Journal of Surgical Research

Papers
(The TQCC of Journal of Surgical Research is 4. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-12-01 to 2025-12-01.)
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Letter Regarding: Perioperative Music Therapy in Colorectal Surgery: A Review of Cost-Effectiveness and Clinical Impact69
Increased Hospital System Utilization After Gastrostomy in Children Is Related to Neighborhood54
Discharge to Skilled Nursing Facility Is a Risk Factor for Readmission: A Nationwide Propensity-Matched Study47
Adapting Surgical Coaching: Feasibility and Perceptions of Intraoperative Resident Peer Coaching36
Admission Triage With Pain, Inspiratory Effort, Cough Score can Predict Critical Care Utilization and Length of Stay in Isolated Chest Wall Injury35
Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Incidental Colonic Diverticulosis35
Discreet Values of Shock Index Pediatric Age-Adjusted (SIPA) to Predict Intervention in Children With Blunt Organ Injuries33
The COVID-19 Era Is Associated With Delays in Esophageal Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment31
Quality Review Committee Audit Improves Thoracic Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol Compliance30
Letter Regarding: Long-Term Outcomes of Cricothyroidotomy Versus Endotracheal Intubation in Military Personnel: A Retrospective Comparative Analysis Cohort Study29
The Importance of General Surgery Residency Program’s Online Presence Varies Among Applicant Groups29
Young Age as a Predictor of Chemotherapy Recommendation and Treatment in Breast Cancer: A National Cancer Database Study28
Letter Regarding: Comparing How Three Frailty Scales Predict Negative Outcomes in Trauma Patients With Rib Fractures27
Scoping Review of Operative Management of Thoracic Malignancies in Patients With Psychiatric Comorbidities27
Qualitative Analysis of Program Director Perspectives on Conscientious Objection Policies to Gender-Affirming Care26
Referral of Burn Patients in the Absence of Guidelines: A Rwandan Study25
A Statewide Analysis of Pediatric Liver Injuries Treated at Adult Versus Pediatric Trauma Centers25
Law Enforcement and Patient Privacy Among Survivors of Violence: A Nationwide Mixed-Methods Study25
Peritoneal Metastases After Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm Resection: How Common are They?25
Female Patient Perceptions on Financial Incentives to Promote Follow-Up After Bariatric Surgery25
Serum Amyloid P Attenuates Hypertrophic Scarring in Large Animal Models24
Identification of Clinical Risk Factors Affecting Patient-Physician Communication24
Evaluation of Medicare Reimbursement and Surgical Patterns for Male and Female Colorectal Surgeons24
Characterization of Epidural Analgesia Interruption and Associated Outcomes After Esophagectomy24
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COVID Stressed, but Not due to the Virus24
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Assessing the Association Between Endoscopic Tattooing and Lymph Node Yield in Rectal Cancer22
The Prevalence of Benign Pathology Following Major Pulmonary Resection for Suspected Malignancy22
Manipulation of Nitric Oxide Levels via a Modified Hydroxyethyl Starch Molecule22
Implementation of a Breast Intraoperative Oncoplastic Form to Aid Management of Oncoplastic Surgery21
The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Upon Non-elective Admissions and Surgery at a Safety-Net Hospital21
Timing to Rib Fixation in Patients With Flail Chest21
Assessment of Conflicts of Interest in the Transcarotid Artery Revascularization Literature21
Trends in Management of Index Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction in Children21
Weekend Discharge Is Not Associated With Increased Readmission After Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy21
Erratum to “Prehospital Narrow Pulse Pressure Predicts Need for Resuscitative Thoracotomy and Emergent Intervention after Trauma” [Journal of Surgical Research 268 (2021) 284–290]20
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COVID-19 and Mortality in the Global Surgical Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis20
Association Between Conduit Type and Outcomes After Open Repair of Popliteal Artery Aneurysms20
Are We Underestimating the Morbidity of Single Rib Fractures?19
Acute Pancreatitis: Presentation and Outcomes at a Safety Net Hospital19
Association Between Psychiatric Illness and Short-Term Outcomes Among Patients With Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Cancer19
Omission of Routine Chest X-Rays After Chest Tube Removal Is Safe and Feasible After Thoracic Surgery: A Single Institution Quality Improvement Initiative19
Assessment of Amniotic Fluid as a Preservation Solution in Pig Livers Undergoing Machine Perfusion19
Drugs, Delirium, and Trauma: Substance Use and Incidence of Delirium After Traumatic Brain Injury19
