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Phair J, Choinski K, Inglesby DC, Diamond S, Sultan SM. Targeted muscle reinnervation: A narrative review of a novel tool for the management of neuropathic pathology in major lower extremity amputations. Vascular 2024; 32:154-161. [PMID: 36062583 DOI: 10.1177/17085381221124982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this narrative review is to provide the vascular surgery community with updated recommendations and information regarding the use of Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) for both the prevention and treatment of chronic pain and phantom limb pain occurring in patients after undergoing lower extremity amputation for peripheral artery disease. METHODS Current available literature discussing TMR is reviewed and included in the article in order to provide a succinct overview on the indications, clinical applications, and surgical technique for TMR. Additionally, early studies showing favorable long-term results after TMR are discussed. Patient consent for publication was obtained for this investigation. RESULTS TMR has been demonstrated to be an effective means of both treating and preventing neuroma-related symptoms including chronic pain and phantom limb pain. It has been proven to be technically feasible, and can help patients to have improved utilization of prostheses for ambulation, which can conceivably lead to a reduction in mortality. CONCLUSIONS TMR is an important tool to consider for any patient undergoing lower extremity amputation for a vascular-related indication. A vascular-plastic surgeon dual team approach is an effective means to prevent and reduce neuromas and associated chronic pain in this patient population.
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- John Phair
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, El Paso, TX, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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Soni U, Phair J, Zekelman L, Mascharak S, Choinski K, Lipsitz E, Koleilat I. Panel composition and disparities in the topics of presentation in vascular surgery conferences. Vascular 2023:17085381231154343. [PMID: 36708188 DOI: 10.1177/17085381231154343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Previous studies identified gender disparities in surgical conference presenters and moderators. We sought to assess disparities in the representation of women in terms of speakers and moderators, but with particular emphasis on panels and topics of discussion at vascular surgery conferences. METHODS Data regarding presenters and moderators from the Southern Association of Vascular Surgery, Western Vascular Society, Vascular and Endovascular Surgical Society, Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery, and Society for Vascular Surgery conferences was obtained from online meeting archives and via email correspondence. Scientific session speakers, moderators, and panelists were identified by sex. Specific vascular topics for each discussion were also identified. Keynote speakers or special guests were excluded. RESULTS Compared to men, women were less often presenters (18% versus 82%, p < .002) and moderators (16% versus 84%, p < .001) of conference sessions. Women were most likely to present on dialysis access and least likely to present on venous disease overall. Women were more likely to present on aortic (24% vs 19%; p < .013) and cerebrovascular disease (33% vs 27%; p < .021) at regional compared to national conferences. Of panels assessed, 68% were all-male. Subgroup analysis suggests that some improvements have been made over time. CONCLUSIONS Significant disparities persist in the topics presented and in panel composition suggesting potential areas for improvement in equity. Further study should focus on evaluating trends in the training level of the presenter and the topics presented, and assessing parity in structural factors that impact research presentation opportunities.
