Hotter Than It Looks: A Retrospective Review of Patients With Cholecystitis and With Negative Imaging.

Introduction: Ultrasound is the gold standard for workup of cholecystitis in the emergency department, and findings heavily influence clinical decision-making. Patients with negative imaging for acute cholecystitis may be inappropriately sent home. The purpose of our study was to review the pathology and outcomes of patients presenting with biliary pain and negative ultrasound findings of acute cholecystitis.

Masculinizing chest surgery for gender affirmation: A retrospective study of outcomes and patient reported satisfaction.

Background: Masculinizing chest surgery is the most common gender-affirming surgery. The objective of our study is to report the surgical and patient reported outcomes of surgery performed by a breast surgery practice.

Methods: Between June 1, 2017 and December 31, 2019, eighty-one patients underwent surgery at a university-affiliated hospital.

Tumor and serum levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) in hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal malignancy.

Background: There has been significant controversy over the carcinogenic potential of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Study Design: A total of 37 serum and tumor samples from patients with hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal malignancy were tested for 24 analytes of PFAS.

Results: At least one PFAS analyte was found in 97% (36/37) of the serum samples and 41% (15/37) of the tumor samples.

Rib Fracture Mortality: Are There Clues in the Core?

Background: Sarcopenia is associated with increased morbidity and mortality in the trauma patient. The primary objective of this study was to determine the relationship of psoas cross sectional area with hospital mortality in patients with rib fractures over the age of 55 years.

Materials And Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 1223 patients presenting to a Level 1 Trauma Center between 1/1/2002 and 1/31/2019.

Sumping's Up: A Multidisciplinary Educational Initiative on Gastric Drainage Tubes.

Background: Nasogastric tube placement is widely taught, and tube maintenance relies on astute nursing care with adherence to both institutional and evidence-based recommendations. However, precise adherence to current recommendations relies on knowledge base regarding the identification of malfunctioning gastric drainage tubes. Troubleshooting skills are crucial in maintaining patient safety and recognizing malfunction.