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• Comparison of Outcomes for Pediatric Trauma at Different Types of Trauma Centers: The Unresolved Mystery.

  Elkbuli A, Lopez JR, Villarroel PP, Ang D, Liu H, Boneva D, Morejon O, Hai S, McKenney M. Elkbuli A, et al. Am Surg. 2018 Jun 1;84(6):1054-1057. Am Surg. 2018. PMID: 29981648
• The Impact of Trauma Center Patient Volume on Observed/Expected Mortality: Does Size Matter?

  Elkbuli A, Eily A, Hai S, McKenney M, Morejon O. Elkbuli A, et al. Am Surg. 2018 Jul 1;84(7):1236-1239. Am Surg. 2018. PMID: 30064595
• Atraumatic Transition from a Pediatric Emergency Center to a Pediatric Trauma Center: A Fight for Better Outcomes.

  Gorelik M, Elkbuli A, Hai S, Torres A, McKenney M. Gorelik M, et al. Am Surg. 2018 Sep 1;84(9):1489-1492. Am Surg. 2018. PMID: 30268182
• Psychiatric Comorbidities and Outcomes in Trauma Patients: Is There a Significant Difference?

  Perales-Villarroel JP, Elkbuli A, Polcz V, Hai S, Boneva D, Bernal E, McKenney M, Ramirez M. Perales-Villarroel JP, et al. Am Surg. 2018 Jul 1;84(7):e267-e269. Am Surg. 2018. PMID: 30401035 No abstract available.
• Traumatic Deaths during the Functional Years: Working Toward Sustainable Prevention.

  Allen L, Elkbuli A, Glenn M, Hai S, Boneva D, Morejon O, Bernal E, McKenney M, Ramirez M. Allen L, et al. Am Surg. 2018 Jul 1;84(7):e270-e272. Am Surg. 2018. PMID: 30401036 No abstract available.
• The National Trauma Data Bank Data Consistency: Can We Do Better?

  Elkbuli A, Flores R, Dowd B, Bernal E, Boneva D, Hai S, McKenney M. Elkbuli A, et al. Am Surg. 2018 Nov 1;84(11):e492-e493. Am Surg. 2018. PMID: 30747663 No abstract available.
• Comorbidities in Trauma Injury Severity Scoring System: Refining Current Trauma Scoring System.

  Elkbuli A, Yaras R, Elghoroury A, Boneva D, Hai S, McKenney M. Elkbuli A, et al. Am Surg. 2019 Jan 1;85(1):59-63. Am Surg. 2019. PMID: 30760346
• Disparities in Burn Injury Prevalence and Outcomes: Results of a Community-Based Burn Prevention Program.

  Elkbuli A, Polcz V, Elghoroury A, Young E, Hai S, Boneva D, McKenney M. Elkbuli A, et al. Am Surg. 2019 Feb 1;85(2):e106-e107. Am Surg. 2019. PMID: 30819319 No abstract available.
• Early versus Late Tracheostomy: Is There an Outcome Difference?

  Elkbuli A, Narvel RI, Spano PJ 2nd, Polcz V, Casin A, Hai S, Boneva D, McKenney M. Elkbuli A, et al. Am Surg. 2019 Apr 1;85(4):370-375. Am Surg. 2019. PMID: 31043197
• Impact of Surgical Care Improvement Project Compliance on Surgical Site Infection in a Trauma Population.

  Elkbuli A, Dowd B, McKenney M, Boneva D. Elkbuli A, et al. Am Surg. 2019 Jul 1;85(7):e318-e320. Am Surg. 2019. PMID: 31405431 No abstract available.
• Zip Code-Targeted Injury Prevention Community Outreach Initiatives: Zip Code Is as Important as Genetic Code.

  Elkbuli A, Sanchez C, Boneva D, Hai S, McKenney M. Elkbuli A, et al. Am Surg. 2019 Nov 1;85(11):e546-e548. Am Surg. 2019. PMID: 31775988 No abstract available.
• The Impact of Chronic Opioid Use on Trauma Outcomes.

  Elkbuli A, Narvel RI, Boneva D, McKenney M. Elkbuli A, et al. Am Surg. 2020 Jan 1;86(1):e35-e37. Am Surg. 2020. PMID: 32077433 No abstract available.
• Letter to the Editor: Helicopter Transport Use for Trauma Patients Is Decreasing Significantly Nationwide but Remains Overused.

  Ehrhardt JD Jr, Elkbuli A. Ehrhardt JD Jr, et al. Am Surg. 2020 Feb 1;86(2):e106. Am Surg. 2020. PMID: 32106925 No abstract available.
• Self-Inflicted Gun Violence Injuries Epidemic in the United States: A Closer Look at the Nation's Well-Being.

  Dowd B, Khan I, Boneva D, McKenney M, Elkbuli A. Dowd B, et al. Am Surg. 2020 Mar 1;86(3):208-212. Am Surg. 2020. PMID: 32223799
• Factors Affecting Research Productivity of Trauma Surgeons.

  Elkbuli A, Zajd S, Narvel RI, Dowd B, Hai S, McKenney M, Boneva D. Elkbuli A, et al. Am Surg. 2020 Mar 1;86(3):273-279. Am Surg. 2020. PMID: 32223810
• Healing Our Healers: The Silent Tragedy of Physician Suicide.

  Shepherd A, McKenney M, Elkbuli A. Shepherd A, et al. Am Surg. 2020 Apr 1;86(4):e213-e215. Am Surg. 2020. PMID: 32391784 No abstract available.
• Current Trends of Women Surgeon Speakers at National Trauma Surgery Conferences: The Trauma House Is Improving.

