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  1. Article ; Online: Pulmonary artery bullet embolization.

    Donahue, Colleen / Al-Natour, Osama / Gupta, Shailvi / Scalea, Thomas M

    The journal of trauma and acute care surgery

    2021  Volume 91, Issue 6, Page(s) e150–e151

    MeSH term(s) Clinical Decision-Making ; Embolism/diagnostic imaging ; Embolism/etiology ; Embolism/therapy ; Foreign-Body Migration/diagnosis ; Fractures, Bone/diagnostic imaging ; Fractures, Bone/etiology ; Humans ; Iliac Vein/diagnostic imaging ; Iliac Vein/injuries ; Lumbar Vertebrae/injuries ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Pulmonary Artery/diagnostic imaging ; Pulmonary Artery/injuries ; Radiography, Thoracic/methods ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed/methods ; Watchful Waiting/methods ; Wounds, Gunshot/complications ; Wounds, Gunshot/diagnosis ; Wounds, Gunshot/physiopathology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-12-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2651070-4
    ISSN 2163-0763 ; 2163-0755
    ISSN (online) 2163-0763
    ISSN 2163-0755
    DOI 10.1097/TA.0000000000002314
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  2. Article ; Online: Surgical Training for Civilian Surgeons Interested in Humanitarian Surgery: A Scoping Review.

    Mitchell, Jonathan / Zeineddin, Ahmad / Kearse, LaDonna / Downton, Katherine D / Kushner, Adam L / Gupta, Shailvi

    The Journal of surgical research

    2022  Volume 283, Page(s) 282–287

    Abstract: Introduction: Humanitarian surgery is essential to surgical care in limited resource settings. The difficulties associated with resource constraints necessitate special training for civilian surgeons to provide care in these situations. Specific ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Humanitarian surgery is essential to surgical care in limited resource settings. The difficulties associated with resource constraints necessitate special training for civilian surgeons to provide care in these situations. Specific training or curricula for humanitarian surgeons are not well described in the literature. This scoping review summarizes the existing literature and identifies areas for potential improvement.
    Methods: A review of articles describing established courses for civilian surgeons interested in humanitarian surgery, as well as those describing training of civilian surgeons in conflict zones, was performed. A total of 4808 abstracts were screened by two independent reviewers, and 257 abstracts were selected for full-text review. Articles describing prehospital care and military experience were excluded from the full-text review.
    Results: Of the eight relevant full texts, 10 established courses for civilian surgeons were identified. Cadaver-based teaching combined with didactics were the most common course themes. Courses provided technical education focused on the management of trauma and burns as well as emergencies in orthopedics, neurosurgery, obstetrics, and gynecology. Other courses were in specialty surgery, mainly orthopedics. Two fellowship programs were identified, and these provide a different model for training humanitarian surgeons.
    Conclusions: Humanitarian surgery is often practiced in austere environments, and civilian surgeons must be adequately trained to first do no harm. Current programs include cadaver-based courses focused on enhancing trauma surgery and surgical subspecialty skills, with adjunctive didactics covering resource allocation in austere environments. Fellowships programs may serve as an avenue to provide a more standardized education and a reliable pipeline of global surgeons.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Medical Missions ; Surgeons ; Orthopedics/education ; Obstetrics ; Cadaver
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-21
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 80170-7
    ISSN 1095-8673 ; 0022-4804
    ISSN (online) 1095-8673
    ISSN 0022-4804
    DOI 10.1016/j.jss.2022.10.068
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  3. Article ; Online: Global Surgery: The Road Less Traveled and How to Get Back on Track.

    Ewbank, Clifton / Derbew, Miliard / Ratnayake, Amila / Gupta, Shailvi / Hughes, Melany C / Wren, Sherry M / Kushner, Adam L

    World journal of surgery

    2023  Volume 47, Issue 5, Page(s) 1090–1091

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Surgical Procedures, Operative ; Health Services Accessibility
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-28
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Editorial
    ZDB-ID 224043-9
    ISSN 1432-2323 ; 0364-2313
    ISSN (online) 1432-2323
    ISSN 0364-2313
    DOI 10.1007/s00268-023-06920-x
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  4. Article ; Online: Transitions of Care in Geriatric Medicine.

