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Acute and chronic radiation injury by Brown, Kellie R., MD, Rzucidlo, Eva, MD

“…Introduction Although all areas of the body are susceptible to radiation injury, different tissues have varying tolerances for radiation exposure. The goal of…”
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Radiation exposure in endovascular procedures by Ketteler, Erika R., MD, MA, Brown, Kellie R., MD

“…Background The introduction of percutaneous techniques to treat patients with peripheral vascular disease has placed the vascular surgeon in the unique role as…”
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Bacterial Adherence to Surgical Sutures: Can Antibacterial-Coated Sutures Reduce the Risk of Microbial Contamination? by Edmiston, Charles E., Seabrook, Gary R., Goheen, Michael P., Krepel, Candace J., Johnson, Christopher P., Lewis, Brian D., Brown, Kellie R., Towne, Jonathan B.

“…Surgical site infections are associated with severe morbidity and mortality. The role of surgical sutures in the etiology of surgical site infection has been…”
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The effect of Surgical Care Improvement Project measures on national trends on surgical site infections in open vascular procedures by Dua, Anahita, MD, MS, MBA, Desai, Sapan S., MD, PhD, MBA, Seabrook, Gary R., MD, Brown, Kellie R., MD, Lewis, Brian D., MD, Rossi, Peter J., MD, Edmiston, Charles E., PhD, Lee, Cheong J., MD

“…Objective The Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) is a national initiative to reduce surgical complications, including postoperative surgical site…”
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Left-sided inferior vena cava implications for cardiopulmonary bypass cannulation in open thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair by Schoephoerster, Carl T., Rajaei, Mohammad H., Gonzalez, Laura S., Brown, Kellie R., Mitchell, Michael E., Rossi, Peter J.

“…A left-sided inferior vena cava poses a unique challenge when cannulating for cardiopulmonary bypass during thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair, and how to…”
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Empowering the Surgical Patient: A Randomized, Prospective Analysis of an Innovative Strategy for Improving Patient Compliance with Preadmission Showering Protocol by Edmiston, Charles E., PhD, Krepel, Candace J., MS, Edmiston, Sarah E., MEd, Spencer, Maureen, MEd, Lee, Cheong, MD, Brown, Kellie R., MD, FACS, Lewis, Brian D., MD, FACS, Rossi, Peter J., MD, FACS, Malinowski, Michael, MD, Seabrook, Gary, MD, FACS

“…Background Surgical site infections (SSIs) are responsible for significant morbidity, mortality, and excess use of health care resources. The preadmission…”
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Preoperative Shower Revisited: Can High Topical Antiseptic Levels Be Achieved on the Skin Surface Before Surgical Admission? by Edmiston, Charles E., PhD, Krepel, Candace J., MS, Seabrook, Gary R., MD, FACS, Lewis, Brian D., MD, FACS, Brown, Kellie R., MD, FACS, Towne, Jonathan B., MD, FACS

“…Background Skin asepsis is a sentinel strategy for reducing risk of surgical site infections. In this study, chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) skin concentrations…”
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An update on the currently available nonthermal ablative options in the management of superficial venous disease by Kugler, Nathan W., MD, Brown, Kellie R., MD

“…Abstract Background Chronic venous insufficiency affects millions of Americans with symptoms spanning a broad range. Saphenous incompetence resulting in…”
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A prospective randomized evaluation of negative-pressure wound dressings for diabetic foot wounds by Eginton, Mark T, Brown, Kellie R, Seabrook, Gary R, Towne, Jonathan B, Cambria, Robert A

“…Optimal treatment for large diabetic foot wounds is ill defined. The purpose of this study was to compare the rate of wound healing with the Vacuum Assisted…”
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Superficial Venous Disease by Brown, Kellie R., MD, Rossi, Peter J., MD

“…Superficial venous disease is a common clinical problem. The concerning disease states of the superficial venous system are venous reflux, varicose veins, and…”
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Ruptured mycotic infrapopliteal aneurysm by Shakhnovich, Irina, MD, Seabrook, Gary R., MD, Brown, Kellie R., MD, Lewis, Brian D., MD, Rossi, Peter J., MD

“…Mycotic aneurysms involving infrapopliteal arteries are rare. Ruptured infrapopliteal aneurysms are particularly uncommon and represent a surgical or…”
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Assessment of an innovative antimicrobial surface disinfectant in the operating room environment using adenosine triphosphate bioluminescence assay by Lewis, Brian D., MD, Spencer, Maureen, MEd, Rossi, Peter J., MD, Lee, Cheong J., MD, Brown, Kellie R., MD, Malinowski, Michael, MD, Seabrook, Gary R., MD, Edmiston, Charles E., PhD

“…Terminal cleaning in the operating room is a critical step in preventing the transmission of health care–associated pathogens. The persistent disinfectant…”
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Factors affecting radiation injury by Killewich, Lois A., MD, PhD, Falls, Garietta, MD, Mastracci, Tara M., MD, Brown, Kellie R., MD

“…Introduction During the past several decades, the number of diagnostic tests and procedures that require the administration of radiation has increased…”
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Controversies in Vascular Surgery by Brown, Kellie R., Alizadegan, Shahriar

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High incidence of type 2 endoleak and low associated adverse events in the Vascular Quality Initiative linked to Medicare claims by Mansukhani, Neel A., Brown, Kellie R., Zheng, Xinyan, Mao, Jialin, Goodney, Philip P., Hoel, Andrew W.

“…Type 2 endoleak (T2EL) is the most common adverse finding on postoperative surveillance after endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR). A low rate of…”
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Adherence to process and protocols is important in ensuring patient safety for iliac vein stenting in an office-based lab setting by Brown, Kellie R.

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Evaluation of an antimicrobial surgical glove to inactivate live human immunodeficiency virus following simulated glove puncture by Edmiston, Charles E., PhD, Zhou, S. Steve, PhD, Hoerner, Pierre, PhD, Krikorian, Raffi, PhD, Krepel, Candace J., MS, Lewis, Brian D., MD, Brown, Kellie R., MD, Rossi, Peter J., MD, Graham, Mary Beth, MD, Seabrook, Gary R., MD

“…Background Percutaneous injuries associated with cutting instruments, needles, and other sharps (eg, metallic meshes, bone fragments, etc) occur commonly…”
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Examiner-examinee gender concordance does not impact ratings on the American Board of Surgery Vascular Surgery Certifying Examination by Li, Ruojia Debbie, Barry, Carol, Ibanez Moreno, Beatriz, Brown, Kellie R., Chaer, Rabih, Huber, Thomas S., Jones, Andrew, Lee, Jason T., Perler, Bruce A., Sheahan, Malachi G., Aulivola, Bernadette

“…Implicit bias is a potential factor in the severity of examinee rating during oral examinations. Ratings may be impacted by examinee characteristics, such as…”
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Multistate population-based outcomes of combined carotid endarterectomy and coronary artery bypass by Brown, Kellie R., Kresowik, Timothy F., Chin, Marshall H., Kresowik, Rebecca A., Grund, Sherry L., Hendel, Marc E.

“…Objectives: The management of combined carotid and coronary disease is controversial, and the outcomes of combined carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and coronary…”
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Implementation of the Vascular Surgery Board virtual certifying examination by Huber, Thomas S., Brown, Kellie R., Lee, Jason T., Barry, Carol L., Ibanez, Beatriz, Jones, Andrew T., Perler, Bruce A., Upchurch, Gilbert R.

“…The onset of the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic mandated postponement of the in-person Vascular Surgery Board 2020 certifying examination (CE)…”
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