  Shaikh S, Malik A, Boneva D, Hai S, McKenney M, Elkbuli A. Shaikh S, et al. Am Surg. 2020 Jul;86(7):803-810. doi: 10.1177/0003134820933555. Epub 2020 Jun 26. Am Surg. 2020. PMID: 32683920
• A National Analysis of Traumatic Thoracic Aortic Repair: Does Insurance Status Matter?

  Elkbuli A, Dowd B, Narvel RI, Smith Z, McKenney M, Boneva D. Elkbuli A, et al. Am Surg. 2020 Nov;86(11):1543-1547. doi: 10.1177/0003134820933559. Epub 2020 Jul 27. Am Surg. 2020. PMID: 32716631
• Addressing Burnout Among Trauma Surgeons.

  Elkbuli A, Kinslow K, Boneva D, Liu H, Ang D, McKenney M. Elkbuli A, et al. Am Surg. 2020 Sep;86(9):1175-1177. doi: 10.1177/0003134820945264. Epub 2020 Aug 26. Am Surg. 2020. PMID: 32845708 No abstract available.
• Trends in Top Cancer Diagnosis and Challenges Related to COVID-19 Pandemic.

  Ehrlich H, Sen-Crowe B, McKenney M, Elkbuli A. Ehrlich H, et al. Am Surg. 2020 Nov;86(11):1515-1517. doi: 10.1177/0003134820949522. Epub 2020 Aug 28. Am Surg. 2020. PMID: 32856936 No abstract available.
• Municipal Sewage COVID-19 Testing: A Much Needed Public Health Community Prevention Intervention.

  Sen-Crowe B, Boneva D, Elkbuli A. Sen-Crowe B, et al. Am Surg. 2020 Nov;86(11):1518-1519. doi: 10.1177/0003134820951428. Epub 2020 Aug 28. Am Surg. 2020. PMID: 32856943 No abstract available.
• The Impact of Hospital/University Affiliation on Research Productivity Among US-Based Authors in the Fields of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Acute Care, and Emergency General Surgery.

  Baroutjian A, Sutherland M, Hoff JJ, Bean T, Sanchez C, McKenney M, Elkbuli A. Baroutjian A, et al. Am Surg. 2021 Jan;87(1):30-38. doi: 10.1177/0003134820949508. Epub 2020 Sep 9. Am Surg. 2021. PMID: 32902311
• Timing of Prophylactic Inferior Vena Cava Filter Placement and Trauma Outcomes : Does Early Placement Matter?

  Elkbuli A, Ehrhardt JD, Kinslow K, McKenney M. Elkbuli A, et al. Am Surg. 2020 Dec;86(12):1741-1747. doi: 10.1177/0003134820949993. Epub 2020 Sep 9. Am Surg. 2020. PMID: 32902319
• Analysis of the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress Twitter Hashtags and Its Impact on Online Engagement and Attendance Rates : The Era of Health Care Social Media.

  Elkbuli A, Santarone K, Boneva D, Hai S, McKenney M. Elkbuli A, et al. Am Surg. 2021 Feb;87(2):235-241. doi: 10.1177/0003134820950289. Epub 2020 Sep 15. Am Surg. 2021. PMID: 32927993
• Prophylactic Inferior Vena Cava Filters : Outcomes in Severely Injured Trauma Patients.

  Elkbuli A, Ehrhardt JD Jr, Kinslow K, McKenney M. Elkbuli A, et al. Am Surg. 2021 Feb;87(2):300-308. doi: 10.1177/0003134820950297. Epub 2020 Sep 16. Am Surg. 2021. PMID: 32935995
• Diversity and Inclusion Among US Trauma and Surgical Critical Care Fellowship Programs.

  Meneses E, McKenney M, Elkbuli A. Meneses E, et al. Am Surg. 2021 Jan;87(1):164-165. doi: 10.1177/0003134820951441. Epub 2020 Oct 15. Am Surg. 2021. PMID: 33054318 No abstract available.
• Twitter Hashtag and Online Engagement During Surgical Society Meetings Over a 5-Year Period.

  Elkbuli A, Santarone K, Meneses E, McKenney M. Elkbuli A, et al. Am Surg. 2021 Apr;87(4):514-519. doi: 10.1177/0003134820942290. Epub 2020 Oct 19. Am Surg. 2021. PMID: 33074010
• Diversity and Inclusion Among US General Surgery Residency Programs: Translating Initiatives Into Action.

  Meneses E, McKenney M, Elkbuli A. Meneses E, et al. Am Surg. 2021 Jan;87(1):166-167. doi: 10.1177/0003134820948887. Epub 2020 Oct 20. Am Surg. 2021. PMID: 33081488 No abstract available.
• Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Racial and Ethnic Minorities.

  Boserup B, McKenney M, Elkbuli A. Boserup B, et al. Am Surg. 2020 Dec;86(12):1615-1622. doi: 10.1177/0003134820973356. Epub 2020 Nov 24. Am Surg. 2020. PMID: 33231496 Free PMC article.
• The Need for Chemo-Thromboprophylaxis Protocols in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients.

  Ehrlich H, McKenney M, Elkbuli A. Ehrlich H, et al. Am Surg. 2021 May;87(5):698-699. doi: 10.1177/0003134820973351. Epub 2020 Dec 5. Am Surg. 2021. PMID: 33283541 No abstract available.
• Virtual Interviews for the 2020-2021 National Residency Matching Program During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Curse or Blessing?

  Ehrlich H, Boneva D, Mckenney M, Elkbuli A. Ehrlich H, et al. Am Surg. 2021 May;87(5):700-701. doi: 10.1177/0003134820954830. Epub 2020 Dec 7. Am Surg. 2021. PMID: 33284057 No abstract available.
• The Impact of COVID-19 on Trauma Care and Center Performance: An Urban Level 1 Trauma Center COVID-19 Experience and Future Directions.