    Gupta, Shailvi / Perry, Justin A / Kozar, Rosemary

    Clinics in geriatric medicine

    2018  Volume 35, Issue 1, Page(s) 45–52

    Abstract: Elderly patients are at increased risk for morbidity and mortality after injury or surgery in both the inpatient and postdischarge settings. The importance of discharge destination after the index hospitalization is increasingly recognized as a ... ...

    Abstract Elderly patients are at increased risk for morbidity and mortality after injury or surgery in both the inpatient and postdischarge settings. The importance of discharge destination after the index hospitalization is increasingly recognized as a determinant of long-term survival, with discharge to a post-acute care facility portending a worse prognosis. Efforts to minimize discharge to post-acute care facilities should include early discharge planning. Communication among a multidisciplinary care team sets the groundwork for effective discharge planning and transitions of care. The elderly face several systematic, psychosocial, functional, and financial barriers that pose significant challenges to successful transitions of care.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Geriatrics/methods ; Humans ; Patient Discharge/standards ; Postoperative Complications/therapy ; Quality Improvement ; Risk Adjustment ; Skilled Nursing Facilities ; Transitional Care/organization & administration
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-10-03
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1064151-8
    ISSN 1879-8853 ; 0749-0690
    ISSN (online) 1879-8853
    ISSN 0749-0690
    DOI 10.1016/j.cger.2018.08.005
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  5. Article ; Online: Avoiding immediate whole-body trauma CT: a prospective observational study in stable trauma patients.

    Reitano, Elisa / Granieri, Stefano / Sammartano, Fabrizio / Cimbanassi, Stefania / Galati, Miriam / Gupta, Shailvi / Vanzulli, Angelo / Chiara, Osvaldo

    Updates in surgery

    2022  Volume 74, Issue 1, Page(s) 343–353

    Abstract: High energy blunt trauma patients with normal vital signs are usually investigated with a Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography (CECT) for torso injuries. CECT involves high levels of radiations, often showing no injuries in patients over-triaged to the ... ...

    Abstract High energy blunt trauma patients with normal vital signs are usually investigated with a Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography (CECT) for torso injuries. CECT involves high levels of radiations, often showing no injuries in patients over-triaged to the trauma center. The aim of our study was to suggest an alternative diagnostic protocol based on Emergency Room (ER) tests (physical exam, blood tests, extended FAST, Chest and Pelvis X-ray) to avoid CECT in selected patients. A prospective cohort study was conducted from September 2018 to September 2019. Five hundred patients fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Patients received torso-CECT scan only if they had at least one positive ER test. The validity of the single component of the protocol and the global validity of the ER tests to detect torso injuries was assessed through sensitivity, specificity, positive (PPV) and negative (NPV) predictive value, positive (+ LR) and negative (- LR) likelihood ratio. Multivariate analysis was performed to identify independent predictors of torso injuries. One hundred and seventy patients received a torso-CECT scan because of positive ER tests. ER tests showed a global sensitivity for torso injuries of 86.96% (95% CI 80.17-92.08) specificity of 83.98%(95% CI 79.79-87.60), PPV of 67.42% (95% CI 61.83-72.54), NPV of 94.41% (95% CI 91.63-96.30) + LR of 5.43 (95% CI 4.25-6.93), - LR of 0.16 (95% CI 0.10-0.24). ER tests in an experienced center seem to be able to identify more severe blunt trauma patients needing CECT. Further studies are advisable to confirm these results.
    MeSH term(s) Abdominal Injuries ; Humans ; Prospective Studies ; Thoracic Injuries/diagnostic imaging ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed ; Wounds, Nonpenetrating/diagnostic imaging
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-10
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Journal Article ; Observational Study
    ZDB-ID 2572692-4
    ISSN 2038-3312 ; 2038-131X
    ISSN (online) 2038-3312
    ISSN 2038-131X
    DOI 10.1007/s13304-021-01199-w
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  6. Article ; Online: Delayed presentation of pericardio-diaphragmatic hernia following blunt trauma: A case report.

    Reid, Jennifer E / Gupta, Shailvi / Scalea, Thomas M / Stein, Deborah M

    Trauma case reports

    2019  Volume 24, Page(s) 100250

    Abstract: Pericardio-diaphragmatic hernias (PDHs) are exceedingly rare. When found in adults, they are most commonly caused by blunt trauma and require immediate repair. We report a case of a 61-year-old female who presented with shortness of breath, chest pain ... ...

