Comparison of Partial Endoscopic vs Surgical Fundoplication after Hiatal Hernia Repair.

Background: The concomitant hiatal hernia repair with endoscopic fundoplication (c-TIF) is a novel anti-reflux procedure that addresses the hiatus and the gastro-esophageal flap valve for surgical candidates with GERD. We aim to compare the outcomes of a hiatal hernia repair with endoscopic fundoplication (TIF) vs surgical partial fundoplication (anterior and posterior) with regards to quality-of-life scores at 12 months after surgery.

Study Design: Following IRB approval, a prospectively maintained anti-reflux database was retrospectively reviewed to identify patients who underwent a c-TIF procedure or a surgical hiatal hernia repair with partial fundoplication.

Social Work Evaluations Among Pediatric Patients Transferred for Burn Care.

Introduction: Regionalization efforts aim to improve healthcare by designating specialty centers for a geographic area. Regionalization may play a role in determining patient treatment plans and outcomes. We hypothesize that these factors may be influenced by race, socioeconomics, insurance, and longitudinal follow-up.