Errors in Medicine
Lucian L. Leape, M.D.
A Systems Approach to Error Reduction: Lessons from the Aviation Industry
John J. Nance, J.D.
A Legal Perspective on Errors in Medicine
Linda C. Laing, J.D.
A Nursing Perspective on Errors inMedicine: Pediatric Surgery
Mary Ellen Connolly, M.S., CPNP, Karen Iacono, M.S., Lucille Kingston, R.N., PNP-BC,
CORLN, and Carmel A. McComiskey, M.S., PNP-BC, CPNP-AC
Virtual Reality and Simulation: Reducing Complications
Through Emerging Technology
Venita Chandra, M.D. and Sanjeev Dutta, M.D., M.A.
Application of a Systems Approach to Medication Safety
Michael S. Leonard, M.D., M.S.
Wading Through the Clinical Evidence: A Primer for Pediatric Surgeons
Shawn J. Rangel, M.D. and Richard A. Falcone, Jr., M.D., M.P.H.
Complications of Head and Neck Surgery
Jennifer Hall Aldrink, M.D. and Michael A. Skinner, M.D.
Expert: Richard G. Azizkhan, M.D. (Thyroglossal duct cyst excision)
Complications of Pediatric Thoracic Surgery
Robert E. Kelly, Jr., M.D. and M. Ann Kuhn, M.D.
Expert: Donald Nuss, M.B.Ch.B. (Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum)
Complications of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Kimberly W. McCrudden, M.D. and Ronald B. Hirschl, M.D.
Expert: Kevin P. Lally, M.D., M.S. (ECMO cannulation)
Complications of Fetal Surgery
Oluyinka O. Olutoye, M.B.Ch.B., Ph.D.
Complications of Herniorrhaphy
Sara K. Rasmussen, M.D., Ph.D. and Jeffrey H. Haynes, M.D.
Experts: Frederick J. Rescorla, M.D. (Repair of inguinal hernia)
Charles J. Stolar, M.D. (Congenital diaphragmatic hernia)
Michael D. Klein, M.D. (Repair of abdominal wall defects)
Complications of Intestinal and Vascular Access
Nicholas C. Saenz, M.D.
Experts: Charles E. Bagwell, M.D. (Broviac and Mediport placement)
Sigmund H. Ein, M.D. (Intestinal stoma formation)
Complications of Esophageal Surgery
Michael G. Caty, M.D., Stanley T. Lau, M.D., and Mauricio A. Escobar, M.D.
Experts: Jay L. Grosfeld, M.D. (Repair of esophageal atresia)
Arnold G. Coran, M.D. (Gastric transposition)
Dennis P. Lund, M.D. (Open Nissen fundoplication)
Kurt D. Newman, M.D. (Gastric tube replacement of the esophagus)
Complications of Surgery of the Stomach, Duodenum, and Small Intestine
Sani Z. Yamout, M.D., Michael G. Caty, M.D., and Philip L. Glick, M.D., M.B.A.
Experts: Sigmund H. Ein, M.D. (Open pyloromyotomy)
Brad W. Warner, M.D. (Repair of duodenal atresia)
Sigmund H. Ein, M.D. (Repair of small intestinal atresia)
Complications of Colon Surgery
Roshni Dasgupta, M.D. and Jacob C. Langer, M.D.
Experts: Arnold G. Coran, M.D. (Ileoanal pull-through)
Jacob C. Langer,M.D. (Laparoscopic pull-through for Hirschsprung’s disease)
Robert Sawin, M.D. (Open appendectomy)
Complications of Surgery for Anorectal Malformations
Marc A. Levitt, M.D. and Alberto Pe˜ na, M.D.
Expert: Alberto Pe ˜ na, M.D. (Posterior sagittal anorectoplasty)
Complications of Hepatobiliary Surgery
Frederick M. Karrer, M.D.
Experts: R. Peter Altman, M.D. (Kasai portoenterostomy)
Frederick C. Ryckman, M.D. (Excision of choledochal cyst)
Complications of Surgery of the Spleen
Kurt D. Newman, M.D. and Todd A. Ponsky, M.D.
Expert: Steven Stylianos, M.D. (Splenectomy and splenic salvage)
Complications in Pediatric Surgical Oncology
Kyriacos Panayides, M.D. and Richard J. Andrassy, M.D.
Experts: Jay L. Grosfeld, M.D. (Resection ofWilms’ tumor)
Andrew M. Davidoff, M.D. (Resection of neuroblastoma)
Complications of Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery
Garret Zallen, M.D.
Experts: Thom E. Lobe, M.D. (Laparoscopic cholecystectomy)
George W. Holcomb, M.D., M.B.A. (Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication)
Carroll M. Harmon, M.D., Ph.D. (Laparoscopic appendectomy)
Felix Schier, M.D. (Laparoscopic hernia repair)
George W. Holcomb, M.D., M.B.A. (Laparoscopic pyloromyotomy)
Craig T. Albanese, M.D. (Thoracoscopic lobectomy)
Craig T. Albanese, M.D. (Thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia)
Complications in Pediatric Trauma
Steven Stylianos, M.D., Michael G. Vitale, M.D., and Richard H. Pearl, M.D.
Complications of Pediatric Transplantation
Stephen P. Dunn, M.D. and Nikolai A. Bildzukewicz, M.D.
Complications in Pediatric Urology
Jennifer K. Yates, M.D. and Anthony A. Caldamone, M.D.
Expert: Pierre Williot, M.D. (Orchiopexy)
Complications of Vascular Anomalies
Arin K. Greene, M.D., M.M.Sc. and Steven J. Fishman, M.D.
Index
Errors in Medicine. A Systems Approach to Error Reduction: Lessons from the Aviation Industry. A Legal Perspective on Errors in Medicine. A Nursing Perspective on Errors in Medicine: Pediatric Surgery. Virtual Reality and Simulation: Reducing Complications. Through Emerging Technology. Application of a Systems Approach to Medication Safety. Wading Through the Clinical Evidence: A Primer for Pediatric Surgeons. Complications of Head and Neck Surgery. Complications of Pediatric Thoracic Surgery. Complications of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. Complications of Fetal Surgery. Complications of Herniorrhaphy. Complications of Intestinal and Vascular Access. Complications of Esophageal Surgery. Complications of Surgery of the Stomach, Duodenum, and Small Intestine. Complications of Surgery for Anorectal Malformations. Complications of Hepatobiliary Surgery. Complications of Surgery of the Spleen. Complications in Pediatric Surgical Oncology. Complications of Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery. Complications in Pediatric Trauma. Complications of Pediatric Transplantation. Complications in Pediatric Urology. Complications of Vascular Anomalies. Index.
Biography
MICHAEL G. CATY is the John E. Fisher Chair in Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief of the Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, and he holds the academic position of Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at the State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA. Dr. Caty attended Boston College, Boston, and received his M.D. from the University of Massachusetts, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. He trained in general surgery at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, and in pediatric surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