Letter Regarding: Utilizing Relative Citation Ratio to Compare Academic Productivity by Gender in Plastic Surgery19
Is REBOA the Last Card to Control a Massive Gastrointestinal Bleeding?19
Investigating the Association Between Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Pathological Responses Among Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy18
Looking Beyond Hospital Discharge: One-Year Mortality Following Tracheostomy Creation in Traumatically Injured Older Adults18
Association of High BMI With Morbidity and Mortality in Common Emergency General Surgery Procedures18
Letter Regarding: The Use of Inflammatory Markers for Treatment Response Monitoring in Acute Cholangitis: A Retrospective Cohort Study18
To Operate or Not to Operate? A Script Concordance Study of Resident Preoperative Decision-Making18
Determining Outcomes in Nonpenetrating Trauma With qSOFA18
Incidence and Mortality of Pediatric Abdominal Compartment Syndrome18
Assessing Fall Mortality by Field-Relevant Categories at an Urban Level I Trauma Center18
Fibrinogen in Resuscitation of Older Adult Trauma Patients: Are They Too Old to Receive New Adjuncts?17
Firearm Violence Surrounding the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Reopening Phenomenon17
Association Between Race, Gender, and Pediatric Postoperative Outcomes: An Updated Retrospective Review17
Vascular Graft Infections Treated With Bioabsorbable Antibiotic Beads17
Mortality and Morbidity in Rib Fracture Surgery: Pulmonary Contusion Versus Extrathoracic Trauma17
Acquisition of Surgical Skills in Medical Students via Telementoring: A Randomized Controlled Trial17
A Nationwide Analysis of Outcomes, Healthcare Encounters, and Costs of Small Bowel Obstruction17
Endovascular Perfusion Augmentation After Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta Improves Renal Perfusion and Decreases Vasopressors17
A Comparative Analysis of Zip Code Discordance in Pediatric Gunshot Wounds17
Insurance Status and Travel Distance to Single Treatment Facility Predictive of Mastectomy17
Influence of Race, Insurance, and Rurality on Equity of Breast Cancer Care17
Documentation and Follow-Up of Incidental Findings Found on Trauma CT Scan Imaging: A Scoping Review17
Overnight Decision-Making for Equivocal Appendicitis Often Involves Unnecessary Hospital Admissions17
To PEG or Not to PEG: Trends in Gastrostomy Tube Needs in Patients Requiring Tracheostomy17
Pharmacological Approaches for the Prevention of Breast Implant Capsular Contracture17
Exploring Limited English Proficiency in the Clinical Outcomes of Pediatric Burn Patients16
Development and Feasibility Testing of a Decision Aid for Acute Appendicitis16
Annual Structured Communication Skills Training for Surgery Residents16
Can Artificial Intelligence Coach Faculty to Utilize Growth Mindset Language? A Qualitative Analysis of Feedback Statements16
Outcomes of Transfusion With Whole Blood, Component Therapy, or Both in Adult Civilian Trauma Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis16
Bile Spillage as a Prognostic Factor for Gall Bladder Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis16
Management of the Pregnant Trauma Patient: A Systematic Literature Review16
Complications Following Splenic Embolization for Trauma: Have Things Changed Over Time?16
Benefit of Kidney Transplantation for Post Lung Transplantation Renal Failure16
How Accurate Are Surgeons at Assessing the Quality of Their Critical View of Safety During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy?16
Analysis of Surgical Residents’ Salaries and Associated Funding During Eight Residency Training Cycles: Toward Improving Future Residents’ Benefits and Compensation16
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“The Itsy-Bitsy Water Bead Went Down the Baby's Mouth. Will Drinking Gastrografin Help to Flush It Out?”15
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Geriatric Motorcycle-Related Outcomes: A Pennsylvania Multicenter Study15
The Impact of Concurrent Multi-Service Coverage on Quality and Safety in Trauma Care15
Ex Vivo Comparison of the Elastic Properties of Vascular Substitutes Used for Pulmonary Artery Replacement15
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Enhancing Surgical Teaching Effectiveness: A Needs Assessment Study Using a Modified Delphi Process15
Using Human-Centered Design to Improve a Surgery Resident Well-Being Program15
Prophylactic Sartorius Flap Reconstruction is Associated With Reduced Vascular Graft Infection15
Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Breast Cancer Surgery: A Multicontinental Survey Study15
Response Regarding: Surgical Residencies Need in Person Interviews15
Aspirin Administration Mitigates Platelet Hyperaggregability After Splenectomy in a Murine Model15
Syndecan-1 as the Effect or Effector of the Endothelial Inflammatory Response?15
Association of Economic Recession and Social Distancing With Pediatric Non-accidental Trauma During COVID-1915
