Publications by authors named "L Leeper"

Objective: To qualitatively assess surgeons' decision making for lip surgery in patients with cleft lip/palate (CL/P).

Design: Prospective, non-randomized, clinical trial.

Setting: Clinical data institutional laboratory setting.

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Article Synopsis
  • The upper aerodigestive system is interconnected, meaning problems in the larynx and trachea can affect both breathing and swallowing.
  • Conditions like laryngomalacia and vocal cord paralysis can disrupt the suck-swallow-breathe process in infants and increase issues like gastroesophageal reflux.
  • Surgical interventions for these laryngeal problems can lead to temporary or lasting swallowing difficulties, highlighting the need for comprehensive clinical assessments and multidisciplinary care.
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Objective: To qualitatively assess surgeons decision making for lip surgery in patients with cleft lip/palate (CL/P).

Design: Prospective, non-randomized, clinical trial.

Setting: Clinical data institutional laboratory setting.

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Background: The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) case log system for anesthesiology resident training relies on subjective categorization of surgical procedures and lacks clear guidelines for assigning credit roles. Therefore, resident reporting practices likely vary within and between institutions. Our primary aim was to develop a systematic process for generating automated case logs using data elements extracted from the electronic health care record.

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