Annals of surgery
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To develop and validate TraumaICDBERT, a natural language processing algorithm to predict injury International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition (ICD-10) diagnosis codes from trauma tertiary survey notes. ⋯ TraumaICDBERT demonstrates promising initial performance in predicting injury ICD-10 diagnosis codes from trauma tertiary survey notes, potentially facilitating the adoption of downstream prediction tools in clinical settings.
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Examine portal hypertension (PHT) impact on postoperative and survival outcomes in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients after liver resection (LR), specifically exploring distinctions between indirect signs and invasive measurements of PHT. ⋯ LR in the presence of indirect signs of PHT poses no increased risk of complications. Yet, in HVPG ≥10 mm Hg patients, LR increases overall morbidity and liver-related complications risk. Transjugular HVPG assessment is crucial for LR decisions. Minimally invasive approach seems to be vital for favorable outcomes, especially in HVPG ≥10 mm Hg patients.
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
Risk of Recurrence after Surgical Resection for Adenocarcinoma Arising from Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasia (IPMN) with Patterns of Distribution and Treatment: An International, Multicentre, Observational Study.
This international multicenter cohort study aims to identify recurrence patterns and treatment of first and second recurrence in a large cohort of patients after pancreatic resection for adenocarcinoma arising from intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN). ⋯ Recurrence after pancreatic resection for adenocarcinoma arising from IPMN is frequent with a quarter of patients recurring within 12 months. Treatment of recurrence is associated with improved overall survival and should be considered.
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We evaluated the association between Medicaid expansion and time to surgery among patients with early-stage breast cancer (BC). ⋯ As continued efforts are being made to increase access to health care, our study demonstrates a positive association between Medicaid expansion and a reduction in the delivery of upfront surgical care, reducing racial disparities among patients with early-stage BC.
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To understand medical interpreters' perspectives on surgical informed consent discussions and provide feedback for surgeons on improving these conversations. ⋯ Experienced interpreters highlighted multiple factors associated with effective and culturally tailored informed consent discussions. Surgeons should recognize interpreters' critical and complex roles, be cognizant of cultural variations among patients with limited English proficiency, and improve interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate effective understanding.