Anatomy of the pudendal nerve and its terminal branches: a cadaver study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute appendicitis (AA) is a common indication for urgent abdominal surgery. CA-125 glycoprotein antigen is a non-specific marker for epithelial ovarian cancer; CA-125 serum levels also increased in the conditions of peritoneal inflammation. The aim of this study was to examine the correlation between serum ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Berger Y,Nevler A,Shwaartz C,Lahat E,Zmora O,Gutman M,Shabtai M

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The original description by Morgagni of the anterior diaphragmatic defect that bears his name implies a paramedian defect and this may be true when acquired in adulthood. In contrast, the anterior diaphragmatic defect that is observed in children is central rather than paramedian, as is often assumed. Its central retr...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： McBride CA,Beasley SW

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment decisions for metastatic spine disease are complex and depend on prognosis. Four prognostic systems in use are the Oswestry Risk Index, modified Bauer score (MBS), van der Linden score and New England Spinal Metastasis Score (NESMS). We aimed to determine the performance of these scoring systems in...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Cook WH,Baker JF

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Improved life-expectancies have seen increased rates of older patients undergoing surgery worldwide. These patients are at increased risk of post-operative complications. Australian evidence is limited regarding the association between age and post-operative outcomes, especially rapid response calls (RRCs) a...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Tang B,Green C,Yeoh AC,Husain F,Subramaniam A

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients presenting in urinary retention secondary to prostatic obstruction are offered transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) to free them from long-term catheterization. Short-term success is well understood, but there is scarce data about effect of age on outcome, quality of life and catheter-free...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Losco G,Mark S,Jowitt S

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most public hospitals are receiving more referrals for first specialist assessment than they have capacity to see. Traditional priority categories are too broad for effective discrimination. In New Zealand (NZ) explicit prioritization is required by legislation and supported by the Medical Council of NZ. A n...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Gwynne-Jones DP,Wilson R,McEwan C

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reported success rates in endoscopic sinus surgery vary from 74 to 97%. However, the methods of evaluation and the functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) techniques are not standard in these series. In our practice, some patients failed to attend the 3-monthly follow up claiming all was well. With this e...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Fernandes SV

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Implant-based breast reconstruction is becoming increasingly popular because of the widespread adoption of acellular dermal matrix (ADM), which allows surgeons to obtain good aesthetic results with fewer operations. To develop more conservative surgical techniques, a retrospective, three-centre, proof-of-con...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Berna G,Cawthorn SJ,Papaccio G,Balestrieri N

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this article, a simplified technique for laparoscopic appendectomy is described in which the base of the appendix is firstly divided, and then ligated with an endoloop. An endoloop is then passed over the appendix onto the mesoappendix and tightened to secure the blood supply. The appendix can then be freed and rem...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Motson RW,Kelly MD

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neoadjuvant therapy, radical lymphadenectomy and treatment in high-volume centres have been proposed to improve outcomes for resectable oesophageal tumours. The aim of the present study was to review the oesophagectomy experience of a single surgeon with a moderate caseload who uses neoadjuvant therapy selec...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Epari K,Cade R

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chemical burns account for relatively few admissions to a burns unit. These injuries, however, deserve separate consideration because of their ability to cause continuing tissue destruction, their potential to cause systemic toxicity and the value of early treatment with copious lavage. Widespread inexperien...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Ricketts S,Kimble FW

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Use and techniques of oesophageal replacement for long gap oesophageal atresia are still evolving. Gastric tube graft interposition as an oesophageal substitute was evaluated on an animal model. METHODS:Twenty-three postweaned, 28-day-old-piglets were used as the experimental animals. Isoperistaltic gastric...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Samuel M,Burge DM,Moore IE

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Solid pseudopapillary tumour of the pancreas is a rare pancreatic tumour that occurs predominantly in women, with very few cases reported in men. This is a tumour with low malignancy potential and surgical resection usually results in cure. METHODS:A retrospective review of our experience with solid pseudop...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Ng KH,Tan PH,Thng CH,Ooi LL

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Metal-on-metal (MoM) hip resurfacings have been associated with the potential development of metallic debris and its associated pathology. Serum cobalt and chromium levels are a reliable surrogate marker of wear rates in MoM bearings. The aim of the study was to examine the trend in serum metal ion levels in...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Tai SM,Millard N,Munir S,Jenabzadeh AR,Walter LR,Walter WL

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Risk factors for bile leakage after hemihepatectomy are unknown. METHODS:A prospectively maintained database review identified patients undergoing hemihepatectomy between 1 January 2009 and 30 September 2014. Patients were divided into B/C and non-B/C bile leakage groups. Risk factors for bile leakage were ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Zheng SM,Li H,Li GC,Yu DS,Ying DJ,Zhang B,Lu CD,Zhou XH

