Trends, patterns, and outcomes in the management of malignant colonic polyps in the general population of the United States.

Background: Colonoscopic screening has increased detection of malignant colonic polyps (MPs). The goal of this study was to analyze trends and patterns in the surgical treatment of MPs and to assess outcomes as measured by lymph node retrieval and patient survival.

Methods: The Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) registry was queried to identify 19,743 patients with MPs from 1988 to 2003.

Trends and outcomes of adolescent bariatric surgery in California, 2005-2007.

Objective: The goal of this study was to evaluate trends, and outcomes of adolescents who undergo bariatric surgery.

Patients And Methods: Patients younger than 21 years who underwent elective bariatric surgery between 2005 and 2007 were identified from the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development database. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with the type of surgery.

Indications for performing carpal tunnel surgery: clinical quality measures.

Background: Rates of carpal tunnel surgery vary for unclear reasons. In this study, the authors developed measures determining when surgery is necessary (benefits exceed risks), inappropriate (risks outweigh benefits), or optional.

Methods: Measures were developed using a modified-Delphi panel.