    Abstract Pericardio-diaphragmatic hernias (PDHs) are exceedingly rare. When found in adults, they are most commonly caused by blunt trauma and require immediate repair. We report a case of a 61-year-old female who presented with shortness of breath, chest pain and fatigue one month after a motor vehicle collision. Imaging revealed an anterior diaphragmatic rupture with herniation of transverse colon and omentum into the left hemithorax with mass effect on the anterior heart. She underwent exploratory laparotomy revealing a pericardio-diaphragmatic hernia with contents further herniating through a lateral pericardial defect into the left chest. The pericardio-diaphragmatic defect was repaired primarily with non-absorbable sutures. There is an average of only one case report of PDH annually and to our knowledge, this is the first report of pericardio-diaphragmatic hernia with concomitant lateral pericardial defect with herniation of contents into the chest.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-11-29
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2835433-3
    ISSN 2352-6440 ; 2352-6440
    ISSN (online) 2352-6440
    ISSN 2352-6440
    DOI 10.1016/j.tcr.2019.100250
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  7. Article: Importance of CT-scan predicting clinical outcomes in gastro-intestinal perforation.

    Bini, Roberto / Ronchetta, Clemente / Picotto, Silvia / Scozzari, Gitana / Gupta, Shailvi / Frassini, Simone / Chiara, Osvaldo

    Annals of translational medicine

    2020  Volume 8, Issue 21, Page(s) 1421

    Abstract: Background: Gastrointestinal (GI) perforations are an acute surgical dilemma, with diagnostic workup often requiring abdominal imaging. Post-operative care for these patients may vary and oftentimes includes ICU care for sepsis, but not always. We ... ...

    Abstract Background: Gastrointestinal (GI) perforations are an acute surgical dilemma, with diagnostic workup often requiring abdominal imaging. Post-operative care for these patients may vary and oftentimes includes ICU care for sepsis, but not always. We evaluated if free fluid and air on computed tomography (CT) could be associated with sepsis, septic shock and mortality in GI perforations. The aim of our study was a correlation between a new CT-scan scoring system and septic complications in GI perforations.
    Methods: We conducted an observational retrospective study about patients who underwent emergency surgery for intestinal perforation between January 2014 and June 2017. Inclusion criteria were a CT-scan positive for free fluid and air, and an intestinal perforation confirmed intraoperatively. A CT-score was created to evaluate location and extent of free fluid and air related to clinical outcome and prognosis. Univariate analysis between the CT score and the various clinical outcomes was conducted with the non-parametric Mann-Whitney test for continuous variables and with the chi-square test for categorical variables.
    Results: One-hundred and fifty-one patients were evaluated. The mortality was 23.18% and the complications were present in 45.95%. The median CT score for patients who developed complications was 3, compared with a value of 2 in the absence of complications (P=0.008). A CT score of 4 or greater had a sensitivity and specificity for predicting pre-operative sepsis of 73.33% and 64.42% respectively, and for pre-operative septic shock of 35.56% and 93.27%. Looking at post-operative sepsis, sensitivity and specificity were 57.45% and 70.19%, and for septic shock 36.17% and 85.85%. Spearman correlation analysis revealed that at higher scores at CT score corresponded higher scores at the P-POSSUM morbidity, P-POSSUM mortality and WSES Sepsis Severity Score.
    Conclusions: Our CT score shows a significant correlation with validated predictive scoring systems with regards to predicting sepsis, septic shock and complications-and seems to be a useful outcome predictor in GI perforation.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-10-14
    Publishing country China
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2893931-1
    ISSN 2305-5847 ; 2305-5839
    ISSN (online) 2305-5847
    ISSN 2305-5839
    DOI 10.21037/atm-20-2184
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  8. Article ; Online: Inferior vena cava bullet embolization.

