Lower extremity venous changes in pneumoperitoneum during laparoscopic surgery.

abstract：:To the ancient Greeks, physical exercise was an essential part of life, especially during adolescence and young adulthood. Long after the end of the Classical Greek era, Roman conquest brought a shift towards martial training, increased professionalism in athletic competition and a weak strand of restorative gymnastic...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Thurston AJ

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients on haemodialysis are susceptible for central vein occlusions, which can result in debilitating clinical consequences. These may be resistant to conventional revascularization with guidewire and catheter technique. Value-driven sharp recanalization of central vein occlusion is depicted as a safe and affordable...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Yoong GSW,Koh FHX,Wee BBK,Anil G,Ho P

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancreaticobiliary reflux may occur either as a result of an anatomically abnormal pancreaticobiliary junction or because of a functionally impaired sphincter despite a normal radiological appearance. It is associated with a wide spectrum of biliary diseases, including gall bladder and bile duct carcinoma. Pancreatico...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Williams NE,Gundara JS,Hugh TJ,Samra JS

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malignant blue nevus, blue nevus-associated melanoma and blue nevus-like melanoma are all terms used to describe malignant melanomas arising from, in association with, or resembling blue nevi. This review is aimed at summarizing the available literature to reduce the confusion surrounding this rare malignanc...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Borgenvik TL,Karlsvik TM,Ray S,Fawzy M,James N

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laying open (deroofing, not excision) and curettage of the sinus is a minimally invasive procedure to treat pilonidal disease. A consensus on its efficacy and outcomes has not been reached. We reviewed and meta-analysed the efficacy of this procedure. METHODS:PubMed, Medline, Scopus, Ovid, Cochrane central ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Garg P,Menon GR,Gupta V

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study investigates case cancellations on the intended day of surgery (DOS) at a paediatric hospital in Melbourne, Australia. The hospital in Melbourne treats over 32 000 inpatients annually and handles both elective and emergency cases. METHODS:The data for this paper were collected over a period of 12...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Haana V,Sethuraman K,Stephens L,Rosen H,Meara JG

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is a high-risk procedure. Australian hospitals perform a relatively low volume of PD. This study sought to gain an understanding of hospital volume and short-term outcomes of the procedure in the Australian state of Victoria. METHODS:The Dr Foster Quality Investigator tool was u...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Stevens CL,Watters DAK

更新日期：2019-12-01 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：:This article was presented at the conjoint CSSA and RACS (colorectal section) spring meeting Queensland, Australia, September 2004. The adenoma-carcinoma sequence describes a succession of events from polypoid adenoma to colorectal cancer. However, this model only accounts for up to two-thirds of colorectal cancers. T...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Speake D,Biyani D,Frizelle FA,Watson AJ

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Assessment of vocal cord mobility using Macintosh laryngoscope is frequently performed after extubation following thyroid surgery to rule out laryngeal nerve palsy. This study compared patient comfort and assessment accuracy of post-operative vocal fold mobility with Macintosh laryngoscope and fibreoptic end...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Kundra P,Kumar V,Srinivasan K,Gopalakrishnan S,Krishnappa S

更新日期：2010-11-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Chronic venous insufficiency is a major cause of morbidity in the community. The purpose of the present study was to assess the efficacy and safety of repairing multiple deep venous valves with an External Valvular Stent. METHODS:Forty-two limbs with chronic venous disease were operated on between 1987 an...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Lane RJ,Cuzzilla ML,McMahon CG

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mucinous appendiceal neoplasms (MANs) are rare tumours and the primary cause of pseudomyxoma peritonei. These tumours have a much more benign course than typical colorectal cancers, generally growing for many years before giving any clinical signs. The spectrum of presentations, tumour stages and the underlying cytolo...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Soucisse ML,Lansom J,Alshahrani MS,Morris DL

更新日期：2020-08-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cruciferous vegetable consumption is inversely related to the incidence of prostate cancer. We examined the effect of indole-3-carbinol (I3C) and of sulforaphane (constituents of cruciferous vegetables) on cell proliferation of a PC-3 prostate cancer cell line, in order to observe if an inhibitory effect mig...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Frydoonfar HR,McGrath DR,Spigelman AD