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Interests and Barriers to Medical Students Participation in a Dedicated Global Surgery Curriculum15
Accuracy of National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Risk Calculator Among Elderly Patients Undergoing Pancreas Resection15
Readmissions After Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: Influence of Prosthesis Type15
Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula Following Traumatic Splenectomy: A Morbid and Costly Complication14
Pediatric Patient and Caregiver Agreement on Perioperative Expectations and Self-Reported Outcomes14
Mild and Severe Blood Alcohol Concentration Effects on Trauma and Traumatic Brain Injury Outcomes14
Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Patients on Hydroxyurea Have Higher Rates of Surgical Splenectomy14
Nondestructive Evaluation of Mechanical and Histological Properties of the Human Aorta With Near-Infrared Spectroscopy14
Machine Learning to Predict Early Death Despite Pancreaticoduodenectomy14
The Relationship Between Nodal Metastases and Primary Location in Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer14
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Screening for Intimate Partner Violence After Traumatic Injury: A Community-Based Participatory Qualitative Research Study14
Predictors of Cytomegalovirus Recurrence Following Cessation of Posttransplant Prophylaxis14
Psychiatric Consults Associated With Longer Length of Stay in Trauma Patients—A Retrospective Study14
Mortality Trends in Contemporary Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repairs Among Veterans14
The Effect of Tension on Gene Expression in Primary Nerve Repair via the Epineural Suture Technique14
Comparison of Instructor-Led and Video-Based Instruction in Teaching Suturing to Medical Students13
Registration and Reporting Quality of Systematic Reviews on Surgical Intervention: A Meta-epidemiological Study13
Predicting Unilateral Aldosterone Secretion in Primary Aldosteronism13
Renal Dysfunction at Discharge and Long-Term Survival in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection13
Predictors of Receiving Mental Health Services in Trauma Patients With Positive Drug Screen13
Telestration With Augmented Reality in Surgery: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-analysis13
Trisomy 21 Children With Duodenal Atresia or Anorectal Malformation: NSQIP-P Surgical Outcomes Study13
Letter Regarding: Adenosine 2A Receptor Agonism Improves Survival in Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation13
Comparison of Adjunctive Anesthesia Within an ERAS Protocol: A Retrospective Cohort Study13
Complication Timing, Failure to Rescue, and Readmission After Inpatient Pediatric Surgery13
Cardiothoracic Surgery Interviews and Selection in a Pandemic Era – Lessons to Learn13
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Associations of Fatty Liver Disease With Recovery After Traumatic Injury13
Surgical Residents’ Experience With a Perinatal Resident Policy: A Qualitative Study13
Correlation Between Postoperative Complications and Number of Colorectal Liver Metastases Resected13
Implementation Requires Evaluation of Adoption: Lessons From a Multimodal Pain Regimen Order Set13
Predictive Modeling for One-Year Lower Extremity Endovascular Revascularization Failure in Black Persons13
Predicting Survivability of Noncardiac Pediatric Patients Requiring Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation13
Surgical Stress and Liver Response: Injury, Regeneration, and Protection12
How to Optimize Your Research During a Pandemic – A Summary of Discussions From the Association for Academic Surgery Town Hall and Lessons Learned From 202012
Timing of Pediatric Incarcerated Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Review of Nationwide Readmissions Data12
Occupational Exposures During Emergency Department Thoracotomies12
Does Long-Term Bowel Function Change After Colectomy for Colon Malignancy?12
Age-Adjusted Modified Frailty Index: Association With Hip Fracture Discharge Functional Dependence12
Expression of the Calcium-Sensing Receptor on Normal and Abnormal Parathyroid and Thyroid Tissue12
AI-Based Video Segmentation: Procedural Steps or Basic Maneuvers?12
Are 99mTC-Sestamibi Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography Scan Results Associated to the Parathyroid Cell Type in Primary Hyperparathyroidism?12
Distribution and Application of Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies in Patients With Macrovascular Diseases12
Avoiding Overtreatment of Women ≥70 With Early-Stage Breast Cancer: A Provider-Level Deimplementation Strategy12
Clinical Comparative Analyses of Thymectomy Between Subxiphoid and Subcostal Arch Thoracoscopic Resection and Median Sternotomy for the Treatment of Thymoma With Myasthenia Gravis in Chinese Patients12
