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  1. Article ; Online: Citrobacter koseri

    Chahrour, Mohamad A / Hoballah, Jamal J

    Surgical infections

    2021  Volume 22, Issue 10, Page(s) 1093–1096

    Abstract: Background: ...

    Abstract Background:
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Aneurysm ; Citrobacter koseri ; Femoral Artery/surgery ; Humans ; Male ; Popliteal Artery/diagnostic imaging ; Popliteal Artery/surgery ; Surgical Wound Infection
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-08-10
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1440120-4
    ISSN 1557-8674 ; 1096-2964
    ISSN (online) 1557-8674
    ISSN 1096-2964
    DOI 10.1089/sur.2021.167
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  2. Article: Landscape of interventional clinical trials involving gastrectomy for gastric cancer.

    Khachfe, Hussein H / Salhab, Hamza A / Fares, Mohamad Y / Chahrour, Mohamad A / Jamali, Faek R

    Ecancermedicalscience

    2021  Volume 15, Page(s) 1218

    Abstract: Background: Gastric cancer (GC) is the third most common cause of malignancy associated mortality globally. The cornerstone of curative treatment involves surgical gastrectomy. In this study, we explore clinical trials involving gastrectomy for GC, ... ...

    Abstract Background: Gastric cancer (GC) is the third most common cause of malignancy associated mortality globally. The cornerstone of curative treatment involves surgical gastrectomy. In this study, we explore clinical trials involving gastrectomy for GC, highlighting inadequacies and underlining promising surgical interventions and strategies.
    Materials and methods: On 1 May 2020, ClinicalTrials.gov was explored for interventional trials related to gastrectomy for GC, without adding limitations for location or date. All data pertaining to the trials were collected. Characteristics such as phase, duration, enrolment size, location, treatment allocation, masking and primary endpoint were analysed.
    Results: One hundred thirty-eight clinical trials met the search criteria. Clinical trials were performed in only 14 countries; most of them occurring in China. Most trials (33%) were still in the recruiting phase. On average, the length of trials was 3.9 years. Most trials had parallel assignment, were randomised and masked. The primary endpoint which was mostly commonly studied was overall survival (33%). The most common intervention studied is laparoscopic gastrectomy in 43 (31%) trials.
    Conclusions: Our study exposed a small number of trials, publication rate, absence of geographic variety in clinical trials involving gastrectomy for GC. Adequate management of trial design can help decrease duration and increase validity of results. More trials comparing different surgical techniques are needed to update the surgical practice of gastrectomy for GC.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-04-08
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1754-6605
    ISSN 1754-6605
    DOI 10.3332/ecancer.2021.1218
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  3. Article ; Online: National trends in cholecystectomies in the US: a 15-year comparison of two surgical approaches.

    Khachfe, Hussein H / Chahrour, Mohamad A / Fares, Mohamad Y / Salhab, Hamza A / Jamali, Faek R

    Minerva surgery

    2021  Volume 77, Issue 2, Page(s) 109–117

    Abstract: Background: The two approaches for performing cholecystectomy are open and laparoscopic ones. This study aims to characterize national trends of cholecystectomies in the United States (US) and determine differences by approach, age group, primary payer, ...

    Abstract Background: The two approaches for performing cholecystectomy are open and laparoscopic ones. This study aims to characterize national trends of cholecystectomies in the United States (US) and determine differences by approach, age group, primary payer, teaching status and location of healthcare center.
    Methods: Retrospective analysis of patients undergoing cholecystectomy was done using the US National Inpatient Sample from 1997 to 2011. Trends in open and laparoscopic cholecystectomy were analyzed, as well as comparison between age groups, primary payer, location and teaching status of hospitals operations were performed at.
    Results: Around 6 million cholecystectomies performed from 1997 to 2011. The laparoscopic approach was significantly more common than the open (P<0.001). A significant decrease in open cholecystectomies is seen since 1997. Age group of 65-84 had significantly the most cases in the open approach (P<0.001), while in laparoscopic the 18-44 age group had the significantly highest amount (P<0.001). Medicare covered the most cases for open, while private insurance covered the most in the laparoscopic approach. Most cases were performed in urban, private non-profit, non-teaching hospitals in both groups. In the laparoscopic group the South had a significantly higher (P<0.001) number of cases compared to all other US regions.
    Conclusions: Cholecystectomies remained constant from 1997 to 2011. The number of open cholecystectomies decreased over time in favor of laparoscopic ones. More funding should be given to private non-teaching hospitals as they perform the majority of cholecystectomies nationwide. Better management of cholecystectomy risk factors is needed in the South.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Cholecystectomy/adverse effects ; Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic/adverse effects ; Humans ; Medicare ; Retrospective Studies ; United States/epidemiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-05-28
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 3067899-7
    ISSN 2724-5438
    ISSN (online) 2724-5438
    DOI 10.23736/S2724-5691.21.08800-6
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  4. Article ; Online: Thromboembolectomy for acute lower limb ischemia: Contemporary outcomes of two surgical methods from a single tertiary center.

