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Surgeons Discuss Refractory and Recurrent Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis Treatment

January 7, 2025

Surgeons Discuss Refractory and Recurrent Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis Treatment

In the latest episode of The Operative Word podcast, Dr. Lillian Erdahl is joined by Dr. Fatemeh Shojaeian from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine to discuss Dr. Shojaeian’s recent article in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS), “Refractory and Recurrent Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis Treatment: Adaptive, Randomized Clinical Trial.” 

The authors found that, for resistant or relapsing patients with idiopathic granulomatous mastitis, combining methotrexate and corticosteroids offers a promising strategy. A subscription to JACS is a free benefit for all ACS members.

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ACS Accepts Applications for Senior Vice President, Education
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ACS Accepts Applications for Senior Vice President, Education

Indication of interest in the position is encouraged no later than February 7, 2025, for full consideration.
Register Today for ACS Surgical Simulation Summit
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Register Today for ACS Surgical Simulation Summit

Medical professionals, simulation center directors and administrators, and others are encouraged to attend, share the latest research and collaborate.
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Fellow Is President-Elect of ASCO

Dr. Elizabeth Mittendorf will become president-elect in June 2025 and begin her 1-year presidential term in June 2026.
Peer Coaches Can Alleviate Side Effects of the Corporatization of Healthcare
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Peer Coaches Can Alleviate Side Effects of the Corporatization of Healthcare

Learn how a peer-to-peer program may decrease the dissatisfaction and feelings of burnout often associated with healthcare corporatization.
Patients Treated at ACS Geriatric Surgery Verification Program Hospitals See Improved Outcomes
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Patients Treated at ACS Geriatric Surgery Verification Program Hospitals See Improved Outcomes

The data analysis showed that the GSV group had a significantly shorter hospital stay and were less likely to be discharged to a care institution.
PCT Monitoring Can Aid in Determining Duration of Antibiotic Therapy in Sepsis Patients
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PCT Monitoring Can Aid in Determining Duration of Antibiotic Therapy in Sepsis Patients

Procalcitonin and C-reactive protein assays are used to guide decisions regarding duration of antibiotic usage in hospitalized patients with sepsis.
Biliary Dyskinesia Management Differs for Adult and Pediatric Patients
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Biliary Dyskinesia Management Differs for Adult and Pediatric Patients

This article presents recommendations for documentation of biliary pain using the Rome-IV criteria and guidelines for gallbladder ejection fraction.
Tamsulosin with ERAS Protocols Reduces Rates of Urinary Retention after Colorectal Surgery
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Tamsulosin with ERAS Protocols Reduces Rates of Urinary Retention after Colorectal Surgery

ERAS protocols emphasize the importance of early urinary catheter removal to reduce hospital length of stay and the risk of urinary tract infection.
PODCAST: Scudder Orator Discusses Looking Back to Move Forward on Major Hepatic Injury
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PODCAST: Scudder Orator Discusses Looking Back to Move Forward on Major Hepatic Injury

Listen to Dr. Andrew Peitzman describe factors behind high operative mortality seen in laparotomies for hemorrhage control.
Webinar Helps Transition from Residency to Practice
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Webinar Helps Transition from Residency to Practice

Join the ACS Women in Surgery Committee on Tuesday, January 28, for a moderated-discussion webinar on making the transition from trainee to attendee.
Apply for Fellowship in Surgical Ethics by Next Week
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Apply for Fellowship in Surgical Ethics by Next Week

Past participants have included attending surgeons, as well as surgical residents and fellows nationwide—apply by January 15.
Submit Nominations for ACS Treasurer
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Submit Nominations for ACS Treasurer

The 2025 Nominating Committee of the Board of Regents will accept nominations for ACS Treasurer until March 31, 2025.
Access Most Popular ACS Podcast Episodes of 2024
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Access Most Popular ACS Podcast Episodes of 2024

The College's three podcast series feature discussions on point-of-care clinical topics, highlights in new research, recaps of high-profile ACS sessions, and more.