MELD Predicts Mortality in Conservatively Managed Cirrhotics with Pneumatosis

ASSOCIATION FOR ACADEMIC SURGERY AND SOCIETY OF UNIVERSITY SURGEONS—ABSTRACTS 2.6. Magnetic Resonance Cholangio-pancreatography before an Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-pancreatography: Is it really required?. H. Aziz,1 B. Joseph,1 V. Pandit,1 N. Kulvatunyou,1 T. O’Keeffe,1 A. Hashmi,1 A. Tang,1 J. Wynne,1 L. Gries,1 G. Vercruysse,1 R. S. Friese,1 P. Rhee1; 1 University Of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA 2.7. Outcomes of a Fast-Track Pathway for Urgent Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. K. Katchko,1 C. Trevino,1 M. Bruce,1 A. Verhaalan,1 T. Webb1; 1Medical College Of Wisconsin - Trauma/Critical Care, Milwaukee, WI, USA 2.8. Spleen Preserving Distal Pancreatectomy: Is it Worth it?. B. I. Nwannunu,1 C. Thompson,1 I. D. Nwokeabia,1 A. C. Obirieze,1 G. Ortega,1 E. E. Cornwell,1 T. M. Fullum1; 1Howard University College Of Medicine - Minimally Invasive And Bariatric Surgery, Washington, DC, USA 2.9. An Acute Care Surgery Dilemma: Immediate Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy In Patients On Anti Platelet Therapy. H. Aziz,1 B. Joseph,1 B. Rawashdeh,1 N. Kulvatunyou,1 V. Pandit,1 Q. Jehangir,1 A. Tang,1 T. O’Keeffe,1 J. Wynne,1 G. Vercruysse,1 R. S. Friese,1 P. Rhee1; 1University Of Arizona - Trauma, Critical Care, Emergency Surgery, And Burns, Tucson, AZ, USA 2.10. Management and Outcomes of Patients with Suspected Choledocholithiasis within a Safety Net System. B. M. Jaouen,1,2 R. T. Stovall,1,3 M. S. Rodil,1 F. M. Pieracci1,3; 1 Denver Health Medical Center - Department Of Surgery, Denver, CO, USA; 2St. Louis University - School Of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA; 3University Of Colorado Denver - School Of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA 2.11. MELD Predicts Mortality in Conservatively Managed Cirrhotics with Pneumatosis. F. Karipineni,1 J. Pang,1 A. Parsikia,1 A. Joshi,1 S. Campos,1 M. Horrow,1 J. Ortiz1,2,3; 1Albert Einstein College Of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA; 2Indiana University School Of Medicine - Department Of Surgery, Indianapolis, IN, USA; 3Indiana University School Of Medicine - Department Of Biochemistry And Molecular Biology, Indianapolis, IN, USA 2.12. Post Operative Bile Leak Rates after Intra-Operative Cholangiogram in a Teaching Hospital. C. R. Porta,1 D. W. Nelson,1 D. P. McVAy,1 M. W. Causey,1 S. R. Steele1; 1 Madigan Army Medical Center - Surgery, Tacoma, WA, USA 2.13. Modified Glasgow Prognostic Score Predicts Histological Response of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in cStage II or III Esophageal Cancer. Y. Otowa,1 T. Nakamura,1 S. Kanaji,1 K. Kanemitsu,1 K. Yamashita,1 T. Imanishi,1 Y. Sumi,1 S. Suzuki,1 K. Tanaka,1 Y. Kakeji1; 1University Of Kobe - Division Of Gastro-intestinal Surgery, Department Of Surgery, Kobe, HYOGO, Japan 2.14. Physicians Perceive Socioeconomic Status and Access to Social Support Services Together Play a Greater Role Than Race in Suboptimal Esophageal Cancer Outcomes for African American Patients. M. T. Kemp,1 S. Sarwar,1 S. L. Revels,1 B. M. Eilender,1 S. R. Houtschilt,1

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C. Akateh,1 R. M. Reddy1; 1University Of Michigan Department Of Surgery, Ann Arbor, MI, USA 2.15. Are Emergency Room Visits and Readmissions in Medically Underserved Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery Patients a Result of Poor Surgical Care?. M. H. Huang,1 Z. Alawadi,1 C. J. Wray,1 D. F. Lew,1 T. C. Ko,1 L. S. Kao1; 1University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston - Department Of Surgery, Houston, TX, USA 2.16. Reliability of Hospital Cost-Profiles in Inpatient Surgery. T. R. Grenda,1 R. Krell,1 J. B. Dimick1; 1University Of Michigan - Department Of Surgery, Ann Arbor, MI, USA 2.17. All-Payer Variation in Rates of Elective Joint Replacement. L. H. Nicholas1; 1Johns Hopkins University - Health Policy & Management, Surgery, Baltimore, MD, USA 2.18. A Decision and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Healthcare-Associated Intensive Care Unit Infection Prevention Strategies. C. A. Guidry,1 G. J. Stukenborg,1 S. W. Davies,1 D. F. Volles,1 Z. C. Dietch,1 R. N. Willis,1 R. G. Sawyer1; 1University Of Virginia - Department Of Surgery, Charlottesville, VA, USA 2.19. Impact of Surgical Quality Improvement on Hospital Costs in Medicare Patients. C. Scally,1 J. Birkmeyer,1 J. Dimick1; 1University Of Michigan - Department Of General Surgery, School Of Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

CLINICAL TRIALS/OUTCOMES 2: COLORECTAL/PERIOPERATIVE OUTCOMES 3.1. Comparison of Survival Models for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: An Analysis of the Texas Cancer Registry. U. R. Phatak,1 C. Green,1 L. S. Kao,1 G. J. Chang,2 T. C. Ko,1 C. J. Wray1; 1University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston, Houston, TX, USA; 2University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA 3.2. An Analysis of Patient Outcomes in Fellow and Resident Assisted Laparoscopic Colectomies at a Teaching Hospital. B. Oommen,1 S. W. Ross,1 M. Kim,1 J. F. Bradley,1 K. B. Williams,1 A. L. Walters,1 K. T. Dacey,1 V. A. Augenstein,1 B. T. Heniford1; 1Carolinas Medical Center Division Of Gastrointestinal And Minimally Invasive Surgery, Charlotte, NC, USA 3.3. Identifying High Utilizers of Surgical Care After Colectomy. A. M. Stey,3 M. McGory-Russell,3 M. Maggard-Gibbons,3 E. H. Lawson,3 J. Needleman,4 R. Louie,3 B. L. Hall,1,2 D. Zingmond,3 C. Y. Ko1,3; 1American College Of Surgeons Division of Research And Optimal Patient Care, Chicago, IL, USA; 2Washington University - Division of General Surgery, St. Louis, MO, USA; 3University Of California - Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA; 4 University Of California - Los Angeles - School Of Public Health Department Of Health Policy And Management, Los Angeles, CA, USA