Annals of surgery
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
Outcomes after Tracheostomy in COVID-19 Patients.
To determine the outcomes of patients undergoing tracheostomy for COVID-19 and of healthcare workers performing these procedures. ⋯ Alterations to tracheostomy practices and processes were successfully instituted. Following these steps, tracheostomy in COVID-19 intubated patients seems safe for both patients and healthcare workers performing the procedure.
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To compare cholecystectomy (CCY) and nonoperative treatment (no-CCY) for acute cholecystitis in pregnancy. ⋯ Contrary to current guidelines, most pregnant women admitted in the US with acute cholecystitis are managed nonoperatively. This is associated with over twice the odds of maternal-fetal complications in addition to increased readmissions.
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This study sought to estimate the incidence and incidence rate of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) at a high-volume single institution, which enables vigorous long-term follow-up and implant tracking for more accurate estimates. ⋯ BIA-ALCL incidence and incidence rates may be higher than previous epidemiological estimates, with incidence increasing over time, particularly in patients exposed to textured implants for longer than 10 years.
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Multicenter Study
Underrepresented Minorities in Surgical Residencies: Where are They? A Call to Action to Increase the Pipeline.
To describe and evaluate trends of general surgery residency applicants, matriculants, and graduates over the last 13 years. ⋯ Significant disparities in the application, matriculation, graduation, and attrition rates for general surgery residency exists for URMs. A call to action is needed to re-examine and improve existing recommendations/paradigms to increase the number of URMs in the surgery training pipeline.