Keck School Faculty

Therapeutic Interventions and Outcomes in Civilian and Military Isolated Gunshot Wounds to the Head: A Department of Defense Trauma Registry and ACS TQIP-matched Study Ann Surg. 2023 Jul 01; 278(1):e131-e136. . View in PubMed

Injury patterns and outcomes in motorcycle passengers Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2023 Jun 27. . View in PubMed

Venous thromboembolism chemoprophylaxis in geriatric trauma patients with isolated severe traumatic brain injury Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2023 Jun 12. . View in PubMed

Risk factors for thromboembolic complications in isolated severe head injury Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2023 Jun 08. . View in PubMed

Manhandling injuries during legal interventions Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2023 Jun; 49(3):1577-1585. . View in PubMed

Undertriage of Severely Injured Trauma Patients Am Surg. 2023 May 31; 31348231177939. . View in PubMed

Understanding the Impact of Trauma Admissions to Nonsurgical Services Am Surg. 2023 May 31; 31348231177940. . View in PubMed

Nonoperative Management of Blunt Hepatic Trauma: Comparison of Level I and II Trauma Centers Am Surg. 2023 Apr; 89(4):743-748. . View in PubMed

Falls from scaffolds: a nationwide analysis Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2023 Apr; 49(2):813-823. . View in PubMed

Race does matter: venous thromboembolism in trauma patients with isolated severe pelvic fractures Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2023 Feb; 49(1):241-251. . View in PubMed

Gunshot wound versus blunt liver injuries: different liver-related complications and outcomes Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2023 Feb; 49(1):505-512. . View in PubMed

REBOA in trauma and the risk of venous thromboembolic complications: A matched-cohort study Am J Surg. 2023 06; 225(6):1091-1095. . View in PubMed

Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta is Associated with Increased Risk of Extremity Compartment Syndrome World J Surg. 2023 03; 47(3):796-802. . View in PubMed

Worse outcomes with resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta in severe pelvic fracture: A matched cohort study Am J Surg. 2023 02; 225(2):414-419. . View in PubMed

Small Bowel Obstruction in the Virgin Abdomen J Gastrointest Surg. 2023 02; 27(2):411-412. . View in PubMed

Operative management and outcomes of colorectal injuries after gunshot wounds in the deployed military setting versus civilian trauma centers J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2023 08 01; 95(2S Suppl 1):S60-S65. . View in PubMed

Left subclavian artery coverage during endovascular repair of thoracic aorta injury in trauma and non-trauma patients Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2022 Dec; 48(6):4425-4429. . View in PubMed

The impact of delayed time to first CT head on functional outcomes after blunt head trauma with moderately depressed GCS Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2022 Dec; 48(6):4445-4450. . View in PubMed

Surgical Rib Fixation in Obese Patients with Isolated Flail Chest Improves Outcomes: A Matched Cohort Study World J Surg. 2022 Dec; 46(12):2890-2899. . View in PubMed

Asymptomatic Covid-19 Trauma Patients Have Worse Outcomes and Resource Utilization: A Matched Cohort Study Ann Surg. 2022 Nov 22. . View in PubMed

Pre-injury stimulant use in isolated severe traumatic brain injury: effect on outcomes Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2022 Sep 06. . View in PubMed

Damage Control Laparotomy in the Cirrhotic Trauma Patient is Highly Lethal: A Matched Cohort Study Am Surg. 2022 Jul; 88(7):1657-1662. . View in PubMed

Skateboard head injuries: Are we making progress? Injury. 2022 May; 53(5):1658-1661.. View in PubMed

Corrigendum to "A high-volume trauma intensive care unit can be successfully staffed by advanced practitioners at night" [J Crit Care 2016 Jun;33:4-7; doi: 101016/j. jcrc. 2016. 01. 024. Epub 2016 Jan 27]. J Crit Care. 2022 Apr; 68:176. . View in PubMed

The trauma pelvic X-ray: Not all pelvic fractures are created equally Am J Surg. 2022 07; 224(1 Pt B):489-493. . View in PubMed

Early pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis after splenectomy is associated with better outcomes: A matched cohort study Am J Surg. 2022 07; 224(1 Pt B):535-538. . View in PubMed

Timing of venous thromboembolic pharmacological prophylaxis in traumatic combined subdural and subarachnoid hemorrhage Am J Surg. 2022 06; 223(6):1194-1199. . View in PubMed

Surgical Rib Fixation in Isolated Flail Chest Improves Survival Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 06; 113(6):1859-1865. . View in PubMed

Venous thromboembolic pharmacological prophylaxis in severe traumatic acute subdural hematomas: Early prophylaxis is effective and safe Am J Surg. 2022 05; 223(5):1004-1009. . View in PubMed

Gunshot wounds sustained during legal intervention versus those inflicted by civilians: A comparative analysis J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2022 02 01; 92(2):436-441. . View in PubMed

Diagnosing penetrating diaphragmatic injuries: CT scan is valuable but not reliable Injury. 2022 Jan; 53(1):116-121. . View in PubMed

Falls from ladders: Injury patterns and outcomes J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2022 09 01; 93(3):323-331. . View in PubMed

Destructive colon injuries requiring resection: Is colostomy ever indicated? J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2022 06 01; 92(6):1039-1046.. View in PubMed

Nationwide Analysis of Dog Bite Injuries: Different Age Groups, Different Injury Patterns Am Surg. 2021 Dec; 87(10):1612-1615. . View in PubMed

Intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome Curr Probl Surg. 2021 Nov; 58(11):100971. . View in PubMed

The impact of delayed time to first CT head in traumatic brain injury Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2021 Oct; 47(5):1511-1516. . View in PubMed

Intra-Abdominal Hemorrhage Control: The Need for Routine Four-Quadrant Packing Explored World J Surg. 2021 Apr; 45(4):1014-1020. . View in PubMed

Timing and Type of Venous Thromboembolic Prophylaxis in Isolated Severe Liver Injury Managed Non-Operatively World J Surg. 2021 Mar; 45(3):746-753. . View in PubMed

Splenic Artery Angioembolization is Associated with Increased Venous Thromboembolism World J Surg. 2021 Feb; 45(2):638-644. . View in PubMed

Surgical trends in the management of acute cholecystitis during pregnancy Surg Endosc. 2021 10; 35(10):5752-5759. . View in PubMed