  Elkbuli A, Baroutjian A, Boneva D, Hai S, McKenney M. Elkbuli A, et al. Am Surg. 2021 May;87(5):702-704. doi: 10.1177/0003134820954839. Epub 2020 Dec 9. Am Surg. 2021. PMID: 33291953 No abstract available.
• The Need for Nutritional Education Reform in US Medical Education System.

  Sutherland M, McKenney K, Shanahan H, McKenney M, Elkbuli A. Sutherland M, et al. Am Surg. 2021 Jul;87(7):1032-1038. doi: 10.1177/0003134820971621. Epub 2020 Dec 9. Am Surg. 2021. PMID: 33295199
• Twitter and the Credibility of Disseminated Medical Information During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

  Gill S, Kinslow K, McKenney M, Elkbuli A. Gill S, et al. Am Surg. 2021 May;87(5):705-707. doi: 10.1177/0003134820973391. Epub 2020 Dec 19. Am Surg. 2021. PMID: 33345572 No abstract available.
• Implications of the United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 Examination Transition to Pass/Fail on Medical Students Education and Future Career Opportunities.

  Ehrlich H, Sutherland M, McKenney M, Elkbuli A. Ehrlich H, et al. Am Surg. 2021 Aug;87(8):1196-1202. doi: 10.1177/0003134820973382. Epub 2020 Dec 19. Am Surg. 2021. PMID: 33345588
• Surgical Clerkships Influence Career Choices of Medical Students: Getting a Taste of What It Is Like to Be a Surgeon.

  Baroutjian A, McKenney M, Elkbuli A. Baroutjian A, et al. Am Surg. 2021 May;87(5):840-841. doi: 10.1177/0003134820982556. Epub 2020 Dec 28. Am Surg. 2021. PMID: 33371713 No abstract available.
• The Significance of Antiseptic Techniques During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Joseph Lister's Historical Contribution to Surgery.

  Shaban Y, McKenney M, Elkbuli A. Shaban Y, et al. Am Surg. 2023 Apr;89(4):1187-1188. doi: 10.1177/0003134820984876. Epub 2020 Dec 29. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 33375843 No abstract available.
• Emergency Medical Service Transport Time and Trauma Outcomes at an Urban Level 1 Trauma Center: Evaluation of Prehospital Emergency Medical Service Response.

  Elkbuli A, Dowd B, Sanchez C, Shaikh S, Sutherland M, McKenney M. Elkbuli A, et al. Am Surg. 2022 Jun;88(6):1090-1096. doi: 10.1177/0003134820988827. Epub 2021 Jan 31. Am Surg. 2022. PMID: 33517710
• REBOA Use, Practices, Characteristics, and Implementations Across Various US Trauma Centers.

  Sutherland M, Shepherd A, Kinslow K, McKenney M, Elkbuli A. Sutherland M, et al. Am Surg. 2022 Jun;88(6):1097-1103. doi: 10.1177/0003134820988813. Epub 2021 Jan 31. Am Surg. 2022. PMID: 33522260
• The Shortage of Trauma Surgeons in the US.

  Elkbuli A, Sutherland M, Sanchez C, Liu H, Ang D, McKenney M. Elkbuli A, et al. Am Surg. 2022 Feb;88(2):280-288. doi: 10.1177/0003134820988808. Epub 2021 Jan 31. Am Surg. 2022. PMID: 33522266
• Gender, Race, Age, Allopathic Degree, Board Score, and Research Experience Among Applicants Matching to General and Orthopedic Surgery Residencies, 2015-2019.

  Sutherland M, Sanchez C, Baroutjian A, Ali A, McKenney M, Elkbuli A. Sutherland M, et al. Am Surg. 2022 Jun;88(6):1207-1216. doi: 10.1177/0003134821991982. Epub 2021 Feb 8. Am Surg. 2022. PMID: 33555202
• Transitioning of the United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 Examination to a Non-Numeric Pass/Fail Grading System: Toward Unbiased Residency Matching Process.

  Ehrlich H, Sutherland M, McKenney M, Elkbuli A. Ehrlich H, et al. Am Surg. 2022 Jan;88(1):156-157. doi: 10.1177/0003134821995056. Epub 2021 Feb 11. Am Surg. 2022. PMID: 33570433 No abstract available.
• Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of Aorta: A Systematic Review.

  Kinslow K, Shepherd A, McKenney M, Elkbuli A. Kinslow K, et al. Am Surg. 2022 Feb;88(2):289-296. doi: 10.1177/0003134820972985. Epub 2021 Feb 19. Am Surg. 2022. PMID: 33605780
• Letter re: US Medical Licensing Examination Step 1: To Grade or Not to Grade?: Response.

  Ehrlich H, Sutherland M, McKenney M, Elkbuli A. Ehrlich H, et al. Am Surg. 2023 Nov;89(11):5034-5035. doi: 10.1177/0003134821997432. Epub 2021 Feb 20. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 33615844 No abstract available.
• Trends in Study Design in the Surgical Literature Over Two Decades.

  Sutherland M, McKenney M, Elkbuli A. Sutherland M, et al. Am Surg. 2023 Apr;89(4):1056-1059. doi: 10.1177/0003134820956308. Epub 2021 Mar 4. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 33662214 No abstract available.
• National Residency Matching Program 2020-2021 Cycle: Virtual Interviews in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Is the Glass Half Empty or Half Full?

  Ehrlich H, Boneva D, McKenney M, Elkbuli A. Ehrlich H, et al. Am Surg. 2022 Feb;88(2):315-316. doi: 10.1177/0003134821998659. Epub 2021 Mar 30. Am Surg. 2022. PMID: 33784180 No abstract available.
• Gender Distribution of Current Surgical Critical Care Fellows, Faculty, and Program Directors.

