LINX in GERD. The evolution of the technique. From none to full dissection of the crura
Rebeca V Dominguez, MD, Arielle M Lee, MD, Tokio Matsuzaki, MD, Kai Neki, Ryan C Broderick, Robert Cubas, Joslin N Cheverie, Bryan J Sandler, MD, Garth R Jacobsen, MD, Karl-Hermann Fuchs, MD, Santiago Horgan, MD. UCSDWe present a video with 4 different scenarios, that represent the continuous evolution of this technique. Starting with the performing… Continue Reading
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- Foregut
RECURRENT EPIPHRENIC DIVERTICULUM
Michael C Morell, MD1, Shanu N Kothari, MD2. 1Gundersen Medical Foundation, 2Gundersen Health SystemEpiphrenic diverticula are pulsion diverticula most commonly occurring on the right side, in the distal 10cm of the esophagus. Epiphrenic diverticula and their recurrence after surgical intervention is a rare esophageal pathology that occurs in the setting of increased intraluminal esophageal pressure.… Continue Reading
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- Foregut
DELAY IN EMERGENCY HERNIA SURGERY IS ASSOCIATED WITH WORSE OUTCOMES
Ira L Leeds, MD, MBA, ScM, Christian D Jones, MD, MS, Elliott R Haut, MD, PhD, Joseph V Sakran, MD, MPA, MPH, Sandra R Dibrito, MD, PhD, Ryan Fransman, MD, Alistair J Kent, MD, MPH. Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineIntroduction: The purpose of this study was to determine if variation in the practice of deferring… Continue Reading
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- Acute Care Surgery
Retroperitoneal duodenal foreign body perforation – A novel laparoscopic approach
Nicholette Goh, MBBS, Sunder Balasubramaniam, Wee Ming Tay, Mui Heng Goh. Tan Tock Seng HospitalInstroduction: Gastrointestinal perforation from foreign bodies can lead to life threatening sepsis, and pose a significant challenge given the need to drain the septic source as well as safely extract the offending object. Case Description: A 71-year-old Chinese lady presented with abdominal pain… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Acute Care Surgery
PERFORATED APPENDICITIS WASH OR DRY ABDOMINAL CAVITY: MYTH OR REALITY
Carlos A Rosero, MDFACS, Andres G Moreno, MDFACS. Hospital Carlos Andrade Marín, Quito, EcuadorIntroduction: Seeking the best treatment of the peritoneal cavity in case of secondary peritonitis is a surgeons’ permanent concern and it is essential for the adequate management of the patient. Objective: To compare the results of thoroughly washing the peritoneal cavity vs… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Acute Care Surgery
Guidelines for Acute Care Surgery Implementation are Necessary
Holly B Cunningham, Joshua J Weis, Luis R Taveras, Steven Boll, Tarik D Madni, Jonathan B Imran, Meaghan Colletti, Maryanne L Pickett, Joseph P Minei, Michael W Cripps. University of Texas SouthwesternIntroduction: The creation of an acute care surgery (ACS) service has been associated with improved hospital efficiency and clinical outcomes; however, specific guidelines for… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Acute Care Surgery
The great imitator: Acute gangrenous Cholecystitis
Allyne Topaz, MD, Lauren Poliakin, MD, Luca Milone, MD. The Brooklyn Hospital CenterAcute gangrenous cholecystitis mimicking acute cardiovascular diseases may lead to a delay in surgical management of cholecystitis. Common symptoms associated with ischemic heart disease, such as chest pain and shortness of breath, may also be associated with noncardiac conditions, like cholecystitis. Acute cholecystitis… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Acute Care Surgery
Small bowel obstructions following the use of barbed sutures: a systematic review.
