JodyChristopherDiGiacomoMD

PubMed

• Presence of Permanent Pacemakers: Implications for Elderly Patients Presenting with Traumatic Injuries.
  Tanzim Bhuiya, Demian Omeh, Brian Berookhim, Ashley Roper, Viliane Vilcant, Elisa Syzdziak, Ofek Hai, Roman Zeltser, Jody Digiacomo, Amgad N Makaryus, Munshi, R.> ;Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open. 2023 Jan 1
• 4 citations
  Perioperative Multimodal Pain Management Approach in Older Adults With Polytrauma.
  Hira Shafeeq, Jody C DiGiacomo, Kelley A Sookraj, Noam Gerber, Alaa Bahr, Om N Talreja, Swapna Munnangi, Sarah Cardozo-Stolberg, L D George Angus> ;The Journal of Surgical Research. 2022 Jul 1
• Unraveling quad fever: Severe hyperthermia after traumatic cervical spinal cord injury.
  Carlton C L Watson, Dooniya Shaikh, Jody C DiGiacomo, Aaron C Brown, Raina Wallace, Shridevi Singh, Lisa Szydziaka, Sara Cardozo-Stolberg, L D George Angus> ;Chinese Journal of Traumatology = Zhonghua Chuang Shang Za Zhi. 2023 Jan 1
• Contralateral pneumothorax after central line placement in COVID-19 positive patients.
  Scott Oster, Kathryn McGhee, Luke Edgecombe, Jody C. DiGiacomo, L.D. George Angus, Elizabeth Swezey> ;Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease = Archivio Monaldi per Le Malattie Del Torace. 2021 Sep 28
• 2 citations
  Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection: The Impact of Routine Screening in the Geriatric Hip Fracture Population.
  Shridevi Singh, L.D. George Angus, Swapna Munnangi, Dooniya Shaikh, Jody C. DiGiacomo, Vivek C Angara, Aaron Brown, Tayo Akadiri> ;Journal of Trauma Nursing. 2021 Sep 1
• 1 citations
  Throwing darts in ICU: how close are we in estimating energy requirements?
  Laryssa Grguric, Lisa Musillo, Jody C. DiGiacomo, Swapna Munnangi> ;Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open. 2020 Sep 1
• 5 citations
  Acute traumatic injuries of the adrenal gland: results of analysis of the Pennsylvania trauma outcomes study registry
  Jody C. DiGiacomo, Noam Gerber, L.D. George Angus, Swapna Munnangi, Sara Cardozo-Stolberg> ;Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open. 2020 Sep 1
• 5 citations
  Management and Outcomes of Isolated Axillary Artery Injury: A Five-Year National Trauma Data Bank Analysis.
  L.D. George Angus, Noam Gerber, Swapna Munnangi, Raina Wallace, Shridevi Singh, Jody C. DiGiacomo> ;Annals of Vascular Surgery. 2020 May 1
• 3 citations
  Adrenal gland injury due to gunshot.
  Vivek C Angara, Jody C. DiGiacomo> ;Chinese Journal of Traumatology = Zhonghua Chuang Shang Za Zhi. 2020 Jan 24
• 1 citations
  Does a Surgical Post-Acute Unit Help Elders With Rib Fractures? Definitely Maybe!
  Shridevi Singh, Jody C. DiGiacomo, L.D. George Angus, Sara Cardozo-Stolberg, Noam Gerber, Swapna Munnangi> ;Journal of Trauma Nursing. 2020 Mar 1
• 1 citations
  The Impact of an ICU "Bed Ahead" Policy on ED Length of Stay and Patient Outcomes
  Jody C. DiGiacomo, L.D. George Angus, Raina Wallace, Sara Cardozo-Stolberg, Noam Gerber, Swapna Munnangi, Kelley Sookraj, Kathy Skarka> ;Annals of Surgery. 2020 Feb 1
• 7 citations
  Factors Associated with Chest Tube Placement in Blunt Trauma Patients with an Occult Pneumothorax.