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- Utsav Soni
- Department of Surgery, 2013Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, 5944The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Speech and Hearing Bioscience and Technology, 1812Division of Medical Sciences, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, 2013Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, 5944The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, 2013Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA
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Choinski K, Sanon O, Tadros R, Koleilat I, Phair J. Review of Malpractice Lawsuits in the Diagnosis and Management of Aortic Aneurysms and Aortic Dissections. J Vasc Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2021.07.113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Bai H, Choinski K, Rao A, Kim SY, Marin M, Faries P, Ting W. Comparison of Iliofemoral Vein Stenting in Octogenarians and Older to the Younger Population. J Vasc Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2021.06.407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Choinski K, Bai H, Phair J, Tadros R, Marin M, Faries P, Ting W. Improvement in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Symptoms After Iliac Vein Stenting for Iliac Vein Proximal Venous Outflow Obstruction. J Vasc Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2021.06.295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Sanon O, Sacknovitz Y, Choinski K, Phair J, Ting W, Koleilat I. Malpractice Litigation in the Diagnosis and Management of Venous Disease. J Vasc Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2021.06.304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Ilonzo N, George JM, Choinski K, Ting W. Anticoagulation, Statins and "Arterial Thrombotic Sequalae after Covid-19: Mind the Gap". Ann Vasc Surg 2021; 77:e5-e6. [PMID: 34411669 PMCID: PMC8367653 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2021.05.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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- Nicole Ilonzo
- Department of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
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- (b)Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- (b)Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- (b)Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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Chen IL, Koleilat I, Choinski K, Phair J, Hirschtritt ME. Trends in Ethnicity, Race, and Sex Among Psychiatry and Non-psychiatry Residency Applicants, 2008-2019. Acad Psychiatry 2021; 45:445-450. [PMID: 33825171 DOI: 10.1007/s40596-021-01441-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to examine trends in racial/ethnic and gender representation among US psychiatry residency applicants compared with non-psychiatry applicants. METHODS Using publicly available applicant data, racial/ethnic and gender distributions of psychiatry residency applicants from 2008 to 2019 were examined and compared with non-psychiatry residency applicants. Both longitudinal trends within both cohorts and cross-sectional, between-group differences were examined. RESULTS From 2008 to 2019, the percentage of female, American Indian/Alaskan Native (AIAN), Black, Hispanic, and Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander (NHPI) psychiatry and non-psychiatry residency applicants increased (p<.001). Within each year, Black and Asian applicants comprised a larger percentage of psychiatry applicants compared with non-psychiatry applicants (p<.001). Between 2008 and 2019, Black psychiatry and non-psychiatry applicants increased from 9.1% to 11.6% and 6.6% to 7.6%, respectively; Asian psychiatry and non-psychiatry applicants decreased from 39.5% to 30.5% and 27.5% to 26.6%, respectively; White psychiatry and non-psychiatry applicants increased from 26.7% to 38.2% and 42.7% to 49.2%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Racial/ethnic and gender characteristics of US psychiatry residency applicants represent the future of the US psychiatric workforce. The US psychiatry residency applicant pool has become increasingly diverse from 2008 to 2019. Initiatives should work to enhance representation of psychiatry applicants from historically marginalized backgrounds, and simultaneously to recruit and retain a diverse psychiatric workforce following residency training.
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- Ingrid L Chen
- Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Oakland, CA, USA
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- Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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Choinski K, Lipsitz E, Indes J, Phair J, Gao Q, Denesopolis J, Koleilat I. Trends in Sex and Racial/Ethnic Diversity in Applicants to Surgery Residency and Fellowship Programs. JAMA Surg 2021; 155:778-781. [PMID: 32459323 DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2020.1018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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- Krystina Choinski
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York.,Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York.,Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York.,Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Mount Sinai Health System, New York, New York
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York.,Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York.,Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
