Outcomes following port-a-catheter placement in the Medicare population.

Background: We aimed to evaluate the long-term complication profile associated with port-a-catheter placement.

Methods: Patients undergoing port-a-catheter placement from 2007 to 2012 with 5-year follow up were identified. Descriptive statistics, tests, and multivariate regression models were analyzed.

Outcomes following percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy versus fluoroscopic procedures in the Medicare population.

Background: In the United States, few high-quality manuscripts have directly compared the complication profiles of percutaneous endoscopic versus fluoroscopic gastrostomy. Thus, it is our goal to compare these 2 common procedures to better understand their efficacy and complication profiles.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective analysis of patient records from Medicare parts A/B from 2007 to 2012 was used to identify percutaneous fluoroscopic gastrostomy and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy procedures.

Trends in Antibiotic Duration for Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections : Adaptation to Current Guidelines.

Introduction: The 2017 surgical infection society (SIS) guidelines recommend 4 days of antibiotic therapy after source control for complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAIs). Inappropriate exposure to antibiotics has a negative impact on outcomes in individual patients and populations. The goal of this study was to evaluate our institution's practice patterns and adherence to current antibiotic guidelines.

Antithrombotic prescriptions for many general surgery patients significantly increases the likelihood of post-operative bleeding complications.

Background: The investigators hypothesized that despite cessation recommendations for peri-operative antithrombotic management in the elective setting, the use of these drugs is likely associated with increased odds for bleeding complications.

Methods: Humana® insurance claims (22 million covered lives) from 2007 through 2017 were analyzed. Only patients undergoing elective general surgery procedures were included.