  Michael Paplawski, Swapna Munnangi, Jody C. DiGiacomo, Edwin Gonzalez, Ashley Modica, Shawndeep Tung, Catherine Ko> ;Critical Care Research and Practice. 2019 Sep 2
• 1 citations
  The Colostomy of Duret for the High Risk Patient.
  Jody C. DiGiacomo, Mark Lehman> ;Journal of Investigative Surgery. 2021 Mar 1
• 9 citations
  Blunt Adrenal Injury: Results of a State Trauma Registry Review
  Jody C. DiGiacomo, Noam Gerber, L.D. George Angus, Swapna Munnangi, Sara Cardozo-Stolberg> ;The American Surgeon. 2019 Apr 1
• 18 citations
  Improved outcomes following implementation of a multidisciplinary care pathway for elderly hip fractures.
  Raina Wallace, L.D. George Angus, Swapna Munnangi, Sally Shukry, Jody C. DiGiacomo, Charles Ruotolo> ;Aging Clinical and Experimental Research. 2019 Feb 1
• 3 citations
  Betwixt and between: a surgical post-acute treatment unit (SPA) for the optimal care of elderly patients with isolated hip fractures.
  Jody C. DiGiacomo, L.D. George Angus, Sara Cardozo-Stolberg, Raina Wallace, Noam Gerber, Swapna Munnangi, Shyni Charley, Karen McGlynn> ;Aging Clinical and Experimental Research. 2019 Jan 30
• 7 citations
  Submental Intubation: an Underutilized Technique for Airway Management in Patients With Panfacial Trauma.
  Adam Kaiser, Adam Semanoff, Louis Christensen, Rory Sadoff, Jody C. DiGiacomo> ;The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 2018 Jul 1
• 8 citations
  The cervical spine can be cleared without MRI after blunt trauma:A retrospective review of a single level 1 trauma center experience over 8 years.
  Daniel Novick, Raina Wallace, Jody C. DiGiacomo, Anand Kumar, Steven Lev, L.D. George Angus> ;American Journal of Surgery. 2018 Mar 6
• 22 citations
  Mortality is predicted by Comorbidity Polypharmacy score but not Charlson Comorbidity Index in geriatric trauma patients.
  Vaughn E. Nossaman, Brett E. Larsen, Jody C. DiGiacomo, Zara Manuelyan, Renee Afram, Sally Shukry, Amiee Luan Kang, Swapna Munnangi, L.D. George Angus> ;American Journal of Surgery. 2017 Sep 19
• 6 citations
  Thoracotomy in the emergency department for resuscitation of the mortally injured.
  J.Christopher DiGiacomo, L.D. George Angus> ;Chinese Journal of Traumatology = Zhonghua Chuang Shang Za Zhi. 2017 Jun 1
• 7 citations
  Demographic and socioeconomic factors influencing disparities in prevalence of alcohol-related injury among underserved trauma patients in a safety-net hospital
  Ikenna C. Nweze, Jody C. DiGiacomo, Silvia S. Shin, Camilla Gupta, Rema Ramakrishnan, Lambros D.G. Angus> ;Injury. 2016 Dec 1
• 6 citations
  Adrenal Injuries: Historical Facts and Modern Truths.
  Jody C. DiGiacomo, L.D. George Angus, Edward Coffield> ;World Journal of Surgery. 2017 Apr 1
• 2 citations
  Is There a Discrepancy? Comparing Enteral Nutrition Documentation With Enteral Pump Volumes.
  Lisa Musillo, Laryssa Marie Grguric-Smith, Edward Coffield, Karen Totino, Jody C. DiGiacomo> ;Nutrition in Clinical Practice. 2017 Apr 1
• 1 citations
  Occult Sternal Fractures Identified by Bone Scintigraphy Occult Sternal Fractures.
  Jody C. DiGiacomo, Angus Ld> ;The American Surgeon. 2015 Dec 1
• Geriatric trauma: challenges and the team approach.
  J.Christopher DiGiacomo> ;Current Surgery. 2005 Jan 1
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Journal Articles

