2015
Characterization of the mutational landscape of anaplastic thyroid cancer via whole-exome sequencing
Kunstman JW, Juhlin CC, Goh G, Brown TC, Stenman A, Healy JM, Rubinstein JC, Choi M, Kiss N, Nelson-Williams C, Mane S, Rimm DL, Prasad ML, Höög A, Zedenius J, Larsson C, Korah R, Lifton RP, Carling T. Characterization of the mutational landscape of anaplastic thyroid cancer via whole-exome sequencing. Human Molecular Genetics 2015, 24: 2318-2329. PMID: 25576899, PMCID: PMC4380073, DOI: 10.1093/hmg/ddu749.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
Nasogastric Drainage May Be Unnecessary after Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Comparison of Routine vs Selective Decompression
Kunstman JW, Klemen ND, Fonseca AL, Araya DL, Salem RR. Nasogastric Drainage May Be Unnecessary after Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Comparison of Routine vs Selective Decompression. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2013, 217: 481-488. PMID: 23891073, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2013.04.031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overComorbidityConnecticutDecompression, SurgicalDrainageFemaleGastroparesisHumansIntubation, GastrointestinalMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisPancreatic NeoplasmsPancreaticoduodenectomyPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeUnnecessary ProceduresConceptsLength of stayNasogastric decompressionNGT insertionPostoperative nasogastric tube useRoutine postoperative nasogastric decompressionNasogastric tube useOverall surgical morbidityPostoperative nasogastric decompressionOverall complication rateStandard of careAppropriate treatment strategyFirst patient cohortDietary toleranceSelective groupComparison of RoutineTreat mannerComplication rateNasogastric drainagePatient agePostoperative courseCommon indicationPrimary outcomeRoutine groupSingle surgeonSurgical morbidity