Increased Incidence of COVID-19 Infections Amongst Interpersonal Violence Patients J Surg Res. 2021 10; 266:62-68. . View in PubMed

Hangings: Lessons Learned from the Coroner's Office J Surg Res. 2021 08; 264:158-162. . View in PubMed

Management and outcomes of severe pelvic fractures in level I and II ACS verified trauma centers Am J Surg. 2021 07; 222(1):227-233. . View in PubMed

Practical assessment of different saw types for field amputation: A cadaver-based study Am J Emerg Med. 2021 07; 45:11-16. . View in PubMed

A Nationwide Survey Study on Medical Student Experience in Acute Care Surgery J Surg Res. 2021 05; 261:146-151. . View in PubMed

J Surg Res. 2021 02; 258:272-277. . View in PubMed

The worst-case scenario: Bridging repair with a biologic mesh in high-risk patients with very large abdominal wall hernias-a prospective multicenter study Surgery. 2021 02; 169(2):318-324. . View in PubMed

Anticoagulation therapy in patients with traumatic brain injury: An Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma multicenter prospective study Surgery. 2021 02; 169(2):470-476. . View in PubMed

A pandemic recap: lessons we have learned World J Emerg Surg. 2021 09 10; 16(1):46. . View in PubMed

Current practices and challenges in assessing traumatic hemorrhage: An international survey of trauma care providers J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2021 05 01; 90(5):e95-e100. . View in PubMed

Commentary: Management of penetrating aortic arch trauma J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2021 02 01; 90(2):e52. . View in PubMed

Pelvic fracture-related hypotension: A review of contemporary adjuncts for hemorrhage control J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2021 10 01; 91(4):e93-e103. . View in PubMed

Combined head and abdominal blunt trauma in the hemodynamically unstable patient: What takes priority? J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2021 01 01; 90(1):170-176.. View in PubMed

Firearm injuries during legal interventions Nationwide analysis J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2021 09 01; 91(3):465-472. . View in PubMed

Epidemiology and management of isolated blunt renal artery injuries J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2021 06 01; 90(6):1003-1008. . View in PubMed

Retained bullet fragments after nonfatal gunshot wounds: epidemiology and outcomes J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2021 06 01; 90(6):973-979. . View in PubMed

Isolated traumatic brain injury: Routine intubation for Glasgow Coma Scale 7 or 8 may be harmful! J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2021 05 01; 90(5):874-879. . View in PubMed

Motor vehicle crashes in pregnancy: Maternal and fetal outcomes J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2021 05 01; 90(5):861-865. . View in PubMed

Impact of obesity on outcomes after abdominal gunshot injury J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2021 04 01; 90(4):680-684. . View in PubMed

"Safer at home": The effect of the COVID-19 lockdown on epidemiology, resource utilization, and outcomes at a large urban trauma center J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2021 04 01; 90(4):708-713. . View in PubMed

Evaluation of the efficacy of commercial and noncommercial tourniquets for extremity hemorrhage control in a perfused cadaver model J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2021 03 01; 90(3):522-526. . View in PubMed

Stab wound to the neck with neurological deficits J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2021 12 01; 91(6):e159-e161. . View in PubMed

The "Tick Tock" Sign: An Uncommon Physical Examination Finding for in Situ Impaled Cardiac Injuries J Emerg Med. 2020 Dec; 59(6):e247-e249. . View in PubMed

The diagnostic dilemma of shotgun injuries Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2020 Dec; 46(6):1351-1356. . View in PubMed

Transfusion-Related Hypocalcemia After Trauma World J Surg. 2020 Nov; 44(11):3743-3750. . View in PubMed

Laser Tattoo Removal: A New Tool for Hospital-based Violence Prevention? Am Surg. 2020 Oct; 86(10):1337-1344.. View in PubMed

Comparison of trauma resuscitation practices by critical care anesthesiologists and non-critical care anesthesiologists J Clin Anesth. 2020 Oct; 65:109890. . View in PubMed

Validation of a Novel Clinical Criteria to Predict Candidacy for Aortic Occlusion: An Aortic Occlusion for Resuscitation in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Study Am Surg. 2020 Oct; 86(10):1418-1423. . View in PubMed

Traumatic epidural hematomas in the pediatric population: clinical characteristics and diagnostic pitfalls J Pediatr Surg. 2020 Sep; 55(9):1773-1778. . View in PubMed

The effect of body mass index on outcomes following severe blunt chest trauma Injury. 2020 Sep; 51(9):2076-2081. . View in PubMed

Isolated severe blunt traumatic brain injury: effect of obesity on outcomes J Neurosurg. 2020 Jun 12; 134(5):1667-1674. . View in PubMed

Frostbite injuries: independent predictors of outcomes Turk J Surg. 2020 Jun; 36(2):218-223. . View in PubMed

Prehospital Vital Signs Accurately Predict Initial Emergency Department Vital Signs Prehosp Disaster Med. 2020 Jun; 35(3):254-259. . View in PubMed

Shotgun Wounds: Nationwide Trends in Epidemiology, Injury Patterns, and Outcomes from US Trauma Centers J Emerg Med. 2020 May; 58(5):719-724. . View in PubMed

Acute Care Surgery Education in US Medical Schools: A Systematic Review of the Current Literature and Report of a Medical Student Experience J Surg Educ. 2020 Mar - Apr; 77(2):316-322. . View in PubMed

Lung Resection for Trauma: A Propensity Score Adjusted Analysis Comparing Wedge Resection, Lobectomy, and Pneumonectomy Am Surg. 2020 Mar 01; 86(3):261-265. . View in PubMed

The Impact of Seat Belt Use in Pregnancy on Injuries and Outcomes After Motor Vehicle Collisions J Surg Res. 2020 10; 254:96-101. . View in PubMed

Educational benefits of an acute care surgery rotation during the medical student surgical clerkship Am J Surg. 2020 10; 220(4):858-860. . View in PubMed

Exposure of the abdominal aorta and visceral branches for hemorrhage control: A 2020 EAST Master Class Video Presentation J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2020 09; 89(3):e84-e88. . View in PubMed

Penetrating injury to the cardiac box J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2020 09; 89(3):482-487. . View in PubMed

Radiologic predictors of in-hospital mortality after traumatic craniocervical dissociation J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2020 09; 89(3):565-569. . View in PubMed

Brief report on combat trauma surgical training using a perfused cadaver model J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2020 08; 89(2S Suppl 2):S175-S179. . View in PubMed

