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2021 Canadian Surgery Forum 2021
Laparoscopic-assisted percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy: insertion of a skin-level device using a tear-away sheath 2015
Is Canadian surgical residency training stressful? 2012
Antibiotic prophylaxis for total joint replacement surgery: results of a survey of Canadian orthopedic surgeons. 2009
Influence of delays to nonemergent colon cancer surgery on operative mortality, disease-specific survival and overall survival. 2009
Chest tube complications: how well are we training our residents? 2007
The feasibility of introducing advanced minimally invasive surgery into surgical practice. 2007
Influence of cementless femoral stems inserted in varus on functional outcome in primary total hip arthroplasty. 2006
Is clinical examination an accurate indicator of raised intra-abdominal pressure in critically injured patients? 2000
Randomized, controlled trial of bupivacaine injection to decrease pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. 1999
QUALITY OF LIFE (QL) OF PATIENTS WITH ULCERATIVE-COLITIS (UC) PREOPERATIVELY (PREOP) AND POSTOPERATIVELY (POSTOP) 1988
Association between immigration status and total knee arthroplasty outcomes in Ontario, Canada: a population-based matched cohort study. 67:E228-E235. 2024
High performance in surgery. 67:E183-E184. 2024
Rendement élevé dans le domaine chirurgical. 67:E185-E187. 2024
Trauma resident exposure in Canada and operative numbers (TraumaRECON): a national multicentre retrospective review of operative and nonoperative trauma teaching. 67:E99-E107. 2024
Strategies to reduce out-of-pocket medication costs for Canadians with peripheral arterial disease. 67:E1-E6. 2024
2023 Canadian Surgery Forum. 66:s54-s136. 2023
C-CASE 2023: Promoting Excellence in Surgical Education01. Near-peer tutoring: an effective adjunct for virtual anatomy learning02. Surgical Exploration and Discovery: perspectives on student-led debriefs in undergraduate surgical education03. How are emotions of medical residents and faculty in general surgery affected by new assessment mandates implemented in medical education?04. Equity, diversity and inclusion in medical residency: a Web-based analysis of Canadian PGME efforts05. The use of virtual patient case simulations in surgical postgraduate teaching innovations06. Outcomes of the Canadian Orthopaedic Surgery Medical Education Course07. Educational effectiveness of social media as a continuing professional development intervention among practising surgeons: a systematic review08. Factors influencing medical students’ decision to pursue a career in surgery in North America: a systematic review09. Improving operating room teamwork: Do current strategies offer actionable solutions?10. Affective influence on lumbar laminectomy performance on a virtual reality spine simulator11. Exploring the shifting landscape in the match outcomes of women applying to surgical residency programs in Canada: Have we achieved equity?12. Exploring residents’ emotion-regulation strategies and their effectiveness in team-based surgical simulations13. Impact of an educational workshop for medical student surgical clerkship rotation preparation14. McGill Surgical Exploration and Discovery: impact on medical students’ perception and skills in surgery15. Does BlackBox Explorer Technology improve operative teaching for surgical residents?16. The impact of a deceased donor organ procurement workshop on surgical transplant fellows’ confidence and competence17. Vascular anastomosis workshop improves general surgery residents’ confidence and competence18. A comparative analysis of video-based versus text-based learning resources for Foley catheter insertion and the implications for medical student procedural skills training: a pilot study19. Improving assessment and training in craniosynostosis: the role of interactive 3-D models and multimodal e-learning20. Anatomy of a strategic plan for education: driving innovation in McMaster’s Division of Cardiac Surgery21. Optimizing the learner’s role in feedback: development of a feedback-preparedness online application for medical students in the clinical setting22. Trainee response to artificial intelligent tutor instruction in surgical simulation23. Promoting diversity in surgery through UofC UpSurge24. Evaluating the benefit of a novel surgical robotic training workshop for general surgery and subspecialty trainees in Canada25. Undergraduate surgery learning objectives: illuminating discrepancies among Canadian medical schools26. Cerebral corticectomy in ex-vivo calf brain model: face and content validation27. Validating a virtual simulation tool for local and regional flap reconstruction in the head and neck28. The impact of a surgical boot camp and near-peer teaching on the acquisition of basic surgical skills in medical students transitioning to clerkship29. Evaluating the impact of the MLASE checklist on surgical training literature involving machine learning and virtual reality: a comparative analysis30. Exploring the impact of LearnENT’s social media as a powerful tool in OHNS medical education31. MiHolo, a holographic training tool for minimally invasive mitral valve repair surgery32. Evaluating the impact of medical students’ participation in telephone visits for patients with breast cancer: a pilot study33. The importance of understanding the personalities of surgeons when choosing a career: medical students’ perspectives34. A conversation on the current state of diversity, equity and inclusion in surgery35. Current state of female and BIPOC representation in Canadian medical education administration leadership36. What’s in a name? The development of trust and familiarity in dynamic interprofessional operating room teams37. Development and pilot of a plastic and reconstructive surgery case-based learning curriculum38. Women in surgery: a qualitative study of gendered experiences within everyday surgical life39. An interdisciplinary complex airway crisis resource management simulation training module for otolaryngology residents: a longitudinal experience40. Assessing the accuracy of responses by ChatGPT to questions regarding pediatric surgery. 66:S137-S150. 2023
Canadian Spine SocietyCPSS-1. Abstract ID 108. Radiographic reporting in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: Is there a discrepancy between radiologists’ reports and surgeons’ assessments?CPSS-2. Abstract ID 21. Pediatric posterior spinal deformity correction: 30-day postoperative infection rate and risk factorsCPSS-3. Abstract ID 17. “Ultra-low dose” computed tomography without sedation is feasible and should be considered as part of the preoperative optimization pathway in paediatric patients with neuromuscular scoliosisCPSS-4. Abstract ID 20. SeeSpine: a novel surface topography smartphone application for monitoring curve progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosisCPSS-5. Abstract ID 78. Pilot study: a machine learning algorithm for the detection of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis from images taken with modern smartphone technologyCPSS-6. Abstract ID 101. Preoperative parameters influencing vertebral body tethering outcomes: patient characteristics play an important role in determining the outcomes at 2 years after surgeryCPSS-7. Abstract ID 63. Preoperative bending radiographs are the best predictor of scoliosis correction on the first erect radiograph in vertebral body tethering: a single-centre retrospective studyCPSS-8. Abstract ID 18. Adverse events after zoledronate infusion in medically complex patients with neuromuscular scoliosisCPSS-9. Abstract ID 5. Sequential rod rolling for surgical correction of Lenke type 2 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a 3D analysisCPSS-10. Abstract ID 123. A comparative study of protocols for spinal casting as a surgical delay strategy in severe early-onset scoliosisA-11. Abstract ID 50. Does the type of pelvic fixation affect pelvic incidence after adult spinal deformity surgery? A retrospective analysisA-12. Abstract ID 51. How does pelvic fixation affect the compensatory mechanisms after adult spinal deformity surgery? A retrospective analysisA-13. Abstract ID 44. Development of a biomechanical model to identify risk factors in sagittal alignment contributing to proximal junctional kyphosisA-14. Abstract ID 32. Biomechanical characterization of semirigid constructs and the potential effect on proximal junctional kyphosisA-15. Abstract ID 65. Early adjacent disc characteristics are not associated with reoperation in short-segment lumbar fusionsA-16. Abstract ID 39. Concurrent validation of a novel inertial measurement unit–based method to evaluate spinal motion in clinical settingsA-17. Abstract ID 68. Distal lordosis is associated with reoperation for adjacent segment disease in patients with degenerative lumbar fusionA-18. Abstract ID 69. Automatic extraction of spinopelvic parameters using artificial intelligence methods and a review on the effects of spine stiffness, spinal fusion and spinopelvic parameters on lower limb motion and total hip arthroplasty outcomesA-19. Abstract ID 38. Gender differences in fusion rates in the treatment of degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis: analysis from the CSORN prospective degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis studyA-20. Abstract ID 29. L3–4 hyperlordosis after a reduction in lower lumbar lordosis with L4–L5 fusion surgery is common in patients requiring L3–4 revision surgery for adjacent segment diseaseB-21. Abstract ID 40. Predictors of dynamic instability in the decision to fuse in degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis: results from the Canadian Spine Outcomes and Research Network prospective degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesisstudyB-22. Abstract ID 49. Impact of preoperative insomnia on poor postoperative pain control after elective spine surgery and the Modified Calgary Postoperative Pain After Spine Surgery scoreB-23. Abstract ID 115. Influence of high pelvic incidence on operative difficulty in patients treated surgically for degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesisB-24. Abstract ID 45. Reoperation rates for adjacent segment disease in degenerative lumbar fusion surgery: a comparison between minimally invasive versus open surgical approachesB-25. Abstract ID 118. Assessment of changes in opioid utilization 1 year after elective spine surgery: a Canadian Spine Outcomes and Research Network studyB-26. Abstract ID 93. Preoperative neuroleptic and opioid use effects on postoperative pain and disability after spinal surgery for lumbar radiculopathyB-27. Abstract ID 52. The importance of lower extremity compensation mechanisms in lumbar degenerative pathology: a retrospective analysisB-28. Abstract ID 107. Persistent poor sleep is associated with worse pain and quality of life in patients with degenerative thoracolumbar conditions undergoing surgery: a retrospective cohort studyB-29. Abstract ID 126. Opioid use in low back pain is associated with increased utilization of health care services and likelihood of work absenteeismB-30. Abstract ID 53. Wait times for degenerative lumbar spine consultation and surgery: a repeated cross-sectional analysis of the Canadian Spine Outcomes and Research NetworkC-31. Abstract ID 33. Patients with radicular pain improve more than those with axial pain alone after treatment for metastatic spine diseaseC-32. Abstract ID 46. Association between nutritional status and survival in patients requiring treatment for spinal metastasesC-33. Abstract ID 47. Introduction of the new Patient Expectations in Spinal Oncology questionnaireC-34. Abstract ID 74. Medium-term follow-up outcomes in palliative transpedicular corpectomy with cement-based anterior vertebral reconstruction performed for patients with spinal metastasisC-35. Abstract ID 10. Perception of frailty in spinal metastatic disease: international survey of the AO Spine CommunityC-36. Abstract ID 73. COVID-19: Were we able to get back to the prepandemic level of spine surgery activity? An experience from a tertiary referral centre in QuebecC-37. Abstract ID 114. Provider confidence with virtual spine exams 2 years after COVID-19 lockdown restrictionsC-38. Abstract ID 76. The impact of nasal decontamination by photodisinfection in spine surgery: a feasibility pilot studyC-39. Abstract ID 116. Exploring the bacterial hypothesis of low back pain: a prospective cohort studyC-40. Abstract ID 7. Management of deep surgical site infections of the spine: a Canadian surveyD-41. Abstract ID 26. Earlier tracheostomy reduces complications in complete cervical spinal cord injury in real-world practice: analysis of a multicentre cohort of 2001 patientsD-42. Abstract ID 87. Neuroprotection after traumatic spinal cord injury through mitochondrial calcium uniporter inhibitionD-43. Abstract ID 16. The impact of specialized versus nonspecialized acute hospital care on survival among patients with acute incomplete traumatic spinal cord injuries: a population-based observational study from British Columbia, CanadaD-44. Abstract ID 59. Stem cells from human spinal cord exhibit reduced oligodendrogenesis compared with rodent stem cellsD-45. Abstract ID 122. Harnessing the endogenous stem cell response after spinal cord injuryD-46. Abstract ID 62. Comparison of age and 5-Item Modified Frailty Index as predictors of in-hospital mortality for patients with complete traumatic cervical spinal cord injuryD-47. Abstract ID 109. Unplanned readmissions after traumatic spinal cord injury: perspective from the British Columbian populationD-48. Abstract ID 9. The radiographic characteristics that lead surgeons to agree and disagree on making treatment recommendations in thoracolumbar burst fractures without neurologic deficitsD-49. Abstract ID 19. The effect of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols for elective cervical and lumbar spine procedures on hospital length of stay: a systematic review and meta-analysisD-50. Abstract ID 23. Exploring end-of-life decision-making and perspectives on medical assistance in dying through the eyes of individuals living with cervical