Michael J. Rosen, MD; David M. Krpata, MD; Clayton C. Petro, MD; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2022;157(4):293-301. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2021.6902
This randomized clinical trial evaluates whether synthetic mesh results in superior reduction in risk of hernia recurrence compared with biologic mesh during single-stage repair of clean-contaminated and contaminated ventral hernias.
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Biologic vs Synthetic Mesh for Single-stage Repair of Contaminated Ventral Hernias
Jacquelyn A. Quin, MD; Todd H. Wagner, PhD; Brack Hattler, MD; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2022;157(4):303-310. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2021.7578
This randomized clinical trial evaluates the 10-year outcomes and costs of off-pump vs on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting in the Department of Veterans Affairs Randomized On/Off-Bypass trial.
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Ten-Year Outcomes of Off-Pump vs On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in US Department of Veterans Affairs
Saad Mallick, BS; Taylor Aiken, MD; Patrick Varley, MD; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2022;157(4):312-320. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2021.7126
This cohort study uses Nationwide Readmissions Database data to investigate the incidence and burden of readmissions for postoperative venous thromboembolism after complex cancer surgery.
Kirbi Yelorda, MD, MS; Liam Rose, PhD; M. Kate Bundorf, PhD, MBA; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2022;157(4):321-326. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2021.7567
This cohort study examines the association between enrollment in high-deductible health plans and presentation with incarcerated or strangulated hernia.
Ajaratu Keshinro, MD; Paris Butler, MD, MPH; Oluwadamilola Fayanju, MD, MA, MPHS; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2022;157(4):327-334. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2021.7430
This cohort study evaluates the trend of general surgery residency application, matriculation, and graduation rates for Black trainees compared with their racial and ethnic counterparts over time.
Irene L. M. Reijers, MD; Robert V. Rawson, MD; Andrew J. Colebatch, MD; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2022;157(4):335-342. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2021.7554
This pathologic response study assesses the concordance of the index lymph node pathologic response with the pathologic response in the entire therapeutic lymph node dissection specimen in patients enrolled in 2 clinical trials.
Paul D. Rozeboom, MD; William G. Henderson, PhD, MPH; Adam R. Dyas, MD; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2022;157(4):344-352. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2021.7580
This decision analytical model study investigates if postoperative intensive care unit admission can be accurately predicted using the 8 variables of the Surgical Risk Preoperative Assessment System.
Craig D. Newgard, MD, MPH; Amber Lin, MS; Jeremy D. Goldhaber-Fiebert, PhD; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2022;157(4):e217419. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2021.7419
This cohort study evaluates the association between emergency department (ED) pediatric readiness and 1-year survival among injured children presenting to 146 US trauma centers.
Kathryn Taylor, MD; Adrian Diaz, MD, MPH; Usha Nuliyalu, MPH; et al.
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JAMA Surg. 2022;157(4):e217586. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2021.7586
This cohort study uses data from the Medicare Provider Analysis and Review file to assess whether treatment at high-quality hospitals mitigates disparities in outcomes and spending for cancer surgery among patients dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.