Insurance Not Socioeconomic Status is Associated With Access to Postacute Care After Injury: A Multicenter Cohort Study12
TREO Aortic Endograft Demonstrates Superior Aneurysmal Sac Regression Over Mid-Term Follow-Up12
Implementation of an Intensive Surgical Simulation Week for Medical Students in Rwanda12
Modern Impact of Surgery Journals: Associations Between Impact Factor, H5-Index, and Altmetric Score12
Understanding EPA Micro-Assessment Quality and Entrustability: Impact of Gender and Experience Level11
Key Indicators Associated With Survival in Pediatric Trauma Massive Transfusion Protocol11
Early Hypercalcemia is Associated With Mortality in Critically Ill, Transfused Trauma Patients11
Colon Cancer Survival Among South Asian Americans: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of a National Dataset11
Long-Term Opioid Use After Colon and Rectal Surgery11
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Letter Regarding: An In-Depth Analysis of the State Laws That License International Medical Graduates Without American Residency Training11
Combination Therapy of Niacin and Apocynin Attenuates Lung Injury During Sepsis in Rats11
The Alarming Surge of Driving Under the Influence-Related Motor Vehicle Crashes11
Implantation of an Impedance Sensor for Early Detection of Gastrointestinal Anastomotic Leaks11
Alcohol-Containing Versus Aqueous-Based Solutions for Skin Preparation in Abdominal Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis11
Getting Started in Leadership: Mindsets and Skillsets for Leading in Complex Systems11
Immersive Virtual Reality for Surgical Training: A Systematic Review11
The Association Between Risk Aversion of Surgeons and Their Clinical Decision-Making11
Guess Who's Coming to Clinic? Companions in a Pediatric Urology Clinic11
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Do Perioperative Probiotics/Synbiotics Reduce Postoperative Infection Rates Following Elective Colorectal Surgery? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis11
Corrigendum to “Gender Parity Among Vascular Surgeons: Progress and Attrition” [Journal of Surgical Research, Volume 303 (2024) P281-286]11
Trends in Integrated Plastic Surgery Applicant, Resident, and Junior Attending Research Productivity11
Protective Effect of Topiroxostat on Myocardial Injury Induced by Lipopolysaccharide11
Identifying Young Adults at High Risk for Weight Gain Using Machine Learning11
Associations of Well-being Measures With Suicidal Ideation in Surgeons11
Tolerance and Outcomes of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Geriatric Breast Cancer Patients11
Systematic Literature Review of Health-Related Quality-of-Life Measures for Caregivers of Older Adult Trauma Patients11
Hernia Recurrence Risk Matters More Than Mesh Type to Patients Undergoing Ventral Hernia Repair11
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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Before 34 Wks’ Gestation: A Single-Center Experience11
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Letter Regarding: “Alcohol-Containing Versus Aqueous-Based Solutions for Skin Preparation in Abdominal Surgery”11
The Correlation Between Altmetric Score and Traditional Bibliometrics in Orthopaedic Literature11
Overlapping Surgeries From the Patient's Perspective11
Oncologic Efficacy of Robotic Compared to Open Total Pancreatectomy for Pancreatic Cancer11
Novel Application of Hydrodissection in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Gangrenous Gallbladders10
Effect of Intra-arterial Bemiparin Sodium on Intestinal Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury: Animal Model10
Lost in Follow-Up: Predictors of Patient No-Shows to Clinic Follow-Up After Abdominal Injury10
Assessing Adequacy: A Meta-Analysis of Rapid Onsite Evaluation of Thyroid Nodules10
Depression Is Associated With Non-Home Discharge After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft10
Clinical Consequences Associated With Bypassing Local Surgical Care for Urgent and Emergent Surgery10
Use of Erector Spinae Fascial Plane Blocks in Enhanced Recovery for Open Abdominal Surgery10
The Next Generation: Surgeon Learning Curve in a Mature Operative Rib Management Program10
Fragmentation of Care After Admissions for Burn: An Analysis of the National Readmissions Database10
Implementation of an Education Module to Improve Emergency Medical Service Provider Accuracy and Confidence in Trauma Triage10
Racial Disparities in Surgical Outcomes of Acute Diverticulitis: Have We Moved the Needle?10
Pilot Cross-Sectional Quality of Life Study of a Diverse Endocrine Surgery Patient Population10
Specificity of Presepsin as a Biomarker of Bacterial Infection in Mouse Sepsis Models10
Assessment of MRI and Ultrasound Screening for Tethered Cord Syndrome in Patients Diagnosed With Esophageal Atresia/Tracheoesophageal Fistula10
