Letter to the Editor: Early Consequences of Pectus Excavatum Surgery on Self-Esteem and General Quality of Life.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the good results reported after laparoscopic fundoplication, failure is still a major problem. Hiatal disruption is one of the common patterns of anatomical failure. The aim of this study was to compare the results of suture repair of diaphragmatic crura with routine polypropylene mesh reinforcement ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Turkcapar A,Kepenekci I,Mahmoud H,Tuzuner A

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We assessed whether the simultaneous sequential strategy could (1) achieve additional sinus restoration for those patients who were not in sinus rhythm while coming off bypass after modified left maze procedure and (2) attain the same long-term success rates as the bi-atrial maze procedure in patients with p...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Chang JP,Chen MC,Kao CL,Yang CH,Yu TH,Chen CJ

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The management of positive ductal margins with carcinoma in situ (R1-CIS) after resection is controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of R1-CIS on survival in patients who underwent resection for distal cholangiocarcinoma. METHODS:We enrolled 121 consecutive patients with distal chola...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Yasukawa K,Shimizu A,Motoyama H,Kubota K,Notake T,Fukushima K,Ikehara T,Hayashi H,Kobayashi A,Soejima Y

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a rare, benign, and chronic disease of the breast. Despite the various treatment approaches described for this disease, a gold standard treatment modality has not yet been defined. In this study, the effect of topical steroids was reviewed and assessed in patients w...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Altintoprak F,Kivilcim T,Yalkin O,Uzunoglu Y,Kahyaoglu Z,Dilek ON

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There have been a growing number of landmark randomized controlled trials published in the orthopedic literature over the past decade. These large-scale trials have had a substantial impact on informing clinical orthopedic practice globally. This review highlights a selected sample of such pivotal trials, across the s...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Akhter S,Mundi R,Bhandari M

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) has been increasingly performed recently. Although it seems plausible that SILC will be associated with less pain compared to standard 4-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), there is currently no conclusive comparative study on the postoperative pain iss...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Chang SK,Tay CW,Bicol RA,Lee YY,Madhavan K

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article presents an analysis of acute gastroduodenal mucosal lesions (AGML) based on a review of current literature and the personal experience of the authors. The pathology of AGML involes two distinct types of lesions, namely, superficial erosions confined to the acid-secreting gastric mucosa and presenting as ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Speranza V,Basso N

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to report on the application of a minimally invasive technique to the radical extirpation of primary and recurrent pilonidal disease. This technique does not require specific equipments, is ordinarily performed under local anesthesia on an outpatient basis, and provides optimal cosm...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Guerra F,Cirullo E,Di Castro A

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Loop ileostomy reduces the rates of morbidity due to colorectal anastomotic dehiscence. For its part, ileostomy closure is associated with low mortality (0-4%) but substantial morbidity (11-37%). Incisional surgical site infection (SSI) is one of the most frequent complications (2-40%). METHODS:A single-cen...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Serracant A,Serra-Aracil X,Mora-López L,Pallisera-Lloveras A,Serra-Pla S,Zárate-Pinedo A,Navarro-Soto S

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Jejunal diverticula are rare lesions, and when complications arise, they pose diagnostic difficulties. Perforation is a common complication resulting in an acute abdomen, although preoperative diagnosis is usually not possible. The "gold standard" for management for patients with complications is surgery. ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Palanivelu C,Rangarajan M,Rajapandian S,Maheshkumaar GS,Madankumar MV

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the study was to compare the changes in health-related quality of life (QOL) after lung surgery between young and old patients. METHODS:We performed a prospective, population-based, cohort study to investigate health-related QOL before and 6 months after lung surgery. We used the validated instru...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Möller A,Sartipy U

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The specific definition of central hepatectomy (CH) (i.e., resection of segments 4-5-8 ± 1) is not uniformly used, resulting in conflicting comparisons with the more commonly performed extended hepatectomy (EH). The study aimed to compare, using propensity score matching (PSM) analysis, the incidence of post...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： de'Angelis N,Pascal G,Salloum C,Lahat E,Ichai P,Saliba F,Adam R,Castaing D,Azoulay D

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From 1978 to 1989, 164 patients underwent hepatic resection for hepatocellular carcinoma at our institution. The carcinoma was resected completely in 149 patients. Sixteen patients were excluded from this study because it was not known whether they were recurrent or disease free, or because death occurred as a result ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Nakajima Y,Ohmura T,Kimura J,Shimamura T,Misawa K,Matsushita M,Sato N,Une Y,Uchino J

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The goals of operative treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism are (1) cure; (2) minimal invasion; and (3) cost-effectiveness. The optimal strategy is controversial. Retrospective review of was undertaken 66 previously unoperated patients having minimal-incision, full-neck exploration by one surgeon over 29 months. A...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Lowney JK,Weber B,Johnson S,Doherty GM

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hernia is especially prevalent in developing countries where the population is obliged to undertake strenuous work in order to survive, and International Cooperation Programmes are helping to solve this problem. However, the quality of surgical interventions is unknown. The objective of the present study was...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Gil J,Rodríguez JM,Hernández Q,Gil E,Balsalobre MD,González M,Torregrosa N,Verdú T,Alcaráz M,Parrilla P

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated whether cytokines and colony-stimulating factors can predict prognosis in patients with postoperative multiple organ failure (MOF). We evaluated 14 patients with postoperative MOF who underwent operation for cardiovascular disease. Seven patients recovered from MOF (survivors) and seven did not...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Hamano K,Gohra H,Noda H,Katoh T,Fujimura Y,Zempo N,Esato K

