The American Journal of Surgery

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Opening Pandora's box: understanding the nature, patterns, and 30-day outcomes of intraoperative adverse events

Mavros, Michael N., Velmahos, George C., Larentzakis, Andreas, Yeh, Daniel Dante, Fagenholz, Peter, de Moya, Marc, King, David R., Lee, Jarone, Kaafarani, Haytham M.A.

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2014

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english

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Patient-centered outcomes following laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: a systematic review of the current literature

Sosin, Michael, Patel, Ketan M., Nahabedian, Maurice Y., Bhanot, Parag

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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The differential effects of surgical harm in elderly populations. Does the adage: “they tolerate the operation, but not the complications” hold true?

Adams, Peter D., Ritz, Jennifer, Kather, Ryan, Patton, Pat, Jordan, Jack, Mooney, Roberta, Horst, Harriette Mathilda, Rubinfeld, Ilan

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Abdominal reoperation and mesh explantation following open ventral hernia repair with mesh

Liang, Mike K., Li, Linda T., Nguyen, Mylan T., Berger, Rachel L., Hicks, Stephanie C., Kao, Lillian S.

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Postdischarge complications are an important predictor of postoperative readmissions

Tevis, Sarah E., Kohlnhofer, Brittney M., Weber, Sharon M., Kennedy, Gregory D.

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Management of the pediatric spontaneous pneumothorax: is primary surgery the treatment of choice?

Lopez, Monica E., Fallon, Sara C., Lee, Timothy C., Rodriguez, J. Ruben, Brandt, Mary L., Mazziotti, Mark V.

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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A better way to teach knot tying: a randomized controlled trial comparing the kinesthetic and traditional methods

Huang, Emily, Chern, Hueylan, O'Sullivan, Patricia, Cook, Brian, McDonald, Erik, Palmer, Barnard, Liu, Terrence, Kim, Edward

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Clopidogrel use as a risk factor for poor outcomes after kidney transplantation

Williams, Jennifer M., Tuttle-Newhall, Janet E., Schnitzler, Mark, Dzebisashvili, Nino, Xiao, Huiling, Axelrod, David, Mogal, Harveshp, Lentine, Krista L.

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Effect of preinjury warfarin use on outcomes after head trauma in Medicare beneficiaries

Collins, Courtney E., Witkowski, Elan R., Flahive, Julie M., Anderson, Fred A., Santry, Heena P.

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Repeal of the Sustainable Growth Rate: an overview for surgeons

Sangji, Naveen F.

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The American Journal of Surgery

Year:

2014

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english

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Factors influencing disease recurrence after ileocolic resection in adult and pediatric onset Crohn's disease

Bobanga, Iuliana D., Bai, Shiyu, Swanson, Marco A., Champagne, Bradley J., Reynolds, Harry J., Delaney, Conor P., Barksdale, Edward M., Stein, Sharon L.

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Perihilar cholangiocarcinoma: paradigms of surgical management

Kambakamba, Patryk, DeOliveira, Michelle L.

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Protecting trauma patients from duplicated computed tomography scans: the relevance of integrated care systems

Liepert, Amy E., Bledsoe, Joseph, Stevens, Mark H., Cochran, Amalia

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Does intramesorectal excision for ulcerative colitis impact bowel and sexual function when compared with total mesorectal excision?

Hicks, Caitlin W., Hodin, Richard A., Savitt, Lieba, Bordeianou, Liliana

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Factors and outcomes associated with surgical treatment options of contralateral breast cancer

Arrington, Amanda K., Voci, Amy, Reparaz, Laura, Fry, William

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Invited commentary on “evaluation of a predictive model for pancreatic fistula based on amylase value in drains after pancreatic resection” by Partelli et al

Hackert, Thilo, Büchler, Markus W.

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Actual versus estimated length of stay after colorectal surgery: which factors influence a deviation?

Ahmed Ali, Usama, Dunne, Tony, Gurland, Brooke, Vogel, Jon D., Kiran, Ravi P.

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Emergency department alcohol and drug screening for Illinois pediatric trauma patients, 1999 to 2009

Nicolson, Norman G., Lank, Patrick M., Crandall, Marie L.

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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The profile of successful applicants for endocrine surgery fellowships: results of a national survey

Kulaylat, Afif N., Kenning, Erin M., Chesnut, Charles H., James, Benjamin C., Schubart, Jane R., Saunders, Brian D.

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Acute traumatic stress among surgeons after major surgical complications

Pinto, Anna, Faiz, Omar, Bicknell, Colin, Vincent, Charles

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Prognostic impact of mechanical ventilation after liver transplantation: a national database study

Yuan, Hui, Tuttle-Newhall, Janet E., Chawa, Vikram, Schnitzler, Mark A., Xiao, Huiling, Axelrod, David, Dzebisashvili, Nino, Lentine, Krista L.

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The American Journal of Surgery

Year:

2014

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english

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Readmissions after ileostomy closure: cause to revisit a standardized enhanced recovery pathway?