• An evidence-based review: helmet efficacy to reduce head injury and mortality in motorcycle crashes: EAST practice management guidelines  
  MacLeod JB, Digiacomo JC, Tinkoff G, J Trauma, 11/1/2010
• An update on the surgeons scope and depth of practice to all hazards emergency response  
  Ciraulo DL, Barie PS, Briggs SM, Bjerke HS, Born CT, Capella J, Cancio L, Dennis A, DiGiacomo JC, et al., Journal of Trauma, 1/1/2006
• Geriatric trauma: Challenges and the team approach  
  DiGiacomo JC, Current Surgery, 1/1/2005
• Biloma from an aberrant Duct of Luschka after laparoscopic cholecystectomy  
  Velcu L, Angus LDG, DiGiacomo JC, Rubin J, Adolphine R, Surgical Rounds, 1/1/2004
• Clostridium difficile colitis: The challenge continues  
  DiGiacomo JC, Current Surgery, 1/1/2003
• Emergency Cricothyrotomy  
  DiGiacomo JC, Neshat K, Angus LDG, Simpkins CO, Sadoff RS, Shaftan GW, Military Medicine, 1/1/2003
• Intrathoracic jugular vein avulsion after blunt chest trauma  
  Hayn E, Barrett LO, DiGiacomo JC, Shaftan GW, Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 1/1/2002
• Bullet embolization from the left iliac vein to the right ventricle  
  Kalimi R, Angus LDG, Gerold T, DiGiacomo JC, Weltman D, Journal of Trauma, 1/1/2002
• Clearing the cervical spine in victims of blunt trauma  
  DiGiacomo JC, Frankel HL, Rotondo MF, Military Medicine, 1/1/2002
• Editorial Comment on "Hyperventilation therapy in traumatic brain injury"  
  DiGiacomo JC, Journal of Trauma, 1/1/2002
• Image of trauma: Impaled shark hook: An uncommon occupational injury  
  Angus LDG, DiGiacomo JC, Cottam D, DeOliviera D, Journal of Trauma, 1/1/2001
• The role of nephrectomy in the acutely injured  
  DiGiacomo JC, Rotondo MF, Kauder DR, Schwab CW, Archives of Surgery, 1/1/2001
• Pre-operative radiographic staging for ureteral injuries is not warranted: Learning from the lessons of the past  
  DiGiacomo JC, Frankel H, Rotondo MF, Schwab CW, Shaftan GW, American Surgeon, 1/1/2001
• A thigh that rattles during basketball  
  Ortega RE, Martinez HE, DiGiacomo JC, Angus LDG, Shaftan GW, Journal of Trauma, 1/1/2001
• Safety and efficacy of the rapid four-step technique for cricothyrotomy using a Bair claw [Letter]  
  DiGiacomo JC, Angus LDG, Simpkins CO, Shaftan GW, Journal of Emergency Medicine, 1/1/2001
• Effect of long-term suspension in resuscitation fluid on cell survival and mitochondrial membrane polarity  
  Simpkins C, Waris W, Angus G, DiGiacomo J, Shaftan G, Cortsidis G, Shock, 1/1/2001
• Unsuspected child abuse revealed by delayed presentation of periportal tracking and myoglobinuria  
  DiGiacomo JC, Frankel H, Haskell RM, Rotondo MF, Schwab CW, Journal of Trauma, 1/1/2000
• Is routine arteriography mandatory for penetrating injuries to Zone 1 of the Neck? Discussion  
  DiGiacomo JC, Journal of Trauma, 1/1/2000
• Re: Transpelvic gunshot wounds: Routine laparotomy or selective management? [Letter]  
  DiGiacomo JC, Schwab CW, Kauder DR, Rotondo MF, World Journal of Surgery, 1/1/1999
• Cricothyrotomy technique: Standard versus the rapid four step technique [Letter]  
  DiGiacomo JC, Angus LDG, Gelfand BJ, Shaftan GW, Journal of Emergency Medicine, 1/1/1999
• Recidivism in equestrian trauma  
  Frankel HL, Haskell R, DiGiacomo JC, Rotondo MF, American Surgeon, 1/1/1998
• Delayed splenic hematoma: An injury in evolution  
  DiGiacomo JC, Rotondo MF, Kauder DR, Schwab CW, Surgery, 1/1/1998
• Response to Letter to the Editor  
  DiGiacomo JC, Rotondo MF, Kauder DR, Schwab CW, Surgery, 1/1/1998
• Barrier precautions in trauma resuscitation: Real-time analysis utilizing videotape review  
  DiGiacomo JC, Hoff WS, Rotondo MF, Martin K, Kauder DR, Anderson HL, Phillips GR, Schwab CW, American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 1/1/1997
• Re: Incidental Meckel's diverticulectomy  
  DiGiacomo JC, Cottone FJ, Surgery, 1/1/1997
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Books/Book Chapters

