Shoulder arthroscopy heuristics.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oncology literature is increasingly recognizing prevalence of second primary cancers including several longitudinal studies showing an increased risk of colorectal cancer following a prostate cancer diagnosis. A retrospective study was conducted to examine the relationship between prior prostate cancer diagn...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Bae S,Asadi M,Jones I,McLaughlin S,Bui A,Steele M,Tie J,Gibbs P

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Currently no consensus exists regarding what pre-reversal investigations are required to assess integrity of the rectal anastomosis. The objective of this study was to compare pre-reversal assessments of anastomotic integrity and to evaluate trends that might have influenced timings for reversal. METHODS:Fr...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Taylor D,Besson A,Faragher IG,Chan STF,Yeung JM

更新日期：2020-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) is a common procedure performed worldwide. In this study, we evaluated the safety and efficacy of SILC for acute cholecystitis. METHODS:Patients who underwent SILC between September 2012 and December 2016 were retrospectively enrolled and divided into acut...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Byun GY,Lee SR,Koo BH

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to review the discrepancies in Gleason scores (GS) of prostate biopsies and radical prostatectomy specimens and the effects of multiple-needle biopsies on scoring accuracy. METHODS:One hundred patients who had undergone consecutive radical prostatectomies (RP) between January 2004 ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Ooi K,Samali R

更新日期：2007-05-01 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：:About 50% of the trauma victims die at the scene mostly because of exsanguinating haemorrhage. Most trials of resuscitation fail in face of the ongoing bleeding. Ongoing research/studies to save these victims by inducing rapid hypothermia using cardiopulmonary bypass as an emergency initial measure along with delayed ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Mohiyaddin S,Nanjaiah P,Saad AO,Acharya MN,Khan TA,Davies RH,Ashraf S

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac arrhythmia after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery is a common complication of cardiac surgery. The effect of serum magnesium, hypomagnesaemia treatment and prophylactic administration of magnesium in the development and prevention of arrhythmias is controversial and there are many diffe...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Mohammadzadeh A,Towfighi F,Jafari N

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are well-described benefits to separating emergency and elective surgery. Geelong Hospital lacked the resources to implement a separate acute surgical unit, but instituted daily dedicated emergency general surgery operating sessions, managed by an on-site consultant. This study aims to assess the impac...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Stupart DA,Watters DA,Guest GD,Cuthbert V,Ryan S

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical decision making is a core competency of surgical practice. It involves two distinct types of mental process best considered as the ends of a continuum, ranging from intuitive and subconscious to analytical and conscious. In practice, individual decisions are usually reached by a combination of each, according...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Crebbin W,Beasley SW,Watters DA

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The CLEAR (critical literature evaluation and research) module was developed to meet an identified need in both trainees and Fellows for the basic tools to allow them to plan research projects and evaluate research papers. This paper describes briefly the way in which the module was developed and presents results of p...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Toouli J,Stanton P

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Internal pancreatic fistulas are well recognized complications of chronic pancreatitis. METHODS:Six patients with internal pancreatic fistulas were treated over a period of 5 years from 1995 to 1999. Four patients presented with ascites, one patient presented with ascites and bilateral pleural effusion and ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Kaman L,Behera A,Singh R,Katariya RN

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As pleurodesis causes systemic inflammation and is associated with considerable cost and morbidity during long-term follow up, the identification of patients who will experience an unsuccessful pleurodesis would be desirable. This study was aimed to investigate whether systemic inflammatory reaction induced ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Bilgin M,Hasdiraz L,Ozkaya M,Oguzkaya F

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The technical proficiency of a surgeon is intricately linked to training and experience. Reduction in working hours, decreased operating time and ethical imperatives to protect patients have all resulted in a decrease in hands-on experience. The introduction of laparoscopic procedures has also decreased trai...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Chai DQ,Naunton-Morgan R,Hamdorf J

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) has emerged as a treatment option for faecal incontinence (FI). However, its objective effect on symptoms and anorectal function is inconsistently described. This study aimed to systematically review the impact of SNM on clinical symptoms and gastrointestinal physiology in patien...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Mirbagheri N,Sivakumaran Y,Nassar N,Gladman MA

更新日期：2016-04-01 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:We describe a technique of U-shaped bulboprostatic anastomosis for urethral injury after pelvic trauma. METHODS:Sixty-eight male patients were included in our study. Suprapubic cystostomy was carried out initially, followed by U-shaped prostatobulbar anastomosis after 6-12 weeks. Follow ups were carried out...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Mathur RK,Aggarwal H,Odiya S,Lubana PS

