Mammary tuberculosis: analysis of thirty-eight patients.

abstract：BACKGROUND:An enhanced fracture healing response has been reported in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). This has been attributed to circulating humoral factors that are thought to be proteins produced and released by the injured brain. However, these factors remain unknown. The aim of this study was to identi...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Cadosch D,Thyer M,Gautschi OP,Lochnit G,Frey SP,Zellweger R,Filgueira L,Skirving AP

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Surgical Research Society of Australasia (SRS) was established in 1961. The main intent was to promote surgical research, especially by young surgeons. The 50th Scientific Meeting of the SRS is due to be held in 2002. METHODS:Selected information was extracted from the programme books for the scientific...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Hall JC,Ludbrook J

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The outcomes of large-sized graft mismatch in deceased donor liver transplantation (LT) have been rarely studied. The aim of this study was to determine whether a large-sized graft for recipient influenced the post-transplant outcomes. METHODS:A total of 273 patients undergoing LT were enrolled and divided ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Shen Z,Wang Z,Jiang Y,Wu T,Zheng S

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of carotid endarterectomy in octogenarians is unclear as this age group was not included in the major trials of carotid surgery. The aim of the present study was to determine the trends and early outcome of carotid endarterectomy performed in octogenarians at a single institution. METHODS:A retrosp...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Varghese R,Norman P

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pilonidal sinus is a common pathology occurring in a number of sites including the gluteal cleft between the buttocks. Surgery is the principal mode of treatment with a variety of techniques proposed to cure the disease and prevent recurrence. The rate of malignant degeneration is estimated at 0.1% in patien...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： 'Otutaha B,Park B,Xia W,Hill AG

更新日期：2020-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of minimally invasive approach for pancreaticoduodenectomy has not yet been well defined in Australia. We present our early experience with laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD) from Brisbane, Australia. METHODS:Retrospective review in a prospectively collected database of patients undergoing ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Patel B,Leung U,Lee J,Bryant R,O'Rourke N,Cavallucci D

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To formulate clinical pathways for identifying clinically significant prostate cancer (csPC) and avoiding insignificant prostate cancer (isPC) in those without suspicious regions of interest on multi-parametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) of the prostate. METHODS:A retrospective review identified pat...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Doan P,Lahoud J,Kim L,Patel MI

更新日期：2021-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Severe tracheal stenosis is a rare life-threatening condition that often requires early surgical intervention. The management of this anomaly has been associated with significant mortality and morbidity. We describe our experience with repair of this condition. METHODS:From 1986 to 2011, 20 patients underwe...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Yong MS,d'Udekem Y,Robertson CF,Butt W,Brizard CP,Konstantinov IE

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Perioperative hypothermia occurs frequently and can have serious health-related and financial consequences. Despite multiple warming methods available, perioperative hypothermia remains prevalent. To be effective, preventative measures must be timely and target patients most at risk. The aim of this retrospe...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Mehta OH,Barclay KL

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Constipation is very common in all age groups and can be resistant to standard therapies, producing chronic morbidity. Childhood onset constipation frequently produces symptoms that persist into adulthood. Recent advances have been made in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood constipation that could have applicati...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Sutcliffe JR,King SK,Southwell BR,Hutson JM

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous publications have implied that the keystone flap provides mechanical benefits compared to primary closure. This has not been objectively demonstrated. METHODS:Elliptical defects were created in 'fresh-frozen' cadaveric specimens. Two approaches were used to investigate the potential mechanical bene...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Donovan LC,Douglas CD,Van Helden D

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This paper provides an overview of the long-term strategies that have been in place at the University of Western Australia, which aim to build the capacity and preparedness of the health-care workforce in Aboriginal health. In 1996, the Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health was established within t...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Paul D

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) care pathways are becoming increasingly common in colonic surgery. ERAS is a combination of individual strategies that have been shown to be effective in improving care. In this article, we review the evidence surrounding core components of enhanced recovery care pathways for pat...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Zargar-Shoshtari K,Hill AG

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Australian Safety and Efficacy Register for New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S) was contracted by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care to audit the procedure of endoluminal repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm. The purpose of the audit was to examine the safety and efficacy...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Boult M,Babidge W,Anderson J,Denton M,Fitridge R,Harris J,Lawrence-Brown M,May J,Myerstt K,Maddern G

