E. Steve Woodle, MD; John S. Gill, MD, MS; Stephanie Clark, PhD; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2021;156(4):307-314. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2020.6929
This randomized clinical trial compares long-term kidney transplant outcomes of patients randomized to continue or withdraw corticosteroids.
Christopher T. Strömblad, MS; Ryan G. Baxter-King, BA; Amirhossein Meisami, PhD; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2021;156(4):315-321. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2020.6361
This randomized clinical trial assesses accuracy and real-world outcomes of the implementation of a machine learning model that predicts surgical case duration in colorectal and gynecological services at a single academic center.
Frederiek Nuytens, MD; Tienhan Sandrine Dabakuyo-Yonli, PharmD, PhD; Bernard Meunier, MD, PhD; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2021;156(4):323-332. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2020.7081
This follow-up study of a randomized clinical trial evaluates the survival, complications, and risk factors associated with hybrid minimally invasive esophagectomy and open esophagectomy among adults with esophagus cancer.
Carolyn D. Seib, MD, MAS; Insoo Suh, MD; Tong Meng, MPP; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2021;156(4):334-342. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2020.6175
This cohort study identifies patient characteristics associated with use of parathyroidectomy for the management of primary hyperparathyroidism in older adults.
Kyung Hee Lee, MD, PhD; Seungjae Lee, MS; Ji Hoon Park, MD, PhD; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2021;156(4):343-351. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2020.6357
This cohort study assesses the risk of hematologic malignant neoplasms associated with perioperative abdominopelvic computed tomography radiation in patients who underwent appendectomy for acute appendicitis.
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Risk of Hematologic Malignant Neoplasms From Abdominopelvic CT Radiation
Ton Wang, MD, MS; Brooke C. Bredbeck, MD; Brandy Sinco, MS; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2021;156(4):353-362. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2020.6942
This study identifies variation and determinants of persistent use of low-value breast cancer surgical care.
Sydney L. Olson, BS; Marniker A. Wijesinha, PhD; Annalise M. Panthofer, BS; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2021;156(4):363-370. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2020.7190
This secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial assesses the growth patterns and rates of abdominal aortic aneurysms as documented on serial computed tomography scans.
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Evaluating Growth Patterns of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Diameter With Serial Computed Tomography Surveillance
Ian M. Kratzke, MD; Marcy E. Rosenbaum, PhD; Chase Cox, MD; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2021;156(4):372-378. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2021.0836
This randomized clinical trial evaluates the effects of clear vs standard covered masks on patient perceptions of communication with surgeons during outpatient surgical clinic encounters.
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Clear vs Standard Covered Masks on Communication With Patients During Surgical Clinic Encounters
Amber B. Kernodle, MD, MPH; Wanying Zhang, MD, MS; Jennifer D. Motter, MHS; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2021;156(4):e207083. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2020.7083
This population-based cohort study examines changes by race/ethnicity in deceased organ donation over time in the US.
Bernardo Sousa-Pinto, MD, PhD; Kimberly G. Blumenthal, MD, MSc; Lindsay Courtney, PharmD; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2021;156(4):e210021. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2021.0021
This systematic review and meta-analysis examines the incidence of dual allergy to cefazolin and natural penicillins.