The American Journal of Surgery

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A comparison of postoperative outcomes utilizing a continuous preperitoneal infusion versus epidural for midline laparotomy

Molly E. Gross, Edward T. Nelson, Mary C. Mone, Heidi J. Hansen, Bradford Sklow, Robert E. Glasgow, Courtney L. Scaife

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What is the likelihood of requiring contralateral inguinal hernia repair after unilateral repair?

Justin J. Clark, Whitney Limm, Linda L. Wong

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2011

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english

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The effect of junior residents on surgical quality: a study of surgical outcomes in breast surgery

Brenda Aguilar, Fariha Sheikh, Barbara Pockaj, Nabil Wasif, Richard Gray

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2011

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english

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Subcutaneous delivery of nanoconjugated doxorubicin and cisplatin for locally advanced breast cancer demonstrates improved efficacy and decreased toxicity at lower doses than standard systemic combination therapy in vivo

Stephanie M. Cohen, Ridhwi Mukerji, Shuang Cai, Ivan Damjanov, M. Laird Forrest, Mark S. Cohen

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2011

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english

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Organ donation after traumatic cardiopulmonary arrest

Mustafa Raoof, Bellal A. Joseph, Randall S. Friese, Narong Kulvatunyou, Terence O'Keeffe, Andy Tang, Julie Wynne, Rifat Latifi, Peter Rhee

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2011

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Comparison of perioperative outcomes in patients undergoing laparoscopic versus open abdominoperineal resection

Anton Simorov, Jason F. Reynoso, Oleg Dolghi, Jon S. Thompson, Dmitry Oleynikov

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2011

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Swallowing dysfunction after prolonged intubation: analysis of risk factors in trauma patients

Anthony Bordon, Ravia Bokhari, Jason Sperry, David Testa IV, Ara Feinstein, Vafa Ghaemmaghami

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2011

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english

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Surgeons provide definitive care to patients with gallstone pancreatitis

Sarah E. Judkins, Ernest E. Moore, Jennifer E. Witt, Carlton C. Barnett, Walter L. Biffl, Clay C. Burlew, Jeffrey L. Johnson

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2011

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english

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Use of computed tomography in the initial evaluation of anterior abdominal stab wounds

Nicole E. Berardoni, Tammy R. Kopelman, Patrick J. O'Neill, David L. August, Sydney J. Vail, Paola G. Pieri, Melissa A. Singer Pressman

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2011

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Incidence of blunt cerebrovascular injury in low-risk cervical spine fractures

Tammy R. Kopelman, Steven Leeds, Nicole E. Berardoni, Patrick J. O'Neill, Poya Hedayati, Sydney J. Vail, Paola G. Pieri, Iman Feiz-Erfan, Melissa A. Singer Pressman

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2011

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Comparison of laparoscopic versus open appendectomy for acute nonperforated and perforated appendicitis in the obese population

Hossein Masoomi, Ninh T. Nguyen, Matthew O. Dolich, Lauren Wikholm, Nassim Naderi, Steven Mills, Michael J. Stamos

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2011

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english

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Short-term safety and symptomatic outcomes of transoral incisionless fundoplication with or without hiatal hernia repair in patients with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease

Glenn M. Ihde, Kimberly Besancon, Emir Deljkich

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2011

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english

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Overutilization of regional burn centers for pediatric patients—a healthcare system problem that should be corrected

Gary A. Vercruysse, Walter L. Ingram, David V. Feliciano

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2011

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english

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The impact of biopsy technique on upstaging, residual disease, and outcome in cutaneous melanoma

Geneviève L. Egnatios, Amylou C. Dueck, James B. Macdonald, Susan D. Laman, Karen E. Warschaw, David J. DiCaudo, Shari A. Nemeth, Aleksandar Sekulic, Richard J. Gray, Nabil Wasif, Barbara A. Pockaj

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2011

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english

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Do the CMS proposed breast cancer quality measures actually predict improved outcomes?

William Dooley, Ronald Squires, Jingu Bong, Jeanene Parker

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2011

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english

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Portomesenteric venous thrombosis: a community hospital experience with 103 consecutive patients

Mark N. Abraham, Michelle A. Mathiason, Kara J. Kallies, Thomas H. Cogbill, Stephen B. Shapiro

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2011

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english

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Do topical anesthetics reduce periareolar injectional pain before sentinel lymph node biopsy?

Jennifer M. O'Connor, Stephen D. Helmer, Jacqueline S. Osland, Therese E. Cusick, Patty L. Tenofsky

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2011

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english

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Nonsurgical management of blunt splenic injury: is it cost effective?

Pamela J.P. Bruce, Stephen D. Helmer, Paul B. Harrison, Tony Sirico, James M. Haan

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2011

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english

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Esophageal salvage with removable covered self-expanding metal stents in the setting of intrathoracic esophageal leakage

Elizabeth A. David, Min P. Kim, Shanda H. Blackmon

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2011

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english

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Autotransfusion of hemothorax blood in trauma patients: is it the same as fresh whole blood?

Marc Salhanick, Michael Corneille, Russell Higgins, John Olson, Joel Michalek, Chantal Harrison, Ronald Stewart, Daniel Dent

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2011

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english

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Gender influences outcomes in trauma patients with elevated systolic blood pressure

Morgan A. Clond, James Mirocha, Matthew B. Singer, Marko Bukur, Ali Salim, Daniel R. Marguiles, Eric J. Ley

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2011

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english

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National trends in minimally invasive and open operative experience of graduating general surgery residents: implications for surgical skills curricula development?