  Ehrlich H, Nguyen J, Sutherland M, McKenney M, Elkbuli A. Ehrlich H, et al. Am Surg. 2023 Nov;89(11):4878-4880. doi: 10.1177/00031348211011143. Epub 2021 Apr 15. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 33856935
• Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Utilization in Blunt and Penetrating Traumatic Injuries: A Systematic Review.

  Ehrlich H, Bisbee C, Ali A, Fanfan D, Gill S, McKenney M, Elkbuli A. Ehrlich H, et al. Am Surg. 2022 Nov;88(11):2670-2677. doi: 10.1177/00031348211011112. Epub 2021 Apr 18. Am Surg. 2022. PMID: 33870718
• The Effects of Body Mass Index and Seatbelt Use on Pediatric Chest and Abdominal Injuries after Motor Vehicle Collisions.

  Boserup B, Sutherland M, Paloka R, McKenney M, Elkbuli A. Boserup B, et al. Am Surg. 2022 Dec;88(12):2913-2922. doi: 10.1177/00031348211011106. Epub 2021 Apr 18. Am Surg. 2022. PMID: 33870738
• An Analysis of Patients Dead on Arrival in the American College of Surgeons Trauma Quality Program Participant Use File Data Set.

  Elkbuli A, Rowe S, Raslan S, Ali A, Boserup B, McKenney M. Elkbuli A, et al. Am Surg. 2022 Sep;88(9):2374-2379. doi: 10.1177/00031348211011099. Epub 2021 Apr 20. Am Surg. 2022. PMID: 33877943
• Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Among Speakers, Moderators, Presenters, and Discussants at National Trauma Meetings.

  Sutherland M, Sen-Crowe B, Shir A, McKenney M, Elkbuli A. Sutherland M, et al. Am Surg. 2023 Mar;89(3):362-371. doi: 10.1177/00031348211025750. Epub 2021 Jun 10. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 34111975
• The COVID-19 Pandemic and Virtual Interviews in the 2020-2021 Resident Match.

  Elkbuli A, Ehrlich H, McKenney M, Nakayama D. Elkbuli A, et al. Am Surg. 2023 May;89(5):2087-2088. doi: 10.1177/00031348211029868. Epub 2021 Jun 25. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 34171980 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
• Regional Population-Based Workforce Shortages in General Surgery by Practicing Surgeon and Resident Trainee.

  Zagales I, Bourne M, Sutherland M, Pasarin A, Zagales R, Awan M, McKenney M, Elkbuli A. Zagales I, et al. Am Surg. 2021 Jun;87(6):855-863. doi: 10.1177/00031348211029870. Epub 2021 Jun 26. Am Surg. 2021. PMID: 34176319
• Race and Insurance Status Disparities in Post-discharge Disposition After Hospitalization for Major Trauma.

  Elkbuli A, Sutherland M, Gargano T, Kinslow K, Liu H, McKenney M, Ang D. Elkbuli A, et al. Am Surg. 2023 Mar;89(3):379-389. doi: 10.1177/00031348211029864. Epub 2021 Jun 26. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 34176320
• Shifting the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress to 100% Virtual Format During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Is It Better for Knowledge Dissemination?

  Newsome K, McKenny M, Elkbuli A. Newsome K, et al. Am Surg. 2023 May;89(5):2094-2096. doi: 10.1177/00031348211029878. Epub 2021 Jun 27. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 34180259 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
• Letter re: Effects of American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma Verification Level on Trauma Centers' Outcomes: Similar but Not the Same.

  Sen-Crowe B, Newsome K, McKenney M, Elkbuli A. Sen-Crowe B, et al. Am Surg. 2023 Dec;89(12):6420-6421. doi: 10.1177/00031348211038586. Epub 2021 Aug 6. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 34358429 No abstract available.
• The Impact of Ambient Temperature Control Across Various Care Settings on Outcomes in Burn Patients: A Review Article.

  Kinter K, Alfaro R, Sutherland M, McKenney M, Elkbuli A. Kinter K, et al. Am Surg. 2021 Dec;87(12):1859-1866. doi: 10.1177/00031348211038561. Epub 2021 Aug 12. Am Surg. 2021. PMID: 34382819 Review.
• Operative Confidence Among U.S General Surgery Residents.

  Elkbuli A, Ehrlich H, Gargano T, Newsome K, Liu H, McKenney M, Ang D. Elkbuli A, et al. Am Surg. 2023 Apr;89(4):699-706. doi: 10.1177/00031348211038588. Epub 2021 Aug 12. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 34384279
• Letter re: Response to Letter to the Editor Regarding Twitter Hashtag and Online Engagement During Surgical Society Meetings over a 5-Year Period.

  Newsome K, McKenney M, Elkbuli A. Newsome K, et al. Am Surg. 2023 Dec;89(12):6426-6427. doi: 10.1177/00031348211041559. Epub 2021 Aug 17. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 34403625 No abstract available.
• Shifting the Surgical Residency Match to a 100% Virtual Interview Format During the COVID-19 Pandemic, How has It Affected Placement Into Surgical Training Programs?

  Newsome K, Selvakumar S, McKenny M, Elkbuli A. Newsome K, et al. Am Surg. 2023 Apr;89(4):935-941. doi: 10.1177/00031348211047498. Epub 2021 Nov 3. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 34732065 Free PMC article.
• Increasing lengths of rank order lists of applicants and programs of US medical residencies.

  Newsome K, Sen-Crowe B, Fanfan D, McKenny M, Elkbuli A. Newsome K, et al. Am Surg. 2023 Apr;89(4):952-960. doi: 10.1177/00031348211050831. Epub 2021 Nov 4. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 34734532
• Indications and Recommendations for Tracheostomy in Trauma Population With COVID-19 Infection: A Review of the Literature.

