Does surgical decompression in Ludwig's angina decrease hospital length of stay?

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pathological complete response following neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for locally advanced rectal cancer is associated with reduced local recurrence and improved long-term outcome. However, the prognostic value of a partial response, or of tumour regression in patients with metastatic disease, is less...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： McCoy MJ,Hemmings C,Hillery S,Penter C,Bulsara MK,Zeps N,Platell CF

更新日期：2017-12-01 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: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:To ascertain if post-operative drain fluid lipase is superior to amylase in routinely detecting clinically significant post-operative pancreatic fistulae (POPF). METHOD:Between January 2015 and March 2016 data were collected on all patients undergoing pancreatic surgery at a regional referral centre. Routin...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Griffith D,Hanna T,Wong K,Reece-Smith A,Aroori S,Bowles M,Stell D,Briggs C

更新日期：2018-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to clarify the post-operative prognosis of pancreatic head cancer with pathologic portal vein (PV) or superior mesenteric vein (SMV) invasion. METHODS:From May 1995 to December 2009, preoperative, intra-operative and post-operative data from 276 patients who underwent pancreati...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Jeong J,Choi DW,Choi SH,Heo JS,Jang KT

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The diagnosis of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in surgical patients can potentially be missed based on current World Health Organization (WHO) case definitions. METHOD:We report a retrospective case series of 10 surgical inpatients diagnosed with SARS following an outbreak in the surgical wards. ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Tan FL,Loo WL,Tan SG,Wong CY,Tan YM

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nipple adenoma is a rare and benign type of breast tumour. Because of the lack of proper understanding, it is easily overlooked and misdiagnosed by doctors. The aim of the study is to improve clinicians' awareness of the disease. METHODS:Evaluation of the complaints such as blood discharge or nodules on the...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Wang C,Wang X,Ma R

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Precursor colonic polyps of varied subtypes correlate with the known neoplastic pathways. When patients present with synchronous pre-malignant polyps of multiple histologies, multiple genetic mechanisms are likely to be active, potentially resulting in a more unstable, tumourigenic mucosa. METHODS:We hypoth...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Dean M,Plesec T,Kalady MF,Church J

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Trauma teams have been associated with improved survival probability of paediatric trauma patients. The present study seeks to estimate the use of trauma teams in Australian paediatric tertiary referral centres and describe their medical composition, leadership and criteria for activation. METHODS:Australia...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Wong K,Petchell J

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High hospital-volume and service capability are associated with improved mortality following complex cancer surgery. Using a population-based study in Queensland, we assessed differences in mortality following oesophagectomy and pancreaticoduodenectomy, comparing high- and low-volume hospitals stratified by ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Narendra A,Baade PD,Aitken JF,Fawcett J,Smithers BM

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute appendicitis is the most common non-obstetric surgical presentation during pregnancy. There were concerns that laparoscopic appendicectomy increases the risk of foetal loss compared to an open approach. Therefore, with recent advances in perioperative care, it is likely the risk has changed. Here, we p...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Chakraborty J,Kong JC,Su WK,Gourlas P,Gillespie C,Slack T,Morris B,Lutton N

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is conflicting evidence regarding the oncological impact of anastomotic leak following colorectal cancer surgery. This study aims to test the hypothesis that anastomotic leak is independently associated with local recurrence and overall and cancer-specific survival. METHODS:Analysis of prospectively c...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Sammour T,Hayes IP,Jones IT,Steel MC,Faragher I,Gibbs P

更新日期：2018-01-01 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：:Gluteal compartment syndrome is uncommon and is often diagnosed late, resulting in muscle necrosis and sciatic nerve palsy. The mainstay of treatment is prompt diagnosis and early surgery. A high index of suspicion is essential, especially in the setting of major bleeding and excessive pain. Embolization and hyperbari...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Hayden G,Leung M,Leong J

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Colorectal cancer is one of the most common malignancies worldwide; whilst approximately 20% of patients have hepatic disease at presentation. Hepatic resection remains the gold standard of care; however, it is associated with significant morbidity. We sought to establish whether the lymphocyte-to-monocyte r...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： McCluney SJ,Giakoustidis AA,Segler A,Bissel J,Miller RL,Valente R,Hutchins RR,Abraham A,Bhattacharya S,Kocher HM

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to investigate pancreatic injury after 45 min of thoracoabdominal aortic occlusion in a porcine model. METHODS:Twenty-four pigs were used. Six pigs underwent sham operation and 18 intravascular balloon thoracoabdominal aortic occlusions for 45 min. The animals were randomly killed ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Papakostas JC,Toumpoulis IK,Pappa LS,Arnaoutoglou HM,Kirou IE,Malamou-Mitsi VD,Kappas AM,Matsagas MI

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

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:In Australia, there has been a shift from the traditional 'on-call' surgical model to the 'acute surgical unit' (ASU) model to improve outcomes in acute general surgery. Using emergency appendicectomy as a standardized procedure, we aimed to identify the different patterns of care between these on-call struc...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Gounder J,Dissanayake B,Burstow MJ,Yuide PJ,Naidu S,Lancashire RP,Chua TC

更新日期：2021-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Carbon dioxide (CO2) insufflation during colonoscopy was reported to reduce pain, but data are limited. The objective of this randomized controlled trial was to assess the effect of CO2 insufflation on pain during and after colonoscopy. METHODS:Patients were randomized into CO2 insufflation (CO2i) or air in...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Wong JC,Yau KK,Cheung HY,Wong DC,Chung CC,Li MK

更新日期：2008-10-01 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：:McCune-Albright Syndrome is a rare condition characterized by endocrine abnormalities, precocious puberty, pigmented skin lesions and polyostotic fibrous dysplasia with consequent fractures and limb deformity. Patients with this syndrome might have had multiple operations on a limb and might also have extensive intern...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Garvan JD,Trantalis JN

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgeons are noticing increasing numbers of cholecystectomy waiting list patients presenting with complications of their gallstones. In this study, we analysed the outcome of these to ascertain natural history and outcome. METHODS:Data for 5298 waiting list patients in Western Australia, from 1999 to 2006, ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Epari KP,Mukhtar AS,Fletcher DR,Samarasam I,Semmens JB

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal tumours of the gastrointestinal tract and make up 1-2% of all gastrointestinal malignancies. Traditionally, the treatment of choice for primary disease is surgical resection; however, no single surgeon or institution gets extensive expo...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Siu J,Lim M,Fischer J,Dobbs B,Wakeman C,Ing A,Frizelle F

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is anecdotal evidence that fewer brachial and femoral embolectomies are being carried out. This may be because of the greater use of anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation. The aim of the present study was to assess community-wide temporal trends in embolectomy of the extremities and of w...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Ponosh S,Broadhurst R,Semmens J,Norman PE

更新日期：2008-07-01 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: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：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:Atrial fibrillation (AF) after coronary artery bypass graft surgery constitutes the most common sustained arrhythmia and results in many complications. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of prophylactic use of beta-blockers against atrial fibrillation in off-pump surgery patients in the earl...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Imren Y,Benson AA,Zor H,Tasoglu I,Ereren E,Sinci V,Gokgoz L,Halit V

更新日期：2007-06-01 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:The aim of this study was to develop a points-based approach to prioritize patients for elective transurethral resection of the prostate and to determine the relative contributions that clinical and psychosocial characteristics should make to a measurement of urgency for surgery. Another objective was to mea...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Curtis AJ,Wolfe R,Russell CO,Costello AJ,Travis DG,Snow R,McNeil JJ

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00