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Choinski K, Sanon O, Tadros R, Koleilat I, Phair J. Review of Malpractice Lawsuits in the Diagnosis and Management of Aortic Aneurysms and Aortic Dissections. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2021; 56:33-39. [PMID: 34159854 DOI: 10.1177/15385744211026455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Aortic aneurysms and dissections are prevalent causes of morbidity and mortality. The management of aortic pathologies may be called into question in malpractice suits. Malpractice claims were analyzed to understand common reasons for litigation, medical specialties involved, patient injuries, and outcomes. METHODS Litigation cases in the Westlaw database from September 1st, 1987 to October 23 rd, 2019 were analyzed. Search terms included "aortic aneurysm" and "aortic dissection." Data on plaintiff, defendant, litigation claims, patient injuries, misdiagnoses, and case outcomes were collected and compared for aortic aneurysms, aortic dissections, and overall cases. RESULTS A total of 346 cases were identified, 196 involving aortic aneurysms and 150 aortic dissections. Physician defendants were emergency medicine (29%), cardiology (20%), internal medicine (14%), radiology (11%), cardiothoracic (10%) and vascular surgery (10%). Litigation claims included "failure to diagnose and treat" (61%), "delayed diagnosis and treatment" (21%), "post-operative complications after open repair" (10%) and "negligent post-operative care" (10%). Patients with aneurysms presented with abdominal (63%) and back pain (37%), while dissections presented with chest pain (78%), abdominal pain (15%), and shortness of breath (14%). Misdiagnoses included gastrointestinal (12%), other cardiovascular (9%), and musculoskeletal conditions (9%), but many were not specified (58%). Overall, 83% of cases were wrongful death suits. Injuries included loss of consortium (23%), emotional distress (19%), and bleeding (17%). In 53% of the cases, the jury ruled in favor of the defendant. 25% of cases ruled for the plaintiff. 22% of cases resulted in a settlement. The mean rewarded for each case was $1,644,590.66 (SD: $5,939,134.58; Range: $17,500-$68,035,462). CONCLUSION For aortic pathologies, post-operative complications were not prominent among the reasons why suits were brought forth. This suggests improvements in education across all involved medical specialties may allow for improved diagnostic accuracy and efficient treatment, which could then translate to a decrease in associated litigation cases.
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- Krystina Choinski
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Community Medical Center, RWJ/Barnabus Health, Tom's River, NJ, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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Ilonzo N, George JM, Choinski K, Ting W. Reply For: "Re: Endotheliitis in COVID-19-Positive Patients After Extremity Amputation for Acute Thrombotic Events". Ann Vasc Surg 2021; 73:143. [PMID: 33684512 PMCID: PMC7936117 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2021.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Nicole Ilonzo
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY.
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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Koleilat I, Galen B, Choinski K, Hatch AN, Jones DB, Billett H, Indes J, Lipsitz E. Clinical characteristics of acute lower extremity deep venous thrombosis diagnosed by duplex in patients hospitalized for coronavirus disease 2019. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2021; 9:36-46. [PMID: 32593770 PMCID: PMC7315975 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2020.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Accepted: 06/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Little is known about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-associated hypercoagulability. We sought to characterize patients with deep venous thrombosis (DVT) identified after admission for COVID-19. METHODS All adult patients admitted to Montefiore Medical Center from March 1, 2020, to April 10, 2020, and undergoing lower extremity venous duplex for DVT evaluation were included. Patients admitted with suspicion of COVID-19 were divided into severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) positive and SARS-CoV-2 negative groups based on in-hospital test results. Patients without clinical suspicion for COVID-19 were not tested. A retrospective case-control study design was used to identify potential risk factors for DVT in patients with COVID-19. Demographic, radiographic, and laboratory values were abstracted and analyzed. RESULTS During the study period, 3404 patients with confirmed COVID-19 were admitted to the hospital. Of the 135 SARS-CoV-2 patients who underwent duplex scanning, there were 18 (13.3%) noted to have DVT compared with 72 of the 711 patients (10.1%) who were either SARS-CoV-2 negative or untested. The odds ratio for DVT in COVID-19 was 1.35 (95% confidence interval, 0.78-2.34; P = .289). Baseline characteristics for COVID-19 patients with and without DVT were overall similar. COVID-19 patients with DVT had an elevated median first d-dimer (18.88 μg/mL [interquartile range (IQR), 7.79-20.00] vs 2.55 μg/mL [IQR, 1.45-6.28]; P = .002; reference value, <0.5 μg/mL), average in-hospital d-dimer (median, 11.93 μg/mL [IQR, 8.25-16.97] vs 3.54 μg/mL [IQR, 2.05-8.53]; P < .001) and median fibrinogen level (501.0 [IQR, 440.0-629.0] vs 654.5 [IQR, 535.8-780.0]; P = .002; reference range, 187-502 mg/dL). There was a trend to significance for COVID-19 patients with DVT compared with without DVT in median d-dimer levels at the time of the duplex (13.61 μg/mL [IQR, 4.04-19.97] vs 3.58 μg/mL [IQR, 2.51-9.62]; P = .055) and median ferritin levels (1679.0 ng/mL [IQR, 1168.0-2577.0] vs 1103.0 ng/mL [IQR, 703.5-2076.5]; P = .055; reference range, 25-270 ng/mL). Twelve of the 18 patients with COVID who developed DVT did so despite chemical thromboprophylaxis, and 2 developed DVT despite therapeutic anticoagulation CONCLUSIONS: We found only a modestly increased risk of DVT in patients with COVID-19, likely underestimated owing to limitations in duplex testing early in the epidemic. Elevated d-dimer and a less elevated fibrinogen are associated with DVT in patients with COVID-19 who seem to form thrombus despite conventional chemical thromboprophylaxis. Additionally, an increasing d-dimer over time may be a reflection of the development of DVT in patients with COVID-19.
