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2015 Annual Nsqip Conference Erin (Enhanced Recovery In Nsqip) Session, Michael D. Pasquale Md, Facs, Fccm, Pat Toselli Do, Richard Kolesky Md, Robert J. Sinnott Do, Cathleen Webber Rn, Mshs, Sharon Pustilnik Rn, Bs, Justina A. Momah Rn, Crnp

Department of Surgery

No abstract provided.

Value-Based Medicine: The Financial Impact Of A Pressure Ulcer Prevention Program On A Trauma Population, Jayme D. Lieberman Md, Patrick S. Duffy Md, Kai L. Bortz Rn, Rovinder S. Sandhu Md, Michael D. Pasquale Md, Facs, Fccm, Michael M. Badellino Md

Department of Surgery

No abstract provided.

Preop Evaluation/Post Operative Care (Nutrition, Pain Management), Malia Eischen Md, Meghan L. Good Md, Lung-Ching Lee Md

Department of Surgery

No abstract provided.

Acute Care Surgical Service Experience With Ruptured Visceral Artery Aneurysms, Jayme D. Lieberman Md, Meghan L. Good Md, Rovinder S. Sandhu Md, Michael M. Badellino Md

Department of Surgery

No abstract provided.

Indications For Warfarin In Trauma Patients, Victor V. Ha Md, Rovinder S. Sandhu Md

Department of Surgery

No abstract provided.

Comparison Of Wound Complications In Open Vs Closed Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy For Anal Fissure (Presentation), Gregg M. Baranski Md, Arthur Yushuva Md, John S. Park Md

Department of Surgery

No abstract provided.

Robotic Sublobar Resection For The Surgical Management Of Isolated Pulmonary Nodules, Victor S. Reis Md, Kyle M. Langston Pa-C, Alec Talsania, Alexander Werner, Michael F. Szwerc Md, Timothy S. Misselbeck, Mark E. Perry Md

Department of Surgery

No abstract provided.

Yoga For Burn Survivors: Impact On Range Of Motion, Cardiovascular Function And Quality Of Life, Christina Miller Pt, Dpt, Sandra M. Tremblay Pt, Ms, Cws, Mscs, Elizabeth Dideon-Hess Lsw, Sigrid A. Blome-Eberwein Md

Department of Surgery

No abstract provided.

Lymphedema In A Hypertrophic Scar: Treatment With Fractional Co2 Laser, Sigrid A. Blome-Eberwein Md

Department of Surgery

No abstract provided.

Laparoscopic Surgery For Patients With Severe Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Talal S. Alzahrani, Victor S. Saxena, Alexander Cho, Guillermo Gutierrez

GW Research Days 2015

Introduction: Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that associated with decreased morbidity and hospital stays. There are over two million laparoscopic surgeries performed annually in the US. Several studies have shown that patients with mild (Stage I) to moderate (Stage II) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) develop hypercapnia during laparoscopy procedures. However, hypercapnia in this population did not affect the rate of complication or prolonged hospital stay. We report a case of very severe (Stage IV) COPD, who developed an acute respiratory failure with an increase in hospital stay during a laparoscopic procedure. We write this to bring awareness to …

Comparison Of Wound Complications In Open Vs Closed Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy For Anal Fissure, Arthur Yushuva Md, Gregg M. Baranski Md, John S. Park Md

Department of Surgery

No abstract provided.

Adenomyomatous Hyperplasia Of The Ampulla Of Vater Masquerading As Malignancy: A Case Series, Patrick Hickey Do, Saba Ahmad Md, Matthew Sullivan Do, Miriam L. Enriquez Md, Jeffrey Brodsky Md, Hiral Shah Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.

Robotic Sublobar Resection For The Surgical Management Of Isolated Pulmonary Nodules, Michael F. Szwerc Md, Victor Reis Md, Kyle M. Langston Pa-C, Alec Talsania Md, Alex Werner

Department of Surgery

No abstract provided.

Physicians' Attitudes About Recommending Surgery For Early Stage Lung Cancer And Possible Reasons For Racial Disparities, Franklin R. Mcguire

Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice

PHYSICIANS’ ATTITUDES ABOUT RECOMMENDING SURGERY FOR EARLY STAGE LUNG CANCER AND POSSIBLE REASONS FOR RACIAL DISPARITIES

ABSTRACT

Purpose: Patient refusal for lung cancer surgery is significant, but other factors, such as negative framing of the treatment discussion, may be involved. Physician attitudes could influence the nuances of and therefore the conclusions of these discussions. We determined physicians’ attitudes and the influence it has on possible decisions against lung cancer surgery, particularly surgical rates for blacks, using a companion survey.

