Search Results - "Ramsey, Walter A"
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Perceptions, Attitudes, and Knowledge of Cannabis and its Use: A Qualitative Study among Herbal Heart Study Young Adult Cannabis Consumers in South Florida
Published in Preventive medicine reports (01-01-2024)“…Growing cannabis use among young adults in the United States surpasses research and public understanding, raising health concerns despite potential benefits…”
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Mesh Type With Ventral Hernia Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Trials
Published in The Journal of surgical research (01-11-2023)“…Synthetic mesh is widely utilized for clean ventral hernia repair; however, it is unclear if synthetic mesh provides the same benefits with high-risk patients…”
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Small versus large-bore thoracostomy for traumatic hemothorax: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Published in The journal of trauma and acute care surgery (01-10-2024)“…Traumatic hemothorax (HTX) is common, and while it is recommended to drain it with a tube thoracostomy, there is no consensus on the optimal catheter size. We…”
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Uncovering Risk Factors and Outcomes of Pulmonary Embolism in a Nationwide Cohort of Hospitalized Children
Published in The American surgeon (01-05-2024)“…The incidence of pulmonary embolism (PE) in hospitalized children has increased in recent years. This study sought to characterize factors and outcomes…”
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When is it safe to start thromboprophylaxis after splenic angioembolization?
Published in Surgery (01-05-2024)“…Thromboprophylaxis after blunt splenic trauma is complicated by the risk of bleeding, but the risk after angioembolization is unknown. We hypothesized that…”
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Outcomes After Pectus Excavatum Repair: A Nationwide Comparison of Nuss Versus Ravitch Operations
Published in The Journal of surgical research (01-11-2024)“…Pectus excavatum is the most prevalent chest wall deformity. Repair may be offered via Nuss or Ravitch technique. This study aims to investigate the outcomes…”
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Outcomes After Pectus Excavatum Repair: Center Volume Matters
Published in Journal of pediatric surgery (01-05-2024)“…Pectus excavatum (Pectus) repair may be offered for those with significant cardiopulmonary compromise or severe cosmetic defects. The influence of hospital…”
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Hirschsprung disease in Down syndrome: An opportunity for improvement
Published in Journal of pediatric surgery (01-06-2022)“…•National cohort of pediatric patients with Hirschsprung disease used to compare those with and without Down syndrome.•Patients with Down syndrome have delays…”
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Nationwide management of perforated pediatric appendicitis: Interval versus same-admission appendectomy
Published in Journal of pediatric surgery (01-04-2023)“…Although conservative management followed by readmission for interval appendectomy is commonly used to manage perforated appendicitis, many studies are limited…”
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Initial Hemorrhage Control Procedure for Splenic Injuries May Affect Risk of Venous Thromboembolism
Published in The Journal of surgical research (01-07-2024)“…Venous thromboembolism (VTE) continues to be a major cause of morbidity in trauma. It is unclear whether the type of hemorrhage control procedure (i.e.,…”
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Illuminating the Use of Trauma Whole-Body CT Scan During the Global Contrast Shortage
Published in Journal of the American College of Surgeons (01-04-2023)“…Use of whole-body CT scan (WBCT) is widespread in the evaluation of traumatically injured patients and may be associated with improved survival. WBCT protocols…”
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Geospatial Analysis of Pediatric Burns Reveals Opportunities for Injury Prevention
Published in Journal of pediatric surgery (24-09-2024)“…Geospatial analysis is useful for identifying hot spots for preventable injuries and for informing prevention efforts. We hypothesize that specific populations…”
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Nationwide Outcomes of Immediate Versus Staged Surgery for Newborns with Rectosigmoid Hirschsprung Disease
Published in Journal of pediatric surgery (01-06-2023)“…Debate exists on whether patients with Hirschsprung Disease (HD) should undergo immediate resection during their newborn hospitalization or undergo a staged…”
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Income Disparities in Nationwide Outcomes of Malrotation with Midgut Volvulus
Published in Journal of pediatric surgery (01-08-2023)“…Malrotation with midgut volvulus is a surgical emergency commonly encountered in pediatric surgical practice. Outcomes are excellent with timely diagnosis and…”
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Operative versus percutaneous drainage with fibrinolysis for complicated pediatric pleural effusions: A nationwide analysis
Published in Journal of pediatric surgery (01-05-2023)“…Management of complicated pleural effusions and empyema using tube thoracostomy with intrapleural fibrinolysis versus surgical drainage has been debated for…”
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Nationwide outcomes of newborns with rectosigmoid versus long-segment Hirschsprung disease
Published in Journal of pediatric surgery (01-05-2023)“…Hirschsprung Disease (HD) is a common congenital intestinal disorder. While aganglionosis most commonly affects the rectosigmoid colon (rectosigmoid HD),…”
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Outcomes After Ladd Procedures for Intestinal Malrotation in Newborns with Heterotaxy Syndrome
Published in Journal of pediatric surgery (01-06-2023)“…Intestinal malrotation may be asymptomatic in patients with heterotaxy syndrome (HS), and whether these newborns benefit from prophylactic Ladd procedures is…”
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High Ligation of the Inferior Mesenteric Artery in Left-Sided Colon and Rectal Cancer Resection: Rates of Success and Outcomes
Published in The American surgeon (01-04-2024)“…High ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery, defined as ligation before the takeoff of the left colic artery, is often described as the gold standard in…”
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Outcomes of laparoscopic versus open resection of pediatric choledochal cyst
Published in Journal of pediatric surgery (01-04-2023)“…Untreated pediatric choledochal cyst (CC) is associated with complications including cholangitis, pancreatitis, and risk of malignancy. Therefore, CC is…”
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Immediate Versus Delayed Surgical Management of Infant Cryptorchidism With Inguinal Hernia
Published in Journal of pediatric surgery (01-01-2024)“…Cryptorchidism is commonly treated with orchiopexy at 6–12 months of age, often allowing time for undescended testicle(s) (UT) to descend spontaneously…”
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