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- Issam Koleilat
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY.
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY
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Soni U, Phair J, Mascharak S, Choinski K, Bellara S, Lipsitz E, Koleilat I. Sex Representation in Vascular Surgery Conference Presentations. J Am Coll Surg 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2020.07.726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Choinski K, Wood E, Korayem AH, Safir SR, Nakazawa KR, Tadros RO. Spontaneous recanalization of a total occlusion of an infrarenal abdominal aorta after left axillary-bifemoral bypass. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech 2020; 6:195-198. [PMID: 32322775 PMCID: PMC7160516 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2020.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2019] [Accepted: 02/05/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Acute aortic occlusion is an infrequent clinical event with high morbidity and mortality. Management is determined by the cause of the occlusion, with thromboembolectomy used for embolic events and bypass for thrombotic events. After bypass, recanalization of a total aortic occlusion has been sparsely reported. We present a case of a total occlusion of an infrarenal abdominal aorta that was managed surgically with a left axillary-bifemoral bypass. Imaging performed 6 months postoperatively revealed a spontaneously recanalized aorta and occluded bypass graft.
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- Krystina Choinski
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY.,Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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Levine D, Torabi J, Choinski K, Rocca JP, Graham JA. Transplant surgery enters a new era: Increasing immunosuppressive medication adherence through mobile apps and smart watches. Am J Surg 2019; 218:18-20. [PMID: 30799019 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2019.02.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2018] [Revised: 02/04/2019] [Accepted: 02/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The high rate of immunosuppressive medication non-adherence in transplant recipients demands the search for a solution that targets modifiable risk factors and incorporates mobile health technology to better engage and educate patients. Kidney transplant recipients (kidneys alone or multi-organ) were randomized to receive a mobile app known as Transplant Hero, both the app and a smart watch, or neither. The coefficient of variability (CV) of tacrolimus levels was measured at one and three months. No statistically significant differences in CV levels were observed between the three groups at either one or three months. Although mobile health apps are a promising strategy for increasing medication adherence, further research is required to determine how to best use this technology.
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- Dov Levine
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States; Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, United States
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States; Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, United States
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States; Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, United States
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States; Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, United States
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States; Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, United States.
