The volume-outcome relationship: don't believe everything you see.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to compare the influence of either general (GA) or local (LA) anesthesia on the postoperative neurocognitive outcome in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy (CEA) in a randomized study. Therefore, we performed a subgroup analysis of the multicenter GALA study. METHODS:A total...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Weber CF,Friedl H,Hueppe M,Hintereder G,Schmitz-Rixen T,Zwissler B,Meininger D

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a condition that has always been perceived to be rare in Asia. The aim of this systematic review was to gather the current available evidence on the incidence of VTE in this population. A secondary aim was to assess the efficacy of pharmacological prophylaxis, and hence determ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Yeo DX,Junnarkar S,Balasubramaniam S,Tan YP,Low JK,Woon W,Pang TC

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent collective reviews have outlined when and how surgeons should treat patients with bile duct injuries after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). However, little is described about other injuries combined with bile duct injuries, for example, hepatic arterial injury and secondary biliary cirrhosis. Fifteen patients...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Bachellier P,Nakano H,Weber JC,Lemarque P,Oussoultzoglou E,Candau C,Wolf P,Jaeck D

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute acalculous cholecystitis (AAC) is a well known complication in severely traumatized patients. Existing data of AAC originate from retrospective analyses and episodic case reports. In a prospective study 45 polytraumatized patients admitted to our intensive care unit from January 1989 to June 1990 were clinically...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Imhof M,Raunest J,Ohmann C,Röher HD

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) is characterized by early regional lymph node metastasis, the presence of which represents a critical obstacle to cure. At present no molecular markers have been successfully integrated into the clinical care of sporadic MTC. The present study was designed to evaluate TP53INP1 ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Taïeb D,Giusiano S,Sebag F,Marcy M,de Micco C,Palazzo FF,Dusetti NJ,Iovanna JL,Henry JF,Garcia S,Taranger-Charpin C

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The utilization of laparoscopy in colorectal surgery is increasing. However, conversion to open surgery remains relatively high. OBJECTIVE:We evaluated (1) conversion rates in laparoscopic colorectal surgery; (2) the outcomes of converted cases compared with successful laparoscopic and open colorectal ope...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Masoomi H,Moghadamyeghaneh Z,Mills S,Carmichael JC,Pigazzi A,Stamos MJ

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thymic epithelial tumors are characterized by slow growth and variable malignant behavior. We present our experience on the surgical management of these tumors. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients with thymomas undergoing modified maximal thymectomy over a period of 16 ye...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Prokakis C,Koletsis E,Apostolakis E,Zolota V,Chroni E,Baltayiannis N,Chatzimichalis A,Dougenis D

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Critical illness disproportionately affects people in low-income countries (LICs). Efforts to improve critical care in LICs must account for differences in demographics and infrastructure compared to high-income settings. Part of this effort includes the development and validation of intensive care unit (ICU...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Prin M,Pan S,Kadyaudzu C,Li G,Charles A

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although peptic gastroduodenal ulcers are rarely treated surgically today, when surgery is required a laparoscopic approach is possible with its well known advantages. The most widely used technique is vagotomy by various modalities. Training in laparoscopy requires good instrumentation to avoid complications. Vagotom...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Dubois F

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The success of parathyroid surgery is determined by the identification and removal of all parathyroid tumors. Parathyroid tumors accumulate and retain 2-methoxyisobutylisonitrile (MIBI) labeled with technetium-99m. Intravenous injection of this radiopharmacon prior to parathyroid surgery allows identification of parat...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Bonjer HJ,Bruining HA,Pols HA,de Herder WW,Proye CA,Carnaille BM,Mohammedamin RS,Steyerberg EW,Breeman WA,Krenning EP

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Mirizzi syndrome (MS) is an uncommon presentation of cholelithiasis. This study aims to find the incidence and analyze the outcome of management of this condition at Riyadh Medical Complex (RMC) with particular reference to diagnostic methods and outcome of surgical treatment. METHODS:Retrospective study on ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Al-Akeely MH,Alam MK,Bismar HA,Khalid K,Al-Teimi I,Al-Dossary NF

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with obstructive jaundice (OJ) that requires surgery often have malnutrition associated with increased perioperative morbidity. This study investigated the factors influencing nutritional derangements in these patients. A series of 46 OJ patients were investigated prospectively (28 malignant tumors, 18 benign...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Padillo FJ,Andicoberry B,Muntane J,Lozano JM,Miño G,Sitges-Serra A,Pera-Madrazo C

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although multidetector-row computed tomography (MDCT) before biliary drainage is useful for the assessment of the resectability of perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (PHC), the impact of biliary drainage on MDCT images before surgical resection for PHC has been poorly studied, and its possible consequences for R0 ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Hosokawa I,Shimizu H,Yoshitomi H,Furukawa K,Takayashiki T,Miyazaki M,Ohtsuka M

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medical errors from communication failures are enormous during the perioperative period of cardiac surgical patients. As caregivers change shifts or surgical patients change location within the hospital, key information is lost or misconstrued. After a baseline cognitive study of information need and caregiver workflo...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Jordan D,Rose SE

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We aimed to systematically review the literature on the educational impact of Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) courses and their effects on death rates of multiple trauma patients. METHODS:All Medline, Pubmed, and the Cochrane Library English articles on the educational impact of ATLS courses and their e...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Mohammad A,Branicki F,Abu-Zidan FM