Electric Scooter Injury in Southern California Trauma Centers J Am Coll Surg. 2020 07; 231(1):133-138. . View in PubMed

Adjunctive use of hepatic angioembolization following hemorrhage control laparotomy J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2020 05; 88(5):636-643. . View in PubMed

Nationwide trends in the use of subtotal cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis Surgery. 2020 03; 167(3):569-574. . View in PubMed

Contemporary Trends and Outcomes of Blunt Traumatic Colon Injuries Requiring Resection J Surg Res. 2020 03; 247:251-257. . View in PubMed

Transthyretin at Admission and Over Time as a Marker for Clinical Outcomes in Critically Ill Trauma Patients: A Prospective Single-Center Study World J Surg. 2020 01; 44(1):115-123. . View in PubMed

Introduction of a mobile device based tertiary survey application reduces missed injuries: A multi-center prospective study Injury. 2019 Nov; 50(11):1938-1943. . View in PubMed

Trauma Team Activation at a Level I Trauma Center in Southern California: Time of Day Matters Am Surg. 2019 Oct 01; 85(10):1142-1145. . View in PubMed

Youth and Young Adult Victims of Interpersonal Violence at LA County + USC Medical Center: A Review of Epidemiology and Recidivism Am Surg. 2019 Oct 01; 85(10):1166-1170. . View in PubMed

Old Age With a Traumatic Mechanism of Injury Should Be a Trauma Team Activation Criterion J Emerg Med. 2019 Aug; 57(2):151-155. . View in PubMed

Gunshot wounds to the liver: No longer a mandatory operation J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2019 Aug; 87(2):350-355. . View in PubMed

Hit by a Train: Injury Burden and Clinical Outcomes J Emerg Med. 2019 Jul; 57(1):6-12. . View in PubMed

Timing of venous thromboprophylaxis in isolated severe pelvic fracture: Effect on mortality and outcomes Injury. 2019 Mar; 50(3):697-702. . View in PubMed

Cannabis Use Is Associated with Increased Mechanical Ventilation and Polysubstance Use in Trauma Patients Am Surg. 2019 Feb 01; 85(2):226-229. . View in PubMed

Selective nonoperative management of renal gunshot wounds J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2019 12; 87(6):1301-1307. . View in PubMed

World J Surg. 2019 11; 43(11):2797-2803. . View in PubMed

Early Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis for Isolated High-Grade Blunt Splenic Injury J Surg Res. 2019 11; 243:340-345. . View in PubMed

J Am Coll Surg. 2019 10; 229(4):383-388. e1. . View in PubMed

Undertriaged trauma patients: Who are we missing? J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2019 10; 87(4):865-869.. View in PubMed

COMMENTARY J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2019 08; 87(2):507. . View in PubMed

Pulse Pressure as an Early Warning of Hemorrhage in Trauma Patients J Am Coll Surg. 2019 08; 229(2):184-191. . View in PubMed

Current Burden of Gunshot Wound Injuries at Two Los Angeles County Level I Trauma Centers J Am Coll Surg. 2019 08; 229(2):141-149. . View in PubMed

Complicated appendicitis: Immediate operation or trial of nonoperative management? Am J Surg. 2019 04; 217(4):713-717.. View in PubMed

In reply Trauma pneumonectomy for major thoracic bleeding: When should we consider it? J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2019 03; 86(3):554.. View in PubMed

Initial evaluation of the efficacy and safety of in-hospital expandable hemostatic minisponge use in penetrating trauma J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2019 03; 86(3):424-430. . View in PubMed

Management of adhesive small bowel obstruction: A distinct paradigm shift in the United States J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2019 03; 86(3):383-391. . View in PubMed

Near hangings: Epidemiology, injuries, and investigations J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2019 03; 86(3):454-457. . View in PubMed

Surgical Trends in the Management of Duodenal Injury J Gastrointest Surg. 2019 02; 23(2):264-269. . View in PubMed

Falls in the Bathroom: A Mechanism of Injury for All Ages J Surg Res. 2019 02; 234:283-286. . View in PubMed

Vascular mechanical ventilation: A novel alternative to conventional cadaver perfusion J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2019 02; 86(2):370-373. . View in PubMed

Intraoperative Consultations to Acute Care Surgery at a Level I Trauma Center Am Surg. 2019 Jan 01; 85(1):82-85. . View in PubMed

Open abdomen and entero-atmospheric fistulae: An interim analysis from the International Register of Open Abdomen (IROA) Injury. 2019 Jan; 50(1):160-166. . View in PubMed

Physiological parameters for Prognosis in Abdominal Sepsis (PIPAS) Study: a WSES observational study World J Emerg Surg. 2019; 14:34. . View in PubMed

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in trauma: A single institution experience and review of the literature Int J Artif Organs. 2018 Dec; 41(12):845-853. . View in PubMed

Flail Chest: Less Deadly than Originally Thought World J Surg. 2018 Dec; 42(12):3927-3931. . View in PubMed

Supermassive Transfusion: A 15-Year Single Center Experience and Outcomes Am Surg. 2018 Oct 01; 84(10):1617-1621. . View in PubMed

Early FAST Examinations during Resuscitation May Compromise Trauma Outcomes Am Surg. 2018 Oct 01; 84(10):1705-1709. . View in PubMed

Internal Iliac Artery Embolization versus Silastic Loop Ligation for Control of Traumatic Pelvic Hemorrhage Am Surg. 2018 Oct 01; 84(10):1696-1700. . View in PubMed

Preventable Complications and Deaths after Emergency Nontrauma Surgery Am Surg. 2018 Sep 01; 84(9):1422-1428. . View in PubMed

Severe traumatic brain injuries in children: Does the type of trauma center matter? J Pediatr Surg. 2018 Aug; 53(8):1523-1525.. View in PubMed

Canadian Surgery Forum 2018: StJohn's, NL Sept. 13-15, 2018. Can J Surg. 2018 Aug; 61(4 Suppl 1):S94-S174. . View in PubMed

Role of Laparoscopic Surgery in the Current Management of Mirizzi Syndrome Am Surg. 2018 May 01; 84(5):667-671. . View in PubMed

Severe Bleeding in Pelvic Fractures: Considerations in Planning Damage Control Am Surg. 2018 Feb 01; 84(2):267-272. . View in PubMed