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Torabi J, Rocca JP, Choinski K, Lorenzen KA, Ajaimy M, Graham JA. Renal Allograft Torsion Following Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant Should Be Suspected With Sustained Kidney Injury With Normal Pancreas Function. Prog Transplant 2018; 28:396-397. [PMID: 30213234 DOI: 10.1177/1526924818800041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Julia Torabi
- 1 Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- 1 Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.,2 Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA
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- 2 Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA
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- 1 Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.,2 Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA
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- 1 Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.,2 Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA
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Torabi J, Rocca JP, Choinski K, Lorenzen K, Yongue C, Lubetzsky ML, Herbert ME, Chokechanachaisakul A, Ajaimy M, Kamal L, Akalin E, Kinkhabwala M, Graham JA. Improving pancreas graft utilization through importation. Clin Transplant 2017; 32. [DOI: 10.1111/ctr.13154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/06/2017] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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- Julia Torabi
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Bronx NY USA
- Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation; Montefiore Medical Center; Bronx NY USA
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Bronx NY USA
- Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation; Montefiore Medical Center; Bronx NY USA
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Bronx NY USA
- Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation; Montefiore Medical Center; Bronx NY USA
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- Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation; Montefiore Medical Center; Bronx NY USA
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- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine; Cleveland OH USA
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Bronx NY USA
- Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation; Montefiore Medical Center; Bronx NY USA
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- Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation; Montefiore Medical Center; Bronx NY USA
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Bronx NY USA
- Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation; Montefiore Medical Center; Bronx NY USA
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Bronx NY USA
- Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation; Montefiore Medical Center; Bronx NY USA
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Bronx NY USA
- Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation; Montefiore Medical Center; Bronx NY USA
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Bronx NY USA
- Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation; Montefiore Medical Center; Bronx NY USA
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Bronx NY USA
- Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation; Montefiore Medical Center; Bronx NY USA
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Bronx NY USA
- Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation; Montefiore Medical Center; Bronx NY USA
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Choinski K, Rocca JP, Torabi J, Lorenzen K, Yongue C, Herbert ME, Block T, Chokechanachaisakul A, Kamal L, Kinkhabwala M, Graham JA. The Pancreas Can Take the Cold: Lower Waitlist Times Through Importation. Transplant Proc 2017; 49:2305-2309. [PMID: 29198666 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2017.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Our center has used a strategy of pancreas importation owing to long regional waitlist times. Here we assess the clinical outcomes and financial considerations of this strategy. METHODS This was a retrospective observational cohort study of patients who received a pancreas transplant at Montefiore Medical Center (MMC) from 2014 to 2017 (n = 28). Clinical parameters, including hemoglobin A1c and complications, were analyzed. The cohort was compared with United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) Region 9 with the use of the UNOS/Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network database. Cost analysis of length of stay (LOS), standard acquisition (SAC) fees, and transportation was performed with the use of internal financial data. RESULTS Pancreas importation resulted in significantly shorter simultaneous pancreas kidney transplant waitlist times compared with Region 9: 518 days vs 1001 days (P = .038). In addition, postoperative complications and 1-year HbA1c did not differ between groups: local 6.30% vs import 6.17% (P = .87). Patients receiving local pancreata stayed an average of 9.2 days compared with 11 days for the import group (P = .36). As such, pancreas importation was associated with higher mean charges ($445,968) compared with local pancreas recipients ($325,470). CONCLUSIONS Long waitlist times in Region 9 have encouraged our center's adoption of pancreas importation to address the needs of our patient population. This practice has resulted in a reduction of waitlist times by an average of 483 days. Understandably, centers have long been wary of importation owing to perceived risk in clinical outcomes. In our single-center experience, we have demonstrated equivalent postoperative glucose control and graft survival. Importantly, there does appear to be increased costs associated with importation, which are mainly driven by LOS. Curiously, importation from regions with lower SAC fees has the potential to offset costs related to transportation expenses. Notwithstanding these findings, pancreas importation does have the potential to lessen the financial societal burden through reduction in waitlist times.
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Affiliation(s)
- K Choinski
- Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York; Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
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- Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York; Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
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- Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York; Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
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- Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York
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- Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York; Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York
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- Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York
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- Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York; Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
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- Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York; Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
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- Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York; Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
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- Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York; Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York.
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Torabi J, Choinski K, Courson A, Zanetti-Yabur A, Rocca JP, Graham JA. Letter to the Editor: Mobile Technology Can Improve Adherence and Lessen Tacrolimus Variability in Patients Receiving Kidney Transplants. Ochsner J 2017; 17:218-219. [PMID: 29026350 PMCID: PMC5625976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Julia Torabi
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
- Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
- Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
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- Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
- Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
- Montefiore-Einstein Center for Transplantation, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
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