  Barbera-Mirza J, Chan K, Newsome K, McKenny M, Elkbuli A. Barbera-Mirza J, et al. Am Surg. 2023 May;89(5):1955-1965. doi: 10.1177/00031348211054711. Epub 2021 Nov 8. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 34743584 Free PMC article. Review.
• Hospital Volume of Emergency General Surgery and its Impact on Inpatient Mortality for Geriatric Patients: Analysis From 3994 Hospitals.

  Ang D, Sugimoto J, Richards W, Liu H, Kinslow K, McKenney M, Ziglar M, Elkbuli A. Ang D, et al. Am Surg. 2023 Apr;89(4):996-1002. doi: 10.1177/00031348211049251. Epub 2021 Nov 11. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 34761682
• Understanding Preventable Deaths in the Geriatric Trauma Population: Analysis of 3,452,339 Patients From the Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services Database.

  Ang D, Nieto K, Sutherland M, O'Brien M, Liu H, Elkbuli A. Ang D, et al. Am Surg. 2022 Apr;88(4):587-596. doi: 10.1177/00031348211056284. Epub 2021 Nov 11. Am Surg. 2022. PMID: 34761689
• Utilization and Efficacy of Resuscitation Endpoints in Trauma and Burn Patients: A Review Article.

  Belaunzaran M, Raslan S, Ali A, Newsome K, McKenney M, Elkbuli A. Belaunzaran M, et al. Am Surg. 2022 Jan;88(1):10-19. doi: 10.1177/00031348211060424. Epub 2021 Nov 11. Am Surg. 2022. PMID: 34761698
• Mass Shootings and Their Proximity to a Public or Private School: Protecting the Health and Livelihood of Our Children.

  Sen-Crowe B, Autrey C, Newsome K, Mckenney M, Elkbuli A. Sen-Crowe B, et al. Am Surg. 2022 Nov;88(11):2695-2702. doi: 10.1177/00031348211063557. Epub 2021 Dec 26. Am Surg. 2022. PMID: 34957838
• Evaluation of Citation Inaccuracies in Surgical Literature by Journal Type, Study Design, and Level of Evidence: Towards Safeguarding the Peer-Review Process.

  Sauder M, Newsome K, Zagales I, Autrey C, Das S, Ang D, Elkbuli A. Sauder M, et al. Am Surg. 2022 Jul;88(7):1590-1600. doi: 10.1177/00031348211067993. Epub 2022 Feb 7. Am Surg. 2022. PMID: 35130090
• Trends of Cancer Screenings, Diagnoses, and Mortalities During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications and Future Recommendations.

  Concepcion J, Yeager M, Alfaro S, Newsome K, Ibrahim J, Bilski T, Elkbuli A. Concepcion J, et al. Am Surg. 2023 Jun;89(6):2276-2283. doi: 10.1177/00031348221091948. Epub 2022 Apr 14. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 35420510 Free PMC article.
• Letter re: Letter to the Editor: Obesity Does Not Increase Risk for Mortality in Severe Sepsis Trauma Patients.

  Andrade R, Sauder M, Elkbuli A. Andrade R, et al. Am Surg. 2024 Jan;90(1):160-161. doi: 10.1177/00031348221101519. Epub 2022 May 8. Am Surg. 2024. PMID: 35527684 No abstract available.
• Palliative Care in the Trauma and Surgical Critical Care Settings: A Narrative Review.

  Newsome K, Sauder M, Spardy J, Kodadek L, Ang D, Michetti CP, Bilski T, Elkbuli A. Newsome K, et al. Am Surg. 2023 May;89(5):1355-1364. doi: 10.1177/00031348221101597. Epub 2022 May 14. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 35574733 Review.
• Beta-Blocker Therapy in Patients With Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

  Zagales I, Selvakumar S, Ngatuvai M, Fanfan D, Kornblith L, Santos RG, Ibrahim J, Elkbuli A. Zagales I, et al. Am Surg. 2023 May;89(5):2020-2029. doi: 10.1177/00031348221101583. Epub 2022 May 16. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 35575287
• Laparoscopic Versus Laparotomy Surgical Interventions for Trauma Patients With Single Upper Left Quadrant Penetrating Injuries: Analysis of the American College of Surgeons Trauma Quality Improvement Program Dataset.

  Elkbuli A, Newsome K, Fanfan D, Sutherland M, Bilski T, Liu H, Ang D. Elkbuli A, et al. Am Surg. 2022 Sep;88(9):2182-2193. doi: 10.1177/00031348221101510. Epub 2022 May 19. Am Surg. 2022. PMID: 35592893
• Standardized Medical Coding Curriculum in Surgical Graduate Medical Education.

  Selvakumar S, Ngatuvai M, Zagales R, Sauder M, Elkbuli A. Selvakumar S, et al. Am Surg. 2023 Jun;89(6):2628-2635. doi: 10.1177/00031348221109470. Epub 2022 Jun 15. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 35706329 Review.
• Nationwide Analysis of Biomechanics of Motor Vehicle Collisions Involving Passenger Vehicle and Associated Outcomes: Towards Improving Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations.

  Concepcion J, Newsome K, Alfaro S, Selvakumar S, Sen-Crowe B, Vallejo K, Andrade R, Yeager M, Kornblith L, Bilski T, Elkbuli A. Concepcion J, et al. Am Surg. 2023 Nov;89(11):4360-4366. doi: 10.1177/00031348221111511. Epub 2022 Jun 28. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 35762303
• Comparing Outcomes of Appendectomy Versus Non-operative Antibiotic Therapy for Acute Appendicitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.

  Zagales I, Sauder M, Selvakumar S, Spardy J, Santos RG, Cruz J, Bilski T, Elkbuli A. Zagales I, et al. Am Surg. 2023 Jun;89(6):2644-2655. doi: 10.1177/00031348221114045. Epub 2022 Jul 12. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 35818927
• Nationwide Analysis of Motorcycle-Associated Injuries and Fatalities in the United States: Insufficient Prevention Policies or Abandoned Laws?