Civilian and Military Trauma: Training to Successfully Intervene and Save Lives J Am Coll Surg. 2018 12; 227(6):555-563. . View in PubMed

An AAST-MITC analysis of pancreatic trauma: Staple or sew? J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 09; 85(3):435-443.. View in PubMed

Nonoperative management of penetrating abdominal solid organ injuries in children J Surg Res. 2018 08; 228:188-193. . View in PubMed

The Age of Undertriage: Current Trauma Triage Criteria Underestimate The Role of Age and Comorbidities in Early Mortality J Emerg Med. 2018 08; 55(2):278-287. . View in PubMed

Independent predictors of survival after traumatic atlanto-occipital dissociation J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 08; 85(2):375-379. . View in PubMed

Detection of traumatic pancreatic duct disruption in the modern era Am J Surg. 2018 08; 216(2):299-303. . View in PubMed

Management of cervical tracheoesophageal injuries: A 2018 EAST Master Class Video Presentation J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 07; 85(1):220-223. . View in PubMed

The combined utility of extended focused assessment with sonography for trauma and chest x-ray in blunt thoracic trauma J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 07; 85(1):113-117. . View in PubMed

Early Seizure Prophylaxis in Traumatic Brain Injuries Revisited: A Prospective Observational Study World J Surg. 2018 06; 42(6):1727-1732. . View in PubMed

Factors affecting the caloric and protein intake over time in critically ill trauma patients J Surg Res. 2018 06; 226:64-71. . View in PubMed

The contemporary timing of trauma deaths J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 06; 84(6):893-899. . View in PubMed

Effect of door-to-angioembolization time on mortality in pelvic fracture: Every hour of delay counts J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 05; 84(5):685-692. . View in PubMed

Air Versus Ground Transportation in Isolated Severe Head Trauma: A National Trauma Data Bank Study J Emerg Med. 2018 03; 54(3):328-334. . View in PubMed

Intracranial pressure monitoring in severe blunt head trauma: does the type of monitoring device matter? J Neurosurg. 2018 03; 128(3):828-833.. View in PubMed

Double Jeopardy in Penetrating Trauma: Get FAST, Get It Right World J Surg. 2018 01; 42(1):99-106. . View in PubMed

Isolated iliac vascular injuries and outcome of repair versus ligation of isolated iliac vein injury J Vasc Surg. 2018 01; 67(1):254-261. . View in PubMed

Spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy in trauma J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 01; 84(1):118-122. . View in PubMed

Negative computed tomography can safely rule out clinically significant intra-abdominal injury in the asymptomatic patient after blunt trauma: Prospective evaluation of 1193 patients J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 01; 84(1):128-132. . View in PubMed

Decreased mortality in patients with isolated severe blunt traumatic brain injury receiving higher plasma to packed red blood cells transfusion ratios Injury. 2018 Jan; 49(1):62-66. . View in PubMed

A Novel, Perfused-Cadaver Simulation Model for Tourniquet Training in Military Medics J Spec Oper Med. 2018 Winter; 18(4):97-102. . View in PubMed

Creatinine Kinase and Stimulant Abuse in Trauma Am Surg. 2018 Jan 01; 84(1):13-16. . View in PubMed

Prehospital intubation for isolated severe blunt traumatic brain injury: worse outcomes and higher mortality Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2017 Dec; 43(6):731-739. . View in PubMed

The effects of body mass index on complications and mortality after emergency abdominal operations: The obesity paradox Am J Surg. 2017 Nov; 214(5):899-903. . View in PubMed

The Dangers of Equivocal FAST in Trauma Resuscitation Am Surg. 2017 Oct 01; 83(10):1127-1131. . View in PubMed

Delta Shock Index in the Emergency Department Predicts Mortality and Need for Blood Transfusion in Trauma Patients Am Surg. 2017 Oct 01; 83(10):1059-1062. . View in PubMed

Safety of early ambulation following blunt abdominal solid organ injury: A prospective observational study Am J Surg. 2017 Sep; 214(3):402-406. . View in PubMed

Intracranial pressure monitoring in severe traumatic brain injuries: a closer look at level 1 trauma centers in the United States Injury. 2017 Sep; 48(9):1944-1950. . View in PubMed

Peak creatinine kinase level is a key adjunct in the evaluation of critically ill trauma patients Am J Surg. 2017 Aug; 214(2):201-206. . View in PubMed

Clinical relevance of the routine daily chest X-Ray in the surgical intensive care unit Am J Surg. 2017 Jul; 214(1):19-23. . View in PubMed

The survival impact of plasma to red blood cell ratio in massively transfused non-trauma patients Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2017 Jun; 43(3):393-398. . View in PubMed

The impact of helmet use on outcomes after a motorcycle crash Injury. 2017 May; 48(5):1093-1097. . View in PubMed

Cervical spine evaluation and clearance in the intoxicated patient: A prospective Western Trauma Association Multi-Institutional Trial and Survey J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2017 12; 83(6):1032-1040. . View in PubMed

Injuries sustained during contact with law enforcement: An analysis from US trauma centers J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2017 12; 83(6):1124-1128. . View in PubMed

Outcomes after traumatic injury in patients with preexisting psychiatric illness J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2017 11; 83(5):882-887. . View in PubMed

Defining the gastroesophageal junction in trauma: Epidemiology and management of a challenging injury J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2017 11; 83(5):798-802. . View in PubMed

Optimal timing for repair of peripheral nerve injuries J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2017 11; 83(5):875-881. . View in PubMed

Pharmacological Thromboembolic Prophylaxis in Traumatic Brain Injuries: Low Molecular Weight Heparin Is Superior to Unfractionated Heparin Ann Surg. 2017 09; 266(3):463-469. . View in PubMed

Splenic artery embolization versus splenectomy: Analysis for early in-hospital infectious complications and outcomes J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2017 09; 83(3):356-360. . View in PubMed

Erratum to: Brain Trauma Foundation Guidelines for Intracranial Pressure Monitoring: Compliance and Effect on Outcome World J Surg. 2017 06; 41(6):1542. . View in PubMed

Brain Trauma Foundation Guidelines for Intracranial Pressure Monitoring: Compliance and Effect on Outcome World J Surg. 2017 06; 41(6):1543-1549. . View in PubMed

Surgical outcomes after trauma pneumonectomy: Revisited J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2017 05; 82(5):927-932. . View in PubMed

