Basic physics and imaging characteristics of ultrasound.

abstract：:Thyrotoxicosis is the clinical syndrome that results when tissues are exposed to high levels of circulating thyroid hormones. In most instances thyrotoxicosis is due to hyperthyroidism, a term reserved for disorders characterized by overproduction of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland. Nevertheless, thyrotoxicosis ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Meurisse M,Gollogly L,Degauque C,Fumal I,Defechereux T,Hamoir E

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the present study was to evaluate the influence of donor age on liver regeneration and surgical outcomes in recipients and donors. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Among 101 cases of adult-to-adult living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) between March 2002 and March 2011, according to donor age: younger (Y...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Tanemura A,Mizuno S,Wada H,Yamada T,Nobori T,Isaji S

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Macroscopic extrathyroidal extension (ETE) is a poor prognostic factor in papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). However, intraoperative inspection for ETE is often inaccurate and could lead the surgeon to misconstrue simple adhesion as gross ETE. Such confusion could result in more aggressive treatment than nec...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Jung SP,Kim M,Choe JH,Kim JS,Nam SJ,Kim JH

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) also known as hereditary polyserositis, is an inherited disorder commonly found in Armenians, Turks, Arabs, Balkans, and Jews originating from North African countries. The diagnosis of FMF is based on clinical findings and family history, as no specific diagnostic test is yet availab...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Reissman P,Durst AL,Rivkind A,Szold A,Ben-Chetrit E

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Unilateral adrenal hyperplasia (UAH) is a rare, surgically correctable cause of primary hyperaldosteronism (PH). We report 2 cases and review the literature for cases of PH secondary to UAH successfully treated via surgery. METHODS:Two cases of UAH treated at our institution were retrospectively reviewed....

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Goh BK,Tan YH,Chang KT,Eng PH,Yip SK,Cheng CW

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At the time of laparotomy, peritoneal washings were collected from 155 gastric cancer patients and the levels of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) determined. The CEA levels in peritoneal washings were statistically independent of those in sera and could more reliably predict the presence of peritoneal metastasis than a ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Nishiyama M,Takashima I,Tanaka T,Yoshida K,Toge T,Nagata N,Iwamori S,Tamura Y

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite curative resection, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has a high probability of recurrence. We validated the potential role of liver resection (LR) for recurrent HCC. METHODS:Patients with intrahepatic recurrence with up to three lesions were included. We compared survival times of patients undergoing ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Midorikawa Y,Takayama T,Moriguchi M,Yagi R,Yamagishi S,Nakayama H,Aramaki O,Yamazaki S,Tsuji S,Higaki T

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exact tissue identification during parathyroidectomy is essential to successfully cure hyperparathyroidism. PTH level determination from tissue aspirates has been advocated as a "biochemical frozen section" for parathyroid tissue identification. We investigated the sensitivity and specificity of this method ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Horányi J,Duffek L,Szlávik R,Takács I,Tóth M,Romics L Jr

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The radiological features of common benign conditions of the breast and the radiological procedures used in the investigation of benign breast disorders are presented. ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Gravelle IH,Lyons K

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Efficient DNA damage repair by MutL-homolog DNA mismatch repair (MMR) enzymes, MLH1, MLH3, PMS1 and PMS2, are required to maintain thyrocyte genomic integrity. We hypothesized that persistent oxidative stress and consequent transcriptional dysregulation observed in thyroid follicles will lead to MMR deficien...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Javid M,Sasanakietkul T,Nicolson NG,Gibson CE,Callender GG,Korah R,Carling T

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a paucity of data on the presentation and surgical management of pheochromocytoma in developing nations, particularly in Africa. METHODS:This study was a retrospective review, which included all patients managed by the Groote Schuur Hospital/University of Cape Town Endocrine Surgery unit for pheoch...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Nel D,Panieri E,Malherbe F,Steyn R,Cairncross L

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The angiogenic factor called vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-D is a ligand for VEGF receptor-2 (VEGFR-2/KDR) and receptor-3 (VEGFR-3/Flt-4). It is implicated in the development of lymphatic vessels and promotion of lymphatic metastasis. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prognostic significance...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Shida A,Fujioka S,Ishibashi Y,Kobayashi K,Nimura H,Mitsumori N,Suzuki Y,Kawakami M,Urashima M,Yanaga K

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The specific definition of central hepatectomy (CH) (i.e., resection of segments 4-5-8 ± 1) is not uniformly used, resulting in conflicting comparisons with the more commonly performed extended hepatectomy (EH). The study aimed to compare, using propensity score matching (PSM) analysis, the incidence of post...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： de'Angelis N,Pascal G,Salloum C,Lahat E,Ichai P,Saliba F,Adam R,Castaing D,Azoulay D

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although a number of histologic and treatment factors that individually and in combination predict for an increased risk of local recurrence after breast conserving surgery can be identified, none so obviously compromises survival that breast conservation is contraindicated because that risk factor is present. In-brea...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Osteen RT

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) has been increasingly performed recently. Although it seems plausible that SILC will be associated with less pain compared to standard 4-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), there is currently no conclusive comparative study on the postoperative pain iss...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Chang SK,Tay CW,Bicol RA,Lee YY,Madhavan K

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate whether the preoperative magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) can predict the risk of cerebral ischemia associated with the carotid endarterectomy (CEA). METHODS:Between January 2004 and December 2010, 382 consecutive patients (mean age: 56.6 years; range: 45-78 years) were identified to have un...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Shin S,Kwon TW,Cho YP,Shin JH,Yi A,Kim H,Kim GE