    Chahrour, Mohamad A / Berri, Nabih / Jaafar, Rola / Sfeir, Roger / Haddad, Fady / Hoballah, Jamal J

    Vascular

    2022  Volume 31, Issue 3, Page(s) 489–495

    Abstract: Objectives: The current treatment of acute lower limb ischemia (ALLI) includes open surgical and percutaneous pharmaco-mechanical thromboembolectomy (TE). We hereby report our results with open surgical TE over a 10-year period and compare our outcomes ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: The current treatment of acute lower limb ischemia (ALLI) includes open surgical and percutaneous pharmaco-mechanical thromboembolectomy (TE). We hereby report our results with open surgical TE over a 10-year period and compare our outcomes using routine fluoroscopic assisted TE (FATE) with blind and selective on demand fluoroscopic-assisted TE (BSTE).
    Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of all patients who underwent open surgical TE for acute lower limb ischemia at a single tertiary center between 2008 and 2018. Patients were divided into a group who underwent BSTE and another who underwent routine FATE. Data on presentation, medical history, surgery performed, and short-term outcomes were retrieved from medical record. Comparison between baseline characteristics and outcomes of both groups were made using t-test and chi-square analysis.
    Results: Over 10 years, 108 patients underwent surgical TE. Thirty-day mortality rate and 30-day major lower extremity amputation rate in the cohort were 12.0% and 6.5%, respectively. On subgroup analysis, 53 patients were treated by BSTE and 55 patients by FATE. There was no significant difference in 30-day mortality rate (11.3% vs 12.7%,
    Conclusion: ALLI remains a disease of high morbidity and mortality. Open surgical TE offers an effective approach to treat ALLI. The addition of fluoroscopy to the conduction of TE could be associated with valuable benefits, especially in patients with infra-popliteal involvement. Randomized controlled trials are needed to objectively assess the therapeutic potential of FATE.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Retrospective Studies ; Orlistat ; Treatment Outcome ; Limb Salvage ; Risk Factors ; Ischemia/diagnostic imaging ; Ischemia/surgery ; Arterial Occlusive Diseases/surgery ; Peripheral Vascular Diseases/surgery ; Lower Extremity/surgery ; Peripheral Arterial Disease/diagnostic imaging ; Peripheral Arterial Disease/surgery
    Chemical Substances Orlistat (95M8R751W8)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-25
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2137151-9
    ISSN 1708-539X ; 1708-5381
    ISSN (online) 1708-539X
    ISSN 1708-5381
    DOI 10.1177/17085381221075478
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  5. Article ; Online: Factors affecting road safety compliance in a low- and middle-income country: An observational study from Lebanon.

    Al-Hajj, Samar / El Hechi, Majed / Chahrour, Mohamad / Farran, Sarah H / Kaafarani, Haytham

    PLOS global public health

    2022  Volume 2, Issue 3, Page(s) e0000154

    Abstract: Road traffic injury is a major public health problem in Lebanon. This study aims to assess compliance with safety measures including seatbelt and helmet use in adults and children, and the prevalence of distracted driving among road users across Lebanon ... ...

