DR. CHERYL STANSKI, MD

KINGSPORT, TN

Research Active
Surgery NPI registered 21+ years 1 publication 2000 – 2000 NPI: 1063414167
Tomography, X-Ray ComputedWounds, NonpenetratingPancreasCholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic RetrogradeDebridement

Practice Location

105 W STONE DR
KINGSPORT, TN 37660-3256

Phone: (423) 392-6265

What does CHERYL STANSKI research?

Dr. Stanski studies blunt pancreatic trauma, an injury that can occur from incidents like vehicle accidents. She investigates how doctors can best diagnose these injuries through careful examinations and advanced imaging techniques like CT scans. Her research outlines the critical steps healthcare professionals should take when there are signs of pancreatic damage, including monitoring specific enzyme levels in the blood and knowing when to recommend surgery.

Key findings

  • Timely diagnosis is essential, with a recommendation for immediate CT scans if there are indications of pancreatic injury.
  • Stable patients should be carefully assessed, indicating that not all patients present obvious symptoms.
  • Surgery may be necessary for serious injuries, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring and further tests if the CT scan suggests damage.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Stanski study pancreatic injuries?
Yes, Dr. Stanski focuses on diagnosing and managing injuries to the pancreas caused by blunt trauma.
What treatments has Dr. Stanski researched for pancreatic injuries?
She has researched the use of CT scans for diagnosis and the criteria for surgical intervention in cases of serious pancreatic damage.
Is Dr. Stanski's work relevant to trauma patients?
Absolutely, her work is crucial for healthcare professionals treating trauma patients who may have sustained pancreatic injuries.

Publications in plain English

Blunt pancreatic trauma: a difficult injury.

2000

Southern medical journal

Wright MJ, Stanski C

Plain English
This study looked at how to diagnose and manage injuries to the pancreas from blunt trauma, like a car accident. Researchers found that doctors should carefully examine stable patients, perform CT scans, and monitor specific enzyme levels in the blood. If there's any indication of a pancreas injury on the CT scan, further testing is necessary, and if serious damage is shown, surgery may be needed. Timely diagnosis is crucial because pancreatic injuries can be complex and challenging to identify. Who this helps: This helps doctors and healthcare professionals in treating patients with pancreatic injuries effectively.

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

M J Wright

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