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Central venous catheters should be positioned at the cavoatrial junction or the right atrium. If catheters are inserted to a depth derived by adding the length between the needle insertion point and the clavicular notch and the length between the clavicular notch and the carina, the catheter tip can be place...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Mo H,Ahn S,Lee J,Cho S,Min SK

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Management of anal fistula represents a balance between curing the condition and maintaining anal continence. Recent reports of the results of the porcine anal fistula plug have demonstrated excellent fistula healing rates without reporting significant complications. METHODS:The outcome of patients who underwe...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Lawes DA,Efron JE,Abbas M,Heppell J,Young-Fadok TM

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The quality of surgical performance depends on the technical skills of the surgical team as well as on non-technical skills, including teamwork. The present study evaluated the impact of familiarity among members of the surgical team on morbidity in patients undergoing elective open abdominal surgery. METHO...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Kurmann A,Keller S,Tschan-Semmer F,Seelandt J,Semmer NK,Candinas D,Beldi G

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common and poorly understood movement disorder that leads to unpleasant leg sensations. Although RLS can be idiopathic, secondary etiologies such as iron deficiency and renal failure are common. The aim of this prospective cohort study was to evaluate whether RLS is a common...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Schneider R,Karakas E,Bartsch DK,Schlosser K

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The splintering of general surgery into subspecialties in the past decade has brought into question the relevance of a continued emphasis on traditional general surgical training. With the majority of trainees now expressing a preference to subspecialise early, this study sought to identify if the requiremen...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Fleming CA,Khan Z,Andrews EJ,Fulton GJ,Redmond HP,Corrigan MA

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study is intended to ascertain if outcome of acute abdominal surgery among elderly patients with acute abdominal pain have improved. METHODS:Altogether 456 patients aged >65 years underwent emergency abdominal surgery between the years 2007 and 2009 in our hospital. After excluding emergency reoperatio...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Ukkonen M,Kivivuori A,Rantanen T,Paajanen H

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a prospective multicenter study, 186 patients with squamous cell esophageal carcinoma, who after evaluation were considered suitable for surgery, were randomized to 4 treatment groups: Group 1, surgery alone; Group 2, pre-operative chemotherapy (cisplatin and bleomycin) and surgery; Group 3, pre-operative irradiati...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Nygaard K,Hagen S,Hansen HS,Hatlevoll R,Hultborn R,Jakobsen A,Mäntyla M,Modig H,Munck-Wikland E,Rosengren B

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present article summarizes scientific observations of the endocrine pancreas anatomy and physiology into a unifying hypothesis. The data were generated over the years by surgical fellows using human and rat isolated perfused pancreas models and in vivo islet microcirculation models. The endocrine pancreas secretes...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Moldovan S,Brunicardi FC

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:We determined the rates of initial lymph node metastasis following curative resection of mass-forming type-intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) in patients with and without hepatitis virus infection. METHODS:We enrolled 87 patients between January 2000 and December 2013 with ICC without preo...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Iida H,Kaibori M,Tanaka S,Takemura S,Wada H,Hirokawa F,Nakai T,Hayashi M,Eguchi H,Kubo S

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD) among living kidney donors (LKDs) is seldom included in evaluations of patients' outcomes. Potential risk factors and new criteria for estimating the glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) indexed for body surface area (BSA) were investigated with a view to prev...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Tsai SF,Shu KH,Wu MJ,Ho HC,Wen MC,Su CK,Lian JD,Chen CH

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The albumin-bilirubin (ALBI) score was initially developed for assessing liver dysfunction severity and was suggested to have prognostic value in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. We aimed to evaluate the prognostic impact of ALBI grade in patients with advanced gastric cancer (GC) after radical gastre...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Kanda M,Tanaka C,Kobayashi D,Uda H,Inaoka K,Tanaka Y,Hayashi M,Iwata N,Yamada S,Fujii T,Sugimoto H,Murotani K,Fujiwara M,Kodera Y

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past three decades Canada has developed an exemplary system of universal health care. However, current financial constraints threaten to undermine the very foundation of the system that represents Canada's respect for social justice. The first of these two articles (Part 1) discusses the unique characteristic...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Cohen AH,Cohen R,Taylor BR,Reznick RK

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The massive typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) ripped across the central Philippines on November 8, 2013, and damaged infrastructure including hospitals. The Israeli Defense Forces field hospital was directed by the Philippine authorities to Bogo City in the northern part of the island of Cebu, to assist the damaged local...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Lin G,Marom T,Dagan D,Merin O

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nuss described a minimally invasive technique for correcting pectus excavatum in children. A curved stainless-steel bar is inserted behind the sternum through the chest cavity with the convex surface face down, then rotated 180 degrees to elevate the sternum and correct the deformity. The procedure gained wide accepta...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Coln D,Gunning T,Ramsay M,Swygert T,Vera R

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study compares survival in patients with the rare subtypes of follicular (FTmC) and Hurthle cell (HCmC) microcarcinoma compared to that of papillary thyroid (PTmC) microcarcinoma. METHODS:Patients with FTmC and HCmC were selected from the National Cancer Database 2004-2015 and compared with PTmC. Patie...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Khokar AM,Holoubek SA,Kuchta KM,Winchester DJ,Prinz RA,Moo-Young TA

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00