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  1. Article ; Online: Intimate Partner Violence and Pregnancy: Nationwide Analysis of Injury Patterns and Risk Factors.

    Albini, Paul T / Zakhary, Bishoy / Edwards, Sara B / Coimbra, Raul / Brenner, Megan L

    Journal of the American College of Surgeons

    2022  Volume 236, Issue 1, Page(s) 198–207

    Abstract: Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant cause of injury, and in pregnant patients (PIPV) poses a risk to both mother and fetus. Characteristics and outcomes for PIPV patients have not been well described. We hypothesize that PIPV ... ...

    Abstract Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant cause of injury, and in pregnant patients (PIPV) poses a risk to both mother and fetus. Characteristics and outcomes for PIPV patients have not been well described. We hypothesize that PIPV patients have higher admission rates and mortality than non-IPV pregnant trauma (PT) patients and nonpregnant female IPV patients of childbearing age. We also hypothesize differences exist between PIPV and PT patient injury patterns, allowing for targeted IPV screening.
    Study design: The Nationwide Emergency Department Sample database was queried from 2010 to 2014 to identify IPV in adult women patients by injury code E967.3. Patients were compared in 2 ways, PIPV vs PT and PIPV vs nonpregnant female IPV patients. Demographics, injury mechanisms, and National Trauma Data Standard injury diagnoses were surveyed. Primary outcomes were hospital admissions and mortality. Logistic regression was used to estimate risk factors of the outcomes of hospitalization and IPV victimization in pregnant injured patients.
    Results: There were 556 PIPV patients, 73,970 PT patients, and 56,543 nonpregnant female IPV patients. When comparing PIPV to PT, more PIPV patients had Medicaid coverage or were self-pay. Suffocation, head injuries, face/neck/scalp contusions, multiple contusions, and abrasions/friction burns were more prevalent in PIPV patients. Mortality and hospital admissions were scarce among all cohorts. Predictors of IPV victimization among injured pregnant patients include multiple injuries, head injuries, face/neck/scalp contusions, abrasions/friction burns, contusions of multiple sites, and those with Medicaid or self-pay coverage.
    Conclusions: Among injured pregnant patients, those with multiple injuries, head injuries, contusions of the face/neck/scalp, abrasions/friction burns, and multiple contusions should undergo IPV screening. Admissions and mortality are low; therefore, prevention measures should be implemented in the emergency department to reduce repeat victimization.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Pregnancy ; United States/epidemiology ; Female ; Humans ; Intimate Partner Violence ; Risk Factors ; Craniocerebral Trauma ; Multiple Trauma ; Contusions ; Burns
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-12-15
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1181115-8
    ISSN 1879-1190 ; 1072-7515
    ISSN (online) 1879-1190
    ISSN 1072-7515
    DOI 10.1097/XCS.0000000000000421
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  2. Article ; Online: Deaths After Readmissions are Mostly Attributable to Failure-to-Rescue in EGS Patients.

    Coimbra, Raul / Kim, Maru / Allison-Aipa, Timothy / Zakhary, Bishoy / Kwon, Junsik / Firek, Matthew / Coimbra, Bruno Cammarota / Costantini, Todd W / Haynes, Laura N / Edwards, Sara B

    The American surgeon

    2024  , Page(s) 31348241248796

    Abstract: Introduction: We have recently shown that readmission after EGS procedures carries a 4-fold higher mortality rate when compared to those not readmitted. Understanding factors associated with death after readmission is paramount to improving outcomes for ...

    Abstract Introduction: We have recently shown that readmission after EGS procedures carries a 4-fold higher mortality rate when compared to those not readmitted. Understanding factors associated with death after readmission is paramount to improving outcomes for EGS patients. We aimed to identify risk factors contributing to failure-to-rescue (FTR) during readmission after EGS. We hypothesized that most post-readmission deaths in EGS are attributable to FTR.
    Methods: A retrospective cohort study using the NSQIP database 2013-2019 was performed. Patients who underwent 1 of 9 urgent/emergent surgical procedures representing 80% of EGS burden of disease, who were readmitted within 30 days post-procedure were identified. The procedures were classified as low- and high-risk. Patient characteristics analyzed included age, sex, BMI, ASA score comorbidities, postoperative complications, frailty, and FTR. The population was assessed for risk factors associated with mortality and FTR by uni- and multivariate logistic regression.
    Results: Of 312,862 EGS cases, 16,306 required readmission. Of those, 10,748 (3.4%) developed a postoperative complication. Overall mortality after readmission was 2.4%, with 90.6% of deaths attributable to FTR. Frailty, high-risk procedures, pulmonary complications, AKI, sepsis, and the need for reoperation increased the risk of FTR.
    Discussion: Death after a complication is common in EGS readmissions. The impact of FTR could be minimized with the implementation of measures to allow early identification and intervention or prevention of infectious, respiratory, and renal complications.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-24
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 202465-2
    ISSN 1555-9823 ; 0003-1348
    ISSN (online) 1555-9823
    ISSN 0003-1348
    DOI 10.1177/00031348241248796
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  3. Article ; Online: Management of choledocholithiasis in the elderly: Same-admission cholecystectomy remains the standard of care.