Severe injuries associated with skiing and snowboarding: A national trauma data bank study J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2017 04; 82(4):781-786. . View in PubMed

Early pancreatic dysfunction after resection in trauma: An 18-year report from a Level I trauma center J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2017 03; 82(3):528-533. . View in PubMed

J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2017 03; 82(3):470-480. . View in PubMed

Discontinuity of the Bowel Following Damage Control Operation Revisited: A Multi-institutional Study World J Surg. 2017 Jan; 41(1):146-151. . View in PubMed

Non-iatrogenic esophageal injury: a retrospective analysis from the National Trauma Data Bank World J Emerg Surg. 2017; 12:19. . View in PubMed

IROA: International Register of Open Abdomen, preliminary results World J Emerg Surg. 2017; 12:10. . View in PubMed

The Relationship between Age, Common Bile Duct Diameter and Diagnostic Probability in Suspected Choledocholithiasis Dig Surg. 2017; 34(5):421-428. . View in PubMed

Evaluation of Single- versus Dual-Tube Thoracostomy after Thoracotomy for Trauma Am Surg. 2017 10 01; 83(10):1142-1146. . View in PubMed

Erratum to: IROA: International Register of Open Abdomen, preliminary results World J Emerg Surg. 2017; 12:13. . View in PubMed

Loss of muscle mass: a significant predictor of postoperative complications in acute diverticulitis J Surg Res. 2017 05 01; 211:39-44. . View in PubMed

Intraosseous Infusion as a Bridge to Definitive Access Am Surg. 2016 Oct; 82(10):876-880. . View in PubMed

Do Antiplatelet and Anticoagulation Agents Matter after Repair of Traumatic Arterial Injuries? Am Surg. 2016 Oct; 82(10):968-972.. View in PubMed

The Role of Radio Frequency Detection System Embedded Surgical Sponges in Preventing Retained Surgical Sponges: A Prospective Evaluation in Patients Undergoing Emergency Surgery Ann Surg. 2016 Oct; 264(4):599-604. . View in PubMed

Leadership and Teamwork in Trauma and Resuscitation West J Emerg Med. 2016 Sep; 17(5):549-56. . View in PubMed

The impact of increased plasma ratios in massively transfused trauma patients: a prospective analysis Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2016 Aug; 42(4):519-525. . View in PubMed

Insulin-Treated Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Undergoing Emergency Abdominal Surgery Have Worse Outcomes than Patients Treated with Oral Agents World J Surg. 2016 Jul; 40(7):1575-82. . View in PubMed

Diabetes Mellitus in Patients Presenting with Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction: Delaying Surgical Intervention Results in Worse Outcomes World J Surg. 2016 Apr; 40(4):863-9. . View in PubMed

Multicenter evaluation of temporary intravascular shunt use in vascular trauma J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2016 Mar; 80(3):359-64; discussion 364-5. . View in PubMed

Isolated blunt severe traumatic brain injury in Bern, Switzerland, and the United States: A matched cohort study J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2016 Feb; 80(2):296-301. . View in PubMed

Seat Belt Use and its Effect on Abdominal Trauma: A National Trauma Databank Study Am Surg. 2016 Feb; 82(2):134-9. . View in PubMed

The role of computed tomography after emergent trauma operation J Surg Res. 2016 12; 206(2):286-291. . View in PubMed

Cervical spinal clearance: A prospective Western Trauma Association Multi-institutional Trial J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2016 12; 81(6):1122-1130. . View in PubMed

High-Density Free Fluid on Computed Tomography: a Predictor of Surgical Intervention in Patients with Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction J Gastrointest Surg. 2016 11; 20(11):1861-1866. . View in PubMed

The role of radiologic evaluation in necrotizing soft tissue infections J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2016 11; 81(5):921-924. . View in PubMed

The impact of pre-injury controlled substance use on clinical outcomes after trauma J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2016 11; 81(5):913-920. . View in PubMed

Isolated blunt pancreatic trauma: A benign injury? J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2016 11; 81(5):855-859.. View in PubMed

The prognostic value of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio on mortality in critically ill trauma patients J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2016 11; 81(5):882-888. . View in PubMed

The diagnostic yield of commonly used investigations in pelvic gunshot wounds J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2016 10; 81(4):692-8. . View in PubMed

Therapeutic anticoagulation in patients with traumatic brain injury J Surg Res. 2016 09; 205(1):186-91. . View in PubMed

Emergent non-image-guided resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) catheter placement: A cadaver-based study J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2016 09; 81(3):453-7. . View in PubMed

The impact of acute coagulopathy on mortality in pediatric trauma patients J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2016 08; 81(2):312-8. . View in PubMed

A high-volume trauma intensive care unit can be successfully staffed by advanced practitioners at night J Crit Care. 2016 06; 33:4-7. . View in PubMed

Should we still use motor vehicle intrusion as a sole triage criterion for the use of trauma center resources? Injury. 2016 Jan; 47(1):235-8.. View in PubMed

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Negative Finding From Computed Tomography of the Abdomen After Blunt Trauma JAMA Surg. 2015 Dec; 150(12):1194-5. . View in PubMed

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Tourniquet use for civilian extremity trauma J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2015 Aug; 79(2):232-7;quiz 332-3. . View in PubMed

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Prospective evaluation of treatment of open fractures: effect of time to irrigation and debridement JAMA Surg. 2015 Apr; 150(4):332-6. . View in PubMed

Early versus delayed same-admission laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis in elderly patients with comorbidities J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2015 Apr; 78(4):801-7. . View in PubMed

Paraplegic and quadriplegic patients undergoing emergency abdominal surgery: sicker presentations, worse outcomes J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2015 Apr; 78(4):808-15; quiz 893-4. . View in PubMed

Angiointervention: an independent predictor of survival in high-grade blunt liver injuries Am J Surg. 2015 Apr; 209(4):742-6. . View in PubMed

Firearm assault injuries in the United States: are we making progress? Am Surg. 2015 Mar; 81(3):327-30.. View in PubMed

Reply to letter: "Regarding the impact of surgical delay in outcomes of patients undergoing appendectomy" Ann Surg. 2015 Mar; 261(3):e76. . View in PubMed

Prothrombin complex concentrate in trauma patients Am J Surg. 2015 Feb; 209(2):413-7. . View in PubMed

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Acute appendicitis: proposal of a new comprehensive grading system based on clinical, imaging and laparoscopic findings World J Emerg Surg. 2015; 10:60. . View in PubMed

