Publications by authors named "S K Srinivas"

Background: The Heineke-Mikulicz anoplasty (HMA) is a technique for addressing skin-level postoperative strictures following posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP) and posterior sagittal anorectovaginourethroplasty (PSARVUP). We aimed to evaluate the long-term outcomes with HMA as a treatment for postoperative anal strictures.

Methods: A retrospective review was conducted for patients with a history of ARM who underwent HMA for skin-level anal strictures.

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Background: Studies have demonstrated that standardizing labor induction (IOL), often with the use of protocols, may reduce racial inequities in obstetrics. IOL protocols are complex, multi-component interventions. To target identified implementation barriers, audit and feedback (A&F) was selected as an implementation strategy.

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Introduction: Child Opportunity Index (COI) is associated with complicated appendicitis (CA) in children. Value-based care through an accountable care organization (ACO) may modify this association. We aimed to determine if enrollment in our state's ACO, Partners For Kids (PFK), modified the association between COI and CA.

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  • The study investigates oncologists' awareness of ototoxicity and monitoring practices in head and neck cancer patients in South India using semi-structured interviews.
  • All oncologists recognized the ototoxic effects of treatments but considered the resulting hearing loss minor and did not prioritize counseling on this issue.
  • Despite awareness of ototoxicity monitoring programs, none had implemented them, indicating a need for improved education and advocacy among oncologists about the importance of these programs.
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