July 17, 2024
Sarah P. Kramer, MD, James Swanson, Mitchel Fernando, and colleagues
Esophagectomy in cT4 esophageal adenocarcinoma poses a technical challenge, and its benefit has not been well established. This propensity-score matched National Cancer Database analysis of patients with cT4 non-metastatic esophageal adenocarcinoma shows a survival benefit for esophagectomy in cT4a and cT4b esophageal adenocarcinoma compared with nonoperative management. Read more.
William B. Risinger, MD, Chinweotuto V. Uma, MD, Matthew V. Benns, MD, FACS, and colleagues
The interpretation of firearm injury incidence is incomplete without accounting for background exposure. Gunshot acoustic detection captures firearm discharge, which is a measure of firearm exposure. Using acoustic detection in conjunction with a collaborative firearm injury database, the relationship between firearm exposure and injury can be explored. Read more.
Todd K. Rosengart, MD, FACS, Jennifer H. Chen, MD, Nancy L. Gantt, MD, FACS, and colleagues
This review focuses on maintaining and ensuring competency of an aging surgeon workforce. The authors provide evidence-based guiding principles as part of a comprehensive “whole-of-career” strategy that can be adopted at personal, institutional, and national levels. Read more.