Riddhi Mehta

General Surgery PGY-1 | Westchester Medical Center

[AAST @traumadoctors]

In older adults with multiple rib fractures, surgical stabilization was associated with fewer readmissions, lower readmission mortality, and more favorable discharge disposition compared to non-operative management, suggesting that the benefits of SSRF extend beyond the index hospitalization.

#AAST2026 @RiddhiMehta25 @jordanmkirsch @Bardiya_z @gabrielfroulaDO @WMCHealth

[Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @JTraumAcuteSurg]

Diverting loop ileostomy and colonic lavage appear to be a safe alternative to colectomy in patients with fulminant C,diff colitis. Despite lack of survival benefit, it is associated with lower wound morbidity and does not worsen outcomes even when failed cases require colectomy.

@Bardiya_z, @jordanmkirsch, @gabrielfroulaDO
#wmchealth

https://t.co/MWFtJzdZmj

[WesternTrauma @WesternTrauma]

Should advanced age be a reason to withhold resuscitative thoracotomy in the ED? @RiddhiMehta25 says no, not in all cases. @Bardiya_z, @jordanmkirsch, @gabrielfroulaDO, #wmchealth, #WTA2026

[AAST @traumadoctors]

Applications are now open for the 2026 AAST Annual Meeting Scholarships, including the AAST 20forTwenty Annual Meeting Scholarship, the AAST/AWS Annual Meeting Scholarship, and the Always Remember AAST Military Committee Annual Meeting Scholarship.

Recipients receive meeting registration, hotel accommodations, and a $200 stipend to attend the 2026 AAST Annual Meeting in Dallas, TX.

Apply electronically by June 1, 2026!
https://t.co/3K3X06R6Az

[Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @JTraumAcuteSurg]

❇️Best of EGS❇️

Watch an overview of "Diverting loop ileostomy with antegrade colonic lavage compared with colectomy in Clostridioides difficile colitis: A decade-long propensity score–matched analysis"

https://t.co/0JQ5qc0S1J

[Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @JTraumAcuteSurg]

❇️Best of EGS❇️

"Diverting loop ileostomy with antegrade colonic lavage compared with colectomy in Clostridioides difficile colitis: A decade-long propensity score–matched analysis"

Diverting loop ileostomy and colonic lavage appear to be a safe alternative to colectomy in patients with fulminant C,diff colitis. Despite lack of survival benefit, it is associated with lower wound morbidity and does not worsen outcomes even when failed cases require colectomy.

https://t.co/MWFtJzdZmj

[Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @JTraumAcuteSurg]

❇️Best of Trauma❇️

"Rib fractures in frail geriatric patients: Does surgical stabilization improve outcomes?"

In frail geriatric patients with multiple rib fractures, SSRF is associated with lower mortality but longer hospital stay compared to nonoperative management. Delayed surgical stabilization >72 hours leads to worse outcomes, emphasizing the need for early surgery.

@Bardiya_z @gabrielfroulaDO @jordanmkirsch #WestchesterMedicalCenter

https://t.co/hKDceMLHYV

[SURGERY Journal @SurgJournal]

Holiday Advent Calendar🎄❄️🎁

Day 16

A fall too far: Trauma outcomes in the uninsured fall patient

https://t.co/JueL6zABs7

@Bardiya_z

@SWexner @CaitlinWHicks @juliomayol @SyedAAhmad5 @Me4Trauma @debby_keller

#SurgeryAdventCalendar
#SoMe4Surgery

[AAST @traumadoctors]

The 85th Annual Meeting of AAST & Clinical Congress of Acute Care Surgery is coming to Dallas — and your research could be part of the scientific program.

The abstract system is OPEN.
Submit your best work for #AAST2026.

https://t.co/4E1HOISkKR

[Anna Mary Jose, MBBS FICS (Jr) @AnnaMaryJose1]

🗣️ Check out our study exploring mortality and readmission rates in operative versus nonoperative management for adhesive small bowel obstruction.

- Nonop was associated with higher readmission rate and mortality upon readmission.

@SurgEndosc

https://t.co/k6HaUW0iSi

[Anna Mary Jose, MBBS FICS (Jr) @AnnaMaryJose1]

So proud of my colleague, Dr. Riddhi Mehta, research fellow @WMCHealth

Two podium presentations, a quickshot, and a 20fortwenty scholarship at her very first @traumadoctors

She will be applying to general surgery for #Match2026, a rising star to watch out for!

[Anna Mary Jose, MBBS FICS (Jr) @AnnaMaryJose1]

🗣️Hot off the press: Our latest publication dives into trauma outcomes in uninsured elderly fall patients.

We observed higher mortality and failure to rescued in this vulnerable group.

Greatly appreciate feedback!

https://t.co/18SMFqSVuQ

[AAST @traumadoctors]

Early enteral feeding within 24 hours after bowel resection with primary anastomosis in abdominal trauma patients is associated with reduced infections, shorter hospitalization, and improved discharge disposition without an increase in unplanned re-operations.

#AAST2025 #wmchealth @Bardiya_z @jordanmkirsch @WMCHealth

https://t.co/kb8gUlIRbk

[AAST @traumadoctors]

In a decade long analysis of the national inpatient sample, diverting loop ileostomy with antegrade colonic lavage appears to be a safe alternative to colectomy in select patients with fulminant C.Diff. colitis. Although it does not confer a survival benefit, it is associated with lower wound morbidity and does not worsen outcomes even when conversion to colectomy is required.

#AAST2025 #wmchealth @Bardiya_z @jordanmkirsch @WMCHealth

https://t.co/QQba2kR3HF

[Rich Lesperance @RichLesperance]

Title of the presentation was “is non-operative management safer?”

Spoiler: it was not. 50% mortality benefit in her case-matched series!

Nice presentation!

@CWISociety

[Anna Mary Jose, MBBS FICS (Jr) @AnnaMaryJose1]

Absolutely thrilled to present our work at #ASC2025 this year! Grateful beyond words for my incredible mentors @jordanmkirsch @Bardiya_z, Dr. Prabhakaran and their unwavering support. And wow, the WMC research team showed up in full force! @AcademicSurgery

[Anna Mary Jose, MBBS FICS (Jr) @AnnaMaryJose1]

So proud of my colleagues, @rishwanth_vetri and Riddhi Mehta for giving stellar presentations at ASC for the first time! 🌟 @AcademicSurgery #ASC2025