spinal cord injuries in Nova ScotiaE-51. Abstract ID 88. Neurologically intact thoracolumbar burst fractures (AO Spine A3, A4) improve on Oswestry Disability Index equally when treated surgically versus nonoperativelyE-52. Abstract ID 28. Predictive algorithm for surgery recommendation in thoracolumbar burst fractures without neurological deficitsE-53. Abstract ID 36. A randomized trial of cervical orthosis versus no orthosis after multilevel posterior cervical fusionE-54. Abstract ID 11. Deterioration after surgery for degenerative cervical myelopathy: an observational study from the Canadian Spine Outcomes and Research NetworkE-55. Abstract ID 66. Canadian cohort of older patients with cervical spinal cord injury: Do radiologic parameters correlate with initial neurological impairment?E-56. Abstract ID 6. Surgical complications or neurologic decline? A patient discrete-choice experiment for cervical myelopathyE-57. Abstract ID 82. Laminectomy alone for cervical spondylotic myelopathy: a Canadian Spine Outcomes and Research Network StudyE-58. Abstract ID 95. The effect of surgical approach on patient outcomes of degenerative cervical myelopathy: a pooled analysis of individual patient data from 1031 casesE-59. Abstract ID 81. Occiput and upper cervical fusions: Does navigation matter? A Canadian Spine Outcomes and Research Network studyE-60. Abstract ID 89. Preoperative therapies improve postoperative disability in patients who undergo anterior cervical discectomy and fusion surgery for cervical radiculopathyF-61. Abstract ID 58. The influence of wait time on surgical outcomes in elective lumbar degenerative surgery: a Canadian Spine Outcomes and Research Network studyF-62. Abstract ID 77. A cost consequence analysis comparing spinal fusion versus decompression alone for lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesisF-63. Abstract ID 96. Economic impact of wait time in degenerative lumbar stenosis surgery: association with time away from work, chronic persistent opioid use and patient satisfactionF-64. Abstract ID 121. Optimal timing of surgery for symptomatic single-level lumbar disc herniation: a cost-effectiveness analysisF-65. Abstract ID 67. Impact of scheduled spine surgery for degenerative spinal disorders on patient health-related quality of life compared with the general Canadian populationF-66. Abstract ID 84. Decompression and decompression and fusion and the influence of spinopelvic alignment in the outcome of patients with degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesisF-67. Abstract ID 43. Association between poor postoperative pain control and surgical outcomes after elective spine surgeryF-68. Abstract ID 56. Factors associated with shorter wait times for lumbar degenerative spinal surgeryF-69. Abstract ID 25. Is navigation a game changer in single-level transforaminal lumbar interbody fusions?F-70. Abstract ID 34. Radiologic and clinical evaluation of posterolateral versus interbody fusion in degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesisG-71. Abstract ID 15. Timing of recovery after surgery for patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy: an observational study from the Canadian Spine Outcomes and Research NetworkG-72. Abstract ID 30. Development of a patient-centred cervical myelopathy severity index: measurement property testing, item generation and item reductionG-73. Abstract ID 75. The preoperative expectations of patients with degenerative cervical myelopathyG-74. Abstract ID 61. Satisfaction with surgical treatment for degenerative cervical myelopathy is driven by improvement in patient-reported outcomesG-75. Abstract ID 98. Identification of surgical candidates for mild degenerative cervical myelopathy: a trajectory-based analysisG-76. Abstract ID 100. The impact of surgery on pain in degenerative cervical myelopathy: a pooled analysis of 1047 patients from CSM-North America, CSM-International and CSM-Protect trialsG-77. Abstract ID 104. National adverse event rates after cervical spine surgery for degenerative disorders, and impact on patient satisfactionG-78. Abstract ID 8. The unsustainable growth of out-of-hours emergent surgery for degenerative spinal disease in Canada: a retrospective cohort study from a national registryG-79. Abstract ID 102. Effect of compensation claim status on perioperative outcomes in patients with degenerative spine conditionsG-80. Abstract ID 13. Outcomes of spinal cord stimulation for management of neuropathic pain in patients with spinal cord injuryP-81. Abstract ID 97. Meaningfulness in clinical improvements at 12 months after surgery for degenerative cervical myelopathy: comparison of 30% change versus absolute change values of minimal clinically important differenceP-82. Abstract ID 22. An exploration of the evolving perception of quality of life from the perspective of individuals living with a cervical spinal cord injury in Nova ScotiaP-83. Abstract ID 41. Delays in diagnosis of degenerative cervical myelopathy: a population-based study using the Clinical Practice Research DatalinkP-84. Abstract ID 119. Sex, drugs and spine surgery: a nationwide analysis of opioid utilization and patient-reported outcomes in males and femalesP-85. Abstract ID 117. The feasibility of a multidisciplinary transitional pain service in patients undergoing spine surgery to minimize opioid use and improve perioperative outcomes: a quality improvement studyP-86. Abstract ID 103. Predictors of poor postoperative patient satisfaction in patients undergoing elective spine surgery with pre-existing compensation claimsP-87. Abstract ID 60. The efficacy and safety of P-15 peptide enhanced bone graft in bone regeneration: a systematic reviewP-88. Abstract ID 113. The influence of preoperative back pain on patient-rated outcomes after decompression with or without fusion for degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis: results from the Canadian Spine Outcomes and Research Network prospective degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis studyP-89. Abstract ID 55. Publication retraction in spine surgery: a systematic reviewP-90. Abstract ID 12. The use of a standardized surgical case log to document operative exposure to procedural competencies in a spine surgery fellowship curriculum: a university-wide initiativeP-91. Abstract ID 90. Preoperative psychosocial factors affect the outcomes experienced by patients who undergo anterior cervical discectomy and fusion surgery for cervical radiculopathyP-92. Abstract ID 91. Virtual reality for patient-specific, multidisciplinary planning of complex orthopedic oncological surgery including the spineP-93. Abstract ID 35. Malposition in robotic-assisted cortical bone trajectory screw placement: analysis of 1025 consecutive screwsP-94. Abstract ID 79. Accuracy of computer-assisted spine navigation platforms: a meta-analysis of 16 040 screwsP-95. Abstract ID 86. Which is better: percutaneous or open robot-assisted spine surgery? Prospective, multicentre study of 2524 screws in 336 patientsP-96. Abstract ID 124. Opioid use in low back pain is associated with decreased quality of life, increased disability and worse treatment outcomes: a stratified propensity score analysisP-97. Abstract ID 85. Incidence and management of deep spine surgical-site infections: a systematic review and meta-analysisP-99. Abstract ID 110. Associations of preoperative analgesic use with postoperative pain and disability after spinal surgery for cervical myelopathy and radiculopathyP-100. Abstract ID 42. Cervical myelopathy and social media: a mixed-methods analysisP-101. Abstract ID 24. The use of machine learning to predict the presence of cauda equina syndrome among patients with disc herniationP-102. Abstract ID 112. A systematic review of the content and structure of composite end points in spine surgery interventional trialsP-103. Abstract ID 106. Surveying the knowledge and attitudes of moving to a high-quality, low-carbon health care systemP-104. Abstract ID 125. Variability in treatment of adult spinal deformity, a Canadian surveyP-105. Abstract ID 83. Anterior cervical hybrid constructs reduce upper adjacent segment hypermobility compared with anterior cervical discectomy and fusionP-106. Abstract ID 48. A preliminary report of robotic screw insertion in cadaveric vertebrae using the Mazor X systemP-107. Abstract ID 54. Invasive brain–computer interface for motor restoration in spinal cord injury: a systematic reviewP-108. Abstract ID 27. A new cost-effective technique to mimic pedicle screw trajectory in cadavers: a robotic validation studyP-109. Abstract ID 14. Developments and applications of augmented and virtual reality technology in spine surgery training: a systematic reviewP-110. Abstract ID 80. Comprehensive accuracy analysis of robotic models in spine surgery: a pooled analysis of 14 462 screwsP-111. Abstract ID 99. Familial chiari malformation: a systematic reviewP-112. Abstract ID 31. Ninety-day complication and revision surgery rates using navigated robotics in thoracolumbar spine surgeryP-113. Abstract ID 111. Which baseline clinical factors and clinical indications are most correlated with outcome after lumbar fusion surgery?P-114. Abstract ID 92. Characterization of the mechanical state of human mesenchymal stem cells on micro- or nano-textured Ti6Al4V surfacesP-115. Abstract ID 72. Short-term outcomes associated with the use of macro–micro–nano rough Ti6Al4V (nanoLOCK) interbody cages in patients with lumbar spine degenerative conditionsP-116. Abstract ID 127. Introduction of a novel concept to decompress foramen magnum in chiari-1 malformation without affecting stabilityP-117. Abstract ID 57. Minimally invasive tubular lumbar decompression without fusion in lumbar stenosis with underlying deformity: Friend or foe?P-118. Abstract ID 64. The role of intraoperative ultrasound in nononcological intradural lumbar spine conditions: intradural lumbar disc herniation and subdural spinal abscessP-119. Abstract ID 120. Prospective Prophylactic Antibiotics Regimen in Spine Surgery: the PPARiSS cohortP-121. Abstract ID 70. Decompression versus decompression and fusion in cauda equina syndrome secondary to massive lumbar disc herniationP-122. Abstract ID 105. Implementation of robot-assisted surgery for elective spine surgeryP-123. Abstract ID 37. Spine surgery in patients with morbid obesity: tips and tricksP98: Abstract ID 71. Pelvic incidence is associated with reoperation for adjacent segment disease in degenerative lumbar spinal fusion surgery. 66:S1-S53. 2023
Reamed compared with unreamed nailing of tibial shaft fractures: Does the initial method of nail insertion influence outcome in patients requiring reoperations?. 66:E384-E389. 2023
Evidence-based treatment of Achilles tendon rupture. 66:E356-E357. 2023
The next frontier of acute care general surgery: fellowship training. 66:E42-E44. 2023
Use of population-based electronic databases for the identification of patients with synchronous colorectal cancer and liver metastases potentially eligible for a surgical trial. 66:E52-E58. 2023
Operating room use for emergency general surgery cases: analysis of the Patterns of Complex Emergency General Surgery in Canada study. 66:E13-E20. 2023
2022 Canadian Surgery Forum Sept. 15–17, 2022. 65:s33-s111. 2022
Can a mobile app technology reduce emergency department visits and readmissions after lung resection? A prospective cohort study. 65:E798-E804. 2022
Reduction of opioid use after orthopedic surgery: a scoping review. 65:E695-E715. 2022
Robotic thoracic surgery in Canada: Are patients willing to pay out of pocket?. 65:E683-E687. 2022
The cost of outpatient versus inpatient total hip arthroplasty: a randomized trial. 65:E553-E561. 2022
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on non–small-cell lung cancer pathologic stage and presentation. 65:E496-E503. 2022
Survival after surgery for spinal metastases: a population-based study. 65:E512-E518. 2022
Mechanical versus bioprosthetic valves in chronic dialysis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 65:E450-E459. 2022
Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta in Canada: a context-specific position paper from the Canadian Collaborative for Urgent Care Surgery (CANUCS). 65:E310-E316. 2022
Failure to rescue in emergency general surgery in Canada. 65:E215-E220. 2022
Outcomes of patients discharged home with a chest tube after lung resection: a multicentre cohort study. 65:E97-E103. 2022
A framework for role allocation in education, research and leadership services in Canadian academic divisions of general surgery: a modified Delphi consensus. 65:E73-E81. 2022
What patient factors influence bariatric surgery outcomes? A multiple regression analysis of Ontario Bariatric Registry data. 65:E66-E72. 2022
Intersection entre COVID-19 et système de santé public au Canada : Que réserve l’avenir aux patients en attente d’une chirurgie et aux professionnels de la santé laissés pour compte?. 65:E54-E55. 2022
Prevalence of gender-based and sexual harassment within orthopedic surgery in Canada. 65:E45-E51. 2022
The intersection of COVID-19 and public health care in Canada: What does the future hold for the surgical patients and health care workers left behind?. 65:E52-E53. 2022
2022 Canadian Surgery Forum Sept. 15–17, 2022 : Abstracts presented at the 2022 Canadian Surgery Forum in Toronto, Ontario. 65:S33-S111. 2022
