Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma detected by elevated levels of alpha-fetoprotein-L3 after hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma in a patient with Budd-Chiari syndrome.

abstract：:In this study, we serologically and pathologically examined the clinical significance of fibroblast growth factor (FGF) expression in patients with colorectal cancer. Serum basic FGF (bFGF) levels in 92 surgical colorectal cancer patients and 31 controls were measured, and the relationship between those levels and cli...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Jibiki N,Saito N,Kameoka S,Kobayashi M

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was performed in order to determine the value of assessing the volume of intraperitoneal fluid, the leucocyte count and the corrected leucocyte count in the peritoneal lavage in patients with acute abdominal pain of gynecological origin. Peritoneal lavage using the dye-dilution technique with Evans-Blue-Hum...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Shapira SC,Weiss DB,Jersky Y

更新日期：1983-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Small liver metastasis of rectal carcinoma is mostly solid and rarely accompanied by necrosis. Microscopic invasion of the hepatic vein is rare in colorectal metastasis. A 53-year-old man, 2 years after rectal carcinoma resection, was noted to have a 15-mm liver tumor. On imaging, it was difficult to determine if the ...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Nakayama H,Takayama T,Hemmi A

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carotid endarterectomy is a method of prophylaxis. A total of 367 carotid endarterectomies in 335 patients were performed during the period of 1989-1997: 222 (66.3%) were symptomatic and 113 (33.7%) asymptomatic patients. In all, 262 (78.2%) had unilateral, 41 (12.2%) contralateral occlusion and 32 (9.6%) bilateral ar...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Dimakakos PB,Antoniou A,Mourikis D,Katsaros G

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During 1982-90 we changed the surgical treatment of acute necrotizing pancreatitis twice. The operative strategy consisted of early formal resection (n = 13) during 1982-84, early lavational surgery (n = 15) during 1985-87 and late necrosectomy (n = 17) during 1988-90. The mortality rate decreased from 54% to 40% and ...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Paajanen H,Jaakkola M,Karjalainen J,Oksanen H,Nordback I

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Of the 365 surgical techniques performed on the aorto-iliac area in 354 patients, 448 extremities were revascularized by means of the insertion of a prosthesis as a by-pass, and 165 by thromboendarterectomy (TEA), either global or ilio-femoral. The patency rate at five years was 83% for prostheses, and 72% for TEAs, s...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Lazaro T,Gesto R,Fernández Valderrama I,Fonseca JL,Lozano P,Porto J

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reports an unusual case of orthopedic trauma in a 29-year-old man who experienced concomitant bilateral anterior shoulder fracture dislocation with associated brachial plexus and axillary artery injury. We also highlight the mechanism underlying this rare workplace injury related to use of a forklift. ...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Lin CY,Chen SJ,Yu CT,Chang IL

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Among the causes of male infertility, the varicocele accounts for 40%. Videolaparoscopic varicocelectomy was used for the treatment of 800 men as day surgery cases. The operation enabled high bilateral ligation, with an average operating time of 1.5 hours. Operative difficulties were minor being colon adhesions, vascu...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Chen C

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The first Spigelian hernia was described in 1764. From April 1995 to April 2004, 29 patients underwent 35 Spigelian hernia repair operations in our department. The choice of primary closure or additional mesh was based on the condition of the local tissue. If the tissue appeared of good quality, primary closure was pe...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Mouton WG,Otten KT,Weiss D,Naef M,Wagner HE

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study aimed to assess the effect of intraoperative PEEP intervention on the healing of colonic anastomoses in rabbits. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Thirty-two New Zealand type male rabbits were divided into two groups of sixteen animals each. Following ventilation with tracheostomy, colonic resection and anastom...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Turkoglu M,Bostancı EB,Bilgili H,Türkoğlu Y,Karadeniz Ü,Aydoğ G,Erçin U,Bilgihan A,Özer İ,Akoğlu M

更新日期：2015-07-27 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective analysis of 1,856 patients treated by esophageal achalasia in 23 different surgical departments from seven countries is reported. The predominant symptom was dysphagia (100%), pain, vomiting and weight loss (76.1%). The most useful diagnostic methods were: barium meal (85%), manometry (100%), endoscopy...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Moreno González E,Garcia Alvarez A,Landa Garcia I,Gómez Gutierrez M,Rico Selas P,Garcia Garcia I,Jover Navalón JM,Arias Diaz J

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have studied the incidence and prognosis of N4 node (para-aortic lymph node) metastases in gastric cancer in 434 patients who had been referred to our department for surgical treatment during the period between 1978 and 1988. N4 nodal involvement was found in 76 (17.5%) of 434 patients who had received a laparotomy...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Yonemura Y,Katayama K,Kamata T,Fushida S,Segawa M,Ooyama S,Miwa K,Miyazaki I

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bronchobiliary fistula (BBF) is a rare condition which occurs most commonly as a complication of hydatid cyst liver disease. The following report describes a patient who presented with biliptysis 6 months following decortication of an empyema that had occurred following partial hepatectomy of a colon cancer metastasis...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Olivencia-Yurvati AH,Rollins C

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The results of a European survey on pneumatic dilatation in the treatment of achalasia have been compiled from a questionnaire completed by 18 different surgical teams. The total number of patients investigated was 2,161. Surgical treatment was prescribed by 94% of teams, whereas pneumatic dilatation was only prescrib...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Monges B,Grimaud JC,Richieri JP,Botti G,Salducci J

