Thymic hyperplasia presenting as anterior mediastinal mass in 2 patients with Graves disease.

abstract：:An inexpensive and reproducible model to help in developing the technical skills for, and to investigate experimentally, a microvascular anastomosis resembling the superficial temporal-middle cerebral artery bypass is described. The model is used to illustrate the important principles of microvascular surgery. Using a...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Rosenbaum TJ,Sundt TM Jr

更新日期：1976-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy of laparoscopy in the diagnosis of intra-abdominal lymphoma. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The medical records of patients with suspected primary or recurrent lymphoma who underwent laparoscopy between March 1991 and March 2003 were reviewed. Demographic, clinical, operative, and pathologic dat...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Asoglu O,Porter L,Donohue JH,Cha SS

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Of 53 patients with horseshoe kidney (9 in the present series), 45 underwent operation for an abdominal aortic aneurysm: 40 electively and 5 on an emergency basis. The remaining eight patients underwent revascularization for arteriosclerosis obliterans. Of the 53 patients, 35 (66%) had renal artery anomalies. The anom...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Sidell PM,Pairolero PC,Payne WS,Bernatz PE,Spittel JA Jr

更新日期：1979-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 71-year-old man had painful blue toes after an episode of protracted vomiting. Abdominal, cardiac, and transesophageal ultrasound studies were performed before angiography was considered. A large mobile mass in the proximal descending thoracic aorta, which suggested thrombus, was identified by transesophageal echoca...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Blackshear JL,Jahangir A,Oldenburg WA,Safford RE

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To comparatively assess the natural history of patients of different ages undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). PATIENTS AND METHODS:For this study, we used the YOUNG TAVR, an international, multicenter registry investigating mortality trends up to 2 years in patients with aortic valve st...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Navarese EP,Andreotti F,Kołodziejczak M,Wanha W,Lauten A,Veulemans V,Frediani L,Kubica J,de Cillis E,Wojakowski W,Ochala A,Zeus T,Bortone A,Buffon A,Jung C,Pestrichella V,Gurbel PA

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Penile squamous cell carcinoma (PSCC) is a rare cancer, with approximately 2000 new cases in the United States and 35,000 globally every year. Multiple risk factors are involved in PSCC, but most importantly, the high-risk human papillomavirus infection is thought to be present in approximately 50% of cases. Penile sq...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Chahoud J,Kohli M,Spiess PE

更新日期：2020-12-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Intraoperative (IO) transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is widely used for assessing the results of valvular heart disease (VHD) surgery. Epiaortic ultrasonography (EAU) has been recommended for prevention of perioperative strokes. To what extent does high-quality evidence justify the widespread use of these imagin...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Michelena HI,Abel MD,Suri RM,Freeman WK,Click RL,Sundt TM,Schaff HV,Enriquez-Sarano M

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To gain information regarding long-term follow-up in patients with synchronous bilateral solid renal neoplasms in whom renal-preserving surgery is imperative. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We examined our surgical experience and the survival outcome, as evaluated by Kaplan-Meier and log-rank analysis, of 94 patients ...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Blute ML,Amling CL,Bryant SC,Zincke H

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between January 1973 and October 1991 at the Mayo Clinic, 5 of 345 patients with Wegener's granulomatosis initially had features suggestive of giant cell arteritis and subsequently were found to have biopsy-proven vasculitis of the temporal artery. All five patients were older than 60 years of age and had jaw claudica...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Nishino H,DeRemee RA,Rubino FA,Parisi JE

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The first 100 liver transplantations at the Mayo Clinic were performed in 83 patients, who required a total of 917 patient days in the intensive-care unit (ICU). The mean duration of stay in the ICU was 5.91 days after liver transplantation and 6.15 days for patients who subsequently required readmission to the ICU. D...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Plevak DJ,Southorn PA,Narr BJ,Peters SG

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Migraine, an episodic headache disorder, is one of the most common complaints encountered by primary-care physicians and neurologists. Nevertheless, it remains underdiagnosed and undertreated. Rational migraine treatment necessitates an accurate diagnosis, identification and removal of potential triggering factors, an...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Capobianco DJ,Cheshire WP,Campbell JK

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skin cancer has become the most common neoplasm in the United States. With early diagnosis and appropriate management, most skin cancers have an overall 5-year survival rate of 95%. Cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM), however, has a significantly higher morbidity and mortality, resulting in 65% of all skin cancer deat...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Cummins DL,Cummins JM,Pantle H,Silverman MA,Leonard AL,Chanmugam A

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the incidence and distribution of radical prostatectomy (RP) in the United States over time. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We conducted a serial cross-sectional analysis of time trends using the Nationwide Inpatient Sample of adult men older than 45 years who underwent RP between January 1, 1998, and Dec...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Tyson MD 2nd,Andrews PE,Ferrigni RF,Humphreys MR,Parker AS,Castle EP

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV), commercially available since 2003, has not gained widespread acceptance among prescribers. This underuse can be traced to several misperceptions and fears regarding LAIV. This review examines both the facts (safety, immunogenicity, and effectiveness) and the most pervasive myt...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Tosh PK,Boyce TG,Poland GA

