Response Regarding: Data, Statistics, and Humanity: The Fallacy of Numbers Without People
In response to our manuscript, “Mesh Type With Ventral Hernia Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials,” Dr Hung and colleagues analyze the data using a trial sequential analysis and state that “the current evidence is inadequate to conclusively determine whether biologic mesh leads to h igher major complications rates than synthetic mesh.”1 They suggest that we randomize 3239 patients. We believe the blunt use of mathematics and statistics ignores real-world practicalities and the safety of patients undergoing randomized controlled trials. (Source: Journal of Surgical Research)
Source: Journal of Surgical Research - April 17, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Ali Siddiqui, Nicole B. Lyons, Zuhair Ali, Mike K. Liang Tags: Letter to the editor Source Type: research
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Pooled Analysis of Trauma Centers Better Predicts Risk Factors for Firearm Violence Reinjury. Derek C. Lumbard, Michaela A. West, Irena R. Cich, Salma Hassan, Sruthi Shankar, and Rachel M. Nygaard1 (Source: Journal of Surgical Research)
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Response Regarding: Clinical Implication to Predict New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery. Kataoka N, Imamura T
We would like to thank Drs Kataoka and Imamura for their thoughtful comments in response to our publication examining risk factors for postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) after cardiac surgery.1 This ancillary observational study was part of a randomized trial evaluating the comparative effectiveness of rhythm versus rate control for new-onset POAF in patients undergoing coronary or valve surgery. A total of 2104 patients, without any prior history of atrial fibrillation, were enrolled before surgery, and randomized if they developed POAF while hospitalized. (Source: Journal of Surgical Research)
Source: Journal of Surgical Research - April 15, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Michael E. Bowdish, Annetine C. Gelijns, Emilia Bagiella Source Type: research
Letter Regarding: “Mesh Type With Ventral Hernia Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials”
We read the article by Siddiqui et al. titled “Mesh Type With Ventral Hernia Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials” published in the Journal of Surgical Research with great interest.1 The authors performed a meta-analysis to compare the outcomes of biologic versus synthetic meshes for ventral hernia repair. Their analysis included four randomized controlled trials with a total of 758 patients, demonstrating significantly higher rates of major complications, hernia recurrence, and surgical site occurrences with the use of biological mesh than with synthetic mesh. (Source: Journal of Surgical Research)
Source: Journal of Surgical Research - April 15, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Kuo-Chuan Hung, Chia-Li Kao, Wei-Cheng Liu, I-Wen Chen Tags: Letter to the editor Source Type: research
Guess Who's Coming to Clinic? Companions in a Pediatric Urology Clinic
Understanding who accompanies children to clinic visits is necessary to engage stakeholders and tailor communication and educational materials. We undertook this study to describe the clinical companions for new patients in a general pediatric urology clinic. (Source: Journal of Surgical Research)
Source: Journal of Surgical Research - March 25, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Meridiana Mendez, Kurt Panganiban, Kathleen Kieran Tags: Pediatric Surgery Source Type: research
A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Pediatric Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection Cases and Racial Disparities From the 2016 to 2020 National Inpatient Sample
The incidence, treatment, and outcomes of necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTIs) and associated racial disparities have been described in adults, but research in the pediatric population is limited. The purpose of this study is to provide a nationally representative characterization of pediatric NSTI and determine the presence of any racial disparities. (Source: Journal of Surgical Research)
Source: Journal of Surgical Research - March 21, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Safraz A. Hamid, Elena Graetz, Eric Schneider, Karen E. Gibbs Tags: Association for Academic Surgery Source Type: research
Higher Doses of Calcium Associated With Survival in Trauma Patients
Calcium is required for coagulation, cardiac output, and peripheral vascular resistance. Between 85% and 94% of trauma patients treated with massive blood transfusion develop hypocalcemia.1 The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between increased intravenous calcium administration during massive transfusion and improved survival of trauma patients. (Source: Journal of Surgical Research)
Source: Journal of Surgical Research - March 21, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Dillon J. Wade, Collin Pilkington, J. Curran Henson, Hanna K. Jensen, Kyle Kalkwarf, Avi Bhavaraju, Nolan Bruce, Stephen Bowman, Joseph Margolick Source Type: research
Risk Factors for Readmission in Excisional Hemorrhoidectomy at a Tertiary Teaching Center
This study aims to explore associations between patient and operative factors, and readmission rates in excisional hemorrhoidectomy. (Source: Journal of Surgical Research)
Source: Journal of Surgical Research - March 18, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Lauren A. Siggins, Paul V.B. Fagan, Hyun Min Kim, Anthony Y. Lin Tags: Gastrointestinal Surgery Source Type: research
