Search Results - "Hwabejire, John"
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Gastrointestinal Complications in Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19
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Gastrointestinal Complications in Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19
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Self-expanding foam versus preperitoneal packing for exsanguinating pelvic hemorrhage
Published in The journal of trauma and acute care surgery (01-05-2024)“…Mortality for pelvic fracture patients presenting with hemorrhagic shock ranges from 21% to 57%. The objective of this study was to develop a lethal and…”
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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in severe traumatic brain injury: Is it safe?
Published in The journal of trauma and acute care surgery (06-09-2024)“…Patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) are at an increased risk of respiratory failure refractory to traditional therapies. The safety of…”
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The impact of comorbidities and functional status on outcomes in the older adult emergency general surgery patient
Published in The American journal of surgery (01-11-2024)“…The aim of this study is to quantify the relative contribution of comorbidities and pre-operative functional status on outcomes in geriatric emergency general…”
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Does practice make perfect? The impact of hospital and surgeon volume on complications after intra-abdominal procedures
Published in Surgery (01-05-2024)“…There is increasing interest in the regionalization of surgical procedures. However, evidence on the volume-outcome relationship for emergency intra-abdominal…”
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Loss of independence after traumatic injury: A patient-centered study
Published in Surgery (01-10-2023)“…Patient-reported outcomes of postdischarge functional status can provide insight into patient recovery experiences not typically reflected in trauma…”
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The Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Long-Term Outcomes Following Traumatic Injury
Published in The Journal of surgical research (01-09-2024)“…Little is known about the relationship between body mass index (BMI), a function of mass and height (masskg/height2m) and long-term outcomes among traumatic…”
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Non-operative management of adhesive small bowel obstruction: Should there be a time limit after which surgery is performed?
Published in The American journal of surgery (01-06-2018)“…The management of adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO) has evolved from “the sun should not rise and set on a small bowel obstruction”, implying mandatory…”
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Lost in transition: Impact of interhospital transfer on outcomes after emergency general surgery in the older adult population
Published in Surgery (01-12-2024)“…Emergency general surgery performed among patients over 65 years of age represents a particularly high-risk population. Although interhospital transfer has…”
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Timing matters: Early versus late rib fixation in patients with multiple rib fractures and pulmonary contusion
Published in Surgery (01-02-2024)“…Recent literature has shown that surgical stabilization of rib fractures benefits patients with rib fractures accompanied by pulmonary contusion; however, the…”
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The impact of frailty on long-term functional outcomes in severely injured geriatric patients
Published in Surgery (01-10-2024)“…The incidence of severe injury in the geriatric population is increasing. However, the impact of frailty on long-term outcomes after injury in this population…”
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Low-molecular-weight heparin is superior to unfractionated heparin in lowering the risk of venous thromboembolism after traumatic lower extremity amputation
Published in Surgery (01-10-2023)“…Patients undergoing lower extremity amputation after trauma are at high risk of venous thromboembolism. Practice variations persist regarding the optimal…”
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Emergency general surgery in older adult patients: Factors associated with fragmented care
Published in Surgery (01-09-2024)“…Care fragmentation has been shown to lead to increased morbidity and mortality. We aimed to explore the factors related to care fragmentation after hospital…”
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Evaluating the impact of timing to rib fixation in patients with traumatic brain injury: A nationwide analysis
Published in The journal of trauma and acute care surgery (01-12-2023)“…Early surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF) is associated with improved inpatient outcomes in patients with multiple rib fractures. However, there is…”
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The overlooked factor: The impact of disability on postoperative complications after emergency general surgery procedures
Published in Surgery (01-08-2024)“…Despite more than 61 million people in the United States living with a disability, studies on the impact of disability on health care disparities in surgical…”
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The Invisible Scars: Unseen Financial Complications Worsen Every Aspect of Long-Term Health in Trauma Survivors
Published in The journal of trauma and acute care surgery (01-06-2024)“…Trauma survivors are susceptible to experiencing financial toxicity (FT). Studies have shown the negative impact of FT on chronic illness outcomes. However,…”
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Patience is key: Association of surgical timing with clinical outcomes in elderly patients with sigmoid volvulus
Published in The American journal of surgery (01-06-2024)“…Current guidelines for sigmoid volvulus recommend endoscopy as a first line of treatment for decompression, followed by colectomy as early as possible. Timing…”
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Do not forget the platelets: The independent impact of red blood cell to platelet ratio on mortality in massively transfused trauma patients
Published in The journal of trauma and acute care surgery (01-07-2022)“…Balanced blood component administration during massive transfusion is standard of care. Most literature focuses on the impact of red blood cell (RBC)/fresh…”
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