    Abstract Road traffic injury is a major public health problem in Lebanon. This study aims to assess compliance with safety measures including seatbelt and helmet use in adults and children, and the prevalence of distracted driving among road users across Lebanon different governorates. It further aims to investigate predictors of compliance with seatbelt and helmet use. A cross-sectional observational field study was conducted at multiple governorates in Lebanon. Data collected included information on vehicles, road users and passengers. Univariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to identify trends in compliance with safety measures and distracted driving, and predictors of compliance. A total of 13,790 road users were observed. The rate of seatbelt and helmet use were 37.4% and 38.9%, respectively, among adults. Distracted behavior was present in 23.7% of car drivers and 22.8% of motorcyles adult riders. Compliance with seatbelt use was lower outside the capital city Beirut [OR = 5.236 (4.566-6.004), P <0.001], in males [OR = 1.688 (1.52-1.874), P <0.001], in drivers of taxi/vans [OR = 1.929 (1.71-2.175), P <0.001] or trucks [OR = 3.014 (2.434-3.732), P <0.001], and vehicles of lower price [OR = 3.291 (2.836-3.819), P <0.001]. Children vehicle passengers were 87.9% while motorcycles pillion riders were 12.1%. The rates for child car restraint and helmet use were 25.8% and 20.1%, respectively. Predictors of failure to use a child restraint system in vehicles were the youngest age group (0-5 years) [OR = 2.06, CI (1.40-3.02), P<0.001], sitting in the back seat [OR = 1.56, CI (1.09-2.23), P<0.001], ridding in the afternoon [OR = 1.43, CI (1.05-1.94), P = 0.02], and being outside Beirut [OR = 2.12, CI (1.41-3.17), P<0.00]. Public awareness efforts and better enforcement of road safety legislations are needed to increase the alarmingly low rates of compliance with safety measures and safeguard lives on the road.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-28
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2767-3375
    ISSN (online) 2767-3375
    DOI 10.1371/journal.pgph.0000154
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  6. Article: Physical injuries and burns among refugees in Lebanon: implications for programs and policies.

    Al-Hajj, Samar / Moustafa, Moustafa / El Hechi, Majed / Chahrour, Mohamad A / Nasrallah, Ali A / Kaafarani, Haytham

    Conflict and health

    2023  Volume 17, Issue 1, Page(s) 42

    Abstract: Background: Refugees are prone to higher risks of injury due to often austere living conditions, social and economic disadvantages, and limited access to health care services in host countries. This study aims to systematically quantify the prevalence ... ...

    Abstract Background: Refugees are prone to higher risks of injury due to often austere living conditions, social and economic disadvantages, and limited access to health care services in host countries. This study aims to systematically quantify the prevalence of physical injuries and burns among the refugee community in Western Lebanon and to examine injury characteristics, risk factors, and outcomes.
    Methods: We conducted a cluster-based population survey across 21 camps in the Beqaa region of Lebanon from February to April 2019. A modified version of the 'Surgeons Overseas Assessment of Surgical Need (SOSAS)' tool (Version 3.0) was administered to the head of the refugee households and documented all injuries sustained by family members over the last 12 months. Descriptive and univariate regression analyses were performed to understand the association between variables.
    Results: 750 heads of households were surveyed. 112 (14.9%) households sustained injuries in the past 12 months, 39 of which (34.9%) reported disabling injuries that affected their work and daily living. Injuries primarily occurred inside the tent (29.9%). Burns were sustained by at least one household member in 136 (18.1%) households in total. The majority (63.7%) of burns affected children under 5 years and were mainly due to boiling liquid (50%). Significantly more burns were reported in households where caregivers cannot lock children outside the kitchen while cooking (25.6% vs 14.9%, p-value = 0.001). Similarly, households with unemployed heads had significantly more reported burns (19.7% vs. 13.3%, p value = 0.05). Nearly 16.1% of the injured refugees were unable to seek health care due to the lack of health insurance coverage and financial liability.
    Conclusions: Refugees severely suffer from injuries and burns, causing substantial human and economic repercussions on the affected individuals, their families, and the host healthcare system. Resources should be allocated toward designing safe camps as well as implementing educational awareness campaigns specifically focusing on teaching about heating and cooking safety practices.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-25
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2273783-2
    ISSN 1752-1505
    ISSN 1752-1505
    DOI 10.1186/s13031-023-00539-4
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  7. Article: An Epidemiological Study on COVID-19: A Rapidly Spreading Disease.

