Comparative issues in aviation and surgical crew resource management: (1) are we too solution focused?

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:Fournier's disease is a potentially fatal, acute, gangrenous infection of the scrotum, penis or perineum associated with a synergistic bacterial infection of the subcutaneous fat and superficial fascia. METHODS:The clinical records of 70 patients treated for Fournier's gangrene were evaluated retrospectivel...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Ersay A,Yilmaz G,Akgun Y,Celik Y

更新日期：2007-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:To examine the common presentations and management of acute epiglottitis in adults. METHOD:Retrospective clinical study of 17 consecutive adult patients who presented to the Royal Melbourne Hospital between January 1988 and December 2000 was undertaken. RESULTS:The mean patient age was 47 years (range 20-8...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Wong EY,Berkowitz RG

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study documents the anatomy of the pudendal nerve, which has a major role in maintaining faecal continence. Unexpected faecal incontinence can develop following perineal surgery even when the anal sphincters are not damaged. In addition, injury to the pudendal nerve might be encountered during pelvic pr...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Schraffordt SE,Tjandra JJ,Eizenberg N,Dwyer PL

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The 2009 American Thyroid Association (ATA) three-tiered risk stratification, and its updated version in 2015, provided clearer guidance on the use of radioactive iodine (RAI) ablation in differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) patients. This study examines the impact of these guidelines on RAI use in our instit...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Sia Y,Dave RV,Nour D,Miller JA,Skandarajah AR,Tasevski R

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Macrophages, derived from circulating monocytes, are located within virtually all adult tissues. There, these specialized cells adopt tissue-specific functions that are important for normal tissue homeostasis and response to physiological challenges. Increasing evidence suggests that macrophages play a role in the nor...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Gyorki DE,Lindeman GJ

更新日期：2008-06-01 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: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：AIM:To identify the outcome of laparoscopic revision of gastric band surgery with respect to percentage of excess weight lost (%EWL). METHODS:Analysis of a prospective database was then performed and %EWL was plotted with respect to time from initial procedure and also time from revision procedure. RESULTS:All revisi...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Bardsley S,Hopkins G

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Helicobacter pylori is believed to play an important role in the aetiology of gastric cancer. There is a great variability in seropositivity and histological frequency of H. pylori in gastric cancer. The present prospective study investigates the prevalence of H. pylori infection in gastric cancer patients u...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Chung AY,Chow PK,Yu WK,Ho JM,Chan HS,Wong WK,Soo KC

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intestinal anastomotic healing is a complex procedure in which several mediators, cytokines and other substances play roles, as well as calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP). CGRP is capable of stimulating DNA synthesis and cell proliferation in endothelial cells by increasing vasodilatation and inflammator...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Dogmuş M,Ersoy E,Anadol AZ,Ozel U,Bilgehan A

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anal intra-epithelial neoplasia (AIN) is believed to be a precursor to squamous cell carcinoma of the anus. The risk of developing anal cancer in patients with AIN, although known to occur, has been thought to be relatively low. This study reviews our experience with AIN, reviewing the incidence and risk fac...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Watson AJ,Smith BB,Whitehead MR,Sykes PH,Frizelle FA

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acquired tracheo-oesophageal fistula is a devastating condition, usually occurring as a late manifestation of oesophageal or other thoracic malignancies. In these cases palliation by placement of an oesophageal stent is the preferred option, but management of a large non-malignant fistula is more complex. In many pati...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Talbot ML,Hugh TB,Spratt P

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Pacific Island nation of Samoa faces a number of challenges in delivering surgical care. Our group aimed to identify the barriers and opportunities to improving the delivery of safe, affordable, timely surgical care in Samoa. METHODS:A mixed-methods approach was undertaken. The quantitative analysis use...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Comery B,Perry WRG,Young S,Dare A,Matalavea B,Bissett IP,Windsor JA

更新日期：2019-06-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Longo's technique of stapled haemorrhoidopexy has revolutionized management of symptomatic haemorrhoids. However, several problems have been identified in the original Longo's technique. In particular, recurrence of haemorrhoidal tissue has been found to be significantly higher. METHODS:An improved techniqu...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Ng KH,Chew MH,Eu KW

