Regional versus metropolitan pancreaticoduodenectomy mortality in Australia.

abstract：:Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO) and chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIPO) are distinct clinical entities in which patients present similarly with symptoms of a mechanical obstruction without an occlusive lesion. Unfortunately, they also share the issues related to a delay in diagnosis, including inappro...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Bernardi MP,Warrier S,Lynch AC,Heriot AG

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Venous duplex ultrasound scanning (VDUS) has been shown to be an accurate non-invasive means to diagnose symptomatic deep venous thrombosis (DVT). The aim of our study was to determine whether bilateral VDUS is necessary in patients who present with symptoms of DVT. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed the r...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Lemech LD,Sandroussi C,Makeham V,Burnett A,Harris JP

更新日期：2004-10-01 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:Necrotizing myositis (NM) is a life-threatening emergency. It causes focal muscle necrosis without abscess formation or extensive involvement of the overlying fascia and soft tissue. It is a clinical diagnosis requiring a high index of clinical suspicion. Usual presentation can readily be mistaken to represe...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Khanna A,Gurusinghe D,Taylor D

更新日期：2020-01-01 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:Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a major contributor to respiratory morbidity and mortality after oesophagectomy. Several pre-, intra- and post-operative factors are thought to predispose to its development in the post-oesophagectomy period. The aim of this study was to determine factors predisp...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Paul DJ,Jamieson GG,Watson DI,Devitt PG,Game PA

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Traumatic brain injury is a major cause of mortality and morbidity, particularly among young men. The efficacy and safety of most of the interventions used in the management of patients with traumatic brain injury remain unproven. Examples include the 'cerebral perfusion pressure-targeted' and 'volume-target...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Adamides AA,Winter CD,Lewis PM,Cooper DJ,Kossmann T,Rosenfeld JV

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To identify the outcome of laparoscopic revision of gastric band surgery with respect to percentage of excess weight lost (%EWL). METHODS:Analysis of a prospective database was then performed and %EWL was plotted with respect to time from initial procedure and also time from revision procedure. RESULTS:All revisi...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Bardsley S,Hopkins G

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To review the outcomes of the patients who undergo orbital exenteration for malignancy. METHODS:A retrospective review of patients who underwent orbital exenteration performed at Royal Prince Alfred and Concord Hospitals between 1990 and 2008. RESULTS:A total of 38 patients were identified. The most common...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Kuo CH,Gao K,Clifford A,Shannon K,Clark J

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Low back pain (LBP) is a common occupational musculoskeletal complaint among health professionals. No research has quantified lumbar movement patterns in the surgical workplace, identifying 'at risk' behaviours with objective measures. This project aimed to identify lumbar movement patterns and change in LBP...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Wartski M,Williams CM,Broughton NS,Bowles KA

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thyroid nodules are common and the principal method of diagnosis is fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC). METHODS:To determine the value of FNAC in the diagnosis of thyroid nodules, thyroid cytology of 253 patients with definitive histology after surgery was analyzed from 1992 to 2002. FNAC was correlated...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Morgan JL,Serpell JW,Cheng MS

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Longo's technique of stapled haemorrhoidopexy has revolutionized management of symptomatic haemorrhoids. However, several problems have been identified in the original Longo's technique. In particular, recurrence of haemorrhoidal tissue has been found to be significantly higher. METHODS:An improved techniqu...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Ng KH,Chew MH,Eu KW

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment decisions for metastatic spine disease are complex and depend on prognosis. Four prognostic systems in use are the Oswestry Risk Index, modified Bauer score (MBS), van der Linden score and New England Spinal Metastasis Score (NESMS). We aimed to determine the performance of these scoring systems in...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Cook WH,Baker JF

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Passage of flatus and stool represents a key milestone in recovery after colonic resections. Colorectal surgeons may hold varied expectations regarding recovery rates after left- versus right-sided colectomies, but there is currently little evidence to inform post-operative care. This study prospectively com...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Yuan L,O'Grady G,Milne T,Jaung R,Vather R,Bissett IP

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Peripheral hospitals are perceived to be at a disadvantage in providing treatment for breast cancer, especially with regard to breast conservative surgery (BCS) because of the requirement of adjuvant radiotherapy. Wairau Hospital is a 100-bed peripheral hospital in New Zealand with no on-site radiotherapy un...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Lee DW,Vallance S

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Electrical stimulation of the visual cortex with surface electrodes is able to elicit basic visual perceptions in blind patients. The development of a visual prosthesis for the blind will require an in-vivo model for the optimization of cortical neurostimulation with multielectrode arrays. METHODS:In anaest...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Chowdhury V,Morley JW,Coroneo MT