Canadian Conference for the Advancement of Surgical Education (C-CASE) 2021: Post-Pandemic and Beyond Virtual Conference AbstractsBlended learning using augmented reality glasses during the COVID-19 pandemic: the present and the futureActivating emotions enhance surgical simulation performance: a cluster analysisTraining in soft-tissue resection using real-time visual computer navigation feedback from the Surgery Tutor: a randomized controlled trialSonoGames: delivering a point of care ultrasound curriculum through gamificationTeaching heart valve surgery techniques using simulators: a reviewPortable, adjustable simulator for cardiac surgical skillsDesign and validity evidence for a unique endoscopy simulator using a commercial video gameComparison of a novel silicone flexor tendon repair model to a porcine tendon repair modelAssessment system using deep learningChallenges addressed with solutions, simulation in undergraduate and postgraduate surgical education, innovative education or research in surgical educationMachine learning distinguishes between skilled and less-skilled psychological performance in virtual neurosurgical performanceA powerful new tool for learning anatomy as a medical studentDevelopment and effectiveness of a telementoring approach for neurosurgical simulation training of medical studentsA team based learning approach to general otolaryngology in undergraduate medical educationStudent-led surgery interest group outreach for high school mentorship: a diversity driven initiativeRetrospective evaluation of novel case-based teaching series for first year otolaryngology residentsHarassment in surgery: assessing differences in perceptionFactors associated with medical student interest in pursuing a surgical residency: a cross-sectional survey studyUnderstanding surgical education experiences: an examination of 2 mentorship modelsLeadership development programs for surgical residents: a narrative review of the literatureValidation of knee arthroscopy simulator scoring system against subjective video analysis scoringCharacterizing the level of autonomy in Canadian cardiac surgery residentsMentorship patterns among medical students successfully matched to a surgical specialityStaying safe with laparoscopic cholecystectomy: the use of landmarking and intraoperative time-outsEndovascular aneurysm repair has changed the training paradigm of vascular residentsImplementation of a standardized handover in pediatric surgeryProcedure-specific assessment in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery: a scoping reviewLongitudinal mentorship-based programs for junior medical students increases exposure, confidence, and interest in surgeryCreating a green-shift in surgical education: a scoping review of initiatives and methods to make perioperative care more sustainableA novel plastic surgery residency bootcamp: structure and utilityVideo-based coaching for surgical residents: a systematic review and meta-analysisVirtual patient cases aligned with EPAs provide innovative e-learning strategiesAchieving competency in the CanMEDS roles for surgical trainees in the COVID-19 era: What have we learned and where do we go?Profiles of burnout and response to the COVID-19 pandemic among general surgery residents at a large academic training programLearner-driven telemedicine curriculum during the COVID-19 pandemicCentralized basic orthopaedic surgery virtual examinations — assessment of examination environmentEffects of the COVID-19 pandemic on surgical resident training: a nationwide survey of Canadian program directorsExploring the transition to virtual care in surgery and its impact on clinical exposure, teaching, and assessment during the COVID-19 pandemiecImpact of COVID-19 on procedural skills training and career preparation of medical studentsVirtual surgical shadowing for undergraduate medical students amidst the COVID-19 pandemicEducational impact of the COVID-19 third wave on a competency-based orthopedic surgery programVirtualization of postgraduate residency interviews: a ransforming practice in health care educationAn informational podcast about Canadian plastic surgery training programs: “Doctority Canada: Plastic Surgery.”Virtual versus in-person suture training: an evaluation of synchronous and asynchronous teaching paradigmsMerged virtual reality teaching of the fundamentals of laparoscopic surgery: a randomized controlled trialShould surgical skills be evaluated during virtual CaRMS residency interviews? A Canadian survey of CaRMS applicants and selection committee members during the COVID-19 pandemicImpact of the COVID-19 pandemic on surgical education for medical students: perspectives from Canada’s largest faculty of medicine. 64:S65-S79. 2021
Comment encourager et promouvoir l’innovation en chirurgie?. 64:E617-E618. 2021
How do we encourage and promote a culture of surgical innovation?. 64:E615-E616. 2021
Expertise-based design in surgical trials: a narrative review. 64:E594-E602. 2021
Trauma 2021: Trauma Association of Canada Annual Scientific Meeting, Vancouver, British Columbia (virtual), April 12–16, 2021Perceptions of a trauma team regarding in situ simulationEpidemiology of submersion injuries in Canadian children and adolescents: 1990–2018A survey of medical and administrative directors on REBOA use in Canadian trauma centresCut to the chase: comparing cutting tools in the exposure of simulated trauma patientsPediatric major trauma. Anaesthesia education: airway, breathing, coffee and cases 2020–2021Geriatric trauma care at a level 1 trauma centre: Are we following best practice?Was the introduction of a provincially standardized consensus statement for postintubation analgesia and sedation associated with increased use of associated pharmacological therapies in New Brunswick?Are there important variations in the care of adult trauma patients with isolated, nonoperative subdural hematomas between those admitted to a neurosurgical centre and those admitted to a non-neurosurgical centre for their entire inpatient stay?Flattening the curve on the negative psychosocial impact of trauma on the family of acute care trauma survivors: a quantitative studyDoes ACLS belong in ATLS? Seeking evidence during resuscitative thoracotomyAutologous omental harvest for microvascular free flap reconstruction of a severe traumatic scalp degloving injury: a case reportDerivation and validation of actionable quality indicators targeting reductions in complications for injury admissionsASA dosing practices in the management of blunt cerebrovascular injury: a retrospective reviewA retrospective analysis of bicycle lane collisions in Vancouver, British Columbia, from 2012 to 2017Evaluating the Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) process at Vancouver General HospitalAlcohol use and trauma in Alberta after COVID-19 lockdown: overrepresentation and undertreatment are opportunities for improvementMental health and addiction diagnoses are linked to increased violent injuries and gaps in provision of resources during the COVID-19 pandemicPain management strategies after orthopedic trauma in a level 1 trauma centre: a descriptive study with a view of optimizing practicesStudy to Actively Warm Trauma Patients (STAY WARM): a feasibility pilot evaluationPrehospital trauma care in civilian and military settings including cold environments: a systematic review and knowledge gap analysisAntibiotic administration in open fractures: adherence to guidelines at a Canadian trauma centreAre we meeting massive transfusion protocol activation and blood product delivery times in trauma patients? A retrospective review from 2014 to 2018Unplanned returns to the operating room: a quality improvement initiative at a level 1 trauma centreStopping the bleed: the history and rebirth of Canadian freeze-dried plasmaThe state of the evidence for emergency medical services (EMS) care of prehospital severe traumatic brain injury: an analysis of appraised research from the Prehospital Evidence-based Practice programA mixed methods study of a paramedic falls referral program in Nova ScotiaFirst presentations of psychiatric illness at a level 1 trauma centreAlcohol and substance abuse screening in pediatric trauma patients: examining rates of screening and implementing a screen for the pediatric populationMeasuring behavioural quality and quantity of team leaders during simulated interprofessional trauma careImproving rural trauma outcomes: a structured trauma-training program for rural family physicians with enhanced surgical skills — a pilot projectTrauma treatment: evidence-based response to psychological needs after a natural disasterHow prepared are Canadian trauma centres for mass casualty incidents?The catalytic effect of multisource feedback for trauma teams: a pilot studyRetrievable inferior vena cava filter for primary prophylaxis of pulmonary embolism in at-risk trauma patients: a feasibility trialValue of data collected by the medical examiner service on the quality of alcohol and toxicology testing in fatal motor vehicle collisionsPrehospital narrow pulse pressure predicts need for resuscitative thoracotomy and emergent surgical intervention after traumaImpact of a geriatric consultation service on outcomes in older trauma patients: a retrospective pre–post studyExploring physical literacy as a condition of fall mechanism in older adultsIs the use of business intelligence software helpful in planning injury prevention campaigns?Exposure to endotracheal intubation among trauma patients in level 5 trauma centres in New Brunswick — a retrospective reviewAre early specialist consultations helpful predictors of those who require care in level 1 or 2 designated trauma centres?Neurologic outcomes after traumatic cardiac arrest: a systematic reviewClosed-loop communication in the trauma bay: identifying opportunities for team performance improvement through a video review analysisEmbolization in nonsplenic trauma: outcomes at a Canadian trauma hospitalThe matrix: grouping ICD-10-CA injury codes by body region and nature of injury for reporting purposesEvaluation of low-value clinical practices in acute trauma care: a multicentre retrospective studyTrauma 101: a virtual case-based trauma conference as an adjunct to medical educationPhysiologic considerations, indications and techniques for ECLS in trauma: experience of a level 1 trauma centreEngaging patients in the selection of trauma quality indicatorsStrategies aimed at preventing chronic opioid use in trauma and acute care surgery: a scoping reviewAugmented reality surgical telementoring for leg fasciotomyIdentification of high-risk trauma patients requiring major interventions for traumatic hemorrhage: a prospective study of clinical gestaltEvaluating best practices in trauma care of older adultsBetween paradigms: comparing patient and parent experiences of injured adolescents treated at pediatric or adult trauma centresEarly outcomes after implementation of chest trauma management protocol in Vancouver General HospitalUtility of diagnostic peritoneal lavage versus focused abdominal sonography for trauma in penetrating abdominal injuryTime to definitive surgery and survival in pediatric patients younger than 18 years with gunshot woundsThe effect of chronic obstructive lung disease on post-traumatic acute respiratory distress syndrome: predictors of morbidity and mortalityThe association between injury type and clinical outcomes in patients with traumatic renal injury after nephrectomyWhen low complication rates are a bad sign: the negative impact of introducing an electronic medical record on TQIP data completenessClinical handover from paramedic services to the trauma team: a video review analysis of the IMIST-AMBO protocol implementationGeriatric Recovery and Enhancement Alliance in Trauma (GREAT) multidisciplinary quality improvement initiative: improving process and outcome measures for geriatric trauma patientsIncreasing the safety of inadvertent iliac artery device deployment with the COBRA-OS, a novel low-profile REBOA deviceIs it better to watch before or listen while doing? A randomized trial of video-modelling versus telementoring for out-of-scope tube thoracostomy insertion performed by search and rescue medicsIndications for prehospital civilian tourniquet application by first responders: an expert consensus opinion of military physicians by the Delphi method. 64:S37-S64. 2021
Impact of centre volume, surgeon volume, surgeon experience and geographic location on reoperation after intramedullary nailing of tibial shaft fractures. 64:E371-E376. 2021
Perioperative gait analysis after total hip arthroplasty: Does outpatient surgery compromise patient outcomes?. 64:E407-E413. 2021
Impact of the acute care surgery model on resident operative experience in emergency general surgery. 64:E298-E306. 2021
Wait times, resource use and health-related quality of life across the continuum of care for patients referred for total knee replacement surgery. 64:E253-E264. 2021
Influence of undergraduate medical education exposure to cadaveric dissection on choice of surgical specialty: a national survey of Canadian surgical residents. 64:E183-E190. 2021
Toward an all-inclusive trauma system in Central South Ontario: development of the Trauma- System Performance Improvement and Knowledge Exchange (T-SPIKE) project. 64:E162-E172. 2021
Wait times in the management of non–small cell lung carcinoma before, during and after regionalization of lung cancer care: a high-resolution analysis. 64:E218-E227. 2021
Presentation and survival among patients with colorectal cancer before the age of screening: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 64:E91-E100. 2021
Canadian Conference for the Advancement of Surgical Education: Abstracts. 63:S61-S78. 2020
Predictors of mortality and cost among surgical patients requiring rapid response team activation. 63:E598-E605. 2020
Patterns of complex emergency general surgery in Canada. 63:E435-E441. 2020
Pregnancy and parental leave among plastic surgery residents in Canada: a nationwide survey of attitudes and experiences. 63:E454-E459. 2020
The emergence of the physician assistant role in a Canadian acute care surgery setting. 63:E442-E448. 2020
The predictors of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery utilization and practice variations in elective colorectal surgery: a provincial survey. 63:E460-E467. 2020
Operative timing is associated with increased morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing emergency general surgery: a multisite study of emergency general services in a single academic network. 63:E321-E328. 2020
Diagnosis and management of acute cholecystitis: a single-centre audit of guideline adherence and patient outcomes. 63:E241-E249. 2020
A 30-day prospective audit of all inpatient complications following acute care surgery: How well do we really perform?. 63:E150-E154. 2020
Does exposure to anatomy education in medical school affect surgical residency applications? An analysis of Canadian residency match data. 63:E129-E134. 2020
