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Racial Disparities in Surgical Outcomes Following Hiatal Hernia Repair: An ACS-NSQIP Analysis
In this study, we will evaluate racial disparities in perioperative outcomes of hiatal hernia repair (HH). (Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons)
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - October 22, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Adrian E. Park, Sharma Cook-Richardson, Alex J. Addo, Andrew Broda, Paul Kim Tags: Bariatric and Foregut Source Type: research

Rapid Weight Loss after Metabolic Surgery Decreases Hospitalizations for Systolic Heart Failure in High Risk Severely Obese Subjects. Case Control Analysis of the U.S. National Inpatient Sample (NIS) Database
This study aimed to assess whether BaS is associated with a decreased incidence of hospitalizations for SHF and further assess its impact upon SHF hospitalizations among patients with hypertension (HTN) and coronary artery disease (CAD). (Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons)
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - October 22, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: David Romero Funes, David Gutierrez, Lisandro Montorfano, Emanuele Lo Menzo, Samuel Szomstein, Raul J. Rosenthal Tags: Bariatric and Foregut Source Type: research

Sleeve Gastrectomy Regulates Natural IgM Production Independent of Weight and Altered Microbiome
In this study, we use weight independent and microbiome transplant SG models to determine whether increase in natural IgM requires weight loss or the microbiome. (Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons)
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - October 22, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Renuka Subramaniam, James N. Luo, Tammy Lo, Andrei Moscalu, Ali Tavakkoli, Eric G. Sheu Tags: Bariatric and Foregut Source Type: research

Standardized Multimodal Approach Reduced Opioid Use Following Bariatric Surgery: A Quality Improvement Initiative
Bariatric patients are at increased risk of opioid use disorder. There is a national effort to reduce opioid use after bariatric surgery. We instituted a standardized multimodal pain regimen to address this need. (Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons)
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - October 22, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Charmaine Gentles, Sebastian Choi, Laura Hansen, Hajin Yang, Andrea Bedrosian, Larry E. Gellman, Dominick Gadaleta Tags: Bariatric and Foregut Source Type: research

Surgical Weight Loss Patient Experience with Telehealth During Covid-19: Should Telehealth Remain an Option after the Pandemic?
This study aimed to understand patients ’ experience with telehealth and whether telehealth should be a continued care option after the pandemic. (Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons)
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - October 22, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Anusha Jayaram, Dmitry Nepomnayshy, David M. Brams, Sara Tortorici Tags: Bariatric and Foregut Source Type: research

The Impact of Bariatric Surgery on the Development of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO).
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a common problem after bariatric surgery leading to abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea. However, little data exists on the prevalence or presenting symptoms of SIBO after BS. We sought to define the prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes of SIBO in a bariatric population by performing a retrospective cohort study. (Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons)
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - October 22, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Victoria Lyo, Trevor Plescia, Alexis R. Chirco Tags: Bariatric and Foregut Source Type: research

Who Is Referring to Bariatric Surgery?: Understanding Referral Patterns at a Large Academic Healthcare Center
Despite being the most effective treatment for obesity, (Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons)
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - October 22, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Sarah M. Jabour, Dina Griauzde, Anne P. Ehlers Tags: Bariatric and Foregut Source Type: research

A National Review of Insurance Coverage of Noncancerous Breast Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction is commonly performed for many noncancerous indications, such as correction of congenital deformities, acquired tissue disease, burns, and trauma. However, breast reconstruction for noncancerous indications is often considered cosmetic or not explicitly mentioned in insurance policies. The goal of this study was to assess variability in insurance coverage of breast reconstruction for noncancerous indications. (Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons)
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - October 22, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Marissa Klein, Michael Ha, Annie Yang, Ledibabari M. Ngaage, Sheri Slezak, Yvonne M. Rasko Tags: Breast Source Type: research