  Ngatuvai M, Rosander A, Maka P, Beeton G, Fanfan D, Sen-Crowe B, Newsome K, Elkbuli A. Ngatuvai M, et al. Am Surg. 2023 Nov;89(11):4445-4451. doi: 10.1177/00031348221117033. Epub 2022 Jul 21. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 35861293
• Letter re: Improving Outcomes and Resuscitation Strategies for Traumatic Cardiac Arrest in the Pediatric Population.

  Ngatuvai M, Rosander A, Elkbuli A. Ngatuvai M, et al. Am Surg. 2024 Jan;90(1):166-167. doi: 10.1177/00031348221121544. Epub 2022 Aug 15. Am Surg. 2024. PMID: 35971287 No abstract available.
• Gender Distribution & Rank of Authorship in Surgical Literature.

  Selvakumar S, Zagales I, Newsome K, Spardy J, Santos R, Boneva D, Stein DM, Kornblith L, Bilski T, Elkbuli A. Selvakumar S, et al. Am Surg. 2023 Jun;89(6):2665-2676. doi: 10.1177/00031348221121536. Epub 2022 Aug 17. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 35976619
• Letter re: Achieving Equitable Representation For Minorities and Underrepresented Members of the Surgical Community.

  Maka P, Rosander A, Sato D, Elkbuli A. Maka P, et al. Am Surg. 2024 Jan;90(1):170-171. doi: 10.1177/00031348221124326. Epub 2022 Aug 27. Am Surg. 2024. PMID: 36031884 No abstract available.
• Low Prevalence but High Impact of COVID-19 Positive Status in Adult Trauma Patients: A Multi-institutional Analysis of 28 904 Patients.

  Fakhry SM, Morse JL, Garland JM, Elkbuli A, Sheets NW, Slivinski A, Berg GM, Wyse RJ, Shen Y, Wilson NY, Miller AL, Carrick MM, Fisher C, Shillinglaw WC, Banton KL, Lieser MJ, Chipko JM, McBride KM, Biswas S, Watts DD. Fakhry SM, et al. Am Surg. 2023 Feb;89(2):216-223. doi: 10.1177/00031348221126963. Epub 2022 Sep 15. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 36112785 Free PMC article.
• Analysis of Electric Vehicle Collisions in the United States: An Epidemiological Study.

  Alter N, Ngatuvai M, Beeton G, Atoa A, Wajeeh H, Ibrahim J, Elkbuli A. Alter N, et al. Am Surg. 2023 Dec;89(12):5161-5169. doi: 10.1177/00031348221138089. Epub 2022 Nov 9. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 36350102
• National Analysis of Recent Trends in Organ Donation and Transplantation in the United States: Toward Optimizing Care Delivery and Patient Outcomes.

  Spardy J, Concepcion J, Yeager M, Andrade R, Braun H, Elkbuli A. Spardy J, et al. Am Surg. 2023 Dec;89(12):5201-5209. doi: 10.1177/00031348221135776. Epub 2022 Nov 24. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 36423909
• Analysis of Bicyclist Injuries and Fatalities in The United States: The Need for Effective & Sustainable Prevention Policies.

  Ngatuvai M, Zagales R, Khan A, Rosander A, Breeding T, Kornblith L, Bilski T, Elkbuli A. Ngatuvai M, et al. Am Surg. 2023 Nov;89(11):4963-4966. doi: 10.1177/00031348221142579. Epub 2022 Nov 25. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 36426880
• Letter re: Response to letter to the editor re: "Post-Trauma Discharge Instructions: Are We Dropping The Ball?".

  Maka P, Abella M, Breeding T, Elkbuli A. Maka P, et al. Am Surg. 2024 Feb;90(2):319-320. doi: 10.1177/00031348221142572. Epub 2022 Nov 28. Am Surg. 2024. PMID: 36444145 No abstract available.
• Letter re: "Racial Disparities in Administration of Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis after Severe Traumatic Injuries".

  Breeding T, Andrade R, Elkbuli A. Breeding T, et al. Am Surg. 2024 Feb;90(2):317-318. doi: 10.1177/00031348221142582. Epub 2022 Nov 30. Am Surg. 2024. PMID: 36449376 No abstract available.
• Assessment of Outcomes in Laparotomy vs Laparoscopy: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis of Patients Sustaining Single Penetrating Left Upper Quadrant Injury.

  Elkbuli A, Andrade R, Ngatuvai M, Khan A, Liu H, Bilski T, Ang D. Elkbuli A, et al. Am Surg. 2023 Dec;89(12):5282-5291. doi: 10.1177/00031348221146969. Epub 2022 Dec 16. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 36526271
• Outcomes of Pigtail Catheter Placement versus Chest Tube Placement in Adult Thoracic Trauma Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

  Beeton G, Ngatuvai M, Breeding T, Andrade R, Zagales R, Khan A, Santos R, Elkbuli A. Beeton G, et al. Am Surg. 2023 Jun;89(6):2743-2754. doi: 10.1177/00031348231157809. Epub 2023 Feb 20. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 36802811
• National Analysis of Health care Related Costs for Health care Workers and Administrators Over the Past Decade: Toward Establishing Sustainable and Cost Effective Health care System.

  Abella M, Hayashi J, Martinez B, Elkbuli A. Abella M, et al. Am Surg. 2023 Dec;89(12):5592-5598. doi: 10.1177/00031348231161798. Epub 2023 Mar 5. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 36872069
• National Analysis of Motor Vehicle Collision-Associated Mortality Among Opioid Users From 2010 to 2020: The Need for Effective Prevention Policies.