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Arthroscopic knee surgery has been a topic of significant controversy in recent orthopaedic literature. Multiple studies have used administrative (Victorian Admitted Episodes Dataset and Centre for Health Record Linkage) data to identify trends in practice. This study explored the usage and reporting of arth...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Lisik JP,Dowsey MM,Petterwood J,Choong PFM

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Colorectal cancers represent a heterogenous group of tumours. While left segmental colectomy is an accepted and oncologically safe practice for left-sided colonic cancer (CC), some authors suggest that limited segmental resection of right-sided cancer should be debated in order to preserve length of the rese...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Siebert M,Trilling B,Lamotte A,Taton N,Bellier A,Faucheron JL

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While free flaps can be used in many cases to cover soft tissue defects in the distal leg and ankle in a single stage, factors such as diabetes and advanced age can interfere with success of vascular anastomoses. METHODS:Twenty-five patients with deep tissue exposure of the distal leg and ankle underwent re...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Yang C,Li Y,Geng S,Fu C,Sun J,Bi Z

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gallstone disease is a worldwide problem causing morbidity, mortality and a drain on health-care resources. This prospective study aimed to investigate the spectrum of gallstone types in New Zealand and relate these to known risk factors. METHODS:Gallstone samples were collected from 107 patients undergoing...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Stringer MD,Fraser S,Gordon KC,Sharples K,Windsor JA

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Venous duplex ultrasound scanning (VDUS) has been shown to be an accurate non-invasive means to diagnose symptomatic deep venous thrombosis (DVT). The aim of our study was to determine whether bilateral VDUS is necessary in patients who present with symptoms of DVT. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed the r...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Lemech LD,Sandroussi C,Makeham V,Burnett A,Harris JP

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to explore the effects of early antiplatelet therapy (APT) for portal vein thrombosis (PVT) in patients with cirrhotic portal hypertension after splenectomy with gastro-oesophageal devascularization. METHODS:We retrospectively analysed 139 patients who underwent splenectomy with gastro-oeso...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Zhou JB,Luo BY,Liu CW,Zhu F

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinically, solitary thyroid nodules are common, being present in up to 50% of the elderly population. The majority are benign with thyroid cancer representing an uncommon clinical problem. Investigation should include careful history and examination and thyroid function tests. Toxic or autonomous nodules are rarely m...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Delbridge L

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Electrical stimulation of the visual cortex with surface electrodes is able to elicit basic visual perceptions in blind patients. The development of a visual prosthesis for the blind will require an in-vivo model for the optimization of cortical neurostimulation with multielectrode arrays. METHODS:In anaest...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Chowdhury V,Morley JW,Coroneo MT

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is evidence that antibiotics can be used as primary treatment for appendicitis, however, delayed surgical treatment might still be associated with perforation. Most patients at risk of perforation have high Alvarado scores. We designed a protocol-based approach to suspected appendicitis, in which the A...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Winn RD,Laura S,Douglas C,Davidson P,Gani JS

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) is increasingly being used to treat choledocholithiasis. However, few studies have examined the treatment of recurrent common bile duct stones (CBDS) in patients with a history of prior biliary surgery. The current research aimed to compare the outcomes of la...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Zhu J,Du P,He J,Tong F,Xiao W,Li Y

更新日期：2020-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Refractory ascites is a serious complication for patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis. Saphenous-peritoneal shunting is a possible surgical treatment for its relief, but tends to lead to higher groin infections. The purpose of the present paper was to determine whether a modified procedure could resol...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Chen JH,Liu HD,Yu JC,Chen CJ,Shih ML,Liu YC,Hsieh CB

更新日期：2005-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the correlation between serum albumin level change (ΔALB) and post-operative complications in patients with normal preoperative serum albumin after gastrectomy of gastric cancer. METHODS:A total of 193 patients undergoing curative (R0) gastrectomy from September 201...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Ai S,Sun F,Liu Z,Yang Z,Wang J,Zhu Z,Du S,Guan W

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Data on the effect of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) on bowel function are controversial. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of postcholecystectomy diarrhoea (PCD) and to identify patient characteristics that can be used as predictors in daily practice. METHODS:In 100 consecutive patien...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Fisher M,Spilias DC,Tong LK

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00