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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedDimou FM, Adhikari D, Mehta HB
Incidence of hepaticojejunostomy stricture after hepaticojejunostomy.
The authors aimed to determine the timing, incidence, and management of stricture after biliary-enteric anastomosis. They found that younger age was associated with a decreased likelihood of stricture formation and that the presence of an endostent predicted stricture formation. They concluded that biliary-enteric anastomotic strictures occur with significant frequency after a biliary-enteric anastomosis, and that while many patients are managed nonoperatively, stricture diagnosis remains burdensome.
AHRQ-funded; HS022134.
Citation: Dimou FM, Adhikari D, Mehta HB .
Incidence of hepaticojejunostomy stricture after hepaticojejunostomy.
Surgery 2016 Sep;160(3):691-8. doi: 10.1016/j.surg.2016.05.021.
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Keywords: Surgery, Adverse Events, Digestive Disease and Health, Elderly, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Simianu VV, Fichera A, Bastawrous AL
Number of diverticulitis episodes before resection and factors associated with earlier interventions.
The authors described patterns of episodes of diverticulitis before surgery and factors associated with earlier interventions using inpatient, outpatient, and antibiotic prescription claims. They found that 56.3% of elective resections for uncomplicated diverticulitis occurred after fewer than 3 episodes. Further, they determined that earlier surgery was not explained by younger age, laparoscopy, time between the last 2 episodes preceding surgery, or financial risk-bearing for patients.
AHRQ-funded; HS020025.
Citation: Simianu VV, Fichera A, Bastawrous AL .
Number of diverticulitis episodes before resection and factors associated with earlier interventions.
JAMA Surg 2016 Jul;151(7):604-10. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2015.5478.
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Keywords: Shared Decision Making, Digestive Disease and Health, Health Systems, Healthcare Utilization, Surgery
Ehlers AP, Simianu VV, Bastawrous AL
Alvimopan use, outcomes, and costs: a report from the Surgical Care and Outcomes Assessment Program Comparative Effectiveness Research Translation Network Collaborative.
The researchers investigated the effectiveness of alvimopan in routine clinical practice and its impact on hospital costs. They found that when used in routine clinical practice, alvimopan was associated with a shorter length of stay and limited but significant hospital cost savings. They concluded that both efficacy and effectiveness data support the use of alvimopan in routine clinical practice, and its use could be measured as a marker of higher quality care.
AHRQ-funded; HS020025.
Citation: Ehlers AP, Simianu VV, Bastawrous AL .
Alvimopan use, outcomes, and costs: a report from the Surgical Care and Outcomes Assessment Program Comparative Effectiveness Research Translation Network Collaborative.
J Am Coll Surg 2016 May;222(5):870-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2016.01.051.
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Keywords: Comparative Effectiveness, Surgery, Digestive Disease and Health, Healthcare Costs