  Watts E, Patel H, Abella M, Kim J, Elkbuli A. Watts E, et al. Am Surg. 2023 Dec;89(12):6321-6324. doi: 10.1177/00031348231173996. Epub 2023 Apr 28. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 37115707
• Telehealth Utilization in Trauma Care: The Effects on Emergency Department Length of Stay and Associated Outcomes.

  Alter N, Arif H, Wright DD, Martinez B, Elkbuli A. Alter N, et al. Am Surg. 2023 Nov;89(11):4826-4834. doi: 10.1177/00031348231173944. Epub 2023 May 3. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 37132648 Review.
• The Tertiary Survey as a Quality Improvement Initiative in Pediatric Trauma Care.

  Ulloa E, Archie J, Slevakumar S, Levy M, Elkbuli A, Plumley D. Ulloa E, et al. Am Surg. 2023 Dec;89(12):5786-5794. doi: 10.1177/00031348231175111. Epub 2023 May 9. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 37158806
• Cost-Effectiveness of Cell Salvage in Trauma Blood Transfusions.

  Beeton G, Zagales I, Ngatuvai M, Atoa A, Wajeeh H, Hoops H, Smith CP, Elkbuli A. Beeton G, et al. Am Surg. 2023 Nov;89(11):4842-4852. doi: 10.1177/00031348231175124. Epub 2023 May 11. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 37167954
• The Utilization of ChatGPT in Reshaping Future Medical Education and Learning Perspectives: A Curse or a Blessing?

  Breeding T, Martinez B, Patel H, Nasef H, Arif H, Nakayama D, Elkbuli A. Breeding T, et al. Am Surg. 2024 Apr;90(4):560-566. doi: 10.1177/00031348231180950. Epub 2023 Jun 13. Am Surg. 2024. PMID: 37309705
• Assessing Effectiveness and Efficiency of Need for Trauma Intervention (NFTI) and Modified NFTI in Identifying Overtriage and Undertriage Rates and Associated Outcomes.

  Chin B, Alter N, Wright DD, Arif H, Haddadi M, OLeary J, Elkbuli A. Chin B, et al. Am Surg. 2023 Dec;89(12):6181-6189. doi: 10.1177/00031348231191225. Epub 2023 Jul 22. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 37480558 Review.
• Retrospective Study of EMS Scene Times and Mortality in Penetrating Trauma Patients: Improving Transport Standards and Patient Outcomes.

  Breeding T, Rosander A, Abella M, Martinez B, Maka P, Elkbuli A. Breeding T, et al. Am Surg. 2024 Jan;90(1):46-54. doi: 10.1177/00031348231191224. Epub 2023 Jul 25. Am Surg. 2024. PMID: 37489560
• Adverse Events Associated With Disparity Between Patients' BMI and Operating Table Size-A Need for Improved Surgical Innovations.

  Watts E, Patel D, Hoops H, Elkbuli A. Watts E, et al. Am Surg. 2023 Dec;89(12):6172-6180. doi: 10.1177/00031348231192074. Epub 2023 Jul 25. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 37491728 Review.
• Glasgow Coma Scale Intubation Thresholds and Outcomes of Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury: The Need for Tailored Practice Management Guidelines.

  Elkbuli A, Breeding T, Ngatuvai M, Patel H, Andrade R, Rosander A, Knowlton LM, Liu H, Ang D. Elkbuli A, et al. Am Surg. 2023 Dec;89(12):6098-6113. doi: 10.1177/00031348231192062. Epub 2023 Jul 29. Am Surg. 2023. PMID: 37515511
• Letter re: "Survey of Diagnostic and Management Practices in Small Bowel Obstruction: Individual and Generational Variation Despite Practice Guidelines".

  Patel H, Chin B, Wright DD, Elkbuli A. Patel H, et al. Am Surg. 2024 Apr;90(4):911-912. doi: 10.1177/00031348231198113. Epub 2023 Aug 25. Am Surg. 2024. PMID: 37624226 No abstract available.
• Letter re: "The Utilization of ChatGPT in Reshaping Future Medical Education and Learning Perspectives: A Curse or a Blessing?".

  Breeding T, Patel H, Nasef H, Elkbuli A. Breeding T, et al. Am Surg. 2024 Apr;90(4):913-914. doi: 10.1177/00031348231204913. Epub 2023 Sep 30. Am Surg. 2024. PMID: 37776260 No abstract available.
• Program Signaling in the New Era of Residency Applications: An Asset or Liability?

  Breeding T, Amin Q, Wright DD, Elkbuli A. Breeding T, et al. Am Surg. 2024 Apr;90(4):518-520. doi: 10.1177/00031348231212584. Epub 2023 Oct 31. Am Surg. 2024. PMID: 37906128 No abstract available.
• Evaluating Clinical Outcomes of Laparoscopic Subtotal and Total Cholecystectomy for Complicated Acute Cholecystitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

  Martinez B, Breeding T, Katz J, Kostov A, Santos RG, Ibrahim J, Elkbuli A. Martinez B, et al. Am Surg. 2024 Mar;90(3):436-444. doi: 10.1177/00031348231216482. Epub 2023 Nov 15. Am Surg. 2024. PMID: 37966455
• Outcomes of Preperitoneal Packing and Angioembolization for Hemorrhage Control in Hemodynamically Unstable Pelvic Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

  Martinez B, Breeding T, Katz J, Patel H, Santos RG, Elkbuli A. Martinez B, et al. Am Surg. 2024 Mar;90(3):455-464. doi: 10.1177/00031348231216488. Epub 2023 Nov 16. Am Surg. 2024. PMID: 37970830
• The National Resident Matching Program: An Outdated Business Model Due for Reform.

  Nasef H, Awan MU, Hernandez N, Cruz F, Havron W, Elkbuli A. Nasef H, et al. Am Surg. 2024 May;90(5):959-962. doi: 10.1177/00031348231220591. Epub 2023 Dec 4. Am Surg. 2024. PMID: 38048418
• Racial Distribution and Associated Outcomes for Patients With and Without Severe-Isolated Traumatic Brain Injuries Following Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis.