A novel online education module to teach clinicians how to correctly identify ultrasonographic features of mediastinal lymph nodes during endobronchial ultrasound. 63:E62-E68. 2020
The TRAAGIC score: early predictors of inpatient mortality in adult trauma patients. 63:E38-E45. 2020
Canadian Conference for the Advancement of Surgical Education: Abstracts. 62:S211-S222. 2019
Cannabis for pain in orthopedics: a systematic review focusing on study methodology. 62:369-380. 2019
Cannabis for pain in orthopedics: a systematic review focusing on study methodology.. 62:369-380. 2019
Mental toughness in surgeons: Is there room for improvement?. 62:482-487. 2019
The changing face of academic general surgery in Canada: a cross-sectional cohort study. 62:381-385. 2019
Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis and the impact of a thrombosis service at a Canadian level 1 trauma centre. 62:475-481. 2019
Selective nonoperative management of penetrating abdominal trauma at a level 1 Canadian trauma centre: a quest for perfection. 62:347-355. 2019
Author response to “The road to gender equity in surgery is long”. 62:E4-E5. 2019
Complex abdominal wall hernias as a barrier to quality of life in cancer survivors. 62:162-168. 2019
Relation between socioeconomic variables and surgical, systemic and radiation treatment in a cohort of patients with breast cancer in an urban Canadian centre. 62:83-92. 2019
Use of the Corail stem for revision total hip arthroplasty: evaluation of clinical outcomes and cost. 62:78-82. 2019
Use of the Corail stem for revision total hip arthroplasty: evaluation of clinical outcomes and cost.. 62:78-82. 2019
Optimizing outpatient total hip arthroplasty: perspectives of key stakeholders. 61:370-376. 2018
Author response. 61:E17.2-E18. 2018
Role of the status of the mesorectal fascia in the selection of patients with rectal cancer for preoperative radiation therapy: a retrospective cohort study. 61:332-338. 2018
Role of the status of the mesorectal fascia in the selection of patients with rectal cancer for preoperative radiation therapy: a retrospective cohort study.. 61:332-338. 2018
2018 Canadian Spine Society Abstracts. 61:S43-S93. 2018
2018 Canadian Surgery Forum Abstracts.. 61:S94-S174. 2018
A day in the life of emergency general surgery in Canada: a multicentre observational study. 61:237-243. 2018
A day in the life of emergency general surgery in Canada: a multicentre observational study.. 61:237-243. 2018
Propofol administration by endoscopists versus anesthesiologists in gastrointestinal endoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of patient safety outcomes. 61:226-236. 2018
Propofol administration by endoscopists versus anesthesiologists in gastrointestinal endoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of patient safety outcomes.. 61:226-236. 2018
2018 Canadian Society of Surgical Oncology Annual Scientific Meeting Abstracts. 61:S37-S43. 2018
The current state of resident trauma training: Are we losing a generation?. 61:153-154. 2018
The current state of resident trauma training: Are we losing a generation?. 61:153-154. 2018
Troponin T monitoring to detect myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery: a cost–consequence analysis. 61:185-194. 2018
Users’ guide to the surgical literature: how to assess a qualitative study. 61:208-214. 2018
Trauma Association of Canada Abstracts 2018. 61:S1-S35. 2018
A solution to gender inequity in surgery? Better caregiving policies. 61:6-7. 2018
Users’ guide to the surgical literature: how to assess a noninferiority trial. 60:426-432. 2017
Improving spine surgical access, appropriateness and efficiency in metropolitan, urban and rural settings. 60:342-348. 2017
2017 Canadian Surgery Forum Abstracts. 60:S109-S181. 2017
Evaluation of an advanced-practice physiotherapist in triaging patients with lumbar spine pain: surgeon–physiotherapist level of agreement and patient satisfaction. 60:266-272. 2017
Long-term use of left ventricular assist devices: a report on clinical outcomes. 60:236-246. 2017
Robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for lung resection: the first Canadian series. 60:260-265. 2017
Users’ guide to the surgical literature: how to assess an article using surrogate end points. 60:280-287. 2017
Canadian Spine Society Abstracts 2017. 60:S57-S107. 2017
Comparing the tensile strength of square and reversing half-hitch alternating post knots. 60:179-185. 2017
Trauma Association of Canada Abstracts 2017. 60:S5-S43. 2017
The development and validation of a multivariable model to predict whether patients referred for total knee replacement are suitable surgical candidates at the time of initial consultation. 59:407-414. 2016
Use of intraosseous devices in trauma: a survey of trauma practitioners in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. 59:374-382. 2016
Five things they don’t teach you in medical school. 59:296-298. 2016
Post–breast surgery pain syndrome: establishing a consensus for the definition of post-mastectomy pain syndrome to provide a standardized clinical and research approach — a review of the literature and discussion. 59:342-350. 2016
Users’ guide to the surgical literature: how to assess an article about harm in surgery. 59:351-357. 2016
2016 Canadian Surgery Forum Abstracts. 59:S78-S147. 2016
Accuracy of the modified Hardinge approach in acetabular positioning. 59:247-253. 2016
Making the transition from video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery to chest tube with fibrinolytics for empyema in children: Any change in outcomes?. 59:167-171. 2016
Recommendations for surgical safety checklist use in Canadian children’s hospitals. 59:161-166. 2016
Trauma 2016Characteristics of early analgesia in adults presenting with acute trauma to a level 1 trauma centre.Linking acute care to rehabilitation to determine functional outcomes for trauma patients in Canada.Accessibility to trauma centres in Oman.Identifying at-risk drivers post-trauma: a retrospective cohort study.Rates and determinants of unplanned emergency department visits and readmissions within 30 days following discharge from the trauma service: the Ottawa Hospital experience.The role of C-reactive protein measurement after traumatic injury: Can you quantify systemic inflammation? A systematic review.A retrospective examination of current clinical treatment of pediatric blunt spleen and liver injuries at a single tertiary care centre.Differential behaviour of damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMP) with allocated negative peritoneal pressure therapy in open abdomen management.Effect of a new hospital start-up on first 24 hours mortality: a long way toward trauma team-building and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) introduction. A key role for the human factor?Creating and evaluating an interrater reliability coding process in a hospital trauma registry.Weekend patterns in pediatric road traffic injuries: 10-year analysis of trauma registry data in South Africa.The impact of the acute care surgery service model on non-clinical outcomes, including health economics, delivery systems, and education: a systematic review.The economic burden and potential years of life lost from fire deaths in residential homes.A systematic review of the risks and benefits of venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in traumatic brain injury.Trauma surveillance and registry development in Mozambique: results of a 1-year study and the first phase of national implementation.Exploratory laparoscopy and cholecystectomy for penetrating throracoabdominal injury: case report and literature review.Avoiding unnecessary intubations of combative trauma patients with use of medications.Magnitude of geriatric burn injury abrogates the unwarranted optimism seen in surrogates of general ICU patients with severe illness.Sarcopenia in geriatric trauma.Experiences of older adult trauma patients discharged home from a tertiary trauma centre.The influence of spatial access to trauma care on mortality for severely injured patients in Nova Scotia.The impact of trauma case management on IVCF retrieval rates: experience from a level 1 trauma centre.1000 consecutive in-hospital deaths following severe injury: What has changed over the years?Monitoring recovery of open tibial fractures using objective functional measures with preliminary data from a combined orthoplastic research clinic.Predictability of a prehospital tool used for identification of major trauma patients.Meta-analysis on the impact of the acute care surgery model of disease-specific and patient outcomes for appendicitis and biliary disease.Pelvic pressure changes after a fracture: a pilot cadaveric study assessing the effect of pelvic binders and limb bandaging.Suspect pelvic injuries based on mechanism alone or in conjugation with physiologic parameters.Distal radial ultrasound guided fracture identification and manipulation.The predictive value of the Canadian Study of Health and Aging Clinical Frailty Scale on adverse outcomes among geriatric trauma patients.Who, what, where: a critical assessment of helicopter emergency medical services transport and transfer times on patient outcomes at two level 1 trauma centres.Is your data telling you what you think it is? An assessment of BC Trauma Registry completeness.Introducing e-FAST training to Trinidad and Tobago (TT).Resilient despite childhood trauma experiences.Prognostic value of serum procalcitonin measurements in critically injured patients: a systematic review.Application and evaluation of knowledge retention related to Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) course content: a preliminary study.Risk of blunt cerebrovascular injury in association with mandible fractures: pilot study at a Canadian level 1 trauma centre.Improving the documentation of the rate of arrival time for trauma team leaders through the use of low-cost interventions and awareness in a trauma centre.The reliability of DAD ICD-10-CA codes for injury reporting.Implementing an ICD-10-to-AIS 2005 crosswalk in a provincial inclusive trauma system.Compliance of tranexamic acid administration to trauma patients at a level 1 trauma centre.Intra-abdominal hypertension and mortality in critically ill patients with sepsis: a prospective observational study.Clot amplitude measurement at 10 minutes predicts blood products transfusion and hospital mortality.Variations in length of stay for major trauma across Canadian trauma centres.Evolution of guidelines for definitive emergency airway management in adult major trauma.Concussion patients in the emergency department: assessing a new triaging tool for follow-up and prompt long-term management.Pseudoaneurysm of the profunda femoris artery following blunt trauma treated by endovascular coil embolization. Review of 2 cases and relevant literature.Carotid cavernous fistula: an easily missed complication of head trauma.Development of a provincial patient episode of care.Mechanism of injury and trauma-related outcomes in the geriatric population over 10 years in the United States.The FAITH Score — early predictors of inpatient mortality in adult trauma patients.Geriatric burn patients who survive to discharge have reasonable recovery of function at 1-year follow-up.Proof of principle in a Canadian level 1 trauma centre: the use of resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA).Isolated physiologic indications are associated with failure to achieve primary fascial closure in the open abdomen: an analysis of physiologic subgroups.The anticoagulated trauma patient: the Ontario experience in the era of direct oral anticoagulants.The effect of a public transit strike on a provincial trauma system.A novel device to control bleeding in penetrating cardiac injuries.Overcoming the challenge of intravenous infusion of hydrogen-enriched lactated Ringer’s: a scavenger solution for reactive oxygen species in hemorrhagic shock.ABS QE and CE performance by a general surgery program with a surgical critical care fellowship.Does the use of an RSI checklist and equipment silhouette in simulated emergency scenarios improve team performance and operational safety?Exposure to major trauma patients and safety-critical procedures. Part I: risk and reliability.Impact of a prealert program for air ambulance response to major trauma patients in a provincial, inclusive trauma program: the New Brunswick experience.Impact of repeated offering of the Rural Trauma Team Development Course (RTTDC) on trauma transfer intervals in a provincial, inclusive trauma system.Out in the sticks and stones may break your bones, but does rurality surely hurt you? Are you more likely to die from injury in a rural area? Trauma patient health equality in New Brunswick.The timely use of tranexamic acid in trauma.What are they doing now? An SBIRT evaluation.Thrombocytosis following splenic trauma and association with venous thromboembolism: a Toronto trauma registry cohort study.Relative contraindication to percutaneous tracheostomy: Is it time to revise them?Optimization of the medical and surgical management of traumatic spinal cord injury.Investigating the implementation of acute care guidelines for spinal cord injuries.Dural sinus thrombosis after TBI: a description of current management and mortality.64-slice CT compared with MRI to clear cervical spine injury in high-risk obtunded blunt trauma patients.Traumatic injury in the oil industry.Development and implementation of quality indicators for acute care surgery.Exploring logistical reasons for leaving the abdomen open in trauma: Does surgeon workload and time of day matter?Opinions of practising surgeons regarding the appropriateness of published indications for use of damage control surgery in trauma patients: an international cross-sectional survey.Systematic review of evidence for indications for use of damage control surgery and damage control interventions in civilian trauma patients.A retrospective quality control study of goals of care designation in geriatric trauma patients.Use of the iTClamp for arrest of hemorrhage after self-inflicted injury: a utilization review.iTClamp use in anticoagulated patients.iTClamp 4-month training retention demonstrated by tactical police.The Canadian Prehospital Evidence-based