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The effect of diabetes on outcomes following emergency appendectomy in patients without comorbidities: a propensity score-matched analysis of National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database Am J Surg. 2015 Jan; 209(1):206-11. . View in PubMed

The peril of thoracoabdominal firearm trauma: 984 civilian injuries reviewed J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2014 Nov; 77(5):684-691. . View in PubMed

The use of the anatomic 'zones' of the neck in the assessment of penetrating neck injury Am Surg. 2014 Oct; 80(10):970-4. . View in PubMed

Subtotal cholecystectomy and open total cholecystectomy: alternatives in complicated cholecystitis Am Surg. 2014 Oct; 80(10):953-5. . View in PubMed

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Clinical relevance of magnetic resonance imaging in cervical spine clearance: a prospective study JAMA Surg. 2014 Sep; 149(9):934-9. . View in PubMed

Optimal training for emergency needle thoracostomy placement by prehospital personnel: didactic teaching versus a cadaver-based training program J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2014 Sep; 77(3 Suppl 2):S109-13. . View in PubMed

The contemporary management of penetrating splenic injury Injury. 2014 Sep; 45(9):1394-400. . View in PubMed

Falls in the elderly: a modern look at an old problem Am J Surg. 2014 Aug; 208(2):249-53. . View in PubMed

Impact of smoking on trauma patients Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2014 Jul; 20(4):248-52. . View in PubMed

Prospective evaluation of serial hemoglobin values during the initial trauma evaluation Am Surg. 2014 Jun; 80(6):E165-7. . View in PubMed

A Novel Drug for Treatment of Necrotizing Soft-Tissue Infections: A Randomized Clinical Trial JAMA Surg. 2014 Jun; 149(6):528-36. . View in PubMed

Lower extremity fractures in falls Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2014 Jun; 40(3):331-6. . View in PubMed

Dried platelets in a swine model of liver injury Shock. 2014 May; 41(5):429-34. . View in PubMed

Decompressive craniectomy or medical management for refractory intracranial hypertension: an AAST-MIT propensity score analysis J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2014 Apr; 76(4):944-52; discussion 952-5. . View in PubMed

Dalteparin versus Enoxaparin for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events in trauma patients Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2014 Apr; 40(2):183-9. . View in PubMed

Effects of diabetes mellitus in patients presenting with diverticulitis: clinical correlations and disease characteristics in more than 1,000 patients J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2014 Mar; 76(3):704-9. . View in PubMed

Thromboelastogram evaluation of the impact of hypercoagulability in trauma patients Shock. 2014 Mar; 41(3):200-7. . View in PubMed

The impact of ETOH intoxication on the development of admission coagulopathy after traumatic brain injury: a prospective evaluation Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2014 Feb; 40(1):45-50. . View in PubMed

Ocular trauma at a level I trauma center: the burden of penetrating injuries Am Surg. 2014 Feb; 80(2):207-9. . View in PubMed

Cardiac trauma during teenage years Pediatr Clin North Am. 2014 Feb; 61(1):111-30. . View in PubMed

The persistent diagnostic challenge of thoracoabdominal stab wounds J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2014 Feb; 76(2):418-23. . View in PubMed

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Management of the open abdomen Surg Clin North Am. 2014 Feb; 94(1):131-53. . View in PubMed

Effect of delaying same-admission cholecystectomy on outcomes in patients with diabetes Br J Surg. 2014 Jan; 101(2):74-8. . View in PubMed

The impact of anemia in moderate to severe traumatic brain injury Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2013 Dec; 39(6):627-33. . View in PubMed

Prospective evaluation of the utility of routine postoperative cystogram after traumatic bladder injury J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2013 Dec; 75(6):1019-23. . View in PubMed

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The impact of in-house attending surgeon supervision on the rates of preventable and potentially preventable complications and death at the start of the new academic year Am Surg. 2013 Nov; 79(11):1134-9. . View in PubMed

The impact of blood product ratios in massively transfused pediatric trauma patients Am J Surg. 2013 Nov; 206(5):655-60. . View in PubMed

Measurable outcomes of quality improvement using a daily quality rounds checklist: two-year prospective analysis of sustainability in a surgical intensive care unit J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2013 Oct; 75(4):717-21. . View in PubMed

Effect of diabetes on outcomes in patients undergoing emergent cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis World J Surg. 2013 Oct; 37(10):2257-64. . View in PubMed

Timing of redébridement after initial source control impacts survival in necrotizing soft tissue infection Am Surg. 2013 Oct; 79(10):1081-5. . View in PubMed

J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2013 Oct; 75(4):596-601. . View in PubMed

The impact of liver cirrhosis on outcomes in trauma patients: a prospective study J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2013 Oct; 75(4):699-703. . View in PubMed

Early operation is associated with a survival benefit for patients with adhesive bowel obstruction Ann Surg. 2013 Sep; 258(3):459-65. . View in PubMed

Prospective study examining clinical outcomes associated with a negative pressure wound therapy system and Barker's vacuum packing technique World J Surg. 2013 Sep; 37(9):2018-30. . View in PubMed

Prospective evaluation of the role of computed tomography in the assessment of abdominal stab wounds JAMA Surg. 2013 Sep; 148(9):810-6. . View in PubMed

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Implementing acute care surgery at a level I trauma center: 1-year prospective evaluation of the impact of this shift on trauma volumes and outcomes Am J Surg. 2013 Jul; 206(1):130-5. . View in PubMed

Prospective evaluation of early follow-up chest radiography after penetrating thoracic injury World J Surg. 2013 Jun; 37(6):1286-90. . View in PubMed

J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2013 Jun; 74(6):1385-91; quiz 1610. . View in PubMed

Selective non-operative management of abdominal gunshot wounds: survey of practise Injury. 2013 May; 44(5):639-44. . View in PubMed

Penetrating cardiac trauma in adolescents: a rare injury with excessive mortality J Pediatr Surg. 2013 Apr; 48(4):745-9. . View in PubMed

Relationship of creatine kinase elevation and acute kidney injury in pediatric trauma patients J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2013 Mar; 74(3):912-6. . View in PubMed

A prospective multicenter comparison of levetiracetam versus phenytoin for early posttraumatic seizure prophylaxis J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2013 Mar; 74(3):766-71; discussion 771-3. . View in PubMed

