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SAMIR AWAD
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Humans
  1. Surgical Reconstruction of Stage 3 and 4 Pressure Injuries: A Literature Review and Proposed Algorithm from an Interprofessional Working Group. Adv Skin Wound Care. 2023 May 01; 36(5):249-258.
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    Score: 0.024
  2. Incidence of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections With Compliance With Preventive Guidelines. JAMA Surg. 2020 07 01; 155(7):661-662.
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    Score: 0.019
  3. Studying Institutional Situational Awareness Through Anonymous Incident Reporting. Qual Manag Health Care. 2020 Jul/Sep; 29(3):164-168.
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    Score: 0.019
  4. Association of the Addition of Oral Antibiotics to Mechanical Bowel Preparation for Left Colon and Rectal Cancer Resections With Reduction of Surgical Site Infections. JAMA Surg. 2018 Feb 01; 153(2):114-121.
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    Score: 0.016
  5. Escalation of Commitment in the Surgical ICU. Crit Care Med. 2017 Apr; 45(4):e433-e436.
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    Score: 0.015
  6. Veterans Affairs Proposed Rule for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in the Operating Room: A Step Forward or Overstepping? JAMA Surg. 2017 01 01; 152(1):5-6.
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    Score: 0.015
  7. Active Mental Illnesses Adversely Affect Surgical Outcomes. Am Surg. 2016 Dec 01; 82(12):1238-1243.
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    Score: 0.015
  8. Hepatitis C status and infectious complications in the surgical intensive care unit: a retrospective analysis of 1,941 consecutive patients. Am J Surg. 2016 Jun; 211(6):1064-70.
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    Score: 0.014
  9. Effect of a preoperative decontamination protocol on surgical site infections in patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgery with hardware implantation. JAMA Surg. 2015 May; 150(5):390-5.
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    Score: 0.014
  10. Mandated self-reporting of ventilator-associated pneumonia bundle and catheter-related bloodstream infection bundle compliance and infection rates. JAMA Surg. 2014 Oct; 149(10):1003-7.
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    Score: 0.013
  11. A phase 3 randomized double-blind comparison of ceftobiprole medocaril versus ceftazidime plus linezolid for the treatment of hospital-acquired pneumonia. Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Jul 01; 59(1):51-61.
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    Score: 0.013
  12. Patient Satisfaction, chronic pain, and functional status following laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. World J Surg. 2013 Mar; 37(3):530-7.
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    Score: 0.012
  13. Comparison of infectious complications with synthetic mesh in ventral hernia repair. Am J Surg. 2013 Feb; 205(2):182-7.
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    Score: 0.012
  14. Outcomes and predictors of incisional surgical site infection in stoma reversal. JAMA Surg. 2013 Feb; 148(2):183-9.
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    Score: 0.012
  15. Adherence to surgical care improvement project measures and post-operative surgical site infections. Surg Infect (Larchmt). 2012 Aug; 13(4):234-7.
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    Score: 0.011
  16. Mesh shift following laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. J Surg Res. 2012 Sep; 177(1):e7-13.
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    Score: 0.011
  17. Laparoscopic transcutaneous closure of central defects in laparoscopic incisional hernia repair. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2012 Apr; 22(2):e66-70.
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    Score: 0.011
  18. Predictors of relaparotomy after nontrauma emergency general surgery with initial fascial closure. Am J Surg. 2011 Nov; 202(5):549-52.
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    Score: 0.011
  19. True duplication of the vas deferens: a case report and review of literature. Int Urol Nephrol. 2012 Apr; 44(2):385-91.
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    Score: 0.010
  20. Outcomes of damage-control celiotomy in elderly nontrauma patients with intra-abdominal catastrophes. Am J Surg. 2010 Dec; 200(6):783-8; discussion 788-9.
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    Score: 0.010
  21. Perioperative atrial arrhythmias in noncardiothoracic patients: a review of risk factors and treatment strategies in the veteran population. Am J Surg. 2010 Nov; 200(5):601-5.
