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Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis Protocol: A Single Center Study, Nelimar Cruz-Centeno, James A. Fraser Md, Shai Stewart Md, Derek Marlor, Rebecca M. Rentea, Pablo Aguayo, David Juang, Richard J. Hendrickson, Charles L. Snyder, Shawn D. St.Peter, Jason D. Fraser, Tolulope A. Oyetunji
Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis Protocol: A Single Center Study, Nelimar Cruz-Centeno, James A. Fraser Md, Shai Stewart Md, Derek Marlor, Rebecca M. Rentea, Pablo Aguayo, David Juang, Richard J. Hendrickson, Charles L. Snyder, Shawn D. St.Peter, Jason D. Fraser, Tolulope A. Oyetunji
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Introduction: Initial management of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS) is correction of electrolyte disturbances with fluid resuscitation. In 2015, our institution implemented a fluid resuscitation protocol based on previous data that focused on minimizing blood draws and allowing immediate ad libitum feeds postoperatively. Here we describe the protocol and subsequent outcomes. Methods: We conducted a single-center retrospective review of patients diagnosed with HPS from 2016-2020. All patients were managed per the protocol outlined in Figure 1. All were given formula or breast milk after the post-anesthesia care unit and discharged home after tolerating three consecutive feeds. Feedings were given every 2-3 …
Parent Satisfaction With Same Day Discharge After Laparoscopic Appendectomy For Non Perforated Appendicitis, Nelimar Cruz-Centeno, James Fraser, Shai Stewart Md, Derek Marlor, Rebecca M. Rentea, Pablo Aguayo, David Juang, Richard J. Hendrickson, Charles L. Snyder, Bhargava Mullapudi, Shawn D. St.Peter, Jason D. Fraser, Tolulope A. Oyetunji
Parent Satisfaction With Same Day Discharge After Laparoscopic Appendectomy For Non Perforated Appendicitis, Nelimar Cruz-Centeno, James Fraser, Shai Stewart Md, Derek Marlor, Rebecca M. Rentea, Pablo Aguayo, David Juang, Richard J. Hendrickson, Charles L. Snyder, Bhargava Mullapudi, Shawn D. St.Peter, Jason D. Fraser, Tolulope A. Oyetunji
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Background: Same-day discharge (SDD) after laparoscopic appendectomy for acute non-perforated appendicitis is safe, without an increased rate of postoperative complications, emergency department visits, or re-admissions. We aimed to evaluate caregiver satisfaction with this protocol. Materials and Methods: Patients discharged on the day of laparoscopic appendectomy for non-perforated acute appendicitis were identified between January 2022-August 2022. Surveys to evaluate satisfaction with the protocol were distributed to the caregivers via e-mail or text message 96 hours after discharge. Telephone surveys were conducted if there were no responses to the initial online survey. The surveys assessed comfort with SDD, post-operative pain control adequacy, …
Persistent Pediatric Breast Abscesses Following Initial Treatment At Tertiary And Community Centers, Derek Marlor, Kayla B. Briggs, Shai Stewart Md, Nelimar Cruz-Centeno, Charlene Dekonenko, Tolulope A. Oyetunji, Jason D. Fraser
Persistent Pediatric Breast Abscesses Following Initial Treatment At Tertiary And Community Centers, Derek Marlor, Kayla B. Briggs, Shai Stewart Md, Nelimar Cruz-Centeno, Charlene Dekonenko, Tolulope A. Oyetunji, Jason D. Fraser
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Introduction: Our institution previously reported on outcomes of children with untreated and not spontaneously draining breast abscesses. This study aimed to evaluate the outcomes of all patients with breast abscesses who were evaluated at our institution. Methods: Following IRB approval, all patients < 18-years-old with breast abscesses were included. A total of 145 patients treated from January 2008-December 2018 were identified. Patients were divided into 2 groups; Group 1 included patients initially evaluated at our institution and Group 2 included patients who were initially evaluated at referring centers. The primary outcome was disease persistence. Secondary outcomes were antibiotic utilization, number and type of procedures performed, and risk factors for recurrence. Statistical analysis was performed using STATA® 17 with a p-value of <0.05 indicating significance. Results: A total of 145 patients were identified: 111 (76.6%) in Group 1 and 34 (23.4%) in Group 2. Demographics were similar between groups. Of the 111 patients in Group 1, 2 (1.8%)) were treated with observation alone, 58 (52.3%) were treated with antibiotics alone, 26 (23.4%) were treated with aspiration, and 25 (22.5%) were treated with incision and drainage. Of the 34 patients in Group 2, 4 (11.8%) were treated initially with observation, 22 (64.7%) with antibiotics alone, 5 (14.7%) with manual expression, 2 (5.9%) with incision and drainage, and 1 (2.9%) with warm compresses. Patients in Group 1 were more likely to receive needle aspiration (23.4% vs. 0%; p<0.001) or incision and drainage (22.5.% vs. 5.9%; p<0.001) as initial treatment. Compared to Group 2, patients in Group 1 were more likely to be prescribed clindamycin when treated with antibiotics alone (69.9% vs 18.2%; p<0.001). They also had a 12.6% persistent disease rate (n=14). Second treatment in those with persistent disease included aspiration in 50% (n=7), incision and drainage 45.5% (n=5), antibiotics 7.1% (n=1), and manual expression 7.1% (n=1). No patients had persistent disease following second treatment. Patients in Group 2 were more likely to be treated with antibiotics alone (64.7% vs. 52.3%; p<0.001), with trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole being the most commonly prescribed antibiotic (54.6%). In patients with persistent disease treated at our institution following initial evaluation at a referring center, 50.0% were treated with antibiotics alone, 26.5% with aspiration, 17.7% with incision and drainage, and 5.9% with manual expression. Following treatment at our institution, the rate of persistent disease was similar between groups (12.6% vs 11.8%;). Conclusions: Persistent breast abscesses may be treated with antibiotics alone in community and tertiary care centers. Disease persistence is similar regardless of the initial treatment setting.