Bariatric surgery outcomes in patients with bipolar or schizoaffective disorders.

Background: Obesity is associated with many co-morbidities and can cause harm to physical and mental well-being. While much has been studied in the general population about the outcomes of bariatric surgery, its implications in patients with bipolar/schizoaffective disorder (BSD) are less well understood.

Objective: We aimed to describe outcomes of bariatric surgery in patients with BSD.

Safety and Efficacy of Revisional Surgery as a Treatment for Malnutrition after Bariatric Surgery.

Background: Malnutrition after bariatric operation is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication. The safety and efficacy of revisional bariatric operation in malnourished patients are not well elucidated.

Study Design: We performed a retrospective chart review of patients who underwent revisional bariatric operation for severe malnutrition at our institution between 2008 and 2020.

Hepatocellular carcinoma as predominant cancer subgroup accounting for sex differences in post-hepatectomy liver failure, morbidity and mortality.

Background: Experimental evidence suggests sex dependent differences in liver regeneration. Limited evidence is available examining sex differences in post-hepatectomy liver failure (PHLF) and postoperative outcomes. Our aim was to assess the influence of sex on the outcomes after liver resection.

Contemporary outcomes of pancreaticoduodenectomy for benign and precancerous cystic lesions.

Background: The decision to undertake pancreaticoduodenectomy for benign and precancerous lesions has historically relied on outcomes data from operations for cancer. We aimed to describe risks for these specific patients and identify the highest risk groups.

Methods: The ACS-NSQIP pancreatic targeted data was queried for pancreaticoduodenectomies for benign and pre-cancerous neoplasms from 2014 to 2018.

Successful management and technical aspects of major liver resection in children: A retrospective cohort study.

Optimal treatment of patients with various types of liver tumors or certain liver diseases frequently demands major liver resection, which remains a clinical challenge especially in children.Eighty seven consecutive pediatric liver resections including 51 (59%) major resections (resection of 3 or more hepatic segments) and 36 (41%) minor resections (resection of 1 or 2 segments) were analyzed. All patients were treated between January 2010 and March 2018.

Estimated Incidence of Electric Scooter Injuries in the US From 2014 to 2019.

This cross-sectional study uses data from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s National Electronic Injury Surveillance System to assess trends in the prevalence of electric scooter injuries in the US from 2014 to 2019.

The Impact of Preoperative Opioid Use Disorder on Complications and Costs following Primary Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.

Introduction: Multiple studies have demonstrated that patients taking opioids in the preoperative period are at elevated risk for complications following total hip (THA) and knee (TKA) arthroplasty. However, the incidence and impact of opioid use disorder (OUD) among these patients-both clinically and fiscally-remain unknown. The purpose of this study was to investigate this relationship.

Technical success and short-term outcomes after treatment of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis with the ClotTriever system: A preliminary experience.

Background: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) may be associated with significant pain, swelling and the development of post-thrombotic syndrome. Early clot removal is facilitated by the use of percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy devices. Current techniques, however, vary in rates of technical success and in some cases are limited by the concomitant need for thrombolytics.

Surgical resection for suppurative thrombophlebitis of the great saphenous vein after radiofrequency ablation.

Radiofrequency ablation has become one of the most commonly used interventions in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency. It is performed with minimal analgesic use, tolerable postprocedural pain, and prompt return to activities of daily living. Typical complications, though rare, include failure of total venous occlusion, deep venous thrombosis, skin hyperpigmentation, infection, and skin burn.

Economic burden and clinical impact of preoperative opioid dependence for patients undergoing lower extremity bypass surgery.

Objective: Surgeons' prescription practices and the opioid epidemic have received significant attention in the media. Limited data exist, however, on the impact of prior or coexistent opioid use on vascular surgery outcomes. This study aimed to quantify the incidence, economic burden, and clinical impact of pre-existing opioid dependency in patients undergoing lower extremity bypass (LEB) surgery.

Avocado-related knife injuries: Describing an epidemic of hand injury.

Introduction: Recent media reports have described knife injuries sustained while preparing avocados; however, this rise has not been reported in the literature. The purpose of this study is to describe, quantify, and trend emergency department (ED) encounters associated with avocado-related knife injuries.

Methods: The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) was queried for avocado-related knife injuries from 1998 to 2017.

Motorized scooter injuries in the era of scooter-shares: A review of the national electronic surveillance system.

Introduction: There has been a spike in recent news regarding motorized scooter injuries due to the expansion of scooter sharing companies. Given the paucity of literature on this topic, the purpose of our study was to describe and quantify emergency department encounters associated with motorized scooter related injuries.

Methods: The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) was queried for motorized scooter related injuries from 2013 to 2017.

Determinants of Length of Stay After Operative Treatment for Femur Fractures.

Objectives: To investigate the determinants of length of stay (LOS) for patients surgically treated for femur fractures.

Design: Retrospective medical record review.

Setting: Urban Level I Trauma Center.