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Trauma Surgeons Look Forward to Annual TQIP Conference

September 10, 2024

Register today for the 2024 ACS Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) Annual Conference, November 12–14 in Denver, Colorado. The interdisciplinary conference offers best practices, quality improvement demonstrations, networking, and new sessions designed specifically for those in the C-Suite. This year’s theme is “Enhancing Quality through Communication.” Listen to four renowned ACS trauma leaders describe why TQIP is one of their favorite conferences of the year.

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Final Chance: Submit Abstracts for 2025 ACS Cancer Conference by September 17
ACS Brief

Final Chance: Submit Abstracts for 2025 ACS Cancer Conference by September 17

Deadline approaching fast—submit your abstract for the ACS Cancer Conference today.
Volunteer for Medical Student Program at Clinical Congress by Leading Mock Interviews
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Volunteer for Medical Student Program at Clinical Congress by Leading Mock Interviews

Help make this year's Medical Student Program a success! Volunteers can choose to participate in events based on their availability.
Register for Free September 24 Webinar on Importance of Surgery Champions
ACS Brief

Register for Free September 24 Webinar on Importance of Surgery Champions

Register to join Drs. Paula Ferrada, Isabella Frigerio, and Jana Macleod in discussing the significance of being a champion for women surgeons.
ACS Brief

Clinical Risk Prediction Score Helps ID Patients Who May Develop LVAD-VSI

Listen to Dr. Ida Fox explain the multidisciplinary work involved in a September study on patients most likely to get VSI.
Attend Webinar on Complying with New Age Friendly Hospital Measure
ACS Brief

Attend Webinar on Complying with New Age Friendly Hospital Measure

Questions about the new CMS Age Friendly Hospital Measure? Tune in next Tuesday to get your questions answered.
New MyATLS App Offers Interactive Trauma Information, Course Prep, and More
ACS Brief

New MyATLS App Offers Interactive Trauma Information, Course Prep, and More

Explore chapter summaries, skill stations, practice quizzes, and more on the newly redesign MyATLS app.
Chapter Meeting Offers Valuable Content, Unique Opportunities to Network
ACS Brief

Chapter Meeting Offers Valuable Content, Unique Opportunities to Network

Read Dr. Tyler Hughes's highlights from the North and South Carolina Chapters meeting last month.
Cutting of Intersphincteric Space Is Effective Anal Fistula Treatment
ACS Brief

Cutting of Intersphincteric Space Is Effective Anal Fistula Treatment

Anal fistula is defined as an epithelialized tract connecting the anal canal to the skin, and symptoms include persistent infection with purulent drainage and severe pain.

Low-Risk Melanoma Lesions Can Be Excised Safely with 5 mm Margin
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Low-Risk Melanoma Lesions Can Be Excised Safely with 5 mm Margin

Sun and coauthors reported MIS recurrence rates over 5 years of follow-up following lesion excision with a confirmed 5 mm margin.
Funnel-Shaped Mesh Placement Is Effective for Prevention of Parastomal Hernia
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Funnel-Shaped Mesh Placement Is Effective for Prevention of Parastomal Hernia

Clinical practice guidelines recommend mesh reinforcement using the keyhole technique to reduce the risk of parastomal hernia following colostomy formation.