Accurately Quantifying Breast Cancer Driven Extracellular Matrix Fiber Alignment in Primary Human Breast Tissue
Breast cancer progression involves increased alignment of extracellular matrix (ECM) fibers, which promotes metastasis and drug resistance. Quantifying fiber alignment is essential to studying ECM dysregulation and potential therapies. However, major technical hurdles exist in quantifying fiber alignment and statistically analyzing fiber alignment data. We developed methods to overcome these hurdles. (Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons)
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - October 22, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Rakesh Gurrala, C. Ethan Byrne, Loren M. Brown, Rafael Felix P. Tiongco, Elizabeth C. Marrin, Frank H. Lau Tags: Breast Source Type: research

Do Lower Lymph Node Counts after Axillary Lymph Node Dissection in Clinically Node Positive Breast Cancer Patients Treated with Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Affect Survival: A National Cancer Database (NCDB) Analysis
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Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - October 22, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Jasmin Neal, Kwang Kim, Ashkan Moazzez, Christine Dauphine, Junko J. Ozao-Choy Tags: Breast Source Type: research

Simplified Lymphatic Microsurgical Preventing Healing Approach (SLYMPHA) for the Prevention of Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema after Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Lymphedema (LE) is a serious complication of axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) with an incidence rate of 16%. Simplified Lymphatic Microsurgical Preventing Healing Approach (SLYMPHA) is a safe and relatively simple method, which decreases incidence of LE dramatically. Our initial study showed an 88% decrease in clinical LE rate. In the initial study, we used arm circumference measurement for the diagnosis of LE and median follow up was 15 months. The aim of this study was to confirm these results after a long-term follow up period and by using bioimpedance spectroscopy (L-Dex) technology in detecting LE. (Source: Journ...
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - October 22, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Tolga Ozmen, Christina Layton, Orli Friedman-Eldar, Siarhei Melnikau, Susan Kesmodel, Eli Avisar Tags: Breast Source Type: research

Single vs Double Drain in Modified Radical Mastectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
To test the hypothesis that the use of single drain results in similar morbidity with significantly less pain as in double drain in patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy (MRM). (Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons)
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - October 22, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Salma Khan Tags: Breast Source Type: research

The Use of DermACELL Acellular Dermal Matrix in Oncologic Breast Reconstruction: A Retrospective Cohort Study and Systematic Review of the Literature
Acellular dermal matrices (ADM) are commonly used in tissue expander and direct-to-implant reconstruction following mastectomy. Few studies have reported outcomes of DermACELL ADM or compared DermACELL to AlloDerm ADM. The purpose of this study was to compare outcomes of DermACELL and AlloDerm in oncologic breast reconstruction and to review the literature reporting outcomes of patients undergoing reconstruction using DermACELL. (Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons)
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - October 22, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Austin R. Swisher, Mark J. Landau, Nikita Kadakia, Stephanie W. Holzmer, Hahns Y. Kim Tags: Breast Source Type: research

Utilizing Breast MRI Blood Flow Data to Improve Clinical Outcomes Following Skin Sparing Mastectomy and Nipple Sparing Mastectomy
This study evaluates breast MRI imaging data to determine if preserving the dominant blood flow can reduce ischemic mastectomy complications. (Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons)
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - October 22, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Mardi R. Karin, Robin Wu, Cara K. Black, Arash Momeni Tags: Breast Source Type: research

Variations in Episode Spending for Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Mastectomy: Results From a Statewide Value Collaborative
A growing body of literature supports centralizing complex cancer operations, such as pancreatectomy and esophagectomy, as higher volume centers may offer higher value care. Little is known about variation in spending for common cancer operations that remain decentralized, such as mastectomy. To identify opportunities for value enhancement for common operations, we sought to describe variations in episode spending for mastectomy, and potential patient and facility-level drivers of variation. (Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons)
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - October 22, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Tasha M. Hughes, Nicholas L. Berlin, Brandon Ellsworth, Brandy R. Sinco, Ton Wang, Brooke Bredbeck, Lesly A. Dossett Tags: Breast Source Type: research