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Whilst injuries are a major cause of disability and death worldwide, a large proportion of people in low- and middle-income countries lack timely access to injury care. Barriers to accessing care from the point of injury to return to function have not been delineated. METHODS:A two-day workshop was held in ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Odland ML,Whitaker J,Nepogodiev D,Aling' CA,Bagahirwa I,Dushime T,Erlangga D,Mpirimbanyi C,Muneza S,Nkeshimana M,Nyundo M,Umuhoza C,Uwitonze E,Steans J,Rushton A,Belli A,Byiringiro JC,Bekele A,Davies J

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reported results of incisional hernia repair are poor with high recurrence rates unless prosthetic mesh is used. Mesh gives improved results, but certain techniques are associated with a high incidence of infections, fistulas, and seromas. This study reports the results of a consecutive series of incisional ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Kurzer M,Kark A,Selouk S,Belsham P

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Liver transplantation for biliary atresia is indicated whenever a Kasai portoenterostomy is considered unfeasible. However, the timing of liver transplantation in biliary atresia has not been precisely defined. Excessive shortening of hepatocellular telomeres may occur in patients with biliary atresia, and t...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Sanada Y,Aida J,Kawano Y,Nakamura K,Shimomura N,Ishikawa N,Arai T,Poon SS,Yamada N,Okada N,Wakiya T,Hayashida M,Saito T,Egami S,Hishikawa S,Ihara Y,Urahashi T,Mizuta K,Yasuda Y,Kawarasaki H,Takubo K

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgery is the most effective therapeutic intervention available for the treatment of breast cancer. It has been responsible for obtaining local control and long-term disease-free intervals in more patients over the past century than any other treatment modality. Trends toward earlier stage at diagnosis are likely to ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Gemignani ML,Borgen PI

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Controversy remains regarding the best surgical approach for toxic multinodular goiter (MNG). The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of various thyroid operations for managing toxic MNG. A group of 100 patients with toxic MNG were divided into three groups and managed with total thyroidectomy (TT; group I, ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Alimoglu O,Akdag M,Sahin M,Korkut C,Okan I,Kurtulmus N

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The adrenal gland may give rise to pheochromocytomas, which are catecholamine-producing tumors originating from the adrenal medulla, or to adrenocortical tumors, which derive from the adrenocortical cortex and may be secreting or not. The genetic mechanisms underlying the formation of these tumors include so...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Namour F,Ayav A,Lu X,Klein M,Muresan M,Bresler L,Tramoy D,Guéant JL,Brunaud L

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was conducted retrospectively to examine the efficacy of Traverso reconstruction compared with Billroth I reconstruction after pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy, in the prevention of several complications. Pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy is an aggressive surgery, and insufficiency of the...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Tani M,Kawai M,Terasawa H,Ueno M,Hama T,Hirono S,Ina S,Uchiyama K,Yamaue H

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study evaluated the impact of tumor regression grading (TRG) and other pathologic variates in a cohort of rectal carcinoma patients treated with neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (CRT). The value of a grading less than pCR for predicting survival is unknown. Tumor budding has not been systematically studied...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Huebner M,Wolff BG,Smyrk TC,Aakre J,Larson DW

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radiation-induced proctitis with hemorrhage is not a common complication of radiotherapy to the pelvis for carcinoma. In the most severe forms, massive hemorrhage may necessitate repeated transfusions and inpatient treatment. In severe cases medical treatment has not been proved effective. Surgery may lead to serious ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Roche B,Chautems R,Marti MC

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chondrosarcomas of the head and neck are uncommon. Over a 35-year period (1950-1985) at our institution, 557 patients had an established diagnosis of chondrosarcoma. In 28 (5%) of these patients, the tumor was located in the head and neck region. A retrospective analysis was performed in an attempt to accurately defin...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Ruark DS,Schlehaider UK,Shah JP

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Knowledge of how factors related to esophageal cancer resection affect long-term quality of life after surgery is scarce, and no population-based studies are available. Therefore, we conducted a Swedish nationwide, prospective, population-based study of how esophageal surgery-related factors influence quality of life ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Viklund P,Lindblad M,Lagergren J

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinicopathological characteristics relevant to prognosis after surgical treatment of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) remain unclear. In this study, the clinicopathological features of 19 patients with mass-forming ICC, the most common form of the disease, were reviewed to analyze prognostic determinants. Tw...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Suzuki S,Sakaguchi T,Yokoi Y,Okamoto K,Kurachi K,Tsuchiya Y,Okumura T,Konno H,Baba S,Nakamura S

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The profile and management of self-inflicted abdominal stab wounds (SI-ASW) patients is still obscure. METHODS:The National Trauma Data Bank (2012) was queried for adults with abdominal stab wounds (n = 9544). Patients with SI-ASW (n = 1724) and non-SI-ASW (n = 7820) were compared. Predictors for non-therap...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Bugaev N,McKay K,Breeze JL,Arabian SS,Rabinovici R

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Open surgical cricopharyngeal myotomy(CM) is considered standard of care for Zenker's diverticulum(ZD). Trans-oral CM has been described using a rigid stapling device for two decades; however, this remains problematic for severely kyphotic patients. This problem can be overcome with flexible endoscopy utiliz...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Jones D,Aloraini A,Gowing S,Cools-Lartigue J,Leimanis M,Tabah R,Ferri L

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00