  Elkbuli A, Patel H, Breeding T, Nasef H, Chin B, Wright DD, Zito T, Poulin SR, Rhodes-Lyons HX. Elkbuli A, et al. Am Surg. 2024 May;90(5):969-977. doi: 10.1177/00031348231220584. Epub 2023 Dec 5. Am Surg. 2024. PMID: 38053263
• Clinical Surveillance vs Anticoagulation Therapy for Isolated Subsegmental Pulmonary Embolism: A Systematic Review of Clinical Outcomes.

  Chin B, Tweedie C, Nasef H, Hernandez N, Wright DD, Awan MU, Elkbuli A. Chin B, et al. Am Surg. 2024 May;90(5):1089-1097. doi: 10.1177/00031348231220586. Epub 2023 Dec 6. Am Surg. 2024. PMID: 38058129
• Clinical Outcomes of Early Versus Late Enteral Nutrition Support in Critically Ill Trauma Patients With Isolated Traumatic Brain Injury.

  Breeding T, Nasef H, Patel H, Awan MU, Chin B, Cruz F, Zito T, Smith CP, Elkbuli A. Breeding T, et al. Am Surg. 2024 Jun;90(6):1187-1194. doi: 10.1177/00031348241227203. Epub 2024 Jan 10. Am Surg. 2024. PMID: 38197391
• Practices of Adult Spine Immobilization During Trauma Resuscitation: Proposal for Improved Guidelines.

  Breeding T, Nasef H, Amin Q, Wright DD, Zito T, Elkbuli A. Breeding T, et al. Am Surg. 2024 Jun;90(6):1638-1647. doi: 10.1177/00031348241227192. Epub 2024 Jan 12. Am Surg. 2024. PMID: 38214650 Review.
• Virtual Signaling and Emerging Trends in its Use Across Surgical Specialties.

  Breeding T, Nasef H, Amin Q, Cruz F, Hernandez N, Havron WS, Elkbuli A. Breeding T, et al. Am Surg. 2024 Jun;90(6):1740-1743. doi: 10.1177/00031348241227207. Epub 2024 Jan 13. Am Surg. 2024. PMID: 38217418
• Evaluating Mortality Outcomes, Transfusion Characteristics, and Risk Factors Associated With Cirrhotic Trauma Patients Undergoing Emergency Laparotomy Versus Non-Operative Management: A National Analysis.

  Elkbuli A, Breeding T, Martinez B, Patel H, Chin B, Wright DD, Patterson R, Roberts J, Rhodes H. Elkbuli A, et al. Am Surg. 2024 Jun;90(6):1347-1356. doi: 10.1177/00031348241230087. Epub 2024 Jan 25. Am Surg. 2024. PMID: 38272456
• National Analysis of Clinical Outcomes Associated With Cirrhotic Blunt Trauma Patients Undergoing Emergency Laparotomy Versus Non-operative Management: A Propensity Case-Matched Analysis.

  Elkbuli A, Bundschu N, Nasef H, Chin B, McClure DL, Rhodes-Lyons HX. Elkbuli A, et al. Am Surg. 2025 Mar;91(3):336-344. doi: 10.1177/00031348241256078. Epub 2024 May 21. Am Surg. 2025. PMID: 38770924
• Evaluating the Accuracy, Comprehensiveness, and Validity of ChatGPT Compared to Evidence-Based Sources Regarding Common Surgical Conditions: Surgeons' Perspectives.

  Nasef H, Patel H, Amin Q, Baum S, Ratnasekera A, Ang D, Havron WS, Nakayama D, Elkbuli A. Nasef H, et al. Am Surg. 2025 Mar;91(3):325-335. doi: 10.1177/00031348241256075. Epub 2024 May 25. Am Surg. 2025. PMID: 38794965
• Predictors of Clinical Outcomes and the Need for Massive Transfusion Protocols in Geriatric Trauma Patients With Hemorrhagic Shock: A Systematic Review.

  Nasef H, Tweedie C, Bundschu N, Amin Q, Hernandez N, Cruz F, Smith CP, Elkbuli A. Nasef H, et al. Am Surg. 2025 Mar;91(3):407-416. doi: 10.1177/00031348241256069. Epub 2024 May 31. Am Surg. 2025. PMID: 38821531
• Optimizing Nutritional Needs of Burn Patients: An Evaluation of Nutritional Assessment Tools, Feeding Strategies, and Their Impact on Patient Outcomes.

  Zagales R, Watts E, Awan MU, Hernandez N, Haddadi M, Smith HG, Elkbuli A. Zagales R, et al. Am Surg. 2025 Mar;91(3):393-406. doi: 10.1177/00031348241259042. Epub 2024 Jun 3. Am Surg. 2025. PMID: 38830580 Review.
• Impact of Trauma Center Type on Outcomes in Pediatric Population Following Severe Isolated Blunt Traumatic Brain Injuries: A National Analysis.

  Nasef H, Chin B, Breeding T, Bundschu N, Wright DD, Plumely D, Elkbuli A. Nasef H, et al. Am Surg. 2025 Mar;91(3):313-324. doi: 10.1177/00031348241262432. Epub 2024 Jun 20. Am Surg. 2025. PMID: 38900905
• Evaluating the Factors Influencing Residency Match for Surgical Specialty Applicants and Programs: Challenges and Future Directions.

  Patel H, Wright DD, Hernandez N, Werling A, Watts E, Havron WS 3rd, Elkbuli A. Patel H, et al. Am Surg. 2025 Mar;91(3):386-392. doi: 10.1177/00031348241262427. Epub 2024 Jun 20. Am Surg. 2025. PMID: 38900926 Review.