Practice (PEP) Project: program description of a contemporary knowledge translation resource.State of the evidence for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) care of blunt spinal trauma: an analysis of appraised research from the Canadian Prehospital Evidence-based Practice (PEP) Project.Simulation scenarios: effective learning tool in the Think-First Injury Prevention Strategy for Youth (TIPSY).Hemostatic dressings for external bleeding: a systematic review using GRADE methodology.Tourniquet application for severe limb bleeding: a systematic review using GRADE methodology.A retrospective quality audit regarding the incidence and treatment of hypothermia in severely injured trauma patients who undergo emergent surgery.Application and validation of the Kenyatta National Hospital–University of Alberta orthopedic trauma assessment (KUOTA) tool.Data quality targets in a provincial trauma registry.Factors influencing emergency medical service response time to fatal motor vehicle crashes.Evaluating the impact of the Rural Trauma Team Development Course.Characteristics and patterns of major traumatic brain injury in Nova Scotia: a 12-year retrospective analysis.The effect of blood alcohol on outcomes in patients with major traumatic brain injury in Nova Scotia.Creating a culture of safety — pediatric emergency department injury prevention.Understanding your audience: creating an injury prevention website for teens.Complications associated with angioembolization (AE) in unstable pelvic fracture: a systemic review.Cryoprecipitate in trauma: a systemic review of its effects on reversal of trauma coagulopathy, exposure to allogeneic blood products and mortality.A 15-year review of pediatric trauma mortality: a descriptive analysis.Pediatric patients requiring urgent surgery in an adult trauma centre.DoesN-acetylcysteine (NAC) improve outcome in traumatic brain injury? A systemic review in human and animal literature.Trauma scoring systems.The timing of initiation of venous thromboembolism prophylaxis after traumatic solid organ injury: a national survey of practice.Reversal strategies for the novel oral anticoagulants (NOAC) in trauma: a systematic review of human, animal and in vitro studies.Flail chest management: a survey of Canadian traumatologists.Endovascular stenting for traumatic common iliac pseudoaneurysm as an adjunct following exploratory laparotomy in a stab injury patient.Descriptive epidemiology of all-terrain vehicle–related injuries in British Columbia’s Interior Health Authority.Characterization of pelvic bleeding in trauma: implications for research and management.Introduction of a longitudinal competency-by-design trauma rotation into a block-based surgical residency program — a solution to providing adequate trauma case volume in competency-based education.Physicians’ satisfaction with trauma system factors influencing transfer of trauma patients in 4 regional trauma systems.The natural history of traumatic central cord syndrome as compared with other incomplete cervical cord injuries.An evaluation of trauma data collection in Latin American low- and middle-income countries.Heterogeneity of truncal hemorrhage in trauma.The impact of RoTEM generated coagulation data on the early diagnosis of acute traumatic coagulopathy: a prospective study.Trauma team leader (TTL) response time to bedside: a strategy to improve documentation.The effect of Alberta’s new impaired driving legislation on motor vehicle–related trauma.Oncological emergencies in acute care surgery: an analysis of processes and outcomes.Novel hand-held hematoma detector for the diagnosis of intracranial bleeding.Acute coagulopathy of trauma following isolated brain injury: relationship between coagulofibrinolytic alterations and sym-pathoadrenal activation.A comparative study of functional fibrinogen assays using TEG and RoTEM in trauma patients.Prolonged transfer times of polytrauma patients to a level 1 trauma centre is a risk factor for PE: a retrospective cohort study.Seatbelt laws and seatbelt usage compliance — What is the correlation? Multinational comparative observation.Is the trauma team leader any good? Evidence from a discrete choice experiment.Understanding trauma in East Africa: investigating the application of a GIS-enabled trauma registry.The prevalence of alcohol-related trauma recidivism: a systemic review.Development of a hospital-wide program for simulation-based training in trauma care and management.Grade V liver trauma involving a liver allograft.Current use and complication rates of prophylactic IVC filters.. 59:S1-S37. 2016
Trauma simulation in bilingual Canada: Insurmountable barrier or unexpected strength? Insights from the first bilingual S.T.A.R.T.T. course. 59:80-82. 2016
S.T.A.R.T.T. plus: addition of prehospital personnel to a national multidisciplinary crisis resource management trauma team training course. 59:9-11. 2016
S.T.A.R.T.T. plus: addition of prehospital personnel to a national multidisciplinary crisis resource management trauma team training course.. 59:9-11. 2016
Early clinical experience with the POEM procedure for achalasia. 58:389-393. 2015
Users’ guide to the surgical literature: how to perform a high-quality literature search. 58:349-358. 2015
A survey of current practices and preferences for internal fixation of displaced olecranon fractures. 58:250-256. 2015
Canadian Spine Society01.1.1: Surgery versus standardized nonoperative care for the treatment of lumbar disc herniations: a Canadian trial02.1.1: Wait times for elective spine surgery across Canada: data from the Canadian Spine Outcomes and Research Network03.1.1: Presurgical physician utilization in elective thoracolumbar spine surgery candidates: a nationwide analysis from the CSORN database04.1.2: Activities performed and treatments conducted prior to consultation with a spine surgeon: Are patients and clinicians following evidence-based clinical practice guidelines?05.1.2: Patient-reported disability versus objective physical performance measures in assessing patient recovery06.1.2: Risk factors for work status in low back pain patients: a cross-sectional analysis of patients presenting to the Ontario Inter-professional Spine Assessment and Education Clinics07.1.3: Comparison of symptomatic, functional and demographic characteristics of postsurgical versus nonoperative LBP patients08.1.3: Are primary care patients with different patterns of low back pain epidemiologically distinct?09.1.3: Lack of prognostic model validation in low back pain prediction studies10.1.4: Larger scoliosis curve magnitude is associated with increased surgical and perioperative complications: a multi-centre analysis of 1173 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis curves11.1.4: Superior extension of upper instrumented level in distraction-based surgery: a surrogate for clinically significant PJK12.1.4: The optimal surgical approach for Lenke 5 curves: Is the anterior approach ready for a comeback?13.1.5: Improving quality and safety in pediatric spine surgery: the team approach14.1.5: Posterior vertebral column resection in pediatric deformity: the advantages of staging15.1.5: Minimally invasive surgery in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: lessons learned at mean 2-year follow-up16.2.1: Development of a Canadian competency-based spine surgery fellowship education curriculum17.2.1: Computer-assisted surgery is an effective educational tool for the training of orthopedic surgery residents in pedicle screw placement18.2.1: Validation of the Calgary Spine Severity Score19.2.2: Can triaging referrals with a simple 3-item pain questionnaire reduce wait times for consultations for patients who would benefit from lumbar spinal surgery?20.2.2: Strategies to improve the credibility of meta-analyses in spine surgery: a systematic survey21.2.2: The societal cost of waiting to see a spine surgeon for lower back symptoms in Canada22.2.3: The cost of an adverse event depends on its definition and method of capture23.2.3: Economic evaluation of intraoperative cone beam CT-based navigation for the placement of spinal pedicle screws: a patient-level cost-effectiveness analysis24.2.3: Predictors of inappropriate emergency department utilization following elective thoracolumbar spine surgery25.2.4: Incidence, impact and risk factors of adverse events in thoracic and lumbar spine fractures. An ambispective cohort analysis of 390 patients26.2.4: Factors associated with adverse events in major elective spine, knee, and hip in-patient orthopedic surgery27.2.4: Prognostic factors for survival in surgical series of symptomatic metastatic epidural spinal cord compression: a prospective North American multicentre study in 142 patients28.2.5: A comparison of 2 prospective adverse event recording tools with institutional ICD-10 coding for detecting perioperative adverse events in patients undergoing spinal surgery29.2.5: Assessment of impact of long-cassette standing radiographs on surgical planning for lumbar pathology: an international survey of spine surgeons30.2.5: Long-term patient-reported outcome and surgical survivorship of MIS fusion for low-grade spondylolisthesis31.3.1: The effect of prolonged postoperative antibiotic administration on the rate of infection in patients undergoing posterior spine surgery requiring a Hemovac drain32.3.1: Preliminary results of a Phase 1 trial on the use of photodynamic therapy in vertebral metastases33.3.1: The minimal clinically important difference of the modified Japanese Orthopaedic Association score in patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy undergoing surgical intervention34.3.1: Patient and surgeon radiation exposure during spinal instrumentation using intraoperative CT-based navigation35.3.2: Are postoperative pelvic parameters and sagittal balance predictive of further lumbar surgery in patients with spinal stenosis?36.3.2: Postoperative ambulation in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty, total knee arthroplasty and elective lumbar spine surgery to treat arthritic pathologies37.3.2 Pain on the brain: Is the SF-36 mental component summary enough?38.3.2: Accurate and safe cervical osteotomy for kyphotic deformity in ankylosing spondylitis39.3.3: Adjacent segment pathology in the lumbar spine: progressive disease or a consequence of iatrogenic fusion?40.3.3: The association of cervical spine alignment with neurological recovery in a prospective cohort of surgical myelopathy patients: analysis of a series of 124 cases41.3.3: Use of neuropathic pain questionnaires in predicting the development of failed back surgery syndrome following lumbar discectomy for radiculopathy42.3.3: Quality of life and neurological outcomes after surgical decompression in patients with cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament: prospective, multicentre AOSpine International study of 479 patients43.3.4: Minimally invasive decompression in focal lumbar spinal stenosis with or without stable spondylolisthesis — comparative outcomes and reoperation rates at a minimum of 2 years44.3.4: Impact of nonoperative care utilization on postthoracolumbar spine surgery outcomes: a national perspective using the CSORN registry45.3.4: Presurgical imaging, testing and injection utilization in elective thoracolumbar spine surgery candidates: a nationwide analysis from the CSORN database46.3.5: A clinical prediction rule for clinical outcomes in patients undergoing surgery for degenerative cervical myelopathy: analysis of an international AOSpine prospective multi-centre dataset of 743 patients47.3.5: A comparison of health-related quality of life outcomes in spinal cord injury patients residing in rural and urban areas48.3.5: Minimally invasive versus open discectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis49.1.1: Validity of transcranial motor evoked potentials as early indicators of neural compromise in rat model of spinal cord compression50.1.2: Validation of true spine length radiographic measurements51.1.3: Closure of the intervertebral disc annulus fibrosus using a novel suture application device — in vivo porcine and ex vivo biomechanical evaluation52.1.4: Vertebroplasty versus kyphoplasty in osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture model: What is safer?53.1.5: Brain-derived neurotrophic factor promotes intraneural macrophage migration and allodynia in experimental disc-herniation neuropathy54.1.6: Development and evaluation of an open-source 3D virtual simulator with integrated motion-tracking as a teaching tool for pedicle screw insertion55.2.7: Preoperative “amber flag” psychological measure scores and patient expectations: a nationwide analysis from the CSORN database56.2.8: Assessment of frailty in elderly spinal surgery patients57.2.9: Predicting adverse events and their impact on hospital length of stay in a prospective Spine AdVerse Events Severity (SAVES) database58.2.10: Clinical and surgical predictors of perioperative complications in patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy: results from the multicentre, prospective AOSpine International study on 479 patients59.2.11: Longitudinal analysis of the incidence of adverse events in tertiary spine referral centres: a national perspective from the Canadian Spine Outcomes and Research Network (CSORN) registry60.2.12: The use of validated clinical outcome measures in spinal surgery: an analysis of recent annual meeting abstracts61.1.13: The efficacy and accuracy of cone beam CT (O-Arm) navigation (StealthStation) on screw position in primary cases of adult major deformity surgery62.1.14: Does early surgical decompression improve neurological recovery of complete spinal cord injury? A prospective cohort study63.1.15: The role of MRI in predicting surgical outcome in patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy64.1.16: Postsurgical patients can have similar functional improvements and return to work rates following rehabilitation as those treated nonsurgically65.1.17: Intraoperative cone beam CT (O-Arm) and stereotactic navigation (StealthStation) system in complex adult spine surgery — early experience and learning curve66.1.18: A pilot randomized controlled trial of iodine-impregnated plastic adhesive drape usage in spine surgery and the effect on wound bacterial load67.2.19: Dynesys long-term outcome study68.2.20: Maverick total disc replacement in a real-world patient population: a prospective, multicentre observational study69.2.21: Pedicle screw malposition in revision spinal surgery: efficacy of intraoperative CT-based navigation70.2.22: Intraoperative skull-femoral traction in posterior spinal arthrodesis for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: the impact on perioperative outcomes and health resource utilization71.2.23: The effect of growth-friendly surgery on coronal and sagittal plane spine growth in idiopathic scoliosis72.2.24: A qualitative web-based expert opinion analysis on the adoption of intraoperative CT and navigation systems in spine surgery. 58:S43-S70. 2015
