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Journal of Oncology Practice | 2012

Surveillance of patients with breast cancer after curative-intent primary treatment: current practice patterns.

Julie A. Margenthaler; Emad Allam; L. Chen; Katherine S. Virgo; Udayan Mayur Kulkarni; Anand P. Patel; Frank E. Johnson

PURPOSE To determine how physicians monitor their patients after initial curative-intent treatment for breast carcinoma. METHODS A custom-designed survey instrument with four idealized patient vignettes (TNM stages 0 to III) was e-mailed to the 3,245 members of ASCO who had identified themselves as having breast cancer as a major focus of their practice. Respondents were asked how they use 12 specific follow-up modalities during post-treatment years 1 to 5 for each vignette. Mean, median, standard deviation, and range of the intensity of use for each modality were calculated for the four vignettes. RESULTS Of the 3,245 ASCO members surveyed, 1,012 (31%) responded. Of these, 915 (90%) were evaluable and were included in our analysis. Office visit, mammogram, complete blood count, and liver function tests were the most commonly recommended surveillance modalities. There was marked variation in surveillance intensity. For example, office visit was recommended 4.1 ± 2.2 times (mean ± SD) in year 1 after curative treatment of a patient with stage III breast cancer. Similar variation was observed for all modalities. CONCLUSIONS The intensity of post-treatment surveillance performed by ASCO members caring for patients with breast cancer varies markedly despite evidence from well-designed, adequately powered randomized controlled trials. Many modalities not recommended by ASCO guidelines are used routinely, which constitutes evidence of overuse. The lack of consensus is likely due to multiple factors and constitutes an appealing target for interventions to rationalize surveillance.


American Journal of Surgery | 2011

Cholecystectomy in patients with prior ventriculoperitoneal shunts

Emad Allam; Akshar Y. Patel; Gavin Lewis; Eriola Mushi; Riccardo A. Audisio; Katherine S. Virgo; Frank E. Johnson

BACKGROUND There is little published evidence regarding intraoperative and postoperative complications in patients with ventriculoperitoneal shunts who undergo cholecystectomy. METHODS Nationwide Department of Veterans Affairs databases were searched to identify patients with International Classification of Diseases, 9th revision, Clinical Modification codes for a VP shunt who later had a cholecystectomy during fiscal years 1994 to 2003. Charts on these patients were obtained and reviewed. RESULTS Twenty-three patients were deemed evaluable. Of these, 8 had laparoscopic converted to open cholecystectomies. All conversions were owing to dense adhesions. There were 2 cases of postoperative shunt infection that required shunt removal and replacement. CONCLUSIONS The rate of conversion from laparoscopic to open cholecystectomy was 57% in this study, significantly higher than the reported rate of conversion for patients without shunts in Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (5%). Cholecystectomy in adult patients with a preexisting ventriculoperitoneal shunt appears to result in a shunt infection rate similar to that reported after shunt insertion or revision.


Journal of Pediatric Surgery | 2015

Fetal and neonatal presentation of OEIS complex

Emad Allam; Vilaas Shetty; Shannon G. Farmakis

OEIS complex is a rare entity comprising a combination of omphalocele, exstrophy of the cloaca, imperforate anus, and spinal defects. We present a case that demonstrates the imaging features of OEIS complex, which also has the rare diagnosis of a terminal myelocystocele, across multiple imaging modalities both prenatally and postnatally. A prenatal diagnosis of OEIS complex allowed for appropriate planned multidisciplinary management of this patient.


American Journal of Surgery | 2013

Patient surveillance after initial breast cancer therapy: variation by physician specialty.

Rina Parmeshwar; Julie A. Margenthaler; Emad Allam; L. Chen; Katherine S. Virgo; Frank E. Johnson


European Spine Journal | 2018

The prevalence of congenital C1 arch anomalies

Gina Hyun; Emad Allam; Paul Sander; Christopher Hasiak; Yihua Zhou


Journal of Surgical Research | 2014

How TNM Stage Affects Surveillance after Curative-Intent Treatment for Breast Carcinoma

D.Z. Wu; Emad Allam; L. Chen; J.A. Margenthaler; Katherine S. Virgo; Frank E. Johnson


Journal of Surgical Research | 2014

Surveillance After Initial Treatment for Breast Cancer Patients: The Effect of Physcian Age

S.F. Abboud; Emad Allam; J.A. Margenthaler; L. Chen; Katherine S. Virgo; Frank E. Johnson


Journal of Surgical Research | 2013

Patient Surveillance After Breast Cancer Treatment: Variation Among Metropolitan Statistical Areas

R.J. Avino; Julie A. Margenthaler; Emad Allam; L. Chen; Katherine S. Virgo; Frank E. Johnson


Journal of Surgical Research | 2013

Surveillance After Curative-Intent Treatment for Breast Carcinoma: The Effect of Initial Stage

T. Mishra; Julie A. Margenthaler; Emad Allam; L. Chen; Katherine S. Virgo; Frank E. Johnson


Journal of Surgical Research | 2012

Patient Surveillance After Breast Cancer Treatment: What Motivates Clinicians?

Harveshp Mogal; Emad Allam; Julie A. Margenthaler; L. Chen; Katherine S. Virgo; Frank E. Johnson

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L. Chen

Washington University in St. Louis

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Julie A. Margenthaler

Washington University in St. Louis

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Eriola Mushi

University of Liverpool

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D.Z. Wu

Saint Louis University

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Gina Hyun

Saint Louis University

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