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    Score: 0.010
  22. AVAS Best Clinical Resident Award (Tied): management and outcomes of the open abdomen in nontrauma patients. Am J Surg. 2009 Nov; 198(5):588-92.
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    Score: 0.009
  23. Implementation of a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) prevention bundle results in decreased MRSA surgical site infections. Am J Surg. 2009 Nov; 198(5):607-10.
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    Score: 0.009
  24. Microbiology of infected acellular dermal matrix (AlloDerm) in patients requiring complex abdominal closure after emergency surgery. Surg Infect (Larchmt). 2009 Feb; 10(1):79-84.
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    Score: 0.009
  25. Transformational, transactional, and passive-avoidant leadership characteristics of a surgical resident cohort: analysis using the multifactor leadership questionnaire and implications for improving surgical education curriculums. J Surg Res. 2008 Jul; 148(1):49-59.
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    Score: 0.008
  26. Increasing incidence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus skin and soft-tissue infections: reconsideration of empiric antimicrobial therapy. Am J Surg. 2007 Nov; 194(5):606-10.
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    Score: 0.008
  27. Assessment of communication skills of surgical residents using the Social Skills Inventory. Am J Surg. 2007 Sep; 194(3):401-5.
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    Score: 0.008
  28. Perioperative beta-blocker therapy and heart rate control during noncardiac surgery. Am J Surg. 2007 Aug; 194(2):189-91.
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    Score: 0.008
  29. Abdominal wall repair using human acellular dermis. Am J Surg. 2007 Aug; 194(2):192-8.
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    Score: 0.008
  30. Improved outcomes with the Prolene Hernia System mesh compared with the time-honored Lichtenstein onlay mesh repair for inguinal hernia repair. Am J Surg. 2007 Jun; 193(6):697-701.
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    Score: 0.008
  31. Bridging the communication gap in the operating room with medical team training. Am J Surg. 2005 Nov; 190(5):770-4.
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    Score: 0.007
  32. Support for the acutely failing liver: a comprehensive review of historic and contemporary strategies. J Am Coll Surg. 2005 Sep; 201(3):458-76.
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    Score: 0.007
  33. Transperitoneal view of the PROLENE hernia system open mesh repair. Int Surg. 2005 Jul-Aug; 90(3 Suppl):S63-6.
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    Score: 0.007
  34. Use of a predictive equation for diagnosis of acute gangrenous cholecystitis. Am J Surg. 2004 Nov; 188(5):463-6.
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    Score: 0.007
  35. The impact of a novel resident leadership training curriculum. Am J Surg. 2004 Nov; 188(5):481-4.
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    Score: 0.007
  36. Child-Turcotte-Pugh versus MELD score as a predictor of outcome after elective and emergent surgery in cirrhotic patients. Am J Surg. 2004 Nov; 188(5):580-3.
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    Score: 0.007
  37. State-of-the-art therapy for severe sepsis and multisystem organ dysfunction. Am J Surg. 2003 Nov 28; 186(5A):23S-30S; discussion 31S-34S.
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    Score: 0.006
  38. Parathyroid adenomas versus four-gland hyperplasia as the cause of primary hyperparathyroidism in patients with prolonged lithium therapy. World J Surg. 2003 Apr; 27(4):486-8.
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    Score: 0.006
  39. Spider Bites Presenting with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Soft Tissue Infection Require Early Aggressive Treatment. Surg Infect (Larchmt). 2003; 4(4):311-5.
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    Score: 0.006
  40. Preoperative evaluation of hepatic lesions for the staging of hepatocellular and metastatic liver carcinoma using endoscopic ultrasonography. Am J Surg. 2002 Dec; 184(6):601-4; discussion 604-5.
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    Score: 0.006
  41. Acute respiratory failure after pleurodesis with doxycycline. Ann Thorac Surg. 2002 Jul; 74(1):257-8.
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    Score: 0.006
  42. Evaluation of the Addition of Angiotensin II in Patients With Shock After Cardiac Surgery at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Ann Pharmacother. 2023 02; 57(2):141-147.
