Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery versus open thoracotomy for pulmonary metastasectomy: a systematic review.

abstract：BACKGROUND:We aimed to document the anatomical variations of pulmonary fissures found during routine forensic autopsies. METHODS:A total of 256 pairs of lungs were investigated. Presence of any variant and accessory fissures was noted. RESULTS:Seventy-seven percent of the lungs had anatomical variations. In about 2/3...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Bostanci K,Ozyurtkan MO,Polat MO,Batirel H,Lacin T,Yuksel M,Stamenovic D

更新日期：2020-04-01 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 'obesity epidemic' is expected to result in an increased incidence of knee osteoarthritis and hence total knee replacements (TKRs). Reviews have demonstrated the conflicting results of TKR for all obese (body mass index (BMI) >30). The aim of this literature review was to specifically evaluate outcomes o...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Samson AJ,Mercer GE,Campbell DG

更新日期：2010-09-01 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:Tumour regression grade is gaining interest as a prognostic factor of patients undergoing neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer. METHODS:A series of 68 consecutive patients with locally advanced rectal cancer treated by neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and surgery between...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Morini A,Annicchiarico A,Romboli A,Ricco' M,Crafa P,Montali F,Dell'Abate P,Costi R

更新日期：2020-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ability to predict the behaviour of breast cancer from its dimensions allows the clinician to inform a woman about the absolute benefits of adjuvant therapies or further surgery to control her disease. Tumour size and grade are independent predictors of nodal disease. This study aims to generate a tool, ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Laura S,Coombs NJ,Ung O,Boyages J

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of the research was to validate our results on sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) and to determine factors affecting false-negative (FN) rates of SLNB in Chinese patients with invasive breast cancers. METHODS:A retrospective study of patients with clinically node-negative invasive breast cancer...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Chok KS,Suen DT,Lim FM,Li GK,Kwong A

更新日期：2007-10-01 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：:Chronic constipation is a common condition in both adults and children. Children with chronic constipation frequently have symptoms that continue into adulthood. In the second part of the review we describe advances in the identification of abnormalities in the control of motility. The role of neurotransmitters in bot...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： King SK,Sutcliffe JR,Hutson JM,Southwell BR

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the early years of the introduction of Christianity into China, one American medical missionary distinguished himself by his kindness and generosity towards the Chinese people, and also by his surgical prowess. Peter Parker (1804-1888) was a graduate from the Yale University Medical School and was also an ordained ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Low G

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of carotid endarterectomy in octogenarians is unclear as this age group was not included in the major trials of carotid surgery. The aim of the present study was to determine the trends and early outcome of carotid endarterectomy performed in octogenarians at a single institution. METHODS:A retrosp...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Varghese R,Norman P

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of minimally invasive major hepatectomy (MIMH) remains controversial and questions remain about its safety and reproducibility outside expert centres. This study examines the changing trends, safety and outcomes associated with the adoption of MIMH based on a contemporary single institution experien...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Goh BKP,Lee SY,Koh YX,Kam JH,Chan CY

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reported success rates in endoscopic sinus surgery vary from 74 to 97%. However, the methods of evaluation and the functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) techniques are not standard in these series. In our practice, some patients failed to attend the 3-monthly follow up claiming all was well. With this e...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Fernandes SV

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A proportion of patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) develop necrosis. Around a third will become infected, and this is associated with a significant requirement for intervention and support. We evaluated the burden of necrotizing pancreatitis (NP) in an Australian tertiary hospital with regards to morbidit...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Shilton H,Breen D,Gupta S,Evans P,Pilgrim C

更新日期：2018-03-01 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:Groin hernia repairs (GHRs) are among the commonest general surgical procedures in the Western population. The introduction of minimally invasive surgery has prompted the development of laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal and trans-abdominal preperitoneal hernia repairs. We aimed to determine the hernia tre...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Kevric J,Papa N,Toshniwal S,Perera M

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pain is a personal, subjective experience. In the postoperative period, pain may be influenced by patient, pharmacological and environmental factors. In surgery the aim is to reduce pain in this period by educating patients and using adequate analgesia. The aim of the present study was to assess the effect o...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Lawrentschuk N,Pritchard M,Hewitt P,Campbell C

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Compared with other doctors, surgeons are at an increased risk of medicolegal events, including patient complaints and negligence claims. This retrospective study aimed to describe the frequency and nature of complaints involving surgeons compared with physicians. METHODS:We assembled a national data set of...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Tibble HM,Broughton NS,Studdert DM,Spittal MJ,Hill N,Morris JM,Bismark MM

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is now expected that medical practitioners around the world will engage in ongoing professional development. Many Colleges, medical associations and societies have made completion of appropriate continuing professional development (CPD) mandatory and medical registration in some jurisdictions is predicated on parti...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Hollands M,Miles C

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of computed tomography (CT) for the evaluation of patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with acute abdominal pain has increased. We set out to investigate its effectiveness. METHODS:A prospective study conducted at a tertiary referral centre between August and September 2012, utilizin...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Systermans BJ,Devitt PG

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tibial-plateau fractures with depressed osteochondral fragments have a high incidence of articular subsidence post reduction. Locking plates aim to prevent this via 'raft' screws below the subchondral bone. However, differences in plate design and patient anatomy result in variability of screw position in re...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Ye X,Huang D,Perriman DM,Smith PN

更新日期：2019-04-01 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:Patent Blue V dye (PBVD) can cause severe anaphylaxis. For sentinel node biopsy (SNB) in breast cancer patients, controversy exists as to the utility of PBVD in addition to lymphoscintigraphy. This survey assessed Australian and New Zealand breast surgeons' experience of anaphylaxis with PBVD. METHODS:The s...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Wong A,Spillane A,Breast Surgeons of Australia and New Zealand Incorporated (BreastSurgANZ).

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence suggests that there is considerable variation in the types of procedures used to treat cancer. This variation may result in suboptimal or cost-ineffective care. The present study examined the variation in surgical treatment of melanoma before the establishment of a Melanoma Network that could promot...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Barton MB,Gabriel GS,Frommer MS,Holt PE,Thompson JF

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are many clinical situations in which immune suppression or deficiency occurs. This may lead to healing impairment. The aim of the present study was to characterize the effect of T lymphocyte deficiency on wound healing, and on -platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), bFGF (basic fibroblast growth facto...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Chircop MP,Yu Y,Berney CR,Yang JL,Crowe PJ,Walsh WR

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Lymph node metastases represent a diagnostic and management challenge in patients with disseminated medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC). Our understanding of microRNA (miRNA) profiles of metastatic disease also remains limited and may unveil novel therapeutic strategies for these patients. METHODS:MTC patie...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Gundara JS,Zhao JT,Gill AJ,Clifton-Bligh R,Robinson BG,Delbridge L,Sidhu SB

更新日期：2014-04-01 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: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:Trapidil has various properties including vasodilatation, inhibition of lipid peroxidation and platelet aggregation as well as, and reduction of, the inflammatory response to injury. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of trapidil on dexamethasone-impaired colonic anastomotic healing ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Colak T,Nayci A,Polat G,Polat A,Comelekoglu U,Kanik A,Turkmenoglu O,Aydin S

更新日期：2003-11-01 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