    Khachfe, Hussein H / Chahrour, Mohamad / Sammouri, Julie / Salhab, Hamza / Makki, Bassel Eldeen / Fares, Mohamad

    Cureus

    2020  Volume 12, Issue 3, Page(s) e7313

    Abstract: Background The outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease in 2019 (COVID-19) caused a major public health crisis worldwide and challenged healthcare systems across the six continents. The high infectivity of the disease led many governments to adopt ... ...

    Abstract Background The outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease in 2019 (COVID-19) caused a major public health crisis worldwide and challenged healthcare systems across the six continents. The high infectivity of the disease led many governments to adopt strict regulations and measures with the aim of containing its spread. The purpose of this study is to assess the incidence, severity, and territorial expansion of COVID-19. Methods Data from the World Health Organization was screened, and COVID-19 situation reports were extracted from January 21 up till March 14 (inclusive). Our data included the total number of cases, total number of new cases, total number of cured cases, and total number of related deaths. Percentage change of cases over the days of our study were calculated using the Joinpoint regression, with a significance level set at greater than 0.05. Results The total number of COVID-19 cases reached 156,622, with 5,845 subsequent deaths. China, Italy, and Iran have the highest number of cases worldwide. During the first 22 days, the incidence rate of COVID-19 increased significantly to reach 1.81 cases per million persons (p<0.001). That was followed by a significant decrease over the next 11 days (p<0.001) to reach 0.071 cases per million persons. A steady rise then followed, which saw a significant increase in incidence rate to 1.429 cases per million persons (p<0.001). Percentages of death and cured cases varied across the different countries; nevertheless, death percentages have generally been decreasing since the start of the crisis. Conclusion Adopting precautionary regulations such as social isolation, increasing sanitation, and employing strict quarantine measures have proved to be beneficial in containing the virus. Further research needs to be conducted to help discover therapeutic modalities and improve outcomes.
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-03-18
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.7313
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  8. Article ; Online: Factors affecting road safety compliance in a low- and middle-income country

    Samar Al-Hajj / Majed El Hechi / Mohamad Chahrour / Sarah H Farran / Haytham Kaafarani

    PLOS Global Public Health, Vol 2, Iss 3, p e

    An observational study from Lebanon.

    2022  Volume 0000154

    Abstract: Road traffic injury is a major public health problem in Lebanon. This study aims to assess compliance with safety measures including seatbelt and helmet use in adults and children, and the prevalence of distracted driving among road users across Lebanon ... ...

    Abstract Road traffic injury is a major public health problem in Lebanon. This study aims to assess compliance with safety measures including seatbelt and helmet use in adults and children, and the prevalence of distracted driving among road users across Lebanon different governorates. It further aims to investigate predictors of compliance with seatbelt and helmet use. A cross-sectional observational field study was conducted at multiple governorates in Lebanon. Data collected included information on vehicles, road users and passengers. Univariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to identify trends in compliance with safety measures and distracted driving, and predictors of compliance. A total of 13,790 road users were observed. The rate of seatbelt and helmet use were 37.4% and 38.9%, respectively, among adults. Distracted behavior was present in 23.7% of car drivers and 22.8% of motorcyles adult riders. Compliance with seatbelt use was lower outside the capital city Beirut [OR = 5.236 (4.566-6.004), P <0.001], in males [OR = 1.688 (1.52-1.874), P <0.001], in drivers of taxi/vans [OR = 1.929 (1.71-2.175), P <0.001] or trucks [OR = 3.014 (2.434-3.732), P <0.001], and vehicles of lower price [OR = 3.291 (2.836-3.819), P <0.001]. Children vehicle passengers were 87.9% while motorcycles pillion riders were 12.1%. The rates for child car restraint and helmet use were 25.8% and 20.1%, respectively. Predictors of failure to use a child restraint system in vehicles were the youngest age group (0-5 years) [OR = 2.06, CI (1.40-3.02), P<0.001], sitting in the back seat [OR = 1.56, CI (1.09-2.23), P<0.001], ridding in the afternoon [OR = 1.43, CI (1.05-1.94), P = 0.02], and being outside Beirut [OR = 2.12, CI (1.41-3.17), P<0.00]. Public awareness efforts and better enforcement of road safety legislations are needed to increase the alarmingly low rates of compliance with safety measures and safeguard lives on the road.
    Keywords Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270
    Subject code 380
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Public Library of Science (PLoS)
    Document type Article ; Online
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  9. Article ; Online: A Quality Assessment of the Information Accessible to Patients on the Internet About the Whipple Procedure.