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the morbidity associated with primary closure by interrupted subcuticular absorbable sutures following emergency appendectomy. In a prospective clinical trial over a 12-month period, 216 children who underwent emergency appendectomy had skin closure using subcuticular interrupted absorbable polyglactin 4-...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Serour F,Efrati Y,Klin B,Barr J,Gorenstein A,Vinograd I

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We describe a new technique of segment-based liver resection by inserting a 6 French balloon catheter into the portal vein via a branch of the superior mesenteric vein. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The catheter was guided into the relevant portal branch supplying the liver segment that contained the tumor. Injecti...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Ou JR,Chen W,Lau WY

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Whilst injuries are a major cause of disability and death worldwide, a large proportion of people in low- and middle-income countries lack timely access to injury care. Barriers to accessing care from the point of injury to return to function have not been delineated. METHODS:A two-day workshop was held in ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Odland ML,Whitaker J,Nepogodiev D,Aling' CA,Bagahirwa I,Dushime T,Erlangga D,Mpirimbanyi C,Muneza S,Nkeshimana M,Nyundo M,Umuhoza C,Uwitonze E,Steans J,Rushton A,Belli A,Byiringiro JC,Bekele A,Davies J

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pain syndromes of somatic and neuropathic origin are considered to be the main causes of chronic pain after open inguinal hernia repair. Nerve-identification during open hernia repair is suggested to be associated with less postoperative chronic pain. The aim of this study was to define clinically relevant s...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Wijsmuller AR,Lange JF,Kleinrensink GJ,van Geldere D,Simons MP,Huygen FJ,Jeekel J,Lange JF

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intraabdominal bleeding, the most life-threatening complication following pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD), most often is associated with failure of a pancreaticojejunostomy anastomosis or with intraabdominal infection. We investigated whether placement of an omental flap around the splanchnic vessels in PD could reduce t...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Maeda A,Ebata T,Kanemoto H,Matsunaga K,Bando E,Yamaguchi S,Uesaka K

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and preoperative prediction model in gastric cancer is controversial, while postoperative prognostic models are available. This study investigated NLR as a preoperative prognostic indicator in gastric cancer. METHODS:We reviewed patients with primary gastric ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Choi JH,Suh YS,Choi Y,Han J,Kim TH,Park SH,Kong SH,Lee HJ,Yang HK

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed (1) to develop a simple scoring system incorporating ultrasound (US) examination and clinical or laboratory predictors for increasing diagnostic accuracy in acute appendicitis (AA), and (2) to evaluate the performance of the scoring system as compared to that of previous models. Fifteen variables incl...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Tzanakis NE,Efstathiou SP,Danulidis K,Rallis GE,Tsioulos DI,Chatzivasiliou A,Peros G,Nikiteas NI

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic rectal resection (LRR) for cancer is a challenging procedure, with conversion to open surgery being reported in up to 30% of cases. Since only a few studies with short follow-up have compared converted LRR and open RR (ORR), it is unclear if conversion to open surgery should be prevented by pref...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Allaix ME,Furnée E,Esposito L,Mistrangelo M,Rebecchi F,Arezzo A,Morino M

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We analyzed perioperative platelet counts as a potential clinical marker for survival after transthoracic en bloc resection for esophageal cancer. Recent data described preoperative thrombocytosis in malignancies to be associated with poor prognosis. METHODS:A retrospective analysis from a prospective datab...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Ling FC,Vallböhmer D,Hoelscher AH,Schmidt D,Bollschweiler E,Schneider PM

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A majority of patients with small intestinal neuroendocrine tumors (SI-NETs) present with or develop liver metastases (LM). A number of treatments for LM are used clinically, including liver transplantation (LTx). Indications for LTx are under debate; young age(<65 years), absence of extrahepatic disease, re...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Norlén O,Daskalakis K,Öberg K,Åkerström G,Stålberg P,Hellman P

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is a difficult entity with two main problems during its course: (1) survival of the patient during the early period and (2) closure of the open wounds during the late period. In this study we evaluated the decision to decompress according to the level of intraabdominal pr...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Parsak CK,Seydaoglu G,Sakman G,Acarturk TO,Karakoc E,Hanta I,Alparslan AH,Satar S

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is a fundamental clinical observation that wounds do not heal in tissue that does not bleed, and they almost always heal in tissue that bleeds extensively. Continuous supply of oxygen to the tissue through microcirculation is vital for the healing process and for resistance to infection. Evaluation of tissue perfus...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Gottrup F

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Roux-en-Y anastomosis is the standard of care for biliary reconstruction. Yet, a direct bilio-biliary anastomosis preserves the normal sphincter mechanism and endoscopic access to the biliary tree for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Duct-to-duct biliary reconstruction is widely used in liver transplanta...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Memeo R,Belli A,Kluger MD,Tayar C,Laurent A,Cherqui D

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transient postthyroidectomy hypocalcemia occurs in up to 30% of patients. We evaluated the effect of vitamin D deficiency on postthyroidectomy hypocalcemia. METHODS:Data were collected prospectively between January 2006 and March 2009. A total of 166 consecutive total thyroidectomies were analyzed regarding...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Kirkby-Bott J,Markogiannakis H,Skandarajah A,Cowan M,Fleming B,Palazzo F

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00