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    Score: 0.006
  43. Does the subjective evaluation of medical student surgical knowledge correlate with written and oral exam performance? J Surg Res. 2002 May 01; 104(1):36-9.
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    Score: 0.005
  44. Results of a phase I trial evaluating a liver support device utilizing albumin dialysis. Surgery. 2001 Aug; 130(2):354-62.
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    Score: 0.005
  45. Malnutrition in elective surgery: How traditional markers might be failing surgeons and patients. Surgery. 2020 12; 168(6):1144-1151.
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    Score: 0.005
  46. Application techniques of a novel hemostat in cardiac operations: HEMOBLAST. J Card Surg. 2019 Sep; 34(9):849-853.
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    Score: 0.005
  47. Hospital Minimally Invasive Surgery Utilization for Gastrointestinal Cancer. Ann Surg. 2018 08; 268(2):303-310.
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    Score: 0.004
  48. Robotic port-site hernias after general surgical procedures. J Surg Res. 2018 10; 230:7-12.
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    Score: 0.004
  49. Management of Stage I Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal. JAMA Surg. 2018 03 01; 153(3):209-215.
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    Score: 0.004
  50. A Multi-Component Strategy to Decrease Wound Complications after Open Infra-Inguinal Re-Vascularization. Surg Infect (Larchmt). 2018 Jan; 19(1):87-94.
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    Score: 0.004
  51. What Factors are Associated With 90-day Episode-of-care Payments for Younger Patients With Total Joint Arthroplasty? Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2017 Nov; 475(11):2808-2818.
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    Score: 0.004
  52. Variation and Impact of Multiple Complications on Failure to Rescue After Inpatient Surgery. Ann Surg. 2017 07; 266(1):59-65.
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    Score: 0.004
  53. The effect of a regional hepatopancreaticobiliary surgical program on clinical volume, quality of cancer care, and outcomes in the Veterans Affairs system. JAMA Surg. 2014 Nov; 149(11):1153-61.
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    Score: 0.003
  54. Sphincter preservation rates after radical resection for rectal cancer in the United States veteran population: opportunity for improvement in early disease. Ann Surg Oncol. 2015 Jan; 22(1):216-23.
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    Score: 0.003
  55. Laparoscopic versus robotic rectal resection for rectal cancer in a veteran population. Am J Surg. 2013 Oct; 206(4):509-17.
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    Score: 0.003
  56. Trans-cutaneous Closure of Central Defects (TCCD) in laparoscopic ventral hernia repairs (LVHR). World J Surg. 2013 Jan; 37(1):42-51.
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    Score: 0.003
  57. Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: primary versus secondary hernias. J Surg Res. 2013 May 01; 181(1):e1-5.
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    Score: 0.003
  58. Use of a Pfannenstiel incision in minimally invasive colorectal cancer surgery is associated with a lower risk of wound complications. Tech Coloproctol. 2012 Apr; 16(2):127-32.
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    Score: 0.003
  59. Clinical outcomes of oncologic gastrointestinal resections in patients with cirrhosis. Cancer. 2012 Jul 15; 118(14):3494-500.
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    Score: 0.003
  60. Minimally invasive surgery in colon cancer patients leads to improved short-term outcomes and excellent oncologic results. Am J Surg. 2011 Nov; 202(5):528-31.
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    Score: 0.003
  61. Local variations in the epidemiology, microbiology, and outcome of necrotizing soft-tissue infections: a multicenter study. Am J Surg. 2011 Aug; 202(2):139-45.
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    Score: 0.003
  62. A multidisciplinary cancer center maximizes surgeons' impact. J Surg Res. 2011 Nov; 171(1):15-22.
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    Score: 0.003
  63. Establishment of a minimally invasive surgery program leads to decreased inpatient cost of care in veterans with colon cancer. Am J Surg. 2010 Nov; 200(5):632-5.