Impact of fibrinogen levels on outcomes after acute injury in patients requiring a massive transfusion J Am Coll Surg. 2013 Feb; 216(2):290-7. . View in PubMed

Long-term preclinical evaluation of the intracorporeal use of advanced local hemostatics in a damage-control swine model of grade IV liver injury J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2013 Feb; 74(2):538-45. . View in PubMed

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Discrepancies between capillary glucose measurements and traditional laboratory assessments in both shock and non-shock states after trauma J Surg Res. 2012 Dec; 178(2):820-6. . View in PubMed

Extremity firearm trauma: the impact of injury pattern on clinical outcomes Am Surg. 2012 Dec; 78(12):1383-7. . View in PubMed

Prospective evaluation of ambient operating room temperature on the core temperature of injured patients undergoing emergent surgery J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2012 Dec; 73(6):1478-83. . View in PubMed

Negative laparotomy in trauma: are we getting better? Am Surg. 2012 Nov; 78(11):1219-23.. View in PubMed

Selective non-operative management of penetrating abdominal injury in Great Britain and Ireland: survey of practice Injury. 2012 Nov; 43(11):1799-804. . View in PubMed

Hyperfibrinolysis elicited via thromboelastography predicts mortality in trauma J Am Coll Surg. 2012 Oct; 215(4):496-502. . View in PubMed

Closed-suction drain placement at laparotomy in isolated solid organ injury is not associated with decreased risk of deep surgical site infection Am Surg. 2012 Oct; 78(10):1187-91. . View in PubMed

Selective non-operative management of a left ventricular pseudoaneurysm after penetrating cardiac wound J Emerg Trauma Shock. 2012 Oct; 5(4):353-5. . View in PubMed

Development of posttraumatic empyema in patients with retained hemothorax: results of a prospective, observational AAST study J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2012 Sep; 73(3):752-7. . View in PubMed

Appendectomy timing: waiting until the next morning increases the risk of surgical site infections Ann Surg. 2012 Sep; 256(3):538-43. . View in PubMed

Radiologic evaluation of alternative sites for needle decompression of tension pneumothorax Arch Surg. 2012 Sep; 147(9):813-8. . View in PubMed

Nonverifiable research publications among applicants to an academic trauma and surgical critical care fellowship program J Am Coll Surg. 2012 Sep; 215(3):337-42. . View in PubMed

Total management of the open abdomen Int Wound J. 2012 Aug; 9 Suppl 1:17-24. . View in PubMed

The changing epidemiology of spinal trauma: a 13-year review from a Level I trauma centre Injury. 2012 Aug; 43(8):1296-300. . View in PubMed

Biochemical profile and outcomes in trauma patients subjected to open cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a prospective observational pilot study World J Surg. 2012 Aug; 36(8):1772-8. . View in PubMed

The double jeopardy of blunt thoracoabdominal trauma Arch Surg. 2012 Jun; 147(6):498-504. . View in PubMed

The incidence of neurogenic shock after spinal cord injury in patients admitted to a high-volume level I trauma center Am Surg. 2012 May; 78(5):623-6. . View in PubMed

Ten years of mechanical complications of central venous catheterization in trauma patients Am Surg. 2012 May; 78(5):545-9. . View in PubMed

Efficacy of beta-blockade after isolated blunt head injury: does race matter? J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2012 Apr; 72(4):1013-8.. View in PubMed

Prospective evaluation of selective nonoperative management of torso gunshot wounds: when is it safe to discharge? J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2012 Apr; 72(4):884-91.. View in PubMed

Blunt thoracic aortic injuries: crossing the Rubicon J Am Coll Surg. 2012 Mar; 214(3):247-59. . View in PubMed

The impact of early hormonal therapy in catastrophic brain-injured patients and its effect on organ procurement Am Surg. 2012 Mar; 78(3):318-24. . View in PubMed

Evaluation of multidetector computed tomography for penetrating neck injury: a prospective multicenter study J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2012 Mar; 72(3):576-83; discussion 583-4; quiz 803-4. . View in PubMed

Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent administration and survival after severe traumatic brain injury: a prospective study Arch Surg. 2012 Mar; 147(3):251-5. . View in PubMed

J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2012 Feb; 72(2):422-7. . View in PubMed

Venous thromboembolic events in isolated severe traumatic brain injury J Emerg Trauma Shock. 2012 Jan; 5(1):11-5. . View in PubMed

The increasing burden of phlebotomy in the development of anaemia and need for blood transfusion amongst trauma patients Injury. 2012 Jan; 43(1):78-83. . View in PubMed

The impact of American College of Surgeons trauma center designation and outcomes after early thoracotomy: a National Trauma Databank analysis Am Surg. 2012 Jan; 78(1):36-41. . View in PubMed

Management of post-traumatic retained hemothorax: a prospective, observational, multicenter AAST study J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2012 Jan; 72(1):11-22; discussion 22-4; quiz 316. . View in PubMed

Blunt splenic trauma: splenectomy increases early infectious complications: a prospective multicenter study J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2012 Jan; 72(1):229-34. . View in PubMed

The impact of nontherapeutic hypothermia on outcomes after severe traumatic brain injury J Trauma. 2011 Dec; 71(6):1627-31. . View in PubMed

Transplantation for severe hepatic trauma J Trauma. 2011 Dec; 71(6):1880-4. . View in PubMed

Impact of the duration of platelet storage in critically ill trauma patients J Trauma. 2011 Dec; 71(6):1766-73; discussion 1773-4. . View in PubMed

Trauma center designation and the decreasing incidence of post-traumatic acute respiratory distress syndrome: a potential guidepost for quality improvement Am J Surg. 2011 Dec; 202(6):829-35; discussion 835-6. . View in PubMed

Necrotizing soft tissue infections: delayed surgical treatment is associated with increased number of surgical debridements and morbidity J Trauma. 2011 Nov; 71(5):1400-5. . View in PubMed

Intracorporeal use of advanced local hemostatics in a damage control swine model of grade IV liver injury J Trauma. 2011 Nov; 71(5):1312-8. . View in PubMed

Optimal positioning for emergent needle thoracostomy: a cadaver-based study J Trauma. 2011 Nov; 71(5):1099-103; discussion 1103. . View in PubMed

Coagulopathy after isolated severe traumatic brain injury in children J Trauma. 2011 Nov; 71(5):1205-10. . View in PubMed