• Initial Management of Injuries 
  Chapter: Evaluation of Gluteal Gunshot Wounds. 
  DiGiacomo JCEditors: Sing RS, Reilly PM.BMJ Books, London2001
• The Trauma Manual 
  Chapter: Penetrating Trauma. 
  DiGiacomo JCEditors: Peitzman AB, Rhodes M, Schwab CW, Yealy DM.Little and Brown1998
• Current Pediatric Therapy 
  Chapter: Penetrating, Gunshot, and Knife Wounds in Children. 
  Schwab CW, DiGiacomo JCEditors: Burg FD, Ingelfinger JR, Wald ER, Polin RA.W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia, PAEdition 15th,1995

Abstracts/Posters

• Effect of long-term suspension in resuscitation fluid on cell survival and mitochondrial membrane polarity.
  Simpkins CO, Waris W, Angus LDG, DiGiacomo JC, Shaftan GW, Cortsidis G, Twenty-Fourth Annual Conference on Shock, Marco Island, FL, 6/11/2001
• Alternatives in abdominal wall reconstruction after damage control surgery.
  Cottam DR, DiGiacomo JC, Riina L, Angus LDG, Simpkins CO, Simpson R, Shaftan GW, Western Trauma Association 31th Annual Meeting, Big Sky, Montana, 3/1/2001
• EAST guidelines for the management of hemorrhage from major pelvic fracture.
  DiGiacomo JC, Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma 14th Scientific Assembly, Palm Harbour, FL, 1/13/2001
• Occult sternal fracture diagnosed by nuclear medicine bone scan. (Poster)
  DeSantis M, Wasserstein G, DiGiacomo JC, American Society of Emergency Radiology 11th Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 3/29/2000
• Gluteal gunshot wounds: Who warrants exploration?
  DiGiacomo JC, Schwab CW, Rotondo MF, Angood PA, McGonigal MD, Kauder DR, Phillips GR, Yearbook of Emergency Medicine, 1/1/1996
• Intravenous urography: Further narrowing the indications in the work up of the acutely injured.
  DiGiacomo JC, Western Trauma Association 25th Annual Meeting, Big Sky, Montana, 2/27/1995
• Universal barrier precautions in trauma resuscitations: Real-time analysis utilizing videotape review.
  DiGiacomo JC, Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma 8th Scientific Assembly, Sanibel Harbour, FL, 1/13/1995
• Who warrants exploration for a gluteal gunshot wound?
  DiGiacomo JC, Western Trauma Association 24th Annual Meeting, Crested Butte, CO, 2/28/1994
• Who warrants exploration for a gluteal gunshot wound?
  DiGiacomo JC, Schwab CW, Rotondo MF, Angood PA, McGonigal MD, Journal of Trauma, 1/1/1994
• Universal barrier precautions in trauma resuscitation: Real-time analysis utilizing videotape review.
  DiGiacomo JC, Hoff WS, Rotondo MF, Martin K, Kauder DR, Anderson HL, Phillips GR, Schwab CW, Journal of Trauma, 1/1/1994
• Gluteal gunshot wounds: Who warrants exploration?
  DiGiacomo JC, Region III Committee on Trauma Resident Paper Competition (Third Place Clinical Research), Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, 12/11/1993
• Gluteal gunshot wounds: Who warrants exploration?
  DiGiacomo JC, Pennsylvania Committee on Trauma Resident Paper Competition (First Place, Clinical Research), Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, 11/10/1993
• Cost Containment in the operating room: Use of reusable versus disposable clothing.
  DiGiacomo JC, Odom JW, Ritota PC, Swan KG, Yearbook of Surgery, 1/1/1993
• Cost containment in the operating room: Use of reusable versus disposable clothing.
  DiGiacomo JC, Odom JW, Ritota PC, Swan KG, Clinical Research, 1/1/1991
• Congenital Duodenal Obstruction: Motivating the lazy duodenum.
  DiGiacomo JC, Eleventh Annual National Pediatric Surgery Residents' Conference, Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, 11/2/1990
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Lectures

• Cost containment in the operating room: A surgeon's perspective. 
  Sheraton Safari Hotel, Lake Buena Vista, FL - 11/13/2000
• Re-considering the indications for emergency department thoracotomy. 
  University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA - 6/2/2000
• Is routine arteriography mandatory for penetrating injuries to Zone 1 of the Neck? Invited Discussion. 
  Sanibel Harbour, FL - 1/15/1998
• Penetrating gluteal injuries. 
  Adams Mark Hotel, Philadelphia, PA - 4/3/1995
• Pelvic fractures. 
  Brandywine Hospital and Trauma Center, Coatesville, PA - 12/15/1994
• The surgical management of pancreatic and duodenal injuries. 
  University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA - 4/8/1994
• Pancreatic and duodenal injuries. 
  Adams Mark Hotel, Philadelphia, PA - 3/15/1994
• Pancreatic/duodenal trauma. 
  University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA - 4/24/1993
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Other

• Practice management guidelines for the evaluation of genitourinary trauma. 
  Holevar M, DiGiacomo JC, Ebert J, Luchette FA, Nagy K, Nayduch D, Sheridan R, Spirnak JP, Yowler C, The Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma
  http://www.east.org/tpg/GU.pdf
  1/1/2003
• Practice management guidelines for hemorrhage in pelvic fracture. 
  DiGiacomo JC, Bonadies JA, Cole FJ, Diebel L, Hoff WS, Holevar M, Malcynski J, Scalea T, The Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma
  http://www.east.org/tpg/pelvis.pdf
  1/1/2002