Jeffrey S. Carson, Lynette Smith, Madhuri Are, James Edney, Kenneth Azarow, David W. Mercer, Jon S. Thompson, Chandrakanth Are

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2011

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english

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Implementation of an acute care surgery service at an academic trauma center

David J. Ciesla, John Y. Cha, Joseph S. Smith III, Luis E. Llerena, David J. Smith

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2011

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english

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Mopeds: the legal loophole for repeat driving while intoxicated offenders

Rita A. Brintzenhoff, A. Britton Christmas, Vaughn G. Braxton, Klint E. Janulis, Toan T. Huynh, Ronald F. Sing

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2011

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english

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Prognostic implications of anatomic location of primary cutaneous melanoma of 1 mm or thicker

Glenda G. Callender, Michael E. Egger, Alison L. Burton, Charles R. Scoggins, Merrick I. Ross, Arnold J. Stromberg, Lee Hagendoorn, C.G. Robert Martin II, Kelly M. McMasters

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2011

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english

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Surgical intern survival skills curriculum as an intern: does it help?

S. Rob Todd, Bridget N. Fahy, Judy Paukert, Melanie L. Johnson, Barbara L. Bass

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2011

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english

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Resident fatigue in 2010: Where is the beef?

Maria Veronica Hegar, Michael S. Truitt, Alicia J. Mangram, Ernest L. Dunn

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2011

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english

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What I've learned

Edward W. Nelson

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The American Journal of Surgery

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Availability of acute care surgeons improves outcomes in patients requiring emergent colon surgery

Laura J. Moore, Krista L. Turner, Stephen L. Jones, Bridget N. Fahy, Frederick A. Moore

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2011

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Trauma center designation and the decreasing incidence of post-traumatic acute respiratory distress syndrome: A potential guidepost for quality improvement

David S. Plurad, Scott Bricker, Peep Talving, Lydia Lam, Demetrios Demetriades

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2011

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english

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Robotic telepresence: a helpful adjunct that is viewed favorably by critically ill surgical patients

Joseph F. Sucher, S. Rob Todd, Stephen L. Jones, Terry Throckmorton, Krista L. Turner, Frederick A. Moore

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2011

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english

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Innovation in surgery: from imagination to implementation

Anees B. Chagpar

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2011

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Impact of histology on survival in retroperitoneal sarcomas

Russell E. Brown, Charles R. St. Hill, Quincy J. Greene, Russell W. Farmer, Nathan P. Reuter, Glenda G. Callendar, Robert C.G. Martin, Kelly M. McMasters, Charles R. Scoggins

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2011

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The care of the patient: character, science, and service

Ronald M. Stewart

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2011

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Editorial Board

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Author Index

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Subject Index

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Volume 202; Issue 6

A comparison of postoperative outcomes utilizing a continuous preperitoneal infusion versus epidural for midline laparotomy

What is the likelihood of requiring contralateral inguinal hernia repair after unilateral repair?

The effect of junior residents on surgical quality: a study of surgical outcomes in breast surgery

Subcutaneous delivery of nanoconjugated doxorubicin and cisplatin for locally advanced breast cancer demonstrates improved efficacy and decreased toxicity at lower doses than standard systemic combination therapy in vivo

Organ donation after traumatic cardiopulmonary arrest

Comparison of perioperative outcomes in patients undergoing laparoscopic versus open abdominoperineal resection

Swallowing dysfunction after prolonged intubation: analysis of risk factors in trauma patients

Surgeons provide definitive care to patients with gallstone pancreatitis

Use of computed tomography in the initial evaluation of anterior abdominal stab wounds

Incidence of blunt cerebrovascular injury in low-risk cervical spine fractures

Comparison of laparoscopic versus open appendectomy for acute nonperforated and perforated appendicitis in the obese population

Short-term safety and symptomatic outcomes of transoral incisionless fundoplication with or without hiatal hernia repair in patients with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease

Overutilization of regional burn centers for pediatric patients—a healthcare system problem that should be corrected

The impact of biopsy technique on upstaging, residual disease, and outcome in cutaneous melanoma

Do the CMS proposed breast cancer quality measures actually predict improved outcomes?

Portomesenteric venous thrombosis: a community hospital experience with 103 consecutive patients

Do topical anesthetics reduce periareolar injectional pain before sentinel lymph node biopsy?

Nonsurgical management of blunt splenic injury: is it cost effective?

Esophageal salvage with removable covered self-expanding metal stents in the setting of intrathoracic esophageal leakage

Autotransfusion of hemothorax blood in trauma patients: is it the same as fresh whole blood?

Gender influences outcomes in trauma patients with elevated systolic blood pressure

National trends in minimally invasive and open operative experience of graduating general surgery residents: implications for surgical skills curricula development?

Implementation of an acute care surgery service at an academic trauma center

Mopeds: the legal loophole for repeat driving while intoxicated offenders

Prognostic implications of anatomic location of primary cutaneous melanoma of 1 mm or thicker

Surgical intern survival skills curriculum as an intern: does it help?

Resident fatigue in 2010: Where is the beef?

What I've learned

Availability of acute care surgeons improves outcomes in patients requiring emergent colon surgery

Trauma center designation and the decreasing incidence of post-traumatic acute respiratory distress syndrome: A potential guidepost for quality improvement

Robotic telepresence: a helpful adjunct that is viewed favorably by critically ill surgical patients

Innovation in surgery: from imagination to implementation

Impact of histology on survival in retroperitoneal sarcomas

The care of the patient: character, science, and service

Editorial Board

Table of contents

Author Index

Subject Index