    Stewart, Shai / Clark, Jaclyn / Gupta, Shailvi / Scalea, Thomas M / Bruns, Brandon

    The journal of trauma and acute care surgery

    2020  Volume 88, Issue 3, Page(s) e116–e118

    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Echocardiography, Transesophageal ; Embolization, Therapeutic/methods ; Hemorrhage/diagnostic imaging ; Hemorrhage/etiology ; Hemorrhage/therapy ; Humans ; Lung Injury/diagnostic imaging ; Lung Injury/etiology ; Lung Injury/therapy ; Male ; Multiple Trauma/complications ; Multiple Trauma/diagnostic imaging ; Multiple Trauma/surgery ; Thoracotomy/methods ; Vena Cava, Inferior/diagnostic imaging ; Vena Cava, Inferior/injuries ; Wounds, Gunshot/complications ; Wounds, Gunshot/diagnostic imaging ; Wounds, Gunshot/surgery
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-01-16
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2651070-4
    ISSN 2163-0763 ; 2163-0755
    ISSN (online) 2163-0763
    ISSN 2163-0755
    DOI 10.1097/TA.0000000000002578
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  9. Article ; Online: Subclavian artery bullet embolism.

    Green, Patience / Clark, Jacyln / Gupta, Shailvi / Scalea, Thomas M / Bruns, Brandon R

    The journal of trauma and acute care surgery

    2020  Volume 90, Issue 3, Page(s) e65–e66

    MeSH term(s) Embolism/diagnostic imaging ; Embolism/etiology ; Embolism/surgery ; Heart Injuries/complications ; Heart Injuries/diagnostic imaging ; Heart Injuries/surgery ; Humans ; Male ; Subclavian Artery ; Wounds, Gunshot/complications ; Wounds, Gunshot/diagnostic imaging ; Wounds, Gunshot/surgery ; Young Adult
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-10-15
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2651070-4
    ISSN 2163-0763 ; 2163-0755
    ISSN (online) 2163-0763
    ISSN 2163-0755
    DOI 10.1097/TA.0000000000002986
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  10. Article ; Online: Duration of antimicrobial treatment for complicated intra-abdominal infections after definitive source control: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and practice management guideline from the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma.

    Ra, Jin H / Rattan, Rishi / Patel, Nimitt J / Bhattacharya, Bishwajit / Butts, Christopher A / Gupta, Shailvi / Asfaw, Sofya H / Como, John J / Sahr, Sheryl M / Bugaev, Nikolay

    The journal of trauma and acute care surgery

    2023  Volume 95, Issue 4, Page(s) 603–612

    Abstract: Background: Recent studies have evaluated outcomes associated with duration of antimicrobial treatment for complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI). The goal of this guideline was to help clinicians better define appropriate antimicrobial duration ... ...

    Abstract Background: Recent studies have evaluated outcomes associated with duration of antimicrobial treatment for complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI). The goal of this guideline was to help clinicians better define appropriate antimicrobial duration in patients who have undergone definitive source control for cIAI.
    Methods: A working group of Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST) performed a systematic review and meta-analyses of the available data pertaining to the duration of antibiotics after definitive source control of cIAI in adult patients. Only studies that compared patients treated with short vs. long duration antibiotic regimens were included. The critical outcomes of interest were selected by the group. Noninferiority of short compared with long duration of antimicrobial treatment was defined as an indicator for a potential recommendation in favor of shorter antibiotics course. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation methodology was used to assess the quality of the evidence and to formulate recommendations.
    Results: Sixteen studies were included. The short duration ranged from 1 dose to ≤10 days, with an average of 4 days, and the long duration ranged >1 day to 28 days, with an average of 8 days. There were no differences between short and long duration of antibiotics in terms of mortality (odds ratio [OR], 0.90; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.56-1.44), rate of surgical site infection (OR, 0.88; 95% CI, 0.56-1.38); persistent/recurrent abscess (OR, 0.76; 95% CI, 0.45-1.29); unplanned interventions (OR, 0.53; 95% CI, 0.12-2.26); hospital length of stay (mean difference, -2.62 days; CI, -7.08 to 1.83 days); or readmissions (OR, 0.92; 95% CI, 0.50-1.69). The level of evidence was assessed as very low.
    Conclusion: The group made a recommendation for shorter (four or less days) versus longer duration (eight or more days) of antimicrobial treatment in adult patients with cIAIs who had definitive source control.
    Level of evidence: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis; Level III.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Humans ; Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use ; Anti-Infective Agents/therapeutic use ; Intraabdominal Infections/drug therapy ; Surgical Wound Infection/drug therapy
    Chemical Substances Anti-Bacterial Agents ; Anti-Infective Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-15
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2651070-4
    ISSN 2163-0763 ; 2163-0755
    ISSN (online) 2163-0763
    ISSN 2163-0755
    DOI 10.1097/TA.0000000000003998
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