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Mortality after emergency Hartmann's procedure in octogenarians: a propensity score–matched analysis by Bostock, Ian C., Hill, Maureen V., Counihan, Timothy C., Ivatury, Srinivas Joga

“…Complicated diverticulitis is associated with a postoperative mortality rate of 20%. We hypothesized that age ≥80 was an independent risk factor for mortality…”
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Surgeons’ Experiences With Patients’ Concerns Regarding Trainees by Counihan, Timothy C., MD, Nye, David, DO, Wu, Jacqueline J., MD

“…Objective Little is known about surgeons’ attitudes toward patients’ concerns about the role of trainees in their care. The nature of the discussion between…”
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Tuberculous Fistulae in Ano: A Case Report and Literature Review by Favuzza, Joanne, DO, Brotman, Sheldon, MD, Doyle, Daniel M., MD, Counihan, Timothy C., MD

“…Tuberculosis can present anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract; however, anorectal tuberculosis has been reported rarely. We present a case report of…”
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Benefits of laparoscopic peritoneal lavage for complicated sigmoid diverticulitis by Favuzza, Joanne, Friel, John C, Kelly, John J, Perugini, Richard, Counihan, Timothy C

“…Background The traditional therapy for perforated sigmoid diverticulitis with peritonitis is emergency colectomy usually with colostomy. We report laparoscopic…”
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The 912th forward surgical team in Operation New Dawn: employment of the forward surgical team during troop withdrawal under combat conditions by Counihan, Timothy C, Danielson, Paul D

“…The Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq witnessed the first widespread use of U.S. Army Forward Surgical Teams (FSTs). Although doctrinally designed to support…”
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Ideal timing of surgery for acute uncomplicated appendicitis by Eko, Frederick N, Ryb, Gabriel E, Drager, Leslie, Goldwater, Eva, Wu, Jacqueline J, Counihan, Timothy C

“…Early surgery for appendicitis is thought to avoid complications associated with appendiceal rupture. This study was to evaluate the effect of timing of…”
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Fast Track Colorectal Surgery by Counihan, Timothy C, Favuzza, Joanne

“…ABSTRACT A “fast track” colon surgery program is the global package of perioperative care encompassing preoperative, operative, and postoperative techniques,…”
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Complications of hemorrhoid surgery by De la Garza, Mauricio, MD, Counihan, Timothy C., MD, FACS, FASCRS

“…Abstract Symptomatic hemorrhoids require a number of therapeutic interventions each of which has its own complications. Office-based therapy such as rubber…”
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Simple harmonic scalpel hemorrhoidectomy utilizing local anesthesia combined with intravenous sedation: a safe and rapid alternative to conventional hemorrhoidectomy by HAVERAN, Liam A, STURROCK, Paul R, SUN, Mark Y, MCDADE, Janet, SINGLA, Sudershan, PATERSON, Craig A, COUNIHAN, Timothy C

“…Harmonic Scalpel(R) hemorrhoidectomy (HSH) is an established surgical therapy for the treatment of symptomatic grade III and IV hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoid surgery…”
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Combination Propofol/Ketamine is a Safe and Efficient Anesthetic Approach to Anorectal Surgery by Sun, Mark Y, Canete, Jonathan J, Friel, John C, McDade, Janet, Singla, Sudershan, Paterson, Craig A, Counihan, Timothy C

“…PURPOSE: METHODS:A retrospective review was conducted on all patients undergoing anorectal surgery. Outcomes (perioperative times, specific complications) were…”
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Is Spine Consultation Needed for All Thoracolumbar Fractures? Evaluation of a Subspecialist-Sparing Protocol for Screening and Management of Stable Fractures by Baldwin, Keith M., Ryb, Gabriel E., Miller, Daniel, Counihan, Timothy C., Brotman, Sheldon

“…BACKGROUND:The shortage of neurosurgeons is a problem in many US trauma centers. Most thoracolumbar spine fractures are treated conservatively, and at our…”
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Experience with endoluminal colonic wall stents for the management of large bowel obstruction for benign and malignant disease by Tamim, W Z, Ghellai, A, Counihan, T C, Swanson, R S, Colby, J M, Sweeney, W B

“…To assess the applicability and efficacy of endoluminal colonic wall stents (ECWSs) in the management of large bowel obstruction (LBO). Inception cohort study…”
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Independent predictors of morbidity and mortality in blunt colon trauma by Ricciardi, R, Paterson, C A, Islam, S, Sweeney, W B, Baker, S P, Counihan, T C

“…We sought to determine the impact of (1) grade of the colon injury, (2) the formation of an ostomy, and (3) associated injuries on outcomes such as morbidity…”
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What is the normal aganglionic segment of anorectum in adults? by Ricciardi, R, Counihan, T C, Banner, B F, Sweeney, W B

“…Ultrashort-segment Hirschsprung's disease as a cause of obstructed defecation is controversial because of a lack of knowledge regarding the normal aganglionic…”
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Acute cholecystitis resulting from hemobilia after tru-cut biopsy: a case report and brief review of the literature by Counihan, T C, Islam, S, Swanson, R S

“…Acute cholecystitis following hemobilia is very rare, with only five cases reported in the literature. A case report of a 22-year-old woman who underwent a…”
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Pseudomembranous colitis by Counihan, T C, Roberts, P L

“…Pseudomembranous colitis is an inflammatory disease of the colon and rectum characterized by the development of elevated mucosal plaques. It usually is…”
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Duodenal perforation caused by nasogastric intubation by Islam, S, Counihan, T C, Marik, P E

“…We present a case of duodenal perforation following nasogastric intubation. This complication has not been previously reported in adults…”
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Is Spine Consultation Needed for All Thoracolumbar Fractures? Evaluation of a Subspecialist-Sparing Protocol for Screening and Management of Stable Fractures. Discussion by BALDWIN, Keith M, RYB, Gabriel E, MILLER, Daniel, COUNIHAN, Timothy C, BROTMAN, Sheldon, THOMAS, Casey, WYATT, James, THOMAS, Casey, BALDWIN, Keith, WYATT, James

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Necrotizing enterocolitis in a neonatal piglet model by Cohen, I T, Nelson, S D, Moxley, R A, Hirsh, M P, Counihan, T C, Martin, R F

“…The aim of this study was to develop an animal model for necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Twenty-five neonatal Hanford minipigs had carotid artery and external…”
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