Text Messaging, Telephone, or In-Person Outpatient Visit to the Surgical Clinic: A Randomized Trial10
Modeling the COVID Pandemic: Do Delays in Surgery Justify Using Stereotactic Radiation to Treat Low-Risk Early Stage Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer?10
Aging Impairs the Capacity of Cardiac Functional Recovery Following Endotoxemia: Modulation of Myocardial Klotho Level for Remedy10
A Prescribing Guideline Decreases Postoperative Opioid Prescribing in Emergency General Surgery10
Cardiac Arrhythmias in Trauma Patients Undergoing Pericardiotomy: A Retrospective Analysis10
Current Views on the New United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 Pass/Fail Format: A Review of the Literature10
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The Mediating Effect of Operative Approach on Racial Disparities in Bariatric Surgery Complications10
Design and Development of a Clot Burst Pressure Device to Investigate Resuscitation Strategies10
Treatment Options for Buerger Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Outcomes10
Increased Complications of Emergent Surgical Procedures During the First Wave of COVID-1910
Medical Student Perceptions of Family Planning During Residency Training in Surgical Fields10
The Impact of Simulation Training on Operative Performance in General Surgery: Lessons Learned from a Prospective Randomized Trial10
Diagnostic Impact of Adrenal Vein Sampling in Adrenal Cushing's Syndrome10
Reconsidering the Role of Frozen Section in Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Mastectomy Patients10
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Lack of Enteral Feeding Associated with Mortality in Prematurity and Necrotizing Enterocolitis10
Supply and Demand: Pediatric Surgical Specialties Fellowship Match Trends10
Letter Regarding: A Step Beyond Mortality: Identifying Factors of Prolonged Hospital Stay for Emergency General Surgery Conditions in a Low- and Middle-Income Country10
Comparison of Antimicrobial Activity Between Bacitracin-Soaked Sutures and Triclosan Coated Suture10
Early Tracheostomy in Older Trauma Patient Is Associated With Comparable Outcomes to Younger Cohort10
Robotic Surgery for Pediatric Choledochal Cysts: An American Case Series and Literature Review10
Surgeon and Hospital Factors Associated With Outcomes in the New York State Database10
Evaluation of Limited English Proficiency in the Management and Outcomes of Appendicitis in Children10
Application of Component Separation and Short-Term Outcomes in Ventral Hernia Repairs10
Histomorphometry in Peripheral Nerve Regeneration: Comparison of Different Axon Counting Methods10
Experiences of Acute Surgical Care During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic Among Patients and Their Next of Kin10
Angioembolization in Severe Pelvic Trauma is Associated with Venous Thromboembolism10
Letter Regarding: Academic Global Surgery Curricula: Current Status and a Call for a More Equitable Approach10
Propranolol Reduces p-tau Accumulation and Improves Behavior Outcomes in a Polytrauma Murine Model10
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Assessing the Readability of Clinical Trial Consent Forms for Surgical Specialties10
The Role of Pericardial Window Techniques in the Management of Penetrating Cardiac Injuries in the Hemodynamically Stable Patient: Where Does It Fit in the Current Trauma Algorithm?9
A Flattened Curve: National Trends of Women Physicians and Residents in Surgery Over the Last Decade9
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Cross-Suturing is Effective for Teaching Suturing Skills: A Randomized, Controlled Trial9
Perioperative Pharmacologic Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolism: A Professional Liability Analysis9
Apical-Out Enteroids as an Innovative Model for Necrotizing Enterocolitis9
Sugammadex in Colorectal Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis9
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Patient Experiences of Acute and Postacute Care After Trauma9
Hemodynamics in Patients With Pheochromocytoma or Paraganglioma Undergoing Non-neuroendocrine Operations9
Usefulness of Mobile Devices in Learning Process for Residents of Pediatric Surgical Specialties9
Thromboprophylaxis Timing After Blunt Solid Organ Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis9
Adrenal Referral Pattern: Management of Patients With an Adrenal Incidentaloma9
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Why Potentially Elective General Surgery Becomes Emergent: A Multi-Methods Approach9
Assessing North Texas Regional Trauma Handoffs: A Multicenter Mixed-Methods Needs Assessment9
Preclinical Immersion Experiences Improve Medical Student Perceptions of Surgery9
Low-Dose Heparin Infusion as Venous Thromboembolism Chemoprophylaxis in Patients With Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury9
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