Peter C. Minneci, MD, MHSc; Justin B. Mahida, MD, MBA; Daniel L. Lodwick, MD, MS; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2016;151(5):408-415. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2015.4534
This cohort study examines the effectiveness of patient choice in nonoperative vs surgical management of uncomplicated acute appendicitis in children.
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Patient Choice in Management of Pediatric Appendicitis (JAMA Surgery)
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Invited Commentary
Should Patients Choose Their Care?
Diana Lee Farmer, MD, FRCS; Rebecca Anne Stark, MD
JAMA Surg
Association of VA Surgeons
Tracy Smith, MS; Xinli Li, PhD; William Nylander, MD, MBA; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2016;151(5):417-422. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2015.4882
This cohort study uses Veterans Health Administration data to compare postoperative mortality at 30, 90, and 180 days and at 1 year to determine if 30-day mortality is a valid quality metric.
Alexandra Thomas, MD; Seema A. Khan, MD; Elizabeth A. Chrischilles, PhD; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2016;151(5):424-431. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2015.4539
This cohort study evaluates the changes in survival associated with patterns of receipt of initial breast surgery for patients with stage IV breast cancer in the United States, with particular attention to women who survived at least 10 years.
Zhi Ven Fong, MD; Matthew T. McMillan, BS; Giovanni Marchegiani, MD; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2016;151(5):432-439. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2015.4510
This observational study examines the databases of 3 institutions to compare the incidence of wound infections after pancreaticoduodenectomy as well as the microorganisms identified on cultures and the effectiveness of institution-based perioperative antibiotic protocols.
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Invited Commentary
Wound Infections After Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Luke O. Schoeniger, MD, PhD; David C. Linehan, MD
JAMA Surg
Association of VA Surgeons
Matthew Huber, BS; Tezcan Ozrazgat-Baslanti, PhD; Paul Thottakkara, MS; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2016;151(5):441-450. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2015.4526
This single-center study of patients undergoing vascular surgery determines the association between kidney disease and long-term postoperative cardiovascular-specific mortality.
Marilena Fazi, MD; Francesco Giudici, MD, PhD; Cristina Luceri, PhD; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2016;151(5):452-460. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2015.4552
This observational study evaluates the results obtained in a population of patients with Crohn disease who have undergone side-to-side isoperistaltic strictureplasty.
Association of VA Surgeons
Carla N. Holcomb, MD; Robert H. Hollis, MD; Laura A. Graham, MPH; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2016;151(5):462-469. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2015.4545
This cohort study determines whether the clinical indication for a coronary stent is associated with postoperative major adverse cardiac events in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery.
Zachary I. Willis, MD; Eileen M. Duggan, MD, MPH; Brian T. Bucher, MD; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2016;151(5):e160194. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2016.0194
This study evaluates whether a clinical practice guideline for complicated appendicitis is associated with improved clinical outcomes.
Faiz Gani, MBBS; Martin A. Makary, MD, MPH; Elizabeth C. Wick, MD; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2016;151(5):e160202. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2016.0202
This cross-sectional analysis investigates the potential effects of the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Initiative on net margins among Medicare patients undergoing colectomy at a tertiary care hospital.