Publications by authors named "Swathi Raikot"
Background/aim: Surgery is the cornerstone of treatment for papillary thyroid cancer (PTC), yet some patients refuse surgery, which may impact their survival outcomes. Understanding factors associated with surgery refusal could inform interventions to improve acceptance of recommended care.
Patients And Methods: This retrospective cohort study evaluated the impact of surgery refusal on overall survival (OS) and identified associated demographic and clinical factors using data on patients with PTC from the National Cancer Database from 2004 to 2019.
Purpose: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and spontaneous intestinal perforation (SIP) are severe gastrointestinal complications of prematurity. The clinical presentation and treatment of NEC and SIP (peritoneal drain vs laparotomy) can overlap; however, the pathogenesis is distinct. Therefore, a patient initially treated for SIP can subsequently develop NEC.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: This study investigated demographic and socioeconomic factors contributing to disparities in the time to treatment for rectal cancer. Subgroup analysis based on age < 50 and ≥ 50 was performed to identify differences in time to treatment among young adults (age < 50) compared to older adults with rectal cancer.
Methods: An analysis was performed using data from the National Cancer Database, spanning from 2004 to 2019.
Histology is an important predictor of the behavior of breast cancer. We aim to study the impact of histology on the overall survival (OS) of breast cancer patients. We studied 11,085 breast cancer patients diagnosed with T1-T2 tumors, clinically node-negative and non-metastatic, from 2004 to 2019 included in the National Cancer Database.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBiocompatible Cable Ties Are an Alternative to Metal Stabilizers for Bar Securement During Minimally Invasive Pectus Excavatum Repair.
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A
October 2024
Bar stabilization during minimally invasive pectus excavatum repair (MIRPE) is critical to avoid dislodgement. Multiple techniques are described including stabilizers, wires, and sutures. This retrospective study compared bar movement and outcomes between existing techniques and ZipFix™, a biocompatible cable tie.
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- The study aimed to identify factors that influence long-term survival rates in children with bronchial carcinoid tumors, analyzing data from a national cancer database.
- Of the 273 patients studied, the majority had typical carcinoids, and survival rates were significantly better for this group compared to those with atypical carcinoids, with a ten-year survival rate of 98% versus 79%.
- Results indicated that children with negative lymph nodes had excellent survival rates, while those with positive lymph nodes faced a 10-year survival rate of only 89%, highlighting the importance of close monitoring for high-risk patients.
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- Gastric cancer is a significant health issue, ranking as the 5th most common cancer globally and contributing to a high number of deaths, with various treatments available but often delayed due to socio-demographic disparities.
- A study from 2004 to 2019 analyzed data from the National Cancer Database, revealing significant delays in treatment based on age, sex, race, and socioeconomic status, with specific groups experiencing notably longer wait times.
- Identifying these disparities is essential for creating strategies to ensure timely treatment for gastric cancer patients, and future research should focus on updated data and prospective study designs to better address these issues.
Background/aim: This study aimed to investigate the demographic and socioeconomic factors associated with disparities in the time-to-treatment for melanoma.
Patients And Methods: We conducted an analysis of patients with melanoma from 2004 to 2019 using the National Cancer Database. Time intervals from diagnosis to surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy were compared based on age, sex, race, and socioeconomic status.
Background/aim: Skin cancer is the most common cancer worldwide. This study aimed to identify factors contributing to the disparities in skin cancer treatment.
Patients And Methods: Data from The National Cancer Database (NCDB) spanning 2004 to 2019 were utilized.
Background/aim: Pancreatic cancer has a high mortality rate and timely treatment is imperative for favorable patient outcomes. This retrospective study aimed to identify disparities in time to treatment for pancreatic cancer based on sociodemographic factors.
Patients And Methods: The study used the National Cancer Database from 2004 to 2019.
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- The study aimed to explore how socioeconomic and demographic factors affect delays in treatment for thyroid cancer patients, using data from the National Cancer Database spanning 2004 to 2019.
- It included a vast sample of over 434,000 thyroid cancer patients, analyzing wait times based on factors such as age, race, sex, location, and socioeconomic status (SES).
- Results showed significant disparities, with Hispanic patients and those who are uninsured or at academic facilities facing notably longer wait times for various treatments, highlighting the need for further investigation to address these inequities.