Surgical treatment of patients with stenosis of the central airway due to tracheal tumours.

abstract：BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE:One thousand liver transplantations have been performed at the only liver transplant center in Hong Kong over a period of 22 years, which covered the formative period of living donor liver transplantation. These 1000 transplantations, which marked the journey of liver transplantation from developme...

journal_title：Asian journal of surgery

authors： Chan SC,Cheung TT,Chan AC,Chok KS,Sharr WW,Fung JY,Liu CL,Fan ST,Lo CM

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The reliability of X-ray radiography for diagnosing nasal bone fractures (NBFs) remains controversial. Recent studies show that, for determining the orientation and location of the displaced/depressed fracture, nasal sonography is as accurate as facial computed tomography. This retrospective study compared c...

journal_title：Asian journal of surgery

authors： Chou C,Chen CW,Wu YC,Chen KK,Lee SS

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intestinal volvulus is not an uncommon cause of obstruction in pregnancy. Diagnosis is often delayed due to poor knowledge of the condition and a hesitation to use abdominal X-rays in a pregnant patient. Here, two cases of caecal volvulus in pregnancy are reported. Proper diagnosis and early treatment of the condition...

journal_title：Asian journal of surgery

authors： Singla SL,Kadian YS,Goyal A,Sharma U,Kadian N

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Massive defects of the upper aerodigestive tract present a reconstructive challenge. We report a case in which a large defect of the naso-oropharyngeal and oesophagus was reconstructed with a combination of a gastric pull-up and a pectoralis major muscle flap. Postoperative function was good and survival was in excess...

journal_title：Asian journal of surgery

authors： To EW,Tsang WM,Williams MD,Pang PC,Cheng JH,Chan AC

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Considerable controversy exists regarding the surgical indications for a concealed penis. We herein describe a modified technique for correction of a concealed penis. The superfluous inner plate is resected to accelerate the disappearance of the postoperative lymphedema, and the skin between the penis and scr...

journal_title：Asian journal of surgery

authors： Ge W,Zhu X,Xu Y,Chen Y,Wang J

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE:The concept of salvage pulmonary resection after definitive chemoradiotherapy (dCRT) is not yet commonly accepted in lung cancer treatment. We report our experience of eight patients in whom we performed salvage pulmonary resection for residual disease or isolated locoregional recurrence detected a...

journal_title：Asian journal of surgery

authors： Sawada S,Suehisa H,Ueno T,Yamashita M

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the incidence of complications of otitis media that require surgical interventions has decreased substantially over the past few years, it is a prevailing condition for which clinicians should remain vigilant. METHODS:We conducted a 3-year review [June 1998 to June 2001] in our hospital of surgical...

journal_title：Asian journal of surgery

authors： Long YT,Mahmud R,Sani A,Saim L

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retroperitoneal cysts are rare, usually asymptomatic, lesions. We present the case of a 42-year-old woman with an asymptomatic abdominal mass. The mass excised at our district hospital was found in the retroperitoneum. Histologically, the cyst was lined with benign Mullerian-type epithelium. The classification, aetiol...

journal_title：Asian journal of surgery

authors： Yohendran J,Dias MM,Eckstein R,Wilson T

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This retrospective study aimed to explore the role of Glasgow Aneurysm Score (GAS) and Hardman Index (HI) in predicting outcome after elective endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). METHODS:All 71 patients who underwent elective EVAR in a single centre over 9 years were reviewed. Clinical data were used to cla...

journal_title：Asian journal of surgery

authors： Sajid MS,Tai N,Goli G,Platts A,Baker DM,Hamilton G

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report our experience of intracardiac surgery with an inverted J-shaped partial sternotomy (IJPS) and describe the technical details of this approach. METHODS:From January to December 2002, 31 patients underwent intracardiac operations using the IJPS instead of a standard conventional full-length median s...

