Impact of the New Kidney Allocation System on Perioperative Outcomes and Costs in Kidney Transplantation.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pilonidal disease is a common condition among young people. Complicated pilonidal surgical wounds are associated with considerable morbidity, including chronic sacral wound, loss of work time, and lifestyle limitation. The aim of our study is to report our experience with Karydakis procedure and explore the ...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Al-Khayat H,Al-Khayat H,Sadeq A,Groof A,Haider HH,Hayati H,Shamsah A,Zarka ZA,Al-Hajj H,Al-Momen A

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In order to understand how current surgical residents feel about their training, a survey focused on perceptions regarding early entry into a subspecialty and the adequacy of training was sent to selected residency programs in general surgery (GS). STUDY DESIGN:A 36-item online anonymous survey was sent to ...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Coleman JJ,Esposito TJ,Rozycki GS,Feliciano DV

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute appendicitis remains the most common cause of acute abdominal pain necessitating operative intervention. Although postoperative antibiotics are universally used for perforated appendicitis, no consensus exists on whether postoperative antibiotics are beneficial for preventing surgical site infections (...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Coakley BA,Sussman ES,Wolfson TS,Bhagavath AS,Choi JJ,Ranasinghe NE,Lynn ET,Divino CM

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) can occur during hepatic surgery and transplantation. IRI causes hepatic mitochondrial and microcirculatory impairment, resulting in acute liver dysfunction and failure. We proposed a novel strategy of regulated hepatic reperfusion (RHR) to reverse the cellular metabolic def...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Hong JC,Koroleff D,Xia V,Chang CM,Duarte SM,Xu J,Lassman C,Kupiec-Weglinski J,Coito AJ,Busuttil RW

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many published accounts of clinical trials report no differences between the treatment arms, while being underpowered to find differences. This study determined how the authors of these reports interpreted their findings. STUDY DESIGN:We examined 54 reports of surgical trials chosen randomly from a database...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Brody BA,Ashton CM,Liu D,Xiong Y,Yao X,Wray NP

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ureteral injuries are uncommon, and the necessity, accuracy, and optimal use of perioperative testing remains unknown. Delays in diagnosis have also been associated with significant morbidity, including loss of renal function. STUDY DESIGN:The records of all patients (n = 20) admitted with ureteral injuries...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Medina D,Lavery R,Ross SE,Livingston DH

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Closed-suction drains, implants, and acellular dermal matrix (ADM) are routinely used in tissue expander-based immediate breast reconstruction (TE-IBR). Each of these factors is thought to increase the potential for surgical site infection (SSI). Although CDC guidelines recommend only 24 hours of antibiotic ...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Phillips BT,Fourman MS,Bishawi M,Zegers M,O'Hea BJ,Ganz JC,Huston TL,Dagum AB,Khan SU,Bui DT

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, several reports in the United States have demonstrated remarkable improvement in the patency of axillofemoral (AXF) bypass with an externally supported prosthesis. The purpose of this study was to review the prognoses regarding graft patency, limb salvage, and survival of patients who underwent AXF...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Mii S,Mori A,Sakata H,Kawazoe N

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Immediate breast reconstruction with autologous tissue can re-create a breast mound that closely resembles the native breast in shape and consistency. Results are limited by scarring and color differences between flap and native breast skin. This study reviews all patients undergoing complete skin-sparing ma...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Hidalgo DA,Borgen PJ,Petrek JA,Heerdt AH,Cody HS,Disa JJ

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Occult hypoperfusion (OH), or global hypoperfusion with normal vital signs, is a risk factor for poor outcomes in elderly trauma patients. We hypothesized that OH is associated with worse outcomes than shock in both young and elderly trauma patients. METHODS:We conducted a single-center cohort study of adul...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Hatton GE,McNutt MK,Cotton BA,Hudson JA,Wade CE,Kao LS

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pancreatectomy can be complicated by pancreatic anastomotic leakage, causing major morbidity. STUDY DESIGN:Our aim was to determine if vapreotide, a potent long-acting somatostatin analogue, would decrease pancreas-related complications. This prospective, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-contr...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Sarr MG,Pancreatic Surgery Group.

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Operative internal drainage has been standard treatment for chronic unresolved pancreatic pseudocysts (PPs). Recently, percutaneous external drainage (PED) has become the primary mode of treatment at many medical centers. STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective chart review was performed of 96 patients with PPs who we...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Spivak H,Galloway JR,Amerson JR,Fink AS,Branum GD,Redvanly RD,Richardson WS,Mauren SJ,Waring JP,Hunter JG

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The goal of this study was to investigate the surgical management and outcomes of patients with primary colorectal cancer (CRC) and synchronous liver metastasis (sCRLM). STUDY DESIGN:Using a multi-institutional database, we identified 1,004 patients treated for sCRLM between 1982 and 2011. Clinicopathologic...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Mayo SC,Pulitano C,Marques H,Lamelas J,Wolfgang CL,de Saussure W,Choti MA,Gindrat I,Aldrighetti L,Barrosso E,Mentha G,Pawlik TM

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies have shown that racial and socioeconomic differences lead to inequality in access to health care. It is unknown whether insurance status and race affect the choice of surgical treatment for patients presenting with appendicitis. STUDY DESIGN:Patients with primary ICD-9 procedure codes for laparoscop...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Guller U,Jain N,Curtis LH,Oertli D,Heberer M,Pietrobon R

