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SAMIR AWAD to Middle Aged

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0.607
  1. 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: 0.033
  2. Active Mental Illnesses Adversely Affect Surgical Outcomes. Am Surg. 2016 Dec 01; 82(12):1238-1243.
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    Score: 0.030
  3. 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: 0.028
  4. 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: 0.027
  5. 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: 0.025
  6. 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: 0.023
  7. Outcomes and predictors of incisional surgical site infection in stoma reversal. JAMA Surg. 2013 Feb; 148(2):183-9.
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    Score: 0.023
  8. Mesh shift following laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. J Surg Res. 2012 Sep; 177(1):e7-13.
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    Score: 0.022
  9. 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: 0.022
  10. 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: 0.021
  11. 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: 0.020
  12. 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: 0.019
  13. Abdominal wall repair using human acellular dermal matrix: a follow-up study. Am J Surg. 2009 Nov; 198(5):650-7.
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    Score: 0.019
  14. 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: 0.018
  15. 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: 0.016
  16. 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: 0.016
  17. Abdominal wall repair using human acellular dermis. Am J Surg. 2007 Aug; 194(2):192-8.
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    Score: 0.016
  18. 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: 0.016
  19. Liberal or Restrictive Postoperative Transfusion in Patients at High Cardiac Risk: The TOP Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2025 12 23; 334(24):2197-2207.
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    Score: 0.014
  20. Intraoperative fluid rate and postoperative complications for pancreatoduodenectomy. J Gastrointest Surg. 2025 08; 29(8):102100.
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    Score: 0.014
  21. 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: 0.013
  22. 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: 0.013
  23. 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: 0.010
  24. Application techniques of a novel hemostat in cardiac operations: HEMOBLAST. J Card Surg. 2019 Sep; 34(9):849-853.
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    Score: 0.009
  25. Robotic port-site hernias after general surgical procedures. J Surg Res. 2018 10; 230:7-12.
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    Score: 0.008
  26. 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: 0.008
  27. 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: 0.008
  28. 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: 0.008
  29. 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: 0.008
  30. Ninety-day readmission after colorectal cancer surgery in a Veterans Affairs cohort. J Surg Res. 2016 Apr; 201(2):370-7.
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    Score: 0.007
  31. 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: 0.006
  32. Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: primary versus secondary hernias. J Surg Res. 2013 May 01; 181(1):e1-5.
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    Score: 0.006
  33. 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: 0.005
  34. Clinical outcomes of oncologic gastrointestinal resections in patients with cirrhosis. Cancer. 2012 Jul 15; 118(14):3494-500.
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    Score: 0.005
  35. 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: 0.005
  36. A multidisciplinary cancer center maximizes surgeons' impact. J Surg Res. 2011 Nov; 171(1):15-22.
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    Score: 0.005
  37. 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: 0.005
  38. 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: 0.005
  39. 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: 0.005
  40. 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: 0.004
  41. 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: 0.004
  42. Hurricane Katrina: impact on cardiac surgery case volume and outcomes. Tex Heart Inst J. 2008; 35(3):273-8.
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    Score: 0.004
  43. 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: 0.004
  44. Polyethylene glycol versus sodium phosphate mechanical bowel preparation in elective colorectal surgery. Am J Surg. 2007 Feb; 193(2):190-4.
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    Score: 0.004
  45. 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: 0.004
  46. 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: 0.004
  47. Rectus abdominus myonecrosis: an unrecognized complication of rectus sheath hematoma. J Trauma. 2005 Aug; 59(2):475-7.
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    Score: 0.003
  48. 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: 0.003
  49. 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: 0.003
  50. Prognostic factors for the development of gangrenous cholecystitis. Am J Surg. 2003 Nov; 186(5):481-5.
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    Score: 0.003
  51. Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair during the learning curve. Hernia. 2002 Dec; 6(4):182-7.
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    Score: 0.003
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