Intraoperative Identification of the Parathyroid Gland with a Fluorescence Detection System.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The open surgical wound is exposed to cold dry ambient air, resulting in substantial heat loss through radiation, evaporation, and convection. At the same time, anesthesia decreases the patient's core temperature. Despite preventive measures, mild intraoperative hypothermia has been associated with postopera...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Frey JM,Janson M,Svanfeldt M,Svenarud PK,van der Linden JA

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The phrase "outcomes studies" is usually used to describe those studies where outcome is assessed in large cohorts of patients, often using data from administrative databases. They are used to determine the role and impact of variations in the structure and process of health care delivery play in routine practice. Opt...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Brenneman FD,Wright JG,Kennedy ED,McLeod RS

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1989-90, all 37 lung cancer patients scheduled for surgery underwent transesophageal endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) for pre-operative detection of hilar and mediastinal lymph node metastases. An electronic ultrasonic fiberscope with a linear array (EPB-503-FS, Machida-Toshiba) was used. Of 380 nodes surgically re...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Lee N,Inoue K,Yamamoto R,Kinoshita H

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is being increasingly utilized prior to liver transplantation for portal hypertensive bleeding refractory to sclerotherapy or as initial management of variceal bleeding. The impact of TIPS on subsequent orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) is uncertain. The purpos...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Menegaux F,Baker E,Keeffe EB,Monge H,Egawa H,Esquivel CO

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was first designed to investigate systematically the kinetics of surface expression of scavenger receptors (SRs) and CD14 on alveolar macrophages in vivo and in vitro and their relation with local pro- and antiinflammatory responses in endotoxemia. The expression of SR and CD14 in lungs was down- and up-reg...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Jiang JX,Chen YH,Xie GQ,Ji SH,Liu DW,Qiu J,Zhu PF,Wang ZG

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past three decades Canada has developed an exemplary system of universal health care. However, current financial constraints threaten to undermine the very foundation of the system that represents Canada's respect for social justice. The first of these two articles (Part 1) discusses the unique characteristic...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Cohen AH,Cohen R,Taylor BR,Reznick RK

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The impact of postoperative complications (POCs) on long-term survival outcomes following hepatic resection for colorectal liver metastasis (CRLM) is in controversy. The aim of the present meta-analysis was to systematically evaluate the POC effect on overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) in ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Yin Z,Huang X,Ma T,Jin H,Lin Y,Yu M,Jian Z

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It has been reported that the paraesophagogastric devascularization with esophageal transection procedure, also known as the modified Sugiura procedure, was effective in the treatment of variceal bleeding. However, it was not widely accepted by other surgeons because of the high rate of rebleeding, complicat...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Zhang HY,Li WB,Ye H,Xiao ZY,Peng YR,Wang J

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The limited number of publications on repair of the foramen of Morgagni hernia concentrates mainly on the laparotomy approach. We present our experience with the transthoracic approach. Patients who were diagnosed as having a foramen of Morgagni hernia and were operated on via the transthoracic approach between Decemb...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Sirmali M,Türüt H,Gezer S,Findik G,Kaya S,Tastepe Y,Cetin G

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intra-abdominal adhesions constitute between 49% and 74% of the causes of small bowel obstruction. Traditionally, laparotomy and open adhesiolysis have been the treatment for patients who have failed conservative measures or when clinical and physiologic derangements suggest toxemia and/or ischemia. With the...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Szomstein S,Lo Menzo E,Simpfendorfer C,Zundel N,Rosenthal RJ

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The introduction of laparoscopic techniques for the management of biliary stone disease has expanded the therapeutic choices for surgeons confronted with choledocholithiasis. As new strategies emerge, the treatment of cholelithiasis and choledocholithiasis remains controversial. This paper discusses the options availa...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Rosenthal RJ,Rossi RL,Martin RF

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Teamwork is fundamental to effective surgery, yet there are currently no measures of teamwork to guide training, evaluate team interventions or assess the impact of teamwork on outcomes. We report the first steps in the development of an observational assessment of teamwork and preliminary findings. METHOD:...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Undre S,Healey AN,Darzi A,Vincent CA

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reported incidence rates of carcinoma in patients with achalasia and the prevalence of achalasia in patients with esophageal cancer vary widely in the literature. The prognosis of an "achalasia-carcinoma" is generally considered poor, although systematic studies assessing the incidence, prevalence, and prognosis of pa...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Brücher BL,Stein HJ,Bartels H,Feussner H,Siewert JR

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Preventing secondary insult to the brain is imperative following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Although TBI does not preclude nonoperative management (NOM) of splenic injuries, development of hypotension in this setting may be detrimental and could therefore lead trauma surgeons to a lower threshold for op...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Dhillon NK,Barmparas G,Thomsen GM,Patel KA,Linaval NT,Gillette E,Margulies DR,Ley EJ

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Strong evidence has confirmed the benefit of laparoscopy in colorectal cancer resection but remains a challenging procedure. It is not clear that such promising results in selected patients translate into a favorable risk-benefit balance in real practice. We conducted a multicenter national observational reg...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Huscher CG,Bretagnol F,Corcione F

