Publications by authors named "Kelsi Krakauer"

Objective: This study aimed to determine the efficacy of gingivoperiosteoplasty (GPP) in preventing alveolar bone grafting (ABG) among children with cleft lip and palate (CLP).

Design/setting: Retrospective university hospital single center study.

Patients: Children with CLP treated with GPP from 2000-2015 were included.

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Introduction: Little is known about perceptions of low-income and middle-income country (LMIC) partners regarding global surgery collaborations with high-income countries (HICs).

Methods: A survey was distributed to surgeons from LMICs to assess the nature and perception of collaborations, funding, benefits, communication, and the effects of COVID-19 on partnerships.

Results: We received 19 responses from LMIC representatives in 12 countries on three continents.

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Importance: Carpal tunnel release (CTR) technique may influence the likelihood of revision surgery. Prior studies of revision CTR following endoscopic CTR (ECTR) compared with open CTR (OCTR) have been limited by sample size and duration of follow-up.

Objective: To estimate the incidence of revision CTR following ECTR compared with OCTR in a national cohort.

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Unlabelled: Maternal cigarette use is associated with the fetal development of orofacial clefts. Air pollution should be investigated for similar causation. We hypothesize that the incidence of non-syndromic cleft lip with or without palate (NSCLP) and non-syndromic cleft palate (NSCP) would be positively correlated with air pollution concentration.

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Sensate flaps are increasingly used in diverse areas of plastic surgery. Concurrently, modern techniques in neuroma prevention have emerged, such as regenerative peripheral nerve interface (RPNI). Despite increasing use of sensate flaps, the combined use of donor-site neuroma prevention techniques has yet to be described.

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Background: Surgical decision making in gender-affirming mastectomy (GAM) is based on a patient's classification using the Fischer scale. Fischer 1 patients are excellent candidates for periareolar (PA) approach and Fischer 3 patients almost exclusively undergo double incision with free nipple grafting (DIFNG). Fischer 2 patients are in a gray zone in which decision making is more challenging.

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Introduction: United States landfill waste generated in the operating room (OR) is estimated to be three billion tons per year. The goal of this study was to analyze the environmental and fiscal impact of right-sizing surgical supplies at a medium-sized children's hospital using lean methodology to reduce physical waste generated in the operating room.

Methods: A multidisciplinary task force was created to reduce waste in the OR of an academic children's hospital.

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The introduction of targeted muscle reinnervation has improved amputation pain outcomes and the control of upper-extremity myoelectric prostheses. However, patients with proximal transhumeral amputation levels and soft tissue deficits present a unique challenge. Existing described targeted muscle reinnervation techniques in transhumeral amputees rely on recipient motor nerves from the biceps and triceps; however, these may be absent in patients with more proximal injuries.

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Article Synopsis
  • Barriers to pediatric surgical care affect both low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and high-income countries, especially in urban and rural areas.
  • The "Disparities in Access to Care" symposium at the 2020 APSA Annual Meeting highlighted these issues using examples from various locations, showing that geographic and financial hardships are prevalent in rural U.S. and LMICs.
  • To enhance pediatric surgical outcomes, a more equitable healthcare system is needed, focusing on supportive care, and fostering global collaborations for advocacy and innovation.
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Background: Following the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, the Hartford Consensus produced the Stop the Bleed program to train bystanders in hemorrhage control. In our region, the police bureau delivers critical incident training to public schools, offering instruction in responding to violent or dangerous situations. Until now, widespread training in hemorrhage control has been lacking.

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