Hair epilation versus surgical excision as primary management of pilonidal disease in the pediatric population. 58:209-211. 2015
Not all total joint replacement patients are created equal: preoperative factors and length of stay in hospital. 58:160-166. 2015
Surgical training in Guyana: the next generation. 58:7-9. 2015
How to optimize participant retention and complete follow-up in surgical research. 57:420-427. 2014
What is the diagnostic value of C-reactive protein for the prediction and the exclusion of postoperative infectious complication after colorectal surgery?. 57:417-419. 2014
A not-so-systematic review – The authors respond. 57:E152-E153. 2014
Factors affecting transfusion requirement after hip fracture: Can we reduce the need for blood?. 57:342-348. 2014
Trauma Non-Technical Training (TNT-2): the development, piloting and multilevel assessment of a simulation-based, interprofessional curriculum for team-based trauma resuscitation. 57:354-355. 2014
Computed tomography features associated with operative management for nonstrangulating small bowel obstruction. 57:253-258. 2014
Computed tomography features associated with operative management for nonstrangulating small bowel obstruction. 57:254-259. 2014
Correction: Trauma Association of Canada abstracts. 57:270-270. 2014
Systematic review on the inclusion of patients with cognitive impairment in hip fracture trials: a missed opportunity?. 57:E141-E145. 2014
Users’ guide to the surgical literature: how to evaluate clinical practice guidelines. 57:280-286. 2014
Low-intensity pulsed ultrasonography versus electrical stimulation for fracture healing: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. 57:E105-E118. 2014
Review of a medical student–run surgery lecture series and skills lab curriculum. 57:152-154. 2014
Trauma Association of Canada (TAC) Annual Scientific Meeting: Centre Mont-Royal, Montréal, Que., Thursday, Apr. 10 to Friday, Apr. 11, 2014. 57:S48-S84. 2014
Emotional intelligence in orthopedic surgery residents. 57:89-93. 2014
Spine surgeons’ requirements for imaging at the time of referral: a survey of Canadian spine surgeons. 57:E25-E30. 2014
Complications following hip arthroscopy: a retrospective review of the McMaster experience (2009–2012). 56:422-426. 2013
Does the long-term use of aspirin decrease the risk of death due to cancer?. 56:427-429. 2013
Functional outcomes and cost estimation for extra-articular and simple intra-articular distal radius fractures treated with open reduction and internal fixation versus closed reduction and percutaneous Kirschner wire fixation. 56:378-384. 2013
Jejunostomy tube feeding in patients undergoing esophagectomy. 56:409-414. 2013
Patterns of use and outcomes for radiation therapy in the Quality Initiative in Rectal Cancer (QIRC) trial. 56:E148-E153. 2013
Quality of inguinal hernia operative reports: room for improvement. 56:393-397. 2013
Uptake of an innovation in surgery: observations from the cluster-randomized Quality Initiative in Rectal Cancer trial. 56:415-421. 2013
Development and preliminary validation of a Function IndeX for Trauma (FIX-IT). 56:E114-E120. 2013
Characteristics of highly successful orthopedic surgeons: a survey of orthopedic chairs and editors. 56:192-198. 2013
Intraoperative pathology consultation: error, cause and impact. 56:E13-E18. 2013
Why perform a priori sample size calculation?. 56:207-213. 2013
Surgical waste audit of 5 total knee arthroplasties. 56:97-102. 2013
Operative blood loss, blood transfusion and 30-day mortality in older patients after major noncardiac surgery. 55:426-428. 2012
Canadian Society for Vascular Surgery 2012 Annual Meeting. 55:340-354. 2012
Canadian Surgery Forum1 Is laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy a reasonable stand-alone procedure for super morbidly obese patients?2 Postoperative monitoring requirements of patients with obstructive sleep apnea undergoing bariatric surgery3 Role of relaparoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of bariatric complications in the early postoperative period4 Changes of active and total ghrelin, GLP-1 and PYY following restrictive bariatric surgery and their impact on satiety: comparison of sleeve gastrectomy and adjustable gastric banding5 Prioritization and willingness to pay for bariatric surgery: the patient perspective6 Ventral hernia at the time of laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery: Should it be repaired?7 Linear stapled gastrojejunostomy with transverse handsewn enterotomy closure significantly reduces strictures for laparoscopic Roux-en-Y bypass8 Laparoscopic biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch as second stage for super super morbidly obese patients. Do all patients benefit?9 Sleeve gastrectomy in the super super morbidly obese (BMI > 60 kg/m²): a Canadian experience10 Laparoscopic gastric bypass for the treatment of refractory idiopathic gastroparesis: a report of 2 cases11 Duodeno-ileal switch as a primary bariatric and metabolic surgical option for the severely obese patient with comorbidities: review of a single-institution case series of duodeno-ileal intestinal bypass12 Management of large paraesophageal hernias in morbidly obese patients with laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a case series13 Early results of the Ontario bariatric surgical program: using the bariatric registry14 Improving access to bariatric surgical care: Is universal health care the answer?15 Early and liberal postoperative exploration can reduce morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing bariatric surgery16 Withdrawn17 Identification and assessment of technical errors in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass18 A valid and reliable tool for assessment of surgical skill in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass19 Psychiatric predictors of presurgery drop-out following suitability assessment for bariatric surgery20 Predictors of outcomes following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery at The Ottawa Hospital21 Prophylactic management of cholelithiasis in bariatric patients: Is routine cholecystectomy warranted?22 Early outcomes of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in a publicly funded obesity program23 Similar incidence of gastrojejunal anastomotic stricture formation with hand-sewn and 21 mm circular stapler techniques during Roux-en-Y gastric bypass24 (CAGS Basic Science Award) Exogenous glucagon-like peptide-1 improves clinical, morphological and histological outcomes of intestinal adaptation in a distal-intestinal resection piglet model of short bowel syndrome25 (CAGS Clinical Research Award) Development and validation of a comprehensive curriculum to teach an advanced minimally invasive procedure: a randomized controlled trial26 Negative-pressure wound therapy (iVAC) on closed, high-risk incisions following abdominal wall reconstruction27 The impact of seed granting on research in the University of British Columbia Department of Surgery28 Quality of surgical care is inadequate for elderly patients29 Recurrence of inguinal hernia in general and hernia specialty hospitals in Ontario, Canada30 Oncostatin M receptor deficiency results in increased mortality in an intestinal ischemia reperfusion model in mice31 Laparoscopic repair of large paraesophageal hernias with anterior gastropexy: a multicentre trial32 Response to preoperative medical therapy predicts success of laparoscopic splenectomy for immune thrombocytopenic purpura33 Perioperative sepsis, but not hemorrhagic shock, promotes the development of cancer metastases in a murine model34 Measuring the impact of implementing an acute care surgery service on the management of acute biliary disease35 Patient flow and efficiency in an acute care surgery service36 The relationship between treatment factors and postoperative complications after radical surgery for rectal cancer37 Risk of ventral hernia after laparoscopic colon surgery38 Urinary metabolomics as a tool for early detection of Barrett’s and esophageal cancer39 Construct validity of individual and summary performance metrics associated with a computer-based laparo-scopic simulator40 Impact of a city-wide health system reorganization on emergency department visits in hospitals in surrounding communities41 Transcatheter aortic valve implantation for the nonoperative management of aortic stenosis: a cost-effectiveness analysis42 Breast cancer: racial differences in age of onset. A potential confounder in Canadian screening recommendations43 Risk taking in surgery: in and out of the comfort zone44 A tumour board in the office: Track those cancer patients!45 Increased patient BMI is not associated with advanced colon cancer stage or grade on presentation: a retrospective chart review46 Consensus statements regarding the multidisciplinary care of limb amputation patients in disasters or humanitarian emergencies. Report of the 2011 Humanitarian Action Summit Surgical Working Group on amputations following disasters or conflict47 Learning the CanMEDS role of professional: a pilot project of supervised discussion groups addressing the hidden curriculum48 Assessing the changing scope of training in Canadian general surgery programs: expected versus actual experience49 Predicting need for surgical management for massive gastrointestinal hemorrhage50 International health care experience: using CanMEDS to evaluate learning outcomes following a surgical mission in Mampong, Ghana51 The open abdomen: risk factors for mortality and rates of closure52 How surgeons think: an exploration of mental practice in surgical preparation53 The surgery wiki: a novel method for delivery of under-graduate surgical education54 Understanding surgical residents’ postoperative practices before implementing an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) guideline at the University of Toronto55 From laparoscopic transabdominal to posterior retroperitoneal adrenalectomy: a paradigm shift in operative approach56 A retrospective audit of outcomes in patients over the age of 80 undergoing acute care abdominal surgery57 Canadian general surgery residents’ perspectives on work-hour regulations58 Timing of surgical intervention and its outcomes in acute appendicitis59 Preparing surgical trainees to deal with adverse events. An outline of learning issues60 Acute care surgical service: surgeon agreement at the time of handover61 Predicting discharge of elderly patients to prehospitalization residence following emergency general surgery62 Morbidity and mortality after emergency abdominal surgery in octo- and nonagenarians63 The impact of acute abdominal illness and urgent admission to hospital on the living situation of elderly patients64 A comparison of laparoscopic versus open subtotal gastrectomy for antral gastric adenocarcinoma: a North American perspective65 Minimally invasive excision of ectopic mediastinal parathyroid adenomas66 Perioperative outcomes of laparoscopic hernia repair in a tertiary care centre: a single institution’s experience67 Evaluation of a student-run, practical and didactic curriculum for preclerkship medical students68 Joseph Lister: Father of Modern Surgery69 Comparisons of melanoma sentinel lymph node biopsy prediction nomograms in a cohort of Canadian patients70 Local experience with myocutaneous flaps after extensive pelvic surgery71 The treatment of noncirrhotic splanchnic vein thrombosis: Is anticoagulation enough?72 Implementation of an acute care surgery service does not affect wait-times for elective cancer surgeries: an institutional experience73 Use of human collagen mesh for closure of a large abdominal wall defect, after colon cancer surgery, a case report74 The role of miR-200b in pulmonary hypoplasia associated with congenital diaphragmatic hernia75 Systematic review and meta-analysis of electrocautery versus scalpel for incising epidermis and dermis76 Accuracy of sentinel lymph node biopsy for early breast cancer in the community setting in St. John’s, New-foundland: results of a retrospective review77 Acute surgical outcomes in the 80 plus population78 The liberal use of platelets transfusions in the acute phase of trauma resuscitation: a systematic review79 Implementation of an acute care surgical on call program in a Canadian community hospital80 Short-term outcomes following paraesophageal hernia repair in the elderly patient81 First experience with single incision surgery: feasibility in the pediatric population and cost evaluation82 The impact of the establishment of an acute care surgery unit on the outcomes of appendectomies and cholecystectomies83 Description and preliminary evaluation of a low-cost simulator for training and evaluation of flexible endoscopic skills84 Tumour lysis syndrome in metastatic colon cancer: a case report85 Acute care surgery service model implementation study at a single institution86 Colonic disasters approached by emergent subtotal and total colectomy: lessons learned from 120 consecutive cases87 Acellular collagen matrix stent to protect bowel anastomoses88 Lessons we learned from preoperative MRI-guided wire localization of breast lesions: the University Health Network (UHN) experience89 Interim cost comparison for the use of platinum micro-coils in the operative localization of small peripheral lung nodules90 Routine barium esophagram has minimal impact on the postoperative management of patients undergoing esophagectomy for esophageal