cancer cell death. In the first FDA-approved Phase I trial (March 2020-April 2021), 20 patients with stage IV or recurrent solid tumors underwent surgical resection combined with intra-operative CHCP treatment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMesenteric cysts are benign congenital cysts typically discovered incidentally during abdominal explorations for other reasons. When feasible, they should be excised to prevent recurrence, bowel obstruction or volvulus, and resulting complications. We present a unique case of an infant, diagnosed prenatally by ultrasound with possible bowel obstruction, found to have micro and macro chylous mesenteric cysts.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Intraabdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) are devastating complications of surgery. Patients who undergo complex ventral hernia repair (CVHR) may be at risk for IAH and ACS.
Methods: We performed a retrospective review of 175 patients who underwent CVHR by a single surgeon.
Background: Consensus guidelines recommend against elective ventral hernia repair (VHR) in patients with BMI >30 kg/m without preoperative weight loss intervention. We aim to compare hernia recurrence and perioperative complications in VHR utilizing anterior component separation (CS) in patients with class III obesity (BMI >40 kg/m).
Methods: A retrospective review of patients undergoing VHR with CS was performed.