    Berndtson, Allison E / Costantini, Todd W / Smith, Alan M / Edwards, Sara B / Kobayashi, Leslie / Doucet, Jay J / Godat, Laura N

    Surgery

    2022  Volume 172, Issue 4, Page(s) 1057–1064

    Abstract: Background: Current guidelines recommend that patients with choledocholithiasis undergo same-admission cholecystectomy. The compliance with this guideline is poor in elderly patients. We hypothesized that elderly patients treated with endoscopic ... ...

    Abstract Background: Current guidelines recommend that patients with choledocholithiasis undergo same-admission cholecystectomy. The compliance with this guideline is poor in elderly patients. We hypothesized that elderly patients treated with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) alone would have higher complication and readmission rates than the patients treated with cholecystectomy.
    Methods: The Nationwide Readmissions Database was queried for all patients aged ≥65 years with admission for choledocholithiasis January to June 2016. The patients were divided based on index treatment received: (1) no intervention; (2) ERCP alone; or (3) cholecystectomy. Multivariate analyses identified predictors of cholecystectomy during index admission and of readmissions.
    Results: A total of 16,121 patients with choledocholithiasis were admitted; 38.4% underwent cholecystectomy, 37.6% endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography alone, and 24.0% no intervention. The patients not receiving a cholecystectomy were more likely to be older, female, have a higher Elixhauser score, do-not-resuscitate status, and at a teaching hospital (all P < .001). Emergency readmissions for recurrent biliary disease were lowest in patients undoing a cholecystectomy (2.2% vs 9.2% endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and 12.4% no intervention, P < .001), as were readmissions for complications (3.6% vs 5.5% and 7.8%, P < .001). Cholecystectomy reduced rates of readmissions for recurrent disease (odds ratio 0.168, P < .001), for complications (odds ratio 0.540, P < .001), and death during readmission (odds ratio 0.503, P = .007); endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography alone reduced only rates of readmissions. Age was not a predictor of readmission or death.
    Conclusion: Index admission cholecystectomy is associated with a lower risk of readmission for biliary disease or complications, as well as death during readmission, in elderly patients. Age alone is not predictive of outcomes; surgical intervention should be guided by clinical condition, comorbidities, and patient preference.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde/adverse effects ; Cholecystectomy/adverse effects ; Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic/adverse effects ; Choledocholithiasis/surgery ; Female ; Gallbladder Diseases/surgery ; Hospitalization ; Humans ; Retrospective Studies ; Standard of Care
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-18
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 202467-6
    ISSN 1532-7361 ; 0039-6060
    ISSN (online) 1532-7361
    ISSN 0039-6060
    DOI 10.1016/j.surg.2022.06.008
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  4. Article ; Online: Communication and Palliation in Trauma Critical Care: Impact of Trainee Education and Mentorship.

    Amen, Sara S / Berndtson, Allison E / Cain, Julia / Onderdonk, Christopher / Cochran-Yu, Meghan / Gambles Farr, Samantha / Edwards, Sara B

    The Journal of surgical research

    2021  Volume 266, Page(s) 236–244

    Abstract: Background: Surgical residency training requires Advance Care Planning (ACP) and Palliative Care (PC) education. To meet education needs and align with American College of Surgeons guidelines, our Surgical Intensivists and PC faculty developed courses ... ...