cancer91 Iron deficiency anemia is a common presenting issue with giant paraesophageal hernia and resolves following repair92 A randomized comparison of different ventilation strategies during thoracotomy and lung resection93 The Canadian Lung Volume Reduction Surgery study: an 8-year follow-up94 A comparison of minimally invasive versus open Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy95 A new paradigm in the follow-up after curative resection for lung cancer: minimal-dose CT scan allows for early detection of asymptomatic cancer activity96 Predictors of lymph node metastasis in early esophageal adenocarcinoma: Is endoscopic resection worth the risk?97 How well can thoracic surgery residents operate? Comparing resident and program director opinions98 The impact of extremes of age on short- and long-term outcomes following surgical resection of esophageal malignancy99 Epidermal growth factor receptor targeted gold nanoparticles for the enhanced radiation treatment of non–small cell lung cancer100 Laparoscopic Heller myotomy results in excellent outcomes in all subtypes of achalasia as defined by the Chicago classification101 Neoadjuvant chemoradiation versus surgery in managing esophageal cancer102 Quality of life postesophagectomy for cancer!103 The implementation, evolution and translocation of standardized clinical pathways can improve perioperative outcomes following surgical treatment of esophageal cancer104 A tissue-mimicking phantom for applications in thoracic surgical simulation105 Sublobar resection compared with lobectomy for early stage non–small cell lung cancer: a single institution study106 Not all reviews are equal: the quality of systematic reviews and meta-analyses in thoracic surgery107 Do postoperative complications affect health-related quality of life after video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy for patients with lung cancer? A cohort study108 Thoracoscopic plication for palliation of dyspnea secondary to unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis: A worthwhile venture?109 Thoracic surgery experience in Canadian general surgery residency programs110 Perioperative morbidity and pathologic response rates following neoadjuvant chemotherapy and chemoradiation for locally advanced esophageal carcinoma111 An enhanced recovery pathway reduces length of stay after esophagectomy112 Predictors of dysplastic and neoplastic progression of Barrett’s esophagus113 Recurrent esophageal cancer complicated by tracheoesophageal fistula: management by means of palliative airway stenting114 Pancreaticopleural fistula-induced empyema thoracis: principles and results of surgical management115 Prognostic factors of early postoperative mortality following right extended hepatectomy116 Optimizing steatotic livers for transplantation using a cell-penetrating peptide CPP-fused heme oxygenase117 Video outlining the technical steps for a robot-assisted laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy118 Establishment of a collaborative group to conduct innovative clinical trials in Canada119 Hepatic resection for metastatic malignant melanoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis120 Acellular normothermic ex vivo liver perfusion for donor liver preservation121 Pancreatic cancer and predictors of survival: comparing the CA 19–9/bilirubin ratio with the McGill Brisbane Scoring System122 Staged liver resections for bilobar hepatic colorectal metastases: a single centre experience123 Economic model of observation versus immediate resection of hepatic adenomas124 Resection of colorectal liver metastasis in the elderly125 Acceptable long-term survival in patients undergoing liver resection for metastases from noncolorectal, non-neuroendocrine, nonsarcoma malignancies126 Patient and clinicopathological features and prognosis of CK19+ hepatocellular carcinomas: a case–control study127 The management of blunt hepatic trauma in the age of angioembolization: a single centre experience128 Liver resections for noncolorectal and non-neuroendocrine metastases: an evaluation of oncologic outcomes129 Developing an evidence-based clinical pathway for patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy130 Hepatitis C infection and hepatocellular carcinoma in liver transplant: a 20 year experience131 The effect of medication on the risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis132 Temporal trends in the use of diagnostic imaging for patients with hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) conditions: How much ionizing radiation are we really using?196 A phase II study of aggressive metastasectomy for intra-and extrahepatic metastases from colorectal cancer133 Why do women choose mastectomy for breast cancer treatment? A conceptual framework for understanding surgical decision-making in early-stage breast cancer134 Synoptic operative reporting: documentation of quality of care data for rectal cancer surgery135 Learning curve analysis for cytoreductive surgery: a useful application of the cumulative sum (CUSUM) method136 Pancreatic cancer is strongly associated with a unique urinary metabolomic signature137 Concurrent neoadjuvant chemo/radiation in locally advanced breast cancer138 Impact of positron emission tomography on clinical staging of newly diagnosed rectal cancer: a specialized single centre retrospective study139 An evaluation of intraoperative Faxitron microradiography versus conventional specimen radiography for the excision of nonpalpable breast lesions140 Comparison of breast cancer treatment wait-times in the Southern Interior of British Columbia in 2006 and 2010141 Factors affecting lymph nodes harvest in colorectal carcinoma142 Laparoscopic adrenalectomy for metastases143 You have a message! Social networking as a motivator for fundamentals of laparoscopic surgery (FLS) training144 The evaluation and validation of a rapid diagnostic and support clinic for women assessment for breast cancer145 Oncoplastic breast surgery: oncologic benefits and limitations146 A qualitative study on rectal cancer patients’ preferences for location of surgical care147 The effect of surgery on local recurrence in young women with breast cancer148 Elevated IL-6 and IL-8 levels in tumour microenvironment is not associated with increased serum levels in humans with Pseudomyxoma peritonei and peritoneal mesothelioma149 Conversion from laparoscopic to open approach during gastrectomy: a population-based analysis150 A scoping review of surgical process improvement tools (SPITs) in cancer surgery151 Splenectomy during gastric cancer surgery: a population-based study152 Defining the polo-like kinase 4 (Plk4) interactome in cancer cell protrusions153 Neoadjuvant imatinib mesylate for locally advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumours154 Implementing results from ACOSOG Z0011: Practice-changing or practice-affirming?155 Should lymph node retrieval be a surgical quality indicator in colon cancer?156 Long-term outcomes following resection of retroperitoneal recurrence of colorectal cancer157 Clinical research in surgical oncology: an analysis of clinicaltrials.gov158 Radiation therapy after breast conserving surgery: When are we missing the mark?159 The accuracy of endorectal ultrasound in staging rectal lesions in patients undergoing transanal endoscopic microsurgery160 Quality improvement in gastrointestinal cancer surgery: expert panel recommendations for priority research areas161 Factors influencing the quality of local management of ductal carcinoma in situ: a cohort study162 Papillary thyroid microcarcinoma: Does size matter?163 Hyperthermic isolated limb perfusion for extremity soft tissue sarcomas: systematic review of clinical efficacy and quality assessment of reported trials164 Adherence to antiestrogen therapy in seniors with breast cancer: How well are we doing?165 Parathyroid carcinoma: Challenging the surgical dogma?166 A qualitative assessment of the journey to delayed breast reconstruction195 The role of yoga therapy in breast cancer patients167 Outcomes reported in comparative studies of surgical interventions168 Enhanced recovery pathways decrease length of stay following colorectal surgery, but how quickly do patients actually recover?169 The impact of complications on bed utilization after elective colorectal resection170 Impact of trimodal prehabilitation program on functional recovery after colorectal cancer surgery: a pilot study171 Complex fistula-in-ano: Should the plug be abandoned in favour of the LIFT or BioLIFT?172 Prognostic utility of cyclooxygenase-2 expression by colon and rectal cancer173 Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy with complete mesocolic excision provides acceptable perioperative outcomes but is complex and time-consuming: analysis of learning curves for a novice minimally invasive surgeon174 Intraoperative quality assessment following double stapled circular colorectal anastomosis175 Improving patient outcomes through quality assessment of rectal cancer care176 Are physicians willing to accept a decrease in treatment effectiveness for improved functional outcomes for low rectal cancer?177 Turnbull-Cutait delayed coloanal anastomosis for the treatment of distal rectal cancer: a prospective cohort study178 Preoperative high-dose rate brachytherapy in preparation for sphincter preservation surgery for patients with advanced cancer of the lower rectum179 Impact of an enhanced recovery program on short-term outcomes after scheduled laparoscopic colon resection180 The clinical results of the Turnbull-Cutait delayed coloanal anastomosis: a systematic review181 Is a vertical rectus abdominus flap (VRAM) necessary? An analysis of perineal wound complications182 Fistula plug versus endorectal anal advancement flap for the treatment of high transsphincteric cryptoglandular anal fistulas: a systematic review and meta-analysis183 Maternal and neonatal outcomes following colorectal cancer surgery184 Transanal drainage to treat anastomotic leaks after low anterior resection for rectal cancer: a valuable option185 Trends in colon cancer in Ontario: 2002–2009186 Validation of electronically derived short-term outcomes in colorectal surgery187 A population-based assessment of transanal and endoscopic resection for adenocarcinoma of the rectum188 Laparoscopic colorectal surgery in the emergency setting: trends in the province of Ontario from 2002 to 2009189 Prevention of perineal hernia after laparoscopic and robotic abdominoperineal resection: review with case series of internal hernia through pelvic mesh which was placed in attempt to prevent perineal hernia190 Effect of rectal cancer treatments on quality of life191 The use of antibacterial sutures as an adjunctive preventative strategy for surgical site infection in Canada: an economic analysis192 Impact of socioeconomic status on colorectal cancer screening and stage at presentation: preliminary results of a population-based study from an urban Canadian centre193 Initial perioperative results of the first transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) program in the province of Quebec194 Use of negative pressure wound therapy decreases perineal wound infections following abdominal perineal resection. 55:S63-S135. 2012
Surgical site infection prevention: a survey to identify the gap between evidence and practice in University of Toronto teaching hospitals. 55:233-238. 2012
understanding confidence intervals. 55:207-211. 2012
Confounding: What is it and how do we deal with it?. 55:132-138. 2012
Royal College white papers: assessment of training. The authors reply. 55:E5-E5. 2012
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research course for surgeons: an evaluation of knowledge transfer and perceptions. 55:46-52. 2012
re Canadian general surgery residents ready for the 80-hour work week? A nationwide survey. 55:53-57. 2012
How to assess a survey in surgery. 54:394-402. 2011
Anatomically safe and minimally invasive transcrestal technique for procurement of autogenous cancellous bone graft from the mid-iliac crest. 54:327-332. 2011
Canadian Surgery Forum: Abstracts of presentations to the Annual Meetings of the Canadian Association of Bariatric Physicians and Surgeons, Canadian Association of General Surgeons, Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons, Canadian Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Society, Canadian Society of Surgical Oncology, Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, London, Ont. Sept. 15-18, 2011.. 54:S57-S104. 2011
Development of pediatric wait time access targets. 54:107-110. 2011
Surgeons’ and residents’ double-gloving practices at 2 teaching hospitals in Ontario. 54:95-100. 2011
Ensuring balanced groups in surgical trials. 53:418-423. 2010
Practical tips for surgical research. Ensuring balanced groups in surgical trials.. 53:418-423. 2010
Preoperative bowel preparation for patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery: a clinical practice guideline endorsed by the Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.. 53:385-395. 2010
Blinding: Who, what, when, why, how?. 53:345-348. 2010
CAGS and ACS Evidence Based Reviews in Surgery. 34: effects of ß-blockers in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery.. 53:342-344. 2010
Effects of beta-blockers in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery. 53:342-344. 2010
Practical tips for surgical research: blinding: who, what, when, why, how?. 53:345-348. 2010
Technical factors, surgeon case volume and positive margin rates after breast conservation surgery for early-stage breast cancer.. 53:305-312. 2010
Canadian Surgery Forum.. 53:S51-S104. 2010
Practical tips for surgical research: Research questions, hypotheses and objectives.. 53:278-281. 2010
Research questions, hypotheses and objectives. 53:278-281. 2010
How to optimize patient recruitment. 53:205-210. 2010
Practical tips for surgical research: how to optimize patient recruitment.. 53:205-210. 2010
Provider volumes and early outcomes of primary total joint replacement in Ontario.. 53:175-183. 2010
Ethical issues in surgical research.. 53:133-136. 2010
International surgery: the development of postgraduate surgical training in Guyana.. 53:11-16. 2010
