Publications by authors named "Mary Runkle"
Objective: This study determined whether situational or perceptional differences exist when trying to define what constitutes "service" and "education" in surgery residency in relation to the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) survey.
Design: An institutional review board-approved, single institute, cross-sectional study was conducted through a survey. Participants were asked to rate common resident tasks.
Background: In this case report, upper extremity deep venous thrombosis (UEDVT) is discussed with special attention to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention in palliative care patients.
Methods: A 43-year-old female with a history of metastatic breast cancer presented with a UEDVT. Standard anticoagulation was unsuccessful, so after a complete discussion about the treatment options, alternative therapy was used for clot lysis.