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Publicly funded bariatric surgery in New Zealand (NZ) is steadily on the rise to meet the obesity epidemic. Ethnic disparities in obesity rates exist in NZ with Māori and Pacific people having three to five times higher rates than all other ethnic groups within NZ. Ethnic disparities in rates of bariatric su...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Rahiri JL,Lauti M,Harwood M,MacCormick AD,Hill AG

更新日期：2018-05-01 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：BACKGROUND:Telemedicine is a patient consultation method commonly available to patients in rural and remote areas throughout Australia. Its use in paediatric orthopaedics has been rarely described. The primary aim of this study was to identify the patient cohort accessing the orthopaedic paediatric telehealth service t...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Rowell PD,Pincus P,White M,Smith AC

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The work hours of junior doctors have been in the spotlight since the mid-1980s. Rostering and the structure of surgical units aim to balance quality and continuity of patient care with reasonable working hours. METHODS:Actual hours worked during two 12-week surgical registrar rosters were compared. Complia...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Wysocki AP,McGowan B

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulmonary metastasectomy has become a popular procedure for patients with pulmonary metastases. It can be achieved via the traditional open thoracotomy or the more recently developed video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). However, there has been much debate as to which approach is better in terms of de...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Cheang MY,Herle P,Pradhan N,Antippa P

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Flail chest is a serious injury in trauma with a significant mortality rate, and long-term pain and disability. Traditionally, management has consisted of internal pneumatic splinting, leading to prolonged periods of mechanical ventilation, and its attendant complications. The aim of this study was to assess...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Marasco S,Cooper J,Pick A,Kossmann T

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Outcomes are reviewed with traumatic brain injury (TBI) involving intracranial haematomata (ICH) with patients in rural and remote areas of South Australia and adjacent states. Patients were referred to the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH), a level 1 trauma centre with a major neurosurgical service. METHOD:F...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Gilligan J,Reilly P,Pearce A,Taylor D

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skull base surgery has gone through significant changes with the development of extended endoscopic endonasal approaches over the last decade. Initially used for the transphenoidal removal of hypophyseal adenomas, the endoscopic transnasal approach gradually evolved into a way of accessing the whole ventral skull base...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Oostra A,van Furth W,Georgalas C

更新日期：2012-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:Patients fulfilling Amsterdam-1 criteria without mismatch repair deficiency (termed familial colorectal cancer type X (FCC type X)) were reported to have lower cancer risks than classic Lynch syndrome. This study investigates the polyp and cancer burden of this population and demonstrates relationships with ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Koh PK,Kalady M,Skacel M,Fay S,McGannon E,Shenal J,Arroyo L,Toderick K,Church J

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:For proven gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, partial fundoplication is considered as effective as Nissen, but with fewer side effects. The aim of this meta-analysis was to compare the effect of laparoscopic partial fundoplication (LPF) with laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF). METHODS:Extensive medica...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Ma S,Qian B,Shang L,Shi R,Zhang G

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Appendicitis is the most common surgical emergency affecting children. Rurality has been shown to be a predictor of worse surgical outcomes in patients with acute appendicitis compared to urban residents. There are no previously published studies investigating this in Australasia. METHODS:A 10-year retrospe...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Elliott BM,Witcomb Cahill H,Harmston C

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sentinel node biopsy is an accurate method for staging the axilla in early (small) breast cancers. However, data for the role of this technique for large breast cancers remain limited. METHOD:From the Royal Adelaide Hospital Sentinel Node database and the SNAC trial database, 100 subjects were identified wi...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Beumer JD,Gill G,Campbell I,Wetzig N,Ung O,Farshid G,Uren R,Stockler M,Gebski V

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infection with multidrug-resistant (MDR) Gram-negative organisms leads to poorer outcomes in the critically ill burn patient. The aim of this study was to identify the risk factors for MDR Gram-negative pathogen infection in critically ill burn patients admitted to a major tertiary referral intensive care un...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Vickers ML,Dulhunty JM,Ballard E,Chapman P,Muller M,Roberts JA,Cotta MO

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00