Practical tips for surgical research: introduction to the series.. 53:67-68. 2010
Surgical biology for the clinician: vascular effects of immunosuppression.. 53:57-63. 2010
The development of postgraduate surgical training in Guyana. 53:11-16. 2010
How to work with a subgroup analysis.. 52:515-522. 2009
Translation of the Patient Scar Assessment Scale (PSAS) to French with cross-cultural adaptation, reliability evaluation and validation.. 52:E259-E263. 2009
A retrospective review of general surgery training outcomes at the University of Toronto.. 52:E131-E136. 2009
Do corticosteroids reduce the risk of fat embolism syndrome in patients with long-bone fractures? A meta-analysis.. 52:386-393. 2009
Tracheostomy: from insertion to decannulation.. 52:427-433. 2009
Abstracts of presentations to the Annual Meetings of the Canadian Association of General Surgeons Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons Canadian Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Society Canadian Society of Surgical Oncology Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons: Victoria, BC Sept. 10-13, 2009.. 52:S1-S48. 2009
Cerebellar liponeurocytoma.. 52:E117-E119. 2009
Extra-axial medulloblastoma in the cerebellopontine angle.. 52:E101-E102. 2009
How to use an article about prognosis.. 52:328-336. 2009
A rare complication of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.. 52:E1-E2. 2009
Mortality and complications following stabilization of femoral metastatic lesions:A population-based study of regional variation and outcome. 52:302-308. 2009
Acute acalculous cholecystitis: an unusual presenting feature of Churg-Strauss vasculitis.. 51:E129-E130. 2008
Atypical presentation of spinal tuberculosis.. 51:E121. 2008
Mesenteric angiography for the localization and treatment of acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding.. 51:437-441. 2008
Patient characteristics affecting the prognosis of total hip and knee joint arthroplasty: a systematic review.. 51:428-436. 2008
Surgical images: soft tissue: an unusual presentation of perforated sigmoid colon.. 51:474-475. 2008
Users' guide to the surgical literature: how to assess power and sample size. 51:476-482. 2008
Users' guide to the surgical literature: how to assess power and sample size. Laparoscopic vs open appendectomy.. 51:476-482. 2008
Pericardial rupture with cardiac herniation.. 51:E101-E102. 2008
Surgical outcomes in women with ovarian cancer.. 51:346-354. 2008
Evidence-Based Surgery. Users' guide to the surgical literature: how to assess an article on health-related quality of life.. 51:215-224. 2008
Residents' quality of life during an orthopedic trauma rotation: a multicentre prospective observational study.. 51:190-196. 2008
Users' guide to the surgical literature: how to assess an article on health-related quality of life. 51:215-224. 2008
Open versus endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm: a survey of Canadian vascular surgeons.. 51:142-148. 2008
Waiting for hip revision surgery: the impact on patient disability.. 51:92-96. 2008
Psychological distress and quality of life after orthopedic trauma: an observational study.. 51:15-22. 2008
Rofecoxib associated with diaphragm disease. 50:E27-E28. 2007
Users' guide to the surgical literature: how to use a decision analysis.. 50:403-409. 2007
A systematic review of the quality of publications reporting coronary artery bypass grafting trials.. 50:266-277. 2007
Abstracts of presentations to the Annual Meetings of the Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Canadian Association of General Surgeons Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons: Canadian Surgery Forum, Toronto, Ont., September 6-9, 2007.. 50:1-32. 2007
Is type 2 diabetes a surgical disease?. 50:249-250. 2007
Does patient perception of alignment affect total knee arthroplasty outcome?. 50:181-186. 2007
Factors associated with citation rates in the orthopedic literature.. 50:119-123. 2007
Laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer: a systematic review.. 50:48-57. 2007
The role of prophylactic cholecystectomy versus deferral in the care of patients after endoscopic sphincterotomy. 50:19-23. 2007
Early results after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: effect of the learning curve.. 49:417-421. 2006
Management of spleen injuries in the adult trauma population: a ten-year experience.. 49:386-390. 2006
Herniation through the foramen of Winslow: radiographic and intraoperative findings.. 49:362-363. 2006
Influence of hospital characteristics on operative death and survival of patients after major cancer surgery in Ontario.. 49:251-258. 2006
Practice patterns for deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis in minimal-access surgery.. 49:197-202. 2006
Quality of diagnosis and surgical management of breast lesions in a community hospital: room for improvement?. 49:185-192. 2006
Does flattery work? A comparison of 2 different cover letters for an international survey of orthopedic surgeons.. 49:90-95. 2006
Drs. Harris and Marcaccio reply [2]. 49:138. 2006
The new cardiac surgery patient: defying previous expectations.. 49:117-122. 2006
Undergraduate surgical training: variations in program objectives and curriculum implementation across Canada.. 49:46-50. 2006
Erratum: Intra-articular steroid hip injection for osteoarthritis: A survey of orthopedic surgeons in Ontario (Canadian Journal of Surgery (2005) 48, 6(461-469)). 49:65. 2006
Development of quality indicators for colorectal cancer surgery, using a 3-step modified Delphi approach.. 48:441-452. 2005
Intra-articular steroid hip injection for osteoarthritis: a survey of orthopedic surgeons in Ontario.. 48:461-469. 2005
Incidence of portal vein thrombosis after laparoscopic splenectomy.. 48:352-354. 2005
Efficacy and safety of controlled-release oxycodone and standard therapies for postoperative pain after knee or hip replacement.. 48:277-283. 2005
Am observational study of duplicate presentation rates between two national orthopedic meetings. 48:117-122. 2005
An observational study of duplicate presentation rates between two national orthopedic meetings.. 48:117-122. 2005
Primary total knee arthroplasty in patients receiving workers' compensation benefits.. 48:100-105. 2005
Using administrative databases to measure waiting times for patients undergoing major cancer surgery in Ontario, 1993-2000.. 48:137-142. 2005
Personal finances of residents at three Canadian universities.. 48:27-32. 2005
Users' guide to the surgical literature. Self-audit and practice appraisal for surgeons.. 48:57-62. 2005
Assessment of stability of the cervical spine in blunt trauma patients: review of the literature, with presentation and preliminary results of a modified traction test protocol.. 47:338-342. 2004
Users' guide to the surgical literature. How to assess a randomized controlled trial in surgery.. 47:200-208. 2004
Accreditation of residents.. 47:149. 2004
Users' guide to the surgical literature: how to use a systematic literature review and meta-analysis.. 47:60-67. 2004
The Canadian Urology Fair: a model for minimizing the financial and academic costs of the residency selection process.. 46:458-462. 2003
Complete Currarino syndrome in an adult, presenting as a fecalith obstruction: report of a case.. 46:303-306. 2003
Thromboprophylaxis in surgical patients.. 46:129-135. 2003
Trapezial arthroplasty with silicone rubber implantation for advanced osteoarthritis of the trapeziometacarpal joint of the thumb.. 46:103-110. 2003
Users' guide to the surgical literature: how to perform a literature search.. 46:136-141. 2003
Neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy for resectable gastric cancer? A practice guideline.. 45:438-446. 2002
Surgical procedure logging with use of a hand-held computer.. 45:345-350. 2002
Postprandial bloating after laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication: a cause of comorbidity?. 45:306-307. 2002
Users' guide to the surgical literature: how to use an article reporting population-based volume-outcome relationships in surgery.. 45:109-115. 2002
Soft-tissue images. Trocar-site hernia after laparoscopic procedures.. 45:9-10. 2002
Postprandial bloating after laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication.. 44:440-444. 2001
Current practice of abdominal fascial closure: a survey of Ontario general surgeons.. 44:366-370. 2001
Users' guide to the surgical literature: how to use an article on economic analysis.. 44:347-354. 2001
Soft-tissue images. Portal vein thrombosis and gas formation: unusual presentation of colon cancer.. 44:90-91. 2001
Users' guide to evidence-based surgery: how to use an article evaluating surgical interventions. 44:95-100. 2001
Users' guide to evidence-based surgery: how to use an article evaluating surgical interventions. Evidence-Based Surgery Working Group.. 44:95-100. 2001
Users' guides to the surgical literature: how to use an article about a diagnostic test. 44:17-23. 2001
Users' guides to the surgical literature: how to use an article about a diagnostic test. Evidence-Based Surgery Working Group.. 44:17-23. 2001
Delayed onset of life-threatening immune hemolysis after perioperative antimicrobial prophylaxis with cefotetan.. 43:461-462. 2000
Improving patient satisfaction with time spent in an orthopedic outpatient clinic.. 43:431-436. 2000
Home prophylactic warfarin anticoagulation program after hip and knee arthroplasty.. 42:360-362. 1999
Ruptured esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulum: an unusual cause of mediastinitis in a child.. 42:389-391. 1999
The association between tamoxifen and the development of hepatocellular carcinoma: case report and literature review.. 42:211-214. 1999
Ontario hospitals' purchasing practices for hip and knee prostheses: a survey.. 41:309-315. 1998
Mechanical integrity of subchondral bone in osteochondral autografts and allografts.. 41:228-233. 1998
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt knot: a rare cause of bowel obstruction and ischemia.. 41:239-240. 1998
The carpal stretch test.. 41:119-126. 1998
Comparative study of continuous extrapleural intercostal nerve block and lumbar epidural morphine in post-thoracotomy pain.. 40:431-436. 1997
Superior mesenteric vein thrombosis after the Whipple procedure: an aggressive, combined treatment approach.. 40:467-470. 1997
Is wound infiltration with anesthetic effective as pre-emptive analgesia? A clinical trial in appendectomy patients. 40:213-217. 1997
Long-term survival after hepatic cryosurgery versus surgical resection for metastatic colorectal carcinoma: a critical review of the literature.. 40:175-181. 1997
Symposium on the management of inguinal hernias. 1. Introduction.. 40:185. 1997
Need for radiologists to interpret orthopedic total joint radiographs.. 40:148-150. 1997
The questions. 40:148-150. 1997
The value (and limitations) of surgical rate variation analysis.. 39:351-352. 1996
Reoperation for cysts of the thyroglossal duct.. 38:255-259. 1995
Spigelian hernias in infants: report of two cases.. 38:95-97. 1995
Total hip replacement: the case for noncemented femoral fixation because of age.. 38 Suppl 1:S61-S66. 1995
Parathyroid cancer: clinical variations and relationship to autotransplantation.. 37:465-469. 1994
Venous gangrene of the extremities.. 37:379-384. 1994
Progression toward malignancy of hamartomas in a patient with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome: case report and literature review.. 37:231-236. 1994
CRANIOCERVICAL FUSION WITH CONTOURED LUQUE ROD AND AUTOGENIC BONE-GRAFT. 37:50-54. 1994
Anterior and posterior spinal fusion: comparison of one-stage and two-stage procedures.. 36:468-473. 1993
Intramedullary nailing of femoral shaft fractures: reoperation and return to work.. 36:464-466. 1993
Late anastomotic ulceration after ileocolic resection in childhood [corrected].. 36:162-164. 1993
FOREARM-PLATE REMOVAL - REPLY. 36:16-16. 1993
Renal perfusion with the Biomedicus pump during resection of an abdominal aortic aneurysm.. 35:634-636. 1992
Complications of forearm-plate removal.. 35:428-431. 1992
Aortoenteric fistula 24 years after aortic endarterectomy.. 35:100-103. 1992
CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF GENERAL SURGEONS PRESIDENTIAL-ADDRESS 1990. 34:535-536. 1991
Hepatic artery pseudoaneurysms in acute pancreatitis.. 34:377-380. 1991
Toxic megacolon associated with anticancer chemotherapy.. 34:339-341. 1991
A prospective evaluation of the Button gastrostomy in children.. 34:247-250. 1991
Post-traumatic compartment syndrome of the foot.. 34:179-181. 1991
Surgical palliation of spinal oncologic disease: a review and analysis of current approaches.. 34:129-131. 1991
Nonoperative management of blunt splenic trauma in adults.. 34:27-29. 1991
Kock to urethra: continent functional bladder replacement.. 33:91-94. 1990
Diagnosis of acute appendicitis in pregnancy.. 32:358-360. 1989
Treatment of advanced cancer of the prostate.. 32:315-316. 1989
Fine-needle aspiration biopsy of an islet cell tumour simulating pancreatic carcinoma.. 31:429-433. 1988
ABDOMINAL CRISIS IN THE INTENSIVE-CARE UNIT .4.. 31:331-332. 1988
Mead Johnson Critical Care Symposium for the Practising Surgeon. 4. Abdominal crisis in the intensive care unit.. 31:331-332. 1988
Urinary diversion using the Kock ileal reservoir in patients with irradiated bowel.. 31:243-245. 1988
Thrombin as an adjuvant to reanastomosis of the fallopian tubes reduces implantations in the rabbit.. 31:66-68. 1988
Fine-needle aspiration cytology in breast lumps.. 29:405-407. 1986
Pneumatic antishock trousers.. 27:423-426. 1984
Cardiac valve surgery in patients with poor left ventricular function.. 26:157-159. 1983
Intimal hyperplasia in autogenous veins used for arterial replacement.. 25:158-165. 1982
CURRENT STATUS OF NEEDLE ASPIRATION BIOPSY OF THE HEAD AND NECK. 25:410-410. 1982
Hyperalimentation and cancer.. 23:11-14. 1980
Liver scanning in malignant genitourinary tumours.. 23:90-92. 1980
The reliability and validity of clinical reporting.. 23:9. 1980
VENOUS THROMBOSIS - THE PREDICTIVE VALUE OF BLOOD-TESTS. 23:317-317. 1980
Significance of thymus-dependent lymphocytes in the biology of human breast cancer.. 22:503-504. 1979
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