Methods: The study is a prospective, multicenter observational trial conducted at five sites in North and South Carolina from December …

Decreasing The Incidence Of Tuberculosis In Renal Transplant Patients: A Single Center Review, Heidi Dauter Msn, Fnp-Bc, Cctc, Brandi Kolokas Ccma, Lynsey S. Biondi Md, Facs

Department of Surgery

No abstract provided.

Outcomes Of Recurrent Rectal Cancer After Transanal Excision, Sachin Vaid, Christopher Buzas, John S. Park Md, Robert J. Sinnott Md

Department of Surgery

No abstract provided.

Instructional Posters And Prevention Education: Do They Really Work?, William D. Mcquilken Ba, Deanna Shisslak, Judith M. Schultz Ba, Cstr

Department of Surgery

No abstract provided.

First Results From Application Of An Absorbable Synthetic Membrane To Superficial And Deep Second Degree Burn Wounds, Sigrid A. Blome-Eberwein Md, Hamed Amani Md, Daniel D. Lozano Md, Deborah Boorse Rn, Cnp, Patrick Pagella Rn, Cnp

Department of Surgery

No abstract provided.

Leukopenia Management In Thymoglobulin Treated Renal Transplant Recipients, Lynsey S. Biondi Md, Michael J. Moritz Md, Janelle Cyprich

Department of Surgery

No abstract provided.

Successful Long-Term Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Membrane Oxygenation Without Anti-Coagulation, Janissa Nair, Dorothea T. Watson Do, Rita Pechulis Md, Fccp, Nicholas M. Rini Pa-C, Timothy S. Misselbeck, Kenneth Miller Rrt, James K. Wu Md

Department of Surgery

No abstract provided.

To Re-Excise Or Not To Re-Excise: Positive Margins After Excision Of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers, Ramon Garza, Iii Md, Courtney Edwards Md, Bharat Ranganath Md, Nathan F. Miller Bs, Joshua M. Adkinson Md, Kirsten S. Bellucci Md, Robert X. Murphy Jr, Md, Ms

Department of Surgery

No abstract provided.

Causes Of Death In Surgically Treated Patients With Type A Aortic Dissection - A Ten Year Review, James K. Wu Md, Eilizabeth Depaolo Bs, Theodore G. Phillips Md, Timothy S. Misselbeck

Department of Surgery

No abstract provided.

De-Branching Of The Aortic Arch During Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair, James K. Wu Md, Caitlin O'Connor Bs, Timothy S. Misselbeck, Theodore G. Phillips Md

Department of Surgery

No abstract provided.

The Value Of Bleeding Scans In The Evaluation Of Acute Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding, K Beiermeister, L Smith, Robert J. Sinnott, John S. Park Md

Department of Surgery

No abstract provided.

The Community As A Learner Group, Cathyann Feher Rn,Msn, Karen L. Kutner Mba, Robert Ruhf, Charles Scagliotti Md,Facs, Michael M. Badellino Md

Department of Surgery

No abstract provided.

Incidence And Quality Implications Of Deep Venous Thrombosis After Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter, Shawn Travis Greathouse Md, Jarom N. Gilstrap Md, Ramon Garza, Iii Md, Kimberly Reinart Rn, Holly Tavianini Rn, Bsn, Mshsa, Cnrn, Vera Deacon Rn, Crni, Robert X. Murphy Jr, Md, Ms

Department of Surgery

No abstract provided.

Comparing Margin Diameter And Margin Index In Predicting Residual Disease Following Partial Mastectomy, P85, Daniel F. Barnas Md, Aaron D. Bleznak Md, Facs, Anna Widmyer Md, Elizabeth Dellers Md, Heiwon Chung Md, Facs

Department of Surgery

No abstract provided.

Enhancing Resident Education By Empowering The Learner Through The Creation Of Smartphone Applications, Christine W. Du Md, Dale A. Dangleben Md, Judith A. Olenwine Ms, C-Tagme, Michael M. Badellino Md

Department of Surgery

No abstract provided.

Delayed Diagnosis Of Hand Injuries In Polytrauma Patients (Poster), Joshua M. Adkinson Md, Muhammad Shuja Shafqat Md, Sherrine Eid Mph, Marshall G. Miles Do

Department of Surgery

No abstract provided.

Conventional Isolated Aortic Valve Replacement In Octogenarians: A 10-Year Single Center Experience, James K. Wu Md, Justin D. Roberts Do, Gregory S. Troutman Bs, Michael J. Weiss Mph, Sanjay M. Mehta Md, Theodore G. Phillips Md, Michael F. Szwerc Md, Gary W. Szydlowski Md, Timothy S. Misselbeck, Raymond L. Singer Md

Department of Surgery

No abstract provided.