Low Rates of Short-Term Anastomotic Complications After Kono-S versus Side-to-Side Stapled Anastomosis.

Introduction: The Kono-S (KS) anastomosis for Crohn's disease (CD) is associated with improved endoscopic and clinical long-term outcomes. Ileocolonic anastomoses in CD are associated with an unacceptable anastomotic complication rate - up to 40%. Investigation of short-term benefits of KS is thus warranted.

Association between Medicaid Expansion and Cutaneous Melanoma Diagnosis and Outcomes: Does Where You Live Make a Difference?

Background: Early detection and standardized treatment are crucial for enhancing outcomes for patients with cutaneous melanoma, the commonly diagnosed skin cancer. However, access to quality health care services remains a critical barrier for many patients, particularly the uninsured. Whereas Medicaid expansion (ME) has had a positive impact on some cancers, its specific influence on cutaneous melanoma remains understudied.

Injury Pattern and Outcomes Following All-Terrain Vehicle Accidents in Kentucky Children: A Retrospective Study.

Purpose: All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) pose a significant risk for morbidity and mortality amongst children. We hypothesize that current vague legislation regarding helmet use impacts injury patterns and outcomes in pediatric ATV accidents.

Methods: The institutional trauma registry was queried for pediatric patients involved in ATV accidents from 2006 to 2019.

The incidence of venous thromboembolic events in trauma patients after tranexamic acid administration: an EAST multicenter study.

To determine if there is a significant association between administration of tranexamic acid (TXA) in severely bleeding, injured patients, and venous thromboembolism (VTE), myocardial infarction (MI), or cerebrovascular accident (CVA). A multicenter, retrospective study was performed. Inclusion criteria were: age 18-80 years old and need for 5 units or more of blood in the first 24 h after injury.

Assessing the Costs of Screening for Ovarian Cancer in the United States: An Evolving Analysis.

The primary objective of this study is to provide an updated analysis of the cost of screening for ovarian cancer in the United States. Here, we use updated information from the University of Kentucky Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial in conjunction with new modifying factors such as U.S.