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the trachea, although rare, is the second most common primary tumour of the trachea. It is a slow-growing tumour found in younger patients than the more common squamous cell carcinoma and is relatively resistant to treatment, but metastasizes late in the course of disease and even in unrese...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Clough A,Clarke P

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oncology literature is increasingly recognizing prevalence of second primary cancers including several longitudinal studies showing an increased risk of colorectal cancer following a prostate cancer diagnosis. A retrospective study was conducted to examine the relationship between prior prostate cancer diagn...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Bae S,Asadi M,Jones I,McLaughlin S,Bui A,Steele M,Tie J,Gibbs P

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Desmoplastic melanoma (DM) is a rare subtype of cutaneous malignant melanoma reported to have a high local recurrence rate with surgical excision alone. The incidence of regional and distant metastasis is considered to be lower than traditional cutaneous melanoma, warranting more aggressive treatment of loca...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Foote MC,Burmeister B,Burmeister E,Bayley G,Smithers BM

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The education and training of tomorrow’s surgeons are predicated upon the involvement of a broad spectrum of surgical educators. Identification of the factors that influence their ongoing participation is crucial for its continuity. METHODS:A study was performed on 695 surgeons identified as having major in...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Collins JP,Smith MJ,Lambert T,Hillis DJ

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In a rural centre with limited resources and no endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography facilities, a prospective cohort study was established to compare policies of routine and selective intraoperative cholangiography (IOC) in order to develop a local protocol. METHODS:Patients undergoing laparoscop...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Amott D,Webb A,Tulloh B

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intraoperative blood loss and transfusion are known determinants of mortality and morbidity of elective abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair. The present study analysed the pattern of blood loss and transfusion and evaluated the risk factors of blood loss during open repair of infrarenal AAA. METHODS:Bloo...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Ho P,Ting AC,Cheng SW

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Arthroscopic knee surgery has been a topic of significant controversy in recent orthopaedic literature. Multiple studies have used administrative (Victorian Admitted Episodes Dataset and Centre for Health Record Linkage) data to identify trends in practice. This study explored the usage and reporting of arth...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Lisik JP,Dowsey MM,Petterwood J,Choong PFM

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are well-described benefits to separating emergency and elective surgery. Geelong Hospital lacked the resources to implement a separate acute surgical unit, but instituted daily dedicated emergency general surgery operating sessions, managed by an on-site consultant. This study aims to assess the impac...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Stupart DA,Watters DA,Guest GD,Cuthbert V,Ryan S

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In addition to conventional breast-conserving surgery (BCS), oncoplastic breast surgery (OBS) is an operation technique that strives simultaneously to increase oncological safety and patient's satisfaction. It is the combination of the best-proven techniques in plastic surgery with surgery for breast cancer....

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Behluli I,Le Renard PE,Rozwag K,Oppelt P,Kaufmann A,Schneider A

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three cases of occult metastatic thyroid carcinoma presenting with neurological deficits are reviewed. In each case the patient's initial presentation was with symptoms of neurological deficiency secondary to a spinal cord compression. All patients received a combination of surgery, external beam radiotherapy and post...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Izzard M,McIvor N,Chaplin J,Ianovski I

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is the operation of choice for benign adrenal lesions. During laparoscopic surgery, vessels are usually ligated with diathermy, ligaclips, staplers or ultrasonic coagulators. Use of the electrothermal bipolar vessel sealer (LigaSure; Valleylab, Boulder, CO, USA) has recently been described i...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Soon PS,Yeh MW,Sywak MS,Sidhu SB

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thyroid nodules are common and the principal method of diagnosis is fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC). METHODS:To determine the value of FNAC in the diagnosis of thyroid nodules, thyroid cytology of 253 patients with definitive histology after surgery was analyzed from 1992 to 2002. FNAC was correlated...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Morgan JL,Serpell JW,Cheng MS

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gluteal compartment syndrome is uncommon and is often diagnosed late, resulting in muscle necrosis and sciatic nerve palsy. The mainstay of treatment is prompt diagnosis and early surgery. A high index of suspicion is essential, especially in the setting of major bleeding and excessive pain. Embolization and hyperbari...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Hayden G,Leung M,Leong J

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While free flaps can be used in many cases to cover soft tissue defects in the distal leg and ankle in a single stage, factors such as diabetes and advanced age can interfere with success of vascular anastomoses. METHODS:Twenty-five patients with deep tissue exposure of the distal leg and ankle underwent re...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Yang C,Li Y,Geng S,Fu C,Sun J,Bi Z

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to investigate pancreatic injury after 45 min of thoracoabdominal aortic occlusion in a porcine model. METHODS:Twenty-four pigs were used. Six pigs underwent sham operation and 18 intravascular balloon thoracoabdominal aortic occlusions for 45 min. The animals were randomly killed ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Papakostas JC,Toumpoulis IK,Pappa LS,Arnaoutoglou HM,Kirou IE,Malamou-Mitsi VD,Kappas AM,Matsagas MI

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00