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to (i) investigate the factors that influence donor and recipient decision making in adult-to-adult living donor liver transplantation (AALDLT); (ii) quantify the level of risk that would be acceptable to potential donors; and (iii) determine from whom an individual would be willing to recei...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Lansom JD,Rowe S,Sandroussi C,Harrison JD,Solomon M,McCaughan G,Crawford M

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Re-bleeding after management of a first haemorrhage following pancreatic surgery is an ever-present danger and often presents diagnostic and management dilemmas. METHODS:All cases of post-pancreatectomy haemorrhage (PPH) following pancreatoduodenectomy were identified from a tertiary referral, clinical data...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Staerkle RF,Gundara JS,Hugh TJ,Maher R,Steinfort B,Samra JS

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tumour regression grade is gaining interest as a prognostic factor of patients undergoing neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer. METHODS:A series of 68 consecutive patients with locally advanced rectal cancer treated by neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and surgery between...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Morini A,Annicchiarico A,Romboli A,Ricco' M,Crafa P,Montali F,Dell'Abate P,Costi R

更新日期：2020-12-14 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：: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:The volume of orthopaedic literature is increasing exponentially, becoming more widely scattered among journals. The rate of increase in orthopaedics is greater than other specialties. We aimed to identify the number of different journals an orthopaedic surgeon would need to read to stay up-to-date with curr...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Wijenayake L,Conroy S,Turner D,Thorning S,Glasziou P

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Emergency laparotomies (ELs) are associated with high mortality and substantial outcome variation. There is no prospective Australian data on ELs. The aim of this study was to audit outcome after ELs in Western Australia. METHODS:A 12-week prospective audit was completed in 10 hospitals. Data collected incl...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Broughton KJ,Aldridge O,Pradhan S,Aitken RJ

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Limited health resources necessitate prioritization for access to elective cholecystectomy in New Zealand. We aimed to develop and validate a patient questionnaire for determining the effect of gallstone disease on quality of life (QOL) and evaluate its potential role in appraising prioritization and outcome...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Chen TY,Landmann MG,Potter JC,van Rij AM

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The great auricular nerve (GAN) is frequently sacrificed during parotidectomy and causes sensory disturbance of the auricle. Our study is to investigate whether GAN preservation can improve the sensory recovery. METHODS:Patients undergoing superficial or total conservative parotidectomy for benign tumours w...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Suen DT,Chow TL,Lam CY,Wong ES,Lam SH

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Various treatment measures have been described in achieving splenic preservation following splenic injury. We describe an additional measure in achieving haemostasis during mesh splenorrhaphy. METHODS:Oxycel (BD, Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA) (topical haemostatic agent composed of oxidized cellulose) is sutured ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Reddy CG,Chalasani V,Pathma-Nathan N

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Readability indices have been developed based on sentence length and the use of long words. One such measure is the Reading Ease Scale developed by Rudolf Flesch. Texts that are easy to read have high scores: texts with scores below 30 are similar to legal contracts. This study uses Flesch scores to evaluate...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Hall JC

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The gastrocnemius muscle is versatile in flap repair of defects from anterior knee to lower leg. We describe a case of extensor reconstruction using an extended medial gastrocnemius myocutaneous flap. A medial gastrocnemius flap was raised distal to its musculotendinous insertion. At its point of rotation, it was anch...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Warrier SK,Mah E,Morrison WA

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Achalasia is a motility disorder encountered by surgeons during the investigation and treatment of dysphagia. Recent advances in manometry technology, a widely accepted new classification system and a new treatment rapidly gaining international acceptance, have changed the working knowledge required to successfully ma...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Hamer PW,Holloway RH,Crosthwaite G,Devitt PG,Thompson SK

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare locally advanced soft-tissue tumour that is often misdiagnosed at presentation, resulting in inadequate initial resection, requiring multiple resections and reconstructive procedures. We reviewed our experience and treatment outcomes with this tumour and propo...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Tan YG,Chia CS,Loh WL,Teo MC

更新日期：2016-05-01 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：BACKGROUND:The Nuss procedure is a new minimally invasive repair for pectus excavatum that was first published in 1998. Modifications in technique are constantly evolving to minimize complications, especially bar displacement, which are higher in adolescents and adults. The present study reviews our early experience wi...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Ong CC,Choo K,Morreau P,Auldist A

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00