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intraoperative nerve monitoring (IONM) has increasingly been used in thyroid surgery by general, endocrine and head and neck surgeons. The purpose of this paper was to explore the prevalence and reasons for the usage of IONM in endocrine surgery in Australia and New Zealand. METHODS:A survey was sent to gen...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Leong DCW,Lo J,Ryan S,Nguyen H,Lisewski D

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although current progress in surgical instruments is oriented towards stapler devices, minimally invasive instrumentation and advanced cautery tools, it definitely seems intriguing to determine what instruments were used in antiquity and to appraise their use. Most adequate information can be retrieved from ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Papadakis M,de Bree E,Trompoukis C,Manios A

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A posterior vaginal wall prolapse, also known as a rectocele, is a common condition and is an outpouching of the posterior vaginal wall and anterior rectal wall into the lumen of the vagina.1-5 Although more common in parous women, rectoceles of over 1 cm in size have been demonstrated in over 40% of nulliparous women...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Goh JT,Tjandra JJ,Carey MP

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical decision-making tools may help surgeons achieve better outcomes by providing more personally relevant information to patients. This paper describes approaches to developing statistical tools capable of estimating the probability of morbidity and mortality after cardiovascular surgery. Our aim is to ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Boult M,Fitzpatrick K,Barnes M,Maddern G,Fitridge R

更新日期：2011-11-01 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：BACKGROUND:Splenectomy is a surgical procedure indicated in a variety of medical conditions including trauma. Post-operatively, there is a lifelong risk of developing overwhelming sepsis from encapsulated bacteria, most commonly due to Streptococcus pneumoniae. Splenic autotransplantation has been proposed as a method ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Surendran A,Smith M,Houli N,Usatoff V,Spelman D,Choi J

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study reviewed the demographics, presentation, management, complications and outcomes of acute epiglottitis post Haemophilus influenzae type-b vaccine introduction in Australia. METHODS:Retrospective review of acute epiglottitis at four Victorian tertiary centres from 2011 to 2016 was conducted. Patien...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Baird SM,Marsh PA,Padiglione A,Trubiano J,Lyons B,Hays A,Campbell MC,Phillips D

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Baseline measurements are an essential component of clinical trials. They should establish that the groups involved are clinically equivalent so that any observed differences can be attributed to the intervention under evaluation. The objective of this study was to review the use of baseline comparisons in...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Hall JC,Hall JL

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUNDS:Bowel cancer is the second most common non-cutaneous cancer diagnosed in Australia among both genders. Colonoscopy withdrawal time of at least 6 min has been accepted as the standard to achieve the target polyp detection rate (PDR) and adenoma detection rate (ADR). A retrospective review was conducted in Bu...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Wong WJ,Arafat Y,Wang S,Hawes S,Hung K

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To prevent postoperative hypoparathyroidism following total thyroidectomy, the parathyroid glands are preserved in situ and/or resected or devascularized parathyroid glands are autotransplanted. A retrospective investigation was conducted utilizing biochemical and specific endocrine assessments to evaluate t...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Kihara M,Miyauchi A,Kontani K,Yamauchi A,Yokomise H

更新日期：2005-07-01 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: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:In elective colorectal resections, the patient's preoperative social situation may play a significant role in delaying their discharge from hospital. The aim of this study was to identify which preoperative factors are associated with non-medical reasons for a delay in discharge and prolonged length of stay ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Ngui NK,Hitos K,Ctercteko G

更新日期：2011-09-01 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:The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of N-acetylcysteine on intestinal reperfusion injury. METHODS:Forty Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into four groups (n = 10): sham, sham + N-acetylcysteine, reperfusion, and reperfusion + N-acetylcysteine. Thirty minutes of ischaemia +/- 30 min of...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Hazinedaroglu SM,Dulger F,Kayaoglu HA,Pehlivan M,Serinsoz E,Canbolat O,Erverdi N

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Passage of flatus and stool represents a key milestone in recovery after colonic resections. Colorectal surgeons may hold varied expectations regarding recovery rates after left- versus right-sided colectomies, but there is currently little evidence to inform post-operative care. This study prospectively com...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Yuan L,O'Grady G,Milne T,Jaung R,Vather R,Bissett IP

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00