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The infrequency of right-sided colonic diverticulitis prompted this presentation of our experiences, with emphasis on the diagnostic aspects. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Charts and documentation regarding 20 patients who underwent surgery for diverticulitis of the caecum and/or ascending colon over 22 years were revi...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Violi V,Roncoroni L,Boselli AS,Trivelli M,Peracchia A

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The standard surgical approach to multiple polyposis has been a total proctocolectomy and an end ileostomy because of the premalignant nature of the disease. This operation has been successful, but has resulted in a significant amount of psychological trauma due to the presence of an abdominal stoma. For that reason, ...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Coran AG,Jordan FT,Wesley JR

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The therapeutic value of extended lymph node dissection (D2) for gastric cancer remains controversial. Limited lymph node dissection, however, leaves cancer cells in the second tier of nodes (N2) in patients with N2 metastasis. This retrospective study was, therefore, undertaken to clarify which patients would be most...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Seto Y,Nagawa H,Muto T

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the outcome of stapled, functional, end-to-end anastomosis (FEEA) for the reconstruction of right hemicolectomy. We enrolled 204 patients who underwent a right hemicolectomy for colon carcinomas or adenomas by open surgery. One hundred two patients received an FEEA...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Sameshima S,Koketsu S,Yoneyama S,Miyato H,Kaji T,Sawada T

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have devised a method of esophageal transection using a suture device. This method interrupts the esophageal varices directly. We have performed this operation in 30 cases with satisfactory results. Blood loss is minimal. The operation is both shorter and simpler than conventional technics. ...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Takasaki T,Kobayashi S,Muto H,Suzuki S,Harada M,Nakayama K

更新日期：1977-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prognostic value of intra-operative peritoneal lavage cytology and chemotherapy was evaluated retrospectively. METHOD:Lavage cytology was performed in 257 patients. Prognosis was investigated in 85 of pT3 and pT4 patients with radical gastrectomy. Intra-operative chemotherapy was selected according to t...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Funami Y,Tokumoto N,Miyauchi H,Ochiai T,Kuga K

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the success and morbidity of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) performed through the 11th and 10th intercostal space. Between March 2005 and February 2012, 612 patients underwent PCNL, 243 of whom had a supracostal access. The interspace between the 11th and 12th rib was use...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Kara C,Değirmenci T,Kozacioglu Z,Gunlusoy B,Koras O,Minareci S

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A totally implantable system was used for prolonged intravenous treatment in patients whose peripheral veins could no longer be punctured. Our experience showed this device, which was used for short periods in 20 patients, to be an effective solution to the problem of permanent venous access. ...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Dauplat J,Condat P,Giraud B

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with incarcerated abdominal wall hernias (AWHs) are often encountered in emergency care units. Despite advances in anesthesia, antisepsis, antibiotic therapy, and fluid therapy, the morbidity and mortality rates for these patients remain high. Between 2006 and 2011, we retrospectively analyzed the cases of 13...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Gul M,Aliosmanoglu I,Kapan M,Onder A,Taskesen F,Arikanoglu Z,Tacyildiz I

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatric bronchoscopy is a complicated, high-risk procedure. From May 2000 to May 2002, we performed bronchoscopy in 228 preschool-aged children (newborn to 6 years old) under general anesthesia with a Storz-Hopkins rigid pediatric bronchoscope. The final diagnosis and complications during anesthesia were recorded. T...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Wu KH,Man TT,Wong KL,Lin CF,Chen CC,Cheng CR

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty-four patients with tracheal stenosis due to benign stricture and malignancy underwent airway reconstruction with a molded Silicone prosthesis (Neville Prosthesis). In 40 patients, the trachea was reconstructed with a straight prosthesis; of these 29 had a postintubation stricture and 11 a malignancy. In the form...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Neville WE

更新日期：1982-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-one symptom-free women treated by operative and irradiation therapy for gynecological cancer 24-108 months previously were examined by small bowel barium meal, large bowel barium enema, intravenous urography and renography in order to determine whether there were any silent complications present after the therap...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Suramo I,Kauppila A,Lanning P

更新日期：1981-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Due to the rarity and large diversity of the primary retrorectal tumors (RTs), the diagnoses are often difficult and they can be misdiagnosed. We present our experience in light of scarce information available on the clinical manifestations of RTs. The retrospective study included 17 patients diagnosed as RTs between ...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Oguz A,Böyük A,Turkoglu A,Goya C,Alabalık U,Teke F,Budak H,Gumuş M

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Results of immediate reconstruction of the defects resulting from excision of cancer of the cheek, lower jaw, upper jaw and lip in 13 patients using temporal island, deltopectoral and cervicoacromial flaps have been described. The surgical techniques have been outlined. Previous radiotherapy is not a contraindication ...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Sharma BD,Chadha A,Elhence IP

更新日期：1977-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The proportion of patients on dialysis with multiple access procedures, failed transplant(s), or no suitable sites for conventional arteriovenous (AV) fistula is increasing. We report on 4 patients at our institution requiring unusual measures to achieve vascular access for dialysis. All 4 patients had temporary femor...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Akoh JA,Riaz M

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura is a rare clinical entity. Approximately 600 such cases have been reported in the literature. The purpose of this study was to review the surgical outcome of this disease. This is a retrospective review of seven cases of solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura. There were five women a...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Saha SP

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00