Am Surg. 2011 Oct; 77(10):1334-6. . View in PubMed

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Alcohol ingestion is independently associated with complications after work place injuries: a national trauma data bank analysis of injury severity and outcomes J Trauma. 2011 Oct; 71(4):1035-9. . View in PubMed

Vascular trauma in geriatric patients: a national trauma databank review J Trauma. 2011 Oct; 71(4):909-16. . View in PubMed

The presence of nonthoracic distracting injuries does not affect the initial clinical examination of the cervical spine in evaluable blunt trauma patients: a prospective observational study J Trauma. 2011 Sep; 71(3):528-32. . View in PubMed

Ethanol intoxication is associated with a lower incidence of admission coagulopathy in severe traumatic brain injury patients J Neurotrauma. 2011 Sep; 28(9):1699-706. . View in PubMed

The diagnostic accuracy of 64-slice computed tomography in detecting clinically significant arterial bleeding after pelvic fractures Am Surg. 2011 Sep; 77(9):1176-82. . View in PubMed

Clinical examination is highly sensitive for detecting clinically significant spinal injuries after gunshot wounds J Trauma. 2011 Sep; 71(3):523-7. . View in PubMed

Effect of age on cervical spine injury in pediatric population: a National Trauma Data Bank review J Pediatr Surg. 2011 Sep; 46(9):1771-6. . View in PubMed

Postdischarge complications after penetrating cardiac injury: a survivable injury with a high postdischarge complication rate Arch Surg. 2011 Sep; 146(9):1061-6. . View in PubMed

Early vasopressor use in critical injury is associated with mortality independent from volume status J Trauma. 2011 Sep; 71(3):565-70; discussion 570-2. . View in PubMed

The Model for End-Stage Liver Disease score: an independent prognostic factor of mortality in injured cirrhotic patients Arch Surg. 2011 Sep; 146(9):1074-8. . View in PubMed

In-hospital small bowel obstruction after exploratory laparotomy for trauma J Trauma. 2011 Aug; 71(2):486-90. . View in PubMed

Swan-Ganz catheter use in trauma patients can be reduced without negatively affecting outcomes World J Surg. 2011 Aug; 35(8):1809-17. . View in PubMed

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Workplace assault is independently associated with mortality: a national trauma data bank analysis J Occup Environ Med. 2011 Aug; 53(8):879-83. . View in PubMed

A new survivable damage control model including hypothermia, hemodilution, and liver injury J Surg Res. 2011 Jul; 169(1):99-105. . View in PubMed

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The increasing burden of radiation exposure in the management of trauma patients J Trauma. 2011 Jun; 70(6):1366-70. . View in PubMed

Work-related injuries: injury characteristics, survival, and age effect Am Surg. 2011 Jun; 77(6):702-7. . View in PubMed

Automobile versus pedestrian injuries: does gender matter? J Emerg Med. 2011 Jun; 40(6):617-22.. View in PubMed

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Routine follow-up imaging of kidney injuries may not be justified J Trauma. 2011 May; 70(5):1229-33. . View in PubMed

Risk factors for delirium in trauma patients: the impact of ethanol use and lack of insurance Am Surg. 2011 May; 77(5):621-6. . View in PubMed

Incidence, risk factors, and outcomes for atrial arrhythmias in trauma patients Am Surg. 2011 May; 77(5):634-9. . View in PubMed

Prospective evaluation of multidetector computed tomography for extremity vascular trauma J Trauma. 2011 Apr; 70(4):808-15. . View in PubMed

Unstable cervical spine fracture after penetrating neck injury: a rare entity in an analysis of 1,069 patients J Trauma. 2011 Apr; 70(4):870-2. . View in PubMed

Alcohol exposure and outcomes in trauma patients Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2011 Apr; 37(2):169-75. . View in PubMed

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Fatalities of the 2008 Los Angeles train crash: autopsy findings Am J Disaster Med. 2011 Mar-Apr; 6(2):127-31. . View in PubMed

Reference accuracy in the general surgery literature World J Surg. 2011 Mar; 35(3):475-9. . View in PubMed

Commentary on "blunt aortic injury" Perspect Vasc Surg Endovasc Ther. 2011 Mar; 23(1):56-7. . View in PubMed

Crystalloids after primary colon resection and anastomosis at initial trauma laparotomy: excessive volumes are associated with anastomotic leakage J Trauma. 2011 Mar; 70(3):603-10. . View in PubMed

Liver cirrhosis and traumatic brain injury: a fatal combination based on National Trauma Databank analysis Am Surg. 2011 Mar; 77(3):311-4. . View in PubMed

Traumatic limb amputations at a level I trauma center Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2011 Feb; 37(1):67-72. . View in PubMed

Selective nonoperative management of anterior abdominal stab wounds: 1992-2008 J Trauma. 2011 Feb; 70(2):408-13; discussion 413-4. . View in PubMed

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Current practice and the role of the CT in the management of penetrating liver injuries at a Level I trauma center J Emerg Trauma Shock. 2011 Jan; 4(1):53-7. . View in PubMed

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Blunt thoracic aortic injuries: an autopsy study J Trauma. 2011 Jan; 70(1):197-202. . View in PubMed

Clinical examination is insufficient to rule out thoracolumbar spine injuries J Trauma. 2011 Jan; 70(1):174-9. . View in PubMed

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Prevention of postoperative peritoneal adhesions: a review of the literature Am J Surg. 2011 Jan; 201(1):111-21. . View in PubMed

The relationship between post-traumatic ventilator-associated pneumonia outcomes and American College of Surgeons trauma centre designation Injury. 2011 Jan; 42(1):40-3. . View in PubMed

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Bilateral internal iliac artery ligation as a damage control approach in massive retroperitoneal bleeding after pelvic fracture J Trauma. 2010 Dec; 69(6):1507-14. . View in PubMed

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Bicyclists injured by automobiles: relationship of age to injury type and severity--a national trauma databank analysis J Trauma. 2010 Nov; 69(5):1120-5. . View in PubMed

The impact of Acinetobacter baumannii infections on outcome in trauma patients: a matched cohort study Crit Care Med. 2010 Nov; 38(11):2133-8. . View in PubMed

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Concomitant rib fractures and minor liver or spleen injuries in blunt trauma: what is the potential for missed diaphragmatic injuries? Am Surg. 2010 Apr; 76(4):380-4.. View in PubMed

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