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ultrasound (US) and sestamibi (MIBI) are traditionally considered positive or negative. The purpose of this study was to define and test a new scoring system for MIBI and US and to determine whether this can improve their accuracy for primary hyperparathyroidism. METHODS:This is a prospective study of 200 c...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Agcaoglu O,Aliyev S,Heiden K,Neumann D,Milas M,Mitchell J,Siperstein AE,Berber E

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Closure of loop ileostomy can be safely performed using sutures or staplers. The aim of the present study was to compare the cost effectiveness of three different techniques. METHODS:A total of 128 consecutive patients who underwent closure of loop ileostomy between January 2002 and December 2008 were analy...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Horisberger K,Beldi G,Candinas D

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Expression of sialyl-Lewisx (sLex) antigen was studied immunohistochemically in 110 resected human gastric carcinomas using an anti-sLex monoclonal antibody. Lymph node, liver, and peritoneal metastases were clearly more prevalent in tumors expressing high levels of sLex than in those with no or low-level sLex express...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Ura H,Denno R,Hirata K,Yamaguchi K,Yasoshima T,Shishido T

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Persistent pain after hernia repair is common, although it is usually mild. In 3% of patients it is severe, however, and has significant effects on work and social activities. The purpose of this review was to examine factors that affect pain after hernia repair. Although the type of anaesthetic used, local or general...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： O'Dwyer PJ,Alani A,McConnachie A

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) has gained widespread popularity in recent years. Nonetheless, patient selection, technical consideration and oncological safety of its extension to breast cancer treatment remain uncertain. Few publications have reviewed the application of NSM in Asian populations. METHODS:W...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Chan YH,Yau WM,Cheung PS

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic portal hypertension (IPH) requires invasive measures to prevent rupture and bleeding of esophagogastric varices. However, the long-term results of shunt surgery for IPH have not been reported. In particular, the pros and cons of surgery that preserves the spleen and its long-term hematologic effects have no...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Hase R,Hirano S,Kondo S,Okushiba S,Morikawa T,Katoh H

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endocrine surgeons have had an important role in the management of hyperthyroidism due to either Graves' disease or toxic nodule(s). Since alternative treatments such as antithyroid drugs or radioiodine are also available, the decision-making for management should be based on clear assessment of advantages and limitat...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Okamoto T,Iihara M,Obara T

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Primary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) is often caused by a benign parathyroid tumor, adenoma; less commonly by multiglandular parathyroid disease/hyperplasia; and rarely by parathyroid carcinoma. Patients with multiple tumors require wider exploration to avoid recurrence and have increased risk for hereditary di...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Westin G,Björklund P,Akerström G

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) represents the third most common type of thyroid cancer, and the prognosis depends on the stage of the disease at diagnosis and completeness of tumor resection. In 2009, the American Thyroid Association (ATA) published guidelines with evidence-based recommendations for the trea...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Chang EHE,Lutfi W,Feinglass J,Reiher AE,Moo-Young T,Bhayani MK

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ambulatory laparoscopic cholecystectomy is an established practice in our institution, with an experience of more than 800 cases. The present study is conducted to evaluate the contemporary outcomes of day-case laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the setting of a major teaching hospital. A retrospective analysis of 200 pa...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Lau H,Brooks DC

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thymic epithelial tumors are characterized by slow growth and variable malignant behavior. We present our experience on the surgical management of these tumors. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients with thymomas undergoing modified maximal thymectomy over a period of 16 ye...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Prokakis C,Koletsis E,Apostolakis E,Zolota V,Chroni E,Baltayiannis N,Chatzimichalis A,Dougenis D

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Burns are a major public health concern, affecting mostly low- and middle-income countries. However, there is a lack of epidemiological studies on burns in these countries, particularly in Latin American countries. Our aim was to analyze nationwide demographic, epidemiological and economic characteristics of...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Santos JV,Souza J,Amarante J,Freitas A

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Traditional chemotherapy agents adversely affect wound healing and need to be held prior to or after surgery. Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) and targeted agents are now standard of care for the several treatment cancers. We hypothesize that ICI and targeted therapy do not have similar adverse effects on...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Sun J,Kirichenko DA,Chung JL,Carr MJ,Eroglu Z,Khushalani NI,Markowitz J,Messina JL,Sondak VK,Zager JS,Patel SY

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is first-line treatment for uncomplicated gallstone disease in high-income countries due to benefits such as shorter hospital stays, reduced morbidity, more rapid return to work, and lower mortality as well-being considered cost-effective. However, there persists a lack of uptake...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Silverstein A,Costas-Chavarri A,Gakwaya MR,Lule J,Mukhopadhyay S,Meara JG,Shrime MG

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was conducted retrospectively to examine the efficacy of Traverso reconstruction compared with Billroth I reconstruction after pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy, in the prevention of several complications. Pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy is an aggressive surgery, and insufficiency of the...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Tani M,Kawai M,Terasawa H,Ueno M,Hama T,Hirono S,Ina S,Uchiyama K,Yamaue H

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00