Predicting occult malignancy in nipple discharge.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with rupture in elderly patients with acute appendicitis. METHODS:The medical records of 601 consecutive patients >60 years of age with acute appendicitis between 1995 and 2005 were retrospectively reviewed. Historical, clinical and laboratory factors...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Sheu BF,Chiu TF,Chen JC,Tung MS,Chang MW,Young YR

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the present paper we describe the presentation and management of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of the breast in women in Australia in 1995. This representative, national data set provides a historical comparator for studies examining DCIS management that follow. METHODS:Surgeons identified by populatio...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Shugg D,White VM,Kitchen PR,Pruden M,Collins JP,Hill DJ

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anastomotic dehiscence (AD) is the most feared complication following colonic and rectal anastomosis. Multiple attempts have been made to correlate the levels of biomarkers to the risk of AD. This study attempts to compare C-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT) and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR)...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Walker PA,Kunjuraman B,Bartolo DCC

更新日期：2018-01-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Up to 20% of patients are dissatisfied after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). There are many contributing factors. The relationship between preoperative osteoarthritis (OA) severity and outcome post TKA remains unclear. This review explores the relationship between preoperative OA severity with patient reporte...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Youlden DJ,Dannaway J,Enke O

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Interleukin-12 (IL-12) has been shown to enhance the cytotoxic activity of NK cells and CTL. IL-12 also acts as a growth factor for activated NK, T and NKT cells. The soluble HLA class I (sHLA-I) has been reported to bind a killer-cell inhibitory receptor, which is expressed on the NK cell, and its signals i...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Shimura T,Morinaga N,Suzuki H,Araki K,Kobayashi T,Ishizaki M,Kuwano H

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ethnic and rural disparities in medical treatment and outcomes have been demonstrated across a range of conditions, including colorectal cancer. Timely treatment and investigation of symptoms in patients with suspicion of cancer is likely to improve outcomes and patient experience. Achieving equity in timeli...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Matthews C,Walker M,McLaughlin S,Milloy M,Harmston C

更新日期：2020-08-31 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: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：:Granulomatous appendicitis can be idiopathic or due to a number of specific causes. Idiopathic granulomatous appendicitis is regarded as a separate disease entity and usually has a benign course. We report on a case of granulomatous appendicitis, which progressed to fulminant Crohn's colitis shortly after appendicecto...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Ho P,Law WL,Choy C,Chan GS,Chu KW

更新日期：2003-07-01 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:With the introduction of laparoscopic Tenckhoff catheter insertion in the early 1990s, catheter malposition resulting in malfunction remains a frequent complication, often requiring surgical or radiological intervention. In this pioneer study, we describe the technique of suturing the Tenckhoff catheter usin...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Rouse M,Choi J,Bakhit J,Soh B,Chan S

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most studies available on laparoscopic colorectal surgery focus on highly selected patient groups. The aim of the present study was to review short- and long-term outcome of everyday patients treated in a general surgery department. METHODS:Retrospective review was carried out of a prospective database of a...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Wahl P,Hahnloser D,Chanson C,Givel JC

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chance meetings in the USA and in France lead to the realization of the potential for cholecystectomy to be performed laparoscopically. Outlined are the steps taken to learn the technique and perform the first such operation in Australia (with unusual circumstances), immediately followed by the introduction of audit a...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Hardy KJ

更新日期：2011-12-01 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:Parkland formula (PF) is the most often used schema for calculating intravenous resuscitation fluid requirement in burn patients. Some studies have reported that PF underestimates the fluid requirement in 45-63% of patients. The aim of this retrospective study was to analyse factors influencing first-day int...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Csontos C,Foldi V,Fischer T,Bogar L

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the published work in health care increasingly promotes aviation as a high-reliability industry to be emulated, there is little empirical research to justify equating the dynamics of health care's operating environment with that of aviation. This article examines some of the potential key areas of difference ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Hunt GJ,Callaghan KS

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Haemorrhoidectomy is associated with significant post-operative pain which is primarily managed pharmacologically. Whether a non-pharmacological adjunct such as a checklist can improve pain outcomes after an open haemorrhoidectomy has yet to be studied. The purpose of this study was to determine if a patient...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Huang J,Rickard MJFX,Keshava A,Suen MKL

更新日期：2020-04-01 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:Progressive musculoskeletal pathology is ubiquitous among children with cerebral palsy (CP). Corrective surgery places them at risk of major blood loss and red blood cell (RBC) transfusion. Significant variability exists in uptake of perioperative patient blood management (PBM) strategies. This study aimed t...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Lu MZH,Reid SM,Lundine K,Crighton G

更新日期：2020-09-06 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:Several ways of performing laparoscopic right hemicolectomy (RHC) have evolved. The vascular pedicle can be divided into extracorporeal (RHC-EC) or intracorporeal (RHC-IC). It is not known whether vessel ligation during RHC-EC is as central as during RHC-IC. We compare these approaches in terms of pathologic...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Pal A,Stearns AT,Kapur S,Speakman CTM,Wharton RQ,Shaikh I,Hernon JM

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatic resection is a relatively young and complex specialized procedure. A strong relationship between volume and perioperative mortality has been reported internationally. However, there has been no multicentre study into hepatic resection in Australia. This retrospective, population-based cohort study wa...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Stevens CL,Babidge WJ,Maddern GJ

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spina bifida occulta (SBO) is generally known as a benign isolated entity; however, there are ambiguous approaches for neuroaxial screening in cases of symptomatic SBO among institutions. This study aims to demonstrate the infrequency of cranial anomalies associated with symptomatic SBO and inquire the neces...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Börcek AÖ,Aslan A,Uçar M

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of the present study was to comprehensively assess the results of surgical management of pelvi-ureteric junction (PUJ) obstruction using lumbotomy as the surgical approach. METHODS:Records of 36 consecutive patients with unilateral PUJ obstruction who underwent pyeloplasty in the last 5 years we...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Bajpai M,Kumar A,Tripathi M,Bal CS

更新日期：2004-06-01 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: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：:Abdominal wound dehiscence is a surgical catastrophe that can be attributed to patients or technical factors. The technical properties of the monofilament sutures and knots that are commonly used in abdominal closure are poorly understood. The aim of this study was to compare the tensile strength of monofilament sutur...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Fong ED,Bartlett AS,Malak S,Anderson IA

更新日期：2008-03-01 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:Removal of part or all of the parotid gland may leave a visible contour defect and may also be associated with complications such as Frey's syndrome. These aesthetic and functional issues can be addressed using dermofat graft reconstruction. The aim of this study is to assess patient satisfaction and complic...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Pham M,Eviston TJ,Clark JR

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sleep deprivation and disturbances in circadian rhythms generally lead to poor performance, but is there a link in surgery? This review aimed to determine whether fatigue has an impact on surgeon performance or surgical outcomes. METHODS:Studies were identified by searching EMBASE, CINAHL, PubMed, The Cochr...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Sturm L,Dawson D,Vaughan R,Hewett P,Hill AG,Graham JC,Maddern GJ

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00