Benjamin Clapp, MD, Loyd Christensen, BS, Robert Jones, Carlos Lodeiro, BS, Ellen Wicker, DO, William Klingsporn, MD, Alan Tyroch, MD. Texas Tech HSC Paul Foster School of MedicineIntroduction: Barbed sutures were introduced in 2004. Their adoption and use has been widespread across all surgical specialties. One of the infrequent complications seen with the use of… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Acute Care Surgery
Use of Departmental Morbidity and Mortality Conference as a Real Time Barometer of Outcomes and Quality in Pediatric Appendectomy
Julie A Disano, MD, Mary C Santos, MD, Vamsi V Alli, MD, Morgan K Moroi, BS, Robert E Cilley, MD. Penn State Hershey Medical CenterIntroduction: Weekly morbidity and mortality conferences (M&M) are educational staples, playing an important role in quality improvement. After noticing an increased frequency of pediatric appendectomy complications during M&M, we explored the accuracy… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Acute Care Surgery
SOLITARY ILEAL LYMPHANGIOMA, A RARE CAUSE OF OBSCURE INTESTINAL BLEEDING REQUIRING TRANSFUSION SUCCESSFULLY TREATED WITH LAPAROSCOPIC RESECTION
Justin D Sargent, DO1, Hassan Masoudpoor, MD1, Jeffrey J Kraft, MD2, John Davis, MD1. 1Hackensack Meridian Health Palisades, 2Hackensack University Medical CenterINTRODUCTION: Small bowel lymphangioma is a rare benign vascular system tumor that mostly presents in children as head, neck or axillary region masses. Generally they are asymptomatic and don’t require treatment, unless complications arise,… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Acute Care Surgery
WEEKDAY OR WEEKEND HOSPITAL ADMISSION: DOES IT MATTER FOR ACUTE CARE SURGERY?
Ibrahim Albabtain1, Roaa Alsuhaibani1, Sami Almalki1, Nada Alhassan2, Hassan Arishi1, Hatim Alsulaim1. 1King Abdulaziz Medical City, 2King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health ScincesIntroduction: During weekends, hospitals usually reduce their staffing levels and services. This might result in decreased quality of healthcare or so-called the weekend effect. In this study, we aimed to determine the impact… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Acute Care Surgery
MASSIVE SPLENIC INFARCTION FROM HYPOPERFUSION
Nancy Panko, MD, Seeyuen Lee, MD, Melissa Boyle, MD, Phillip Leggett, MD. Houston Northwest Medical CenterIntroduction: Massive splenic infarction (MSI) due to hypoperfusion is rare, with only one source documenting MSI from hypoperfusion in a patient with septic shock. We report a case of MSI managed with laparoscopic splenectomy three weeks after an exploratory laparotomy… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Acute Care Surgery
LAPAROSCOPIC MANAGEMENT OF LARGE RUPTURED SUBCAPSULAR LIVER HEMATOMA AFTER LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY
Justin D Sargent, DO, Steven P Shikiar, MD. Hackensack Meridian Health PalisadesINTRODUCTION: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has become the standard of care for symptomatic biliary disease due to its minimally invasive nature and low complication rate. Here we present a rare complication of a large ruptured subcapsular liver hematoma and its successful management with laparoscopic control of… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Acute Care Surgery
Case Series Of Seventeen Patients With Acute Appendicitis In Pregnancy: Management Algorithm And Laparoscopic Approach
Georges Abizeid, Hager Aref, Obada Alhallak. International Medical CenterIntroduction: Acute appendicitis (AA) is the most common general surgical problem encountered during pregnancy, affecting 1 in 500 to 1 in 2000 pregnancies. Emergency Department, General Surgery, and Obstetric physicians. will face this challenging situation of abdominal pain in a pregnant woman suspected of AA.especially in diagnosis,… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Acute Care Surgery
Multi-Modal Minimally Invasive Approach to Boerhaave’s Syndrome: A Case Report
Kalyan Gorantla, MD, MBA, Seeyuen Lee, MD, MPH. University of Texas at Houston/Houston Northwest Medical CenterBackground: Boerhaave’s syndrome, or effort rupture of the esophagus, is a life-threatening emergency and fatal if left untreated. It is associated with high morbidity and mortality often due to a delay in diagnosis. Given the critical nature of the disease,… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Acute Care Surgery