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pancreas transplants are still associated with the highest surgical complication rate of all routinely performed solid organ transplants. To date, the impact of serious surgical complications in the cyclosporine era on perioperative patient morbidity, graft and patient survival, and hospital costs has not be...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Gruessner RW,Sutherland DE,Troppmann C,Benedetti E,Hakim N,Dunn DL,Gruessner AC

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Controversy exists over the relative advantages of open mesh repair compared with open stitching methods and the laparoscopic approach. STUDY DESIGN:Two thousand nine hundred six (2,906) consecutive unselected adult patients underwent 3,175 primary inguinal hernia repairs using polypropylene mesh, under loc...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Kark AE,Kurzer MN,Belsham PA

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To identify patients with a high risk of 30-day mortality after elective surgery, who may benefit from referral for tertiary care, an institution-specific process using the Veterans Affairs Surgical Quality Improvement Program (VASQIP) Risk Calculator was developed. The goal was to develop and validate the m...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Keller DS,Kroll D,Papaconstantinou HT,Ellis CN

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Enthusiasm for radiofrequency ablation (RFA) therapy for patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has increased. The data for recurrence after RFA for patients with HCC is not well documented. The purpose of this study was to evaluate tumor recurrence patterns after RFA in patients with unre...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Harrison LE,Koneru B,Baramipour P,Fisher A,Barone A,Wilson D,Dela Torre A,Cho KC,Contractor D,Korogodsky M

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgery remains the most effective intervention for obesity and its comorbidities. However, the long-term efficacy of bariatric procedures is rarely reported. This study addresses operative trends, efficiency, and long-term outcomes from a large bariatric program. STUDY DESIGN:Data were prospectively collec...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Kruger RS,Pricolo VE,Streeter TT,Colacchio DA,Andrade UA

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to determine postoperative outcomes and risk factors for morbidity and mortality in patients requiring surgery for bleeding peptic ulcer disease (PUD). Vagotomy and drainage procedures are technically simpler but are usually associated with higher ulcer recurrence rates. In cont...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： de la Fuente SG,Khuri SF,Schifftner T,Henderson WG,Mantyh CR,Pappas TN

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Determining the negative predictive value of benign large-core needle biopsy of nonpalpable mammographically detected breast abnormalities has been difficult because benign results generally preclude surgical excision. Longterm followup of these patients is important to ensure timely diagnosis of new abnorma...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Acheson MB,Patton RG,Howisey RL,Lane RF,Morgan A,Rowbotham RK

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Abdominal wall reconstruction for complex ventral and incisional hernias is associated with significant complications. Commonly, the peritoneal cavity is opened and adhesiolysis is performed with the potential for enterotomy. A totally extraperitoneal (TE) approach to abdominal wall reconstruction is feasibl...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Johnson KC,Miller MT,Plymale MA,Levy S,Davenport DL,Roth JS

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neuroendocrine tumors commonly metastasize to the liver. Although surgical resection is considered a treatment option for patients with localized metastases confined to the liver, the longterm survival benefit of liver resection has not been clearly demonstrated. We examined the survival of patients undergoi...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Chen H,Hardacre JM,Uzar A,Cameron JL,Choti MA

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Protecting future childbearing motivates young women with breast cancer to seek oocyte or embryo cryopreservation. Concerns about delays in cancer treatment may influence patients and practitioners considering these procedures. In this study, we compared timing of chemotherapy in women who underwent ovarian ...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Baynosa J,Westphal LM,Madrigrano A,Wapnir I

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In several recent conferences, the principal questions have been whether xenotransplantation technology should be encouraged and, if so, how it should be regulated. Because the prospect of successful transplantation of animal organs into humans is still remote, the rush to achieve consensus about clinical application ...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Starzl TE,Rao AS,Murase N,Fung J,Demetris AJ

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is an effective surgical option for stroke prophylaxis for most patients. Restenosis after CEA can lead to additional interventions and adverse outcomes, but the factors that predict restenosis are poorly understood. This study examined which risk factors, such as metabolic syndr...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Williams WT,Assi R,Hall MR,Protack CD,Lu DY,Wong DJ,Vasilas P,Dardik A

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:After excision of an abnormal gland, the dynamics of intraoperative parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels signal whether or not more hypersecreting tissue is present. This quantitative assurance of operative success has led to targeted exploration of the hyperfunctioning gland(s). Some have questioned the need fo...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Carneiro-Pla DM,Solorzano CC,Irvin GL 3rd

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is great interest in efficiently evaluating health care quality, but there is controversy over the use of administrative versus clinical data methods. We sought to compare actual mortality with risk-adjusted expected mortality in a sample population calculated by two different methods; one based on pre...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Hall BL,Hirbe M,Waterman B,Boslaugh S,Dunagan WC

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The National Veterans Affairs Surgical Risk Study was designed to collect reliable, valid data on patient risk and outcomes for major surgery in the Veterans Health Administration and to report comparative risk-adjusted postoperative mortality rates for surgical services in Veterans Health Administration. S...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Khuri SF,Daley J,Henderson W,Hur K,Gibbs JO,Barbour G,Demakis J,Irvin G 3rd,Stremple JF,Grover F,McDonald G,Passaro E Jr,Fabri PJ,Spencer J,Hammermeister K,Aust JB

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reoperation in the neck can be challenging and is associated with increased complication rates and operative times. Here we analyze our methylene blue dye injection method to localize reoperative neck pathology in patients with thyroid cancer and lymph node metastases. STUDY DESIGN:We retrospectively review...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Harari A,Sippel RS,Goldstein R,Aziz S,Shen W,Gosnell J,Duh QY,Clark OH

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00