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human facial allotransplantation (FA) is a testament to the impressive progress, which was and is still happening in the field of transplantation medicine and reconstructive surgery. Like every pioneering treatment option, FA faces both the clinicians' and public opinion with a huge amount of medical and psy...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Błogowski W

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While recent studies have shown patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) to achieve comparable post-operative outcomes to patients with primary osteoarthritis (OA), it is unclear whether DDH patients display better or worse preoperative function than the ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Boyle MJ,Singleton N,Frampton CM,Muir D

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulmonary metastasectomy has become a popular procedure for patients with pulmonary metastases. It can be achieved via the traditional open thoracotomy or the more recently developed video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). However, there has been much debate as to which approach is better in terms of de...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Cheang MY,Herle P,Pradhan N,Antippa P

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intraoperative blood loss and transfusion are known determinants of mortality and morbidity of elective abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair. The present study analysed the pattern of blood loss and transfusion and evaluated the risk factors of blood loss during open repair of infrarenal AAA. METHODS:Bloo...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Ho P,Ting AC,Cheng SW

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare locally advanced soft-tissue tumour that is often misdiagnosed at presentation, resulting in inadequate initial resection, requiring multiple resections and reconstructive procedures. We reviewed our experience and treatment outcomes with this tumour and propo...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Tan YG,Chia CS,Loh WL,Teo MC

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies comparing unipolar and bipolar hemiarthroplasty for treatment of displaced intracapsular femoral neck fractures in elderly patients have often lacked methodological power and yielded conflicting clinical results. The objective of this study was to compare the clinical outcomes from each impl...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Stoffel KK,Nivbrant B,Headford J,Nicholls RL,Yates PJ

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The advantages of promoting evidence-based care through implementation of clinical guidelines are well established. Clinical practice guidelines have been developed for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and prostate cancer screening. Aspects of the delivery of care by urologists or specialist registrars re...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Stapleton AM,Cuncins-Hearn A,Pinnock C

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition affecting 1% of the population. Open carpal tunnel release is the most commonly performed procedure for this condition. About 70-90% of patients have good to excellent long-term outcomes with open carpal tunnel release. The remainder have poor outcomes. An understanding of ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Turner A,Kimble F,Gulyás K,Ball J

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fournier's disease is a potentially fatal, acute, gangrenous infection of the scrotum, penis or perineum associated with a synergistic bacterial infection of the subcutaneous fat and superficial fascia. METHODS:The clinical records of 70 patients treated for Fournier's gangrene were evaluated retrospectivel...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Ersay A,Yilmaz G,Akgun Y,Celik Y

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An orthopaedic management/patient-focused care unit (OMPFCU) involving a dedicated orthopaedic-geriatrics liaison team was established at the Royal Brisbane Hospital in 1994 in an effort to safely accelerate rehabilitation of patients with proximal femoral fractures. METHODS:The surgical outcomes of the pat...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Day GA,Swanson C,Yelland C,Broome J,Dimitri K,Massey L,Richardson H,Marsh A

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute Appendicitis is the most common surgical presentation within Australia. Despite the increasing use of radiological investigations to aid clinical diagnosis, many appendectomies result in a histologically normal appendix. This study examines the histological negative appendicectomy rate (NAR) in a metro...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Mackay TG,Dissanayake B,Yuide PJ,Burstow MJ,Gundara JS,Chua TC

更新日期：2020-08-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Computed tomography (CT) can facilitate the diagnosis of life-threatening injuries in polytrauma patients. Reported times to imaging vary widely, but it has been suggested that rapid whole body scanning improves mortality rates. The aim of this study was to determine the time to CT for severe polytrauma pati...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Easton R,Sisak K,Balogh ZJ

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recurrent spontaneous haemarthrosis after knee arthroplasty occurs in less than 1% of cases, commonly thought to be the result of impingement of hypertrophic vascular synovium or fat pads, and exacerbated by anti-coagulation or anti-platelet therapy. Traditional treatment comprises an initial period of rest followed b...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Tat-Sing Law M,McClure DN

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Both chemical and mechanical methods of prophylaxis have reduced the incidence of thromboembolic complications following total knee replacement (TKR). Only a few studies have shown that mobilization on the first post-operative day further reduces the incidence of thromboembolic phenomena. We conducted a prospective st...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Chandrasekaran S,Ariaretnam SK,Tsung J,Dickison D

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00