    Khachfe, Hussein H / Chahrour, Mohamad A / Habib, Joseph R / Yu, Jun / Jamali, Faek R

    World journal of surgery

    2021  Volume 45, Issue 6, Page(s) 1853–1859

    Abstract: Background: The Internet has become a central source of information on health-related issues. The aim of this study is to assess the quality and readability of online information present on the Whipple surgical procedure by applying recognized scoring ... ...

    Abstract Background: The Internet has become a central source of information on health-related issues. The aim of this study is to assess the quality and readability of online information present on the Whipple surgical procedure by applying recognized scoring tools.
    Methods: A search using the top three online search engines (Google, Bing and Yahoo) was conducted in July 2020. Websites were classified as academic, physician, commercial or unspecified. The quality of information was assessed using the JAMA and DISCERN assessment instruments and presence of a HONcode seal. Readability was assessed using the Flesch Reading Ease Score (FRES).
    Results: A total of 34 unique sources were included in our study. The average JAMA and DISCERN scores of all websites were 2.22 ± 0.48 and 47.28 ± 1.17, respectively, with a median of 1.9 (range 0-4) and 47 (range 18-71), respectively. Website classification distribution was 38% academic, 18% commercial, 9% unspecified, and 1% from physician-based websites. Physician websites had the highest JAMA score with a mean of 3 ± 0.46. Unspecified websites had the highest DISCERN score with a mean of 54.60 ± 1.09. Only 3 websites had the HONcode seal. Physician websites had a significantly higher JAMA mean score than academic websites (p-value = 0.004). Readability was difficult and is on the level of university students.
    Conclusion: The results of this study show a poor quality of online information present on the Whipple surgery. Academic and physician websites need to improve the quality of their websites on the procedure. More HONcode-certified websites are needed as they are the best source for information on this operation.
    MeSH term(s) Comprehension ; Humans ; Internet
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-02-12
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 224043-9
    ISSN 1432-2323 ; 0364-2313
    ISSN (online) 1432-2323
    ISSN 0364-2313
    DOI 10.1007/s00268-021-05989-6
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  10. Article ; Online: American college of surgeons NSQIP pancreatic surgery publications: A critical appraisal of the quality of methodological reporting.

    Khachfe, Hussein H / Habib, Joseph R / Salhab, Hamza A / Fares, Mohamad Y / Chahrour, Mohamad A / Jamali, Faek R

    American journal of surgery

    2021  Volume 223, Issue 4, Page(s) 705–714

    Abstract: Background: The use of ACS-NSQIP has increased in pancreatic surgery (PS) research. The aim of this study is to critically appraise the methodological reporting of PS publications utilizing the ACS-NSQIP database.: Study design: PubMed was queried ... ...

    Abstract Background: The use of ACS-NSQIP has increased in pancreatic surgery (PS) research. The aim of this study is to critically appraise the methodological reporting of PS publications utilizing the ACS-NSQIP database.
    Study design: PubMed was queried for all PS studies employing the ACS-NSQIP database published between 2004 and 2021. Critical appraisal was performed using the JAMA-Surgery Checklist, STROBE Statement, and RECORD Statement.
    Results: A total of 86 studies were included. Median scores for number of fulfilled criteria for the JAMA-Surgery Checklist, STROBE Statement, and RECORD Statement were 6, 20, and 6 respectively. The most commonly unfulfilled criteria were those relating to discussion of missed data, compliance with IRB, unadjusted and adjusted outcomes, providing supplementary/raw information, and performing subgroup analyses.
    Conclusion: An overall satisfactory reporting of methodology is present among PS studies utilizing the ACS-NSQIP database. Areas for improved adherence include discussing missed data, providing supplementary information, and performing subgroup analysis. Due to the increasing role of large-scale databases, enhanced adherence to reporting guidelines may advance PS research.
    MeSH term(s) Checklist ; Data Management ; Databases, Factual ; Humans ; Postoperative Complications ; Quality Improvement ; Surgeons ; United States
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-29
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2953-1
    ISSN 1879-1883 ; 0002-9610
    ISSN (online) 1879-1883
    ISSN 0002-9610
    DOI 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2021.06.012
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