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    Score: 0.002
  64. Ethnic disparities are reduced in VA colon cancer patients. Am J Surg. 2010 Nov; 200(5):636-9.
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    Score: 0.002
  65. Chlorhexidine-Alcohol versus Povidone-Iodine for Surgical-Site Antisepsis. N Engl J Med. 2010 Jan 07; 362(1):18-26.
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    Score: 0.002
  66. Establishment of a minimally invasive program at a Veterans' Affairs Medical Center leads to improved care in colorectal cancer patients. Am J Surg. 2009 Nov; 198(5):685-92.
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    Score: 0.002
  67. Management of recurrent inguinal hernias. J Am Coll Surg. 2009 Nov; 209(5):653-8.
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    Score: 0.002
  68. Early predictors of anastomotic leaks after colectomy. Tech Coloproctol. 2009 Mar; 13(1):41-7.
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    Score: 0.002
  69. Rectal cancer patients benefit from implementation of a dedicated colorectal cancer center in a Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Am J Surg. 2009 Jul; 198(1):100-4.
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    Score: 0.002
  70. Conflict resolution: practical principles for surgeons. World J Surg. 2008 Nov; 32(11):2331-5.
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    Score: 0.002
  71. More than 150 consecutive open umbilical hernia repairs in a major Veterans Administration Medical Center. Am J Surg. 2008 Nov; 196(5):647-51.
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    Score: 0.002
  72. Impact of a novel education curriculum on surgical training within an academic training program. J Surg Res. 2008 Apr; 145(2):308-12.
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    Score: 0.002
  73. Hurricane Katrina: impact on cardiac surgery case volume and outcomes. Tex Heart Inst J. 2008; 35(3):273-8.
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    Score: 0.002
  74. Outcomes of Veterans Affairs patients older than age 80 after surgical procedures for colon malignancies. Am J Surg. 2007 Nov; 194(5):646-51.
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    Score: 0.002
  75. Decellularized human cadaveric dermis provides a safe alternative for primary inguinal hernia repair in contaminated surgical fields. Am J Surg. 2006 Nov; 192(5):e12-7.
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    Score: 0.002
  76. Epidemiology of exposure to blood borne pathogens on a surgical service. Am J Surg. 2006 Nov; 192(5):e18-21.
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    Score: 0.002
  77. Education of the modern surgical resident: novel approaches to learning in the era of the 80-hour workweek. World J Surg. 2006 Jun; 30(6):1120-7.
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    Score: 0.002
  78. Length of human immunodeficiency virus disease and not immune status is a risk factor for development of anal carcinoma. Am J Surg. 2005 Nov; 190(5):732-5.
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    Score: 0.002
  79. Rectus abdominus myonecrosis: an unrecognized complication of rectus sheath hematoma. J Trauma. 2005 Aug; 59(2):475-7.
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    Score: 0.002
  80. The impact of anesthetic modality on the outcome of carotid endarterectomy. Am J Surg. 2004 Dec; 188(6):741-7.
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    Score: 0.002
  81. Serum response factor is alternatively spliced in human colon cancer. J Surg Res. 2004 Sep; 121(1):92-100.
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    Score: 0.002
  82. A novel technique for the repair of lumbar hernias after iliac crest bone harvest. Am J Surg. 2004 Jul; 188(1):85-8.
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    Score: 0.002
  83. Management of complicated umbilical hernias in patients with end-stage liver disease and refractory ascites. Surgery. 2004 Jun; 135(6):679-82.
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    Score: 0.002
  84. Liver tumors escape negative control of proliferation via PI3K/Akt-mediated block of C/EBP alpha growth inhibitory activity. Genes Dev. 2004 Apr 15; 18(8):912-25.
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    Score: 0.002
  85. Static and dynamic assessment of biomarkers in surgical patients with severe sepsis. Surg Infect (Larchmt). 2004; 5(3):261-8.
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    Score: 0.002
  86. Prognostic factors for the development of gangrenous cholecystitis. Am J Surg. 2003 Nov; 186(5):481-5.
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    Score: 0.002
  87. Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair during the learning curve. Hernia. 2002 Dec; 6(4):182-7.
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    Score: 0.001
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