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cigarette smoking is the most important preventable cause of morbidity, mortality, and excess health care costs in the United States. From 2000 through 2004, cigarette smoking caused an estimated annual average of 443,595 deaths and cost $193 billion per year in smoking-attributable productivity losses and smoking-rel...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Hays JT,Ebbert JO,Sood A

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the effects of glutathione on pain-free walking distance (PFWD) and hemodynamic parameters in patients with peripheral artery disease. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Forty patients with Fontaine stage II peripheral artery disease who were seen between September 2000 and March 2001 at the vascular laboratory ...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Arosio E,De Marchi S,Zannoni M,Prior M,Lechi A

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sleep disorders and neurodegenerative diseases are commonly encountered in primary care. A common, but underdiagnosed sleep disorder, rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (RBD), is highly associated with Parkinson disease and related disorders. Rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder is common. It is estimate...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： McCarter SJ,Howell MJ

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the successful growth of the hospice movement during the past 30 years in the United States, almost 85% of Americans continue to die in hospitals or nursing homes. While the benefits of palliative care principles are well established, palliative care interventions remain underused in clinical practice in the s...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Rummans TA,Bostwick JM,Clark MM,Mayo Clinic Cancer Center Quality of Life Working Group.

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the attitudes of Olmsted County, Minnesota, adults about environmental tobacco smoke in restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:In this population survey,2014 adults were contacted by random digit dial methods between February 28 and May 5, 2000, and asked to participate in a tel...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Kottke TE,Aase LA,Brandel CL,Brekke MJ,Brekke LN,DeBoer SW,Hayes SN,Hoffman RS,Menzel PA,Thomas RJ

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the advantages and complications of a new universal (DDD) pacemaker, we studied retrospectively the initial 38 patients who received such a pacing device. This group consisted of 27 men and 11 women whose ages ranged from 23 to 89 years. The pacemaker was the initial one for 32 patients and was the replaceme...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Hayes DL,Holmes DR Jr,Vlietstra RE

更新日期：1983-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate a recent association between the use of the angiotensin receptor-blocker (ARB) olmesartan and a severe enteropathy resembling celiac disease. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We searched our endoscopy database for all outpatient esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) or colonoscopy examinations in patients aged...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Greywoode R,Braunstein ED,Arguelles-Grande C,Green PH,Lebwohl B

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to test the safety of hot tub use for persons with heart disease, 15 men with clinically stable coronary artery disease underwent 15 minutes of immersion in a hot tube at 40 degrees C. On another day, they exercised on a cycle ergometer for 15 minutes; target heart rate was determined by standard methods. Tym...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Allison TG,Miller TD,Squires RW,Gau GT

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a study of 49 consecutive patients for whom a test for platelet antibodies had been ordered, tests were performed for both cell-bound and serum platelet antibodies. In cases of autoimmune thrombocytopenia (ITP), the test result for cell-bound antibody was more likely to be positive than was the test result for seru...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Moore SB,Wick MR,Richardson LM

更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is the leading cause of health care-associated infections in the United States. The increasing incidence and recurrence rates of CDI together with its associated morbidity and mortality are great concerns. Newer treatment methods, such as narrow-spectrum antibiotics, monoclonal...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Cho JM,Pardi DS,Khanna S

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the causes, evaluation, and management of urinary incontinence in the elderly population. DESIGN:We reviewed pertinent articles in the medical literature and summarized the types of incontinence and contributing factors. RESULTS:Urinary incontinence is common in elderly patients and often has a ...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Chutka DS,Fleming KC,Evans MP,Evans JM,Andrews KL

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe clinical, radiological, and histopathologic features of diffuse bronchiolar disease due to chronic occult aspiration. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We identified 4 patients encountered from July 2001 to January 2004 who had persistent respiratory symptoms and lung Infiltrates and who were eventually diagn...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Barnes TW,Vassallo R,Tazelaar HD,Hartman TE,Ryu JH

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the past decade, major advances have been made in vitamin D research that transcend the simple concept that vitamin D is Important for the prevention of rickets in children and has little physiologic relevance for adults. Inadequate vitamin D, in addition to causing rickets, prevents children from attaining the...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Holick MF

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physical inactivity increases the risk of many chronic disorders. Numerous studies have convincingly demonstrated that undertaking and maintaining moderate levels of physical activity (eg, brisk walking 3 hours a week) greatly reduces the incidence of developing many chronic health conditions, most notably type 2 diab...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Chakravarthy MV,Joyner MJ,Booth FW

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the contemporary trends in outcomes and resource use associated with transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in the United States. METHODS:We identified patients who underwent TAVR between January 1, 2012, and December 31, 2017, in the National Readmission Database. We assessed temporal tre...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Kawsara A,Sulaiman S,Linderbaum J,Coffey SR,Alqahtani F,Nkomo VT,Crestanello JA,Alkhouli M

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carcinoid tumor of the thymus is a rare neoplasm. Formerly confused with thymoma, a tumor of thymic epithelial cells, carcinoid tumor of the thymus has recently been shown to arise from cells of neuroendocrine origin that are normally present in the thymus. About half of the tumors are either functionally active (usua...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Wick MR,Scott RE,Li CY,Carney JA

更新日期：1980-04-01 00:00:00