    Abstract Background: Surgical residency training requires Advance Care Planning (ACP) and Palliative Care (PC) education. To meet education needs and align with American College of Surgeons guidelines, our Surgical Intensivists and PC faculty developed courses on communication and palliation for residents (2017-18) and fellows (2018-19). We hypothesized that education in ACP would increase ACP communication and documentation.
    Methods: The trauma registry of an academic, level 1trauma center was queried for ICU admissions from 2016-2019, excluding incarcerated and pregnant patients. A retrospective chart review was performed, obtaining frequency of ACP documentation, ACP meetings, time from admission to documentation, and PC consultation. We collected ICU quality measures as secondary outcomes: ICU Length Of Stay (LOS), hospital LOS, ventilator days, invasive procedures, discharge disposition, and mortality. Comparisons were made between years prior to (Y 1) and following implementation (Y 2: residents, Y 3: fellows).
    Results: For 1732 patients meeting inclusion criteria, patient demographics, injuries, and injury severity score were comparable. ACP documentation increased from 19.5% in Y 1 to 57.2% in Y 3 (P < 0.001). Time to ACP documentation was reduced from 47.6 to 13.1 h (P < 0.001) from time of admission. ICU LOS decreased from 6 to 4.8 d (P = 0.004). Patients in Y 3 had fewer tracheostomies and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomies. PC consultations decreased. Mortality was unchanged.
    Conclusion: Following trainee education, we observed increases in ACP documentation, earlier communication and improvements in ICU quality measures. Our findings suggest that trainee education positively impacts ACP documentation, reduces LOS, and improves trauma critical care outcomes.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Advance Care Planning ; Aged ; Female ; General Surgery/education ; Humans ; Intensive Care Units/statistics & numerical data ; Internship and Residency ; Length of Stay ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Palliative Care ; Retrospective Studies ; Trauma Centers/statistics & numerical data
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-05-23
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 80170-7
    ISSN 1095-8673 ; 0022-4804
    ISSN (online) 1095-8673
    ISSN 0022-4804
    DOI 10.1016/j.jss.2021.03.005
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  5. Article ; Online: Identifying Factors and Techniques to Decrease the Positive Margin Rate in Partial Mastectomies: Have We Missed the Mark?

    Edwards, Sara B / Leitman, I Michael / Wengrofsky, Aaron J / Giddins, Marley J / Harris, Emily / Mills, Christopher B / Fukuhara, Shinichi / Cassaro, Sebastiano

    The breast journal

    2016  Volume 22, Issue 3, Page(s) 303–309

    Abstract: Breast conservation therapy (BCT) has a reported incidence of positive margins ranging widely in the literature from 20% to 70%. Efforts have been made to refine standards for partial mastectomy and to predict which patients are at highest risk for ... ...

    Abstract Breast conservation therapy (BCT) has a reported incidence of positive margins ranging widely in the literature from 20% to 70%. Efforts have been made to refine standards for partial mastectomy and to predict which patients are at highest risk for incomplete excision. Most have focused on histology and demographics. We sought to further define modifiable risk factors for positive margins and residual disease. A retrospective study was conducted of 567 consecutive partial mastectomies by 21 breast and general surgeons from 2009 to 2012. Four hundred fourteen cases of neoplasm were reviewed for localization, intraoperative assessment, excision technique, rates, and results of re-excision/mastectomy. Histologic margins were positive in 23% of patients, 25% had margins 0.1-0.9 mm, and 7% had tumor within 1-1.9 mm. Residual tumor was identified at-in 61 cases: 38% (disease at margin), 21% (0.1-0.9 mm), and 14% (1-1.9 mm). Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) was present in 85% of residual disease on re-excision and correlated to higher rates of re-excision (p = <0.001), residual disease, and subsequent mastectomy. The use of multiple needles to localize neoplasms was associated with 2-3 times the likelihood for positive margins than when a single needle was required. The removal of additional margins at initial surgery correlated with improved rates of complete excision when DCIS was present. Patients must have careful analysis of specimen margins at the time of surgery and may benefit from additional tissue excision or routine shaving of the cavity of resection. Surgeons should conduct careful patient selection for BCT, in the context of multifocal, and multicentric disease. Patients for whom tumor localization requires bracketing may be at higher risk for positive margins and residual disease and should be counseled accordingly.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Breast Neoplasms/pathology ; Breast Neoplasms/surgery ; Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/pathology ; Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/surgery ; Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating/pathology ; Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating/surgery ; Carcinoma, Lobular/pathology ; Carcinoma, Lobular/surgery ; Female ; Humans ; Margins of Excision ; Mastectomy, Segmental/methods ; Middle Aged ; Retrospective Studies
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-05
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1289960-4
    ISSN 1524-4741 ; 1075-122X
    ISSN (online) 1524-4741
    ISSN 1075-122X
    DOI 10.1111/tbj.12573
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