journal_title：Asian journal of surgery

authors： Li W,Li Y,Chong WC,Sim EK

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Meckel diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the small intestine, occurring in about 2%-4% of the population. Meckel diverticulum results from incomplete closure of the omphalomesenteric duct. The presentation of symptomatic Meckel diverticulum includes gastrointestinal hemorrhage, intestinal obstructi...

journal_title：Asian journal of surgery

authors： Yang PF,Chen CY,Yu FJ,Yang SF,Chen YT,Kao LC,Wang JY

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Bladder catheterisation is a routine part of major abdominal surgery. Transurethral catheterisation is the most common method of bladder drainage but is also notorious for its discomfort and increased risk of urinary tract infection. The present study aimed to establish patient satisfaction with transurethral...

journal_title：Asian journal of surgery

authors： Tan GW,Chan SP,Ho CK

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess ultrasonographically (US) guided needle aspiration of breast abscesses as an alternative to surgical incision and drainage. METHODS:In our prospective study, 30 patients with 31 breast abscesses (one patient had bilateral breast abscess) underwent percutaneous breast abscess drainage under US guida...

journal_title：Asian journal of surgery

authors： Elagili F,Abdullah N,Fong L,Pei T

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The frequent complications of thyroid surgery are mostly related to the anatomy of the region. This stimulated us to look for a starting point that makes exploration of the region easier and consequently reduces complications. We aimed to explore and define the anatomy of the cricothyroid [CT] region from cad...

journal_title：Asian journal of surgery

authors： Younes NA,Badran DH

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report two cases of prenatally diagnosed cystic neuroblastoma (PDCN). In the first case, prenatal ultrasonography (US) at 33 weeks' gestation showed a 30 x 20 mm cyst at the upper pole of the right kidney. The size and content of the mass demonstrated no change during pregnancy. Postnatal US showed no change in the...

journal_title：Asian journal of surgery

authors： Tanaka S,Tajiri T,Noguchi S,Ogita K,Takahashi Y,Tsuneyoshi M,Suita S

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report our experience in treating endophytic renal tumor by robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RPN) with a standard laparoscopic ultrasound probe and our original approach for separating renal mass. METHODS:All patients with endophytic renal tumor who underwent RPN in our department from January 2015 to ...

journal_title：Asian journal of surgery

authors： Zhang Y,Ouyang W,Wu B,Pokhrel G,Ding B,Xu H,Luan Y,Lu Y,Yang J,Wang Z,Yu Y,Li H,Guan W,Wang S,Liu Z

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance cholangiography (MRC) is a non-invasive imaging modality that has become widely available. In the short time since its introduction, MRC has been shown to possess excellent accuracy for the diagnosis of various biliary pathologies, including choledocholithiasis. Investigations of the clinical applic...

journal_title：Asian journal of surgery

authors： Liu TH,Organ CH Jr

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE:The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a simple index that represents systemic inflammatory change. The number of platelets is also known to reflect both post-transplant graft regeneration and dysfunction. Thus, we aimed to investigate the usefulness of NLR and platelet number in predicting th...

journal_title：Asian journal of surgery

authors： Hayashi H,Takamura H,Ohbatake Y,Nakanuma S,Tajima H,Fushida S,Onishi I,Tani T,Shimizu K,Ohta T

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preoperative differentiation of follicular thyroid carcinoma (FTC) from follicular adenoma (FA) remains an unsolved puzzle. Patients sometimes undergo unnecessary lobectomy for histology confirmation inevitably. OBJECTIVE:In this retrospective study, we propose new gray-scale ultrasonographic (US) features ...

journal_title：Asian journal of surgery

authors： Kuo TC,Wu MH,Chen KY,Hsieh MS,Chen A,Chen CN

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We compared outcomes of elective inguinal hernia repair performed at one institution by three approaches: robotic-assistance, laparoscopic, and open. METHODS:Characteristics of the patients, the hernia and the procedures performed during 2014-2016 were accessed from patient electronic medical files of 137 el...

journal_title：Asian journal of surgery

authors： Kakiashvili E,Bez M,Abu Shakra I,Ganam S,Bickel A,Merei F,Drobot A,Bogouslavski G,Kassis W,Khatib K,Badran M,Kluger Y,Almog R