Keller, Deborah S., Swendseid, Brian, Khan, Sadaf, Delaney, Conor P.

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The American Journal of Surgery

Year:

2014

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english

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A meta-analysis of complications following deceased donor liver transplant

McElroy, Lisa M., Daud, Amna, Davis, Ashley E., Lapin, Brittany, Baker, Talia, Abecassis, Michael M., Levitsky, Josh, Holl, Jane L., Ladner, Daniela P.

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Influence of adrenal pathology on perioperative outcomes: a multi-institutional analysis

Kiernan, Colleen M., Shinall, Myrick C., Mendez, William, Peters, Mary F., Broome, James T., Solorzano, Carmen C.

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Axillary burden of disease following false-negative preoperative axillary evaluation

Reyna, Chantal, Lee, Marie C., Frelick, Anne, Khakpour, Nazanin, Laronga, Christine, Kiluk, John V.

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Optimal approach to the management of intrathoracic esophageal leak following esophagectomy: a systematic review

Schaheen, Lara, Blackmon, Shanda H., Nason, Katie S.

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The American Journal of Surgery

Year:

2014

Language:

english

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Psychological factors predicting outcome after traumatic injury: the role of resilience

Rainey, Evan E., Petrey, Laura B., Reynolds, Megan, Agtarap, Stephanie, Warren, Ann Marie

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The American Journal of Surgery

Year:

2014

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english

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Female military medical school graduates entering surgical internships: are we keeping up with national trends?

Vertrees, Amy, Laferriere, Nicole, Elster, Eric, Shriver, Craig D., Rich, Norman M.

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Perceptions of surgeons: what characteristics do women surgeons prefer in a colleague?

Dusch, Marie N., Braun, Hillary J., O’Sullivan, Patricia S., Ascher, Nancy L.

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Acute traumatic stress among surgeons after major surgical complications by A. Pinto, O. Faiz, C. Bicknell, and C. Vincent

Flint, Lewis

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Evaluation of a predictive model for pancreatic fistula based on amylase value in drains after pancreatic resection

Partelli, Stefano, Tamburrino, Domenico, Crippa, Stefano, Facci, Enrico, Zardini, Claudio, Falconi, Massimo

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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There is hope in Pandora's box

Malangoni, Mark A.

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Editorial Board

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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Volume 208; Issue 4

Opening Pandora's box: understanding the nature, patterns, and 30-day outcomes of intraoperative adverse events

Patient-centered outcomes following laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: a systematic review of the current literature

The differential effects of surgical harm in elderly populations. Does the adage: “they tolerate the operation, but not the complications” hold true?

Abdominal reoperation and mesh explantation following open ventral hernia repair with mesh

Postdischarge complications are an important predictor of postoperative readmissions

Management of the pediatric spontaneous pneumothorax: is primary surgery the treatment of choice?

A better way to teach knot tying: a randomized controlled trial comparing the kinesthetic and traditional methods

Clopidogrel use as a risk factor for poor outcomes after kidney transplantation

Effect of preinjury warfarin use on outcomes after head trauma in Medicare beneficiaries

Repeal of the Sustainable Growth Rate: an overview for surgeons

Factors influencing disease recurrence after ileocolic resection in adult and pediatric onset Crohn's disease

Perihilar cholangiocarcinoma: paradigms of surgical management

Protecting trauma patients from duplicated computed tomography scans: the relevance of integrated care systems

Does intramesorectal excision for ulcerative colitis impact bowel and sexual function when compared with total mesorectal excision?

Factors and outcomes associated with surgical treatment options of contralateral breast cancer

Invited commentary on “evaluation of a predictive model for pancreatic fistula based on amylase value in drains after pancreatic resection” by Partelli et al

Actual versus estimated length of stay after colorectal surgery: which factors influence a deviation?

Emergency department alcohol and drug screening for Illinois pediatric trauma patients, 1999 to 2009

The profile of successful applicants for endocrine surgery fellowships: results of a national survey

Acute traumatic stress among surgeons after major surgical complications

Prognostic impact of mechanical ventilation after liver transplantation: a national database study

Readmissions after ileostomy closure: cause to revisit a standardized enhanced recovery pathway?

A meta-analysis of complications following deceased donor liver transplant

Influence of adrenal pathology on perioperative outcomes: a multi-institutional analysis

Axillary burden of disease following false-negative preoperative axillary evaluation

Optimal approach to the management of intrathoracic esophageal leak following esophagectomy: a systematic review

Psychological factors predicting outcome after traumatic injury: the role of resilience

Female military medical school graduates entering surgical internships: are we keeping up with national trends?

Perceptions of surgeons: what characteristics do women surgeons prefer in a colleague?

Acute traumatic stress among surgeons after major surgical complications by A. Pinto, O. Faiz, C. Bicknell, and C. Vincent

Evaluation of a predictive model for pancreatic fistula based on amylase value in drains after pancreatic resection

There is hope in Pandora's box

Editorial Board

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