With this method, polypoid airway lesions can be detected automatically, although false-positive diagnoses present an important limitation.

Endoluminal negative-pressure therapy was well-tolerated and led to successful closure of 90% of the anastomic rectal defects in the treatment group of animals in the present study. Additional evaluation of this therapy is warranted.

Purpose: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, the healthcare system has been forced to adapt in myriad ways. Residents have faced significant changes in work schedules, deployment to COVID-19 units, and alterations to didactics. This study aims to identify the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on resident perception of their own education within the Nuvance Health Network. Methods: We conducted an observational study assessing resident perception of changes in education and lifestyle during the COVID-19 pandemic. A survey was developed to assess the quality and quantity of resident education during this time and administered anonymously to all residents within the healthcare network. Results: Eighty-four (68%) residents responded to the survey from 5 different specialties, including general surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pathology, and radiology. The average change in hours per week performing clinical work was −6 hours (SD = 17; P = .003), in time studying was +0 hours (SD = 5; P = .96), in weekly didactics was −2 hours (SD = 3; P < .001), and in attending involvement was −1 hours (SD = 2; P < .001). Additionally, 32% of residents expressed concern that the pandemic has diminished their preparedness to become an attending, 13% expressed concern about completing graduation requirements, and 3% felt they would need an additional year of training. Conclusion: During the COVID-19 pandemic thus far, residents perceived that time spent on organized didactics/conferences decreased and that attending physicians are less involved in education. Furthermore, the majority of residents felt that the quality of didactic education diminished as a result of the pandemic. Surprisingly, while many residents expressed concerns about being prepared to become an attending, few were concerned about completing graduation requirements or needing an extra year of education. In light of these findings, it is critical to devote attention to the effects of the pandemic on residents’ professional trajectories and create innovative opportunities for improving education during this challenging time.

Anastomotic leaks are a serious complication associated with Ivor Lewis esophagectomies. Endoluminal negative pressure vacuum devices create a possible treatment alternative to conventional surgical intervention. Ten pigs had an intrathoracic esophageal anastomosis with a 1‐cm defect. The experimental group had the device placed intraoperatively across the defect, whereas the control group did not. Once treatment was completed, a contrast fluoroscopic study and necropsy was performed. All control pigs had contrast extravasation on fluoroscopy and contamination on necropsy. The experimental group had no radiologic leak and no contamination on necropsy. The P value for leak is 0.03. This study demonstrated that endoluminal negative pressure vacuum therapy is tolerated in the swine model and is successful in facilitating the healing of anastomotic leaks. Endoluminal negative pressure vacuum therapy has potential clinical benefits, including decreased morbidity and length of hospital stay.

C ONTEMPORARY MANAGEMENT of the patient with penetrating neck trauma no longer hinges on mandatory surgical exploration. Current recommendations continue to advocate surgical intervention in the unstable patient (hemodynamically unstable, unstable airway, shock, expanding hematoma, active, brisk bleeding, and air sucking in and out of the wound). Although the principles of establishing the airway, supporting breathing, and maintenance of circulation remain primary, the stable patient can now be evaluated with a multitude of diagnostic studies including computed tomography with angiography, Doppler ultrasonography, and fluoroscopy, thus avoiding the negative surgical exploration. This more selective approach has been championed in the last 10 years as patients with these injuries have been carefully studied. Technological advances in interventional radiology and endovascular techniques allow identification and management of potentially life-threatening injuries while saving many patients from surgery.This review surveys the current literature on penetrating neck trauma and presents diagnostic and treatment recommendations for vascular and aerodigestive injuries in the neck. Recommendations for diagnostic approaches and management algorithms are offered.