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Posttraumatic dorsal hand defects with exposed tendons and/or bones represent a challenge to reconstructive surgeons. Many options are suggested ranging from local, regional, distant up to free flaps. First dorsal metacarpal artery island flap was commonly prescribed for reconstructing the thumb or first web...

journal_title：Asian journal of surgery

authors： Shehata Ibrahim Ahmed M,Salah Ibrahim E,Ibrahim Eltayeb H

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Routine therapy of metabolic bone disorder (MBD) after gastrectomy for gastric cancer has not been established yet. We have reported that administering an active vitamin D3 agent to patients who had undergone gastrectomy for gastric cancer improved MBD. Recently, the usefulness of alendronate, an osteoclast ...

journal_title：Asian journal of surgery

authors： Atsumi Y,Rino Y,Sato T,Cho H,Yoshikawa T,Yamamoto N,Oshima T,Yukawa N,Shiozawa M,Morinaga S,Masuda M

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about the preoperative predictive factors that could identify subsets of favorable patients who can be possibly cured with robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) alone in locally advanced prostate cancer (LAPCa). Our study was designed to identify clinical predictors of pathologic organ-...

journal_title：Asian journal of surgery

authors： Kang HW,Jung HD,Lee JY,Kwon JK,Jeh SU,Cho KS,Ham WS,Choi YD

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An effective regimen to treat patients suffering from acute necrotizing fasciitis requires surgical removal of devitalized tissues, systemic administration of broad antimicrobials and ameliorating underlying systemic disease processes. The task of managing wounds consequential to surgical debridement, on the...

journal_title：Asian journal of surgery

authors： Huang WS,Hsieh SC,Hsieh CS,Schoung JY,Huang T

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hemorrhoidectomy is commonly associated with postoperative pain. Calcium channel blockers are known to cause relaxation of gastrointestinal smooth muscle and oral diltiazem has also been shown to reduce the resting anal pressure. OBJECTIVE:We attempted to analyze efficacy and side effects of topical diltiaz...

journal_title：Asian journal of surgery

authors： Huang YJ,Chen CY,Chen RJ,Kang YN,Wei PL

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Missed cases of paediatric appendicitis lead to a delay in diagnosis and increased complications during the subsequent surgery. We aim to identify the common clinical features of such cases at the time of first hospital attendance. METHODS:Case records of patients with a missed diagnosis were reviewed retros...

journal_title：Asian journal of surgery

authors： Seah MD,Ng KC

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Various types and materials of stents have been used for urinary diversion in hypospadias surgery. We evaluated whether double pigtail stents are superior to straight silicone stents. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective chart review of all patients who underwent hypospadias surgery with straight silicone or...

journal_title：Asian journal of surgery

authors： Chang PC,Yeh ML,Chao CC,Chang CJ

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare robot-assisted surgery and conventional laparoscopy for gynecologic oncology regarding intra- and post-operative outcomes. METHODS:A retrospective study was performed on consecutive patients with gynecologic oncology from February 2014 to October 2017 at Gansu Provincial Hospital, China. Multivari...

journal_title：Asian journal of surgery

authors： Wang LL,Yan PJ,Yao L,Liu R,Hou F,Chen XH,Han LL,Xu LY,Xu H,Li J,Guo TK,Yang KH,Wang HL

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP) was introduced into Australia after endocrine surgeons agreed that it should only be undertaken in the context of a feasibility study or controlled trial, and under the auspices of the Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNI...

journal_title：Asian journal of surgery

authors： Delbridge L

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study the clinicopathological characteristics and the risk factors of lymph nodes posterior to the right recurrent laryngeal nerve (LN-prRLN) metastasis in differentiated thyroid carcinoma; and to identify the indication for LN-prRLN dissection. METHODS:We treated 145 patients with differentiated thyroid...

journal_title：Asian journal of surgery

authors： Liu Z,Sun M,Xiao Y,Yang J,Zhang T,Zhao Y

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00