Comparison of inpatient vs. outpatient anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: a retrospective case series.

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are no established standard criteria for choosing the most appropriate procedure of splenic artery dissection during laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (LDP). The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical benefits of individualized procedures for splenic artery dissection during LDP based on the v...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Wada Y,Aoki T,Murakami M,Fujimori A,Koizumi T,Kusano T,Matsuda K,Nogaki K,Hakozaki T,Shibata H,Tomioka K

更新日期：2020-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pancytopenia is a rare complication of hyperthyroidism. Various mechanisms have been described such as immunological, bone marrow suppression. The possibility of hyperthyroidism should be considered in patients with unexplained pancytopenia. There are many case reports showing the association between hyperth...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Jha P,Singh YP,Ghimire B,Jha BK

更新日期：2014-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to compared laparoscopic (LWR) and open wedge resection (OWR) for the treatment of gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs). METHODS:The data of 156 consecutive GISTs patients underwent LWR or OWR between January 2006 and December 2013 were collected retrospectively. The sur...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Cai JQ,Chen K,Mou YP,Pan Y,Xu XW,Zhou YC,Huang CJ

更新日期：2015-05-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The outcomes in patients with pancreatic or ampulla tumors remain unsatisfactory, especially with invasion into the hepatic artery (HA) or the superior mesenteric artery (SMA). In this setting, pancreatectomy combined with arterial resection and reconstruction may offer the possibility of an en-block resecti...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Zhang Q,Wu J,Tian Y,Duan J,Shao Y,Yan S,Wang W

更新日期：2019-10-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infected nonunion of the humeral diaphysis is a challenging problem for orthopedic surgeons. This study aimed to evaluate the outcome of using a locking compression plate (LCP) as a definitive external fixator in the management of infected nonunion of the humeral diaphysis after failure of internal fixation....

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Xiao C,Tang F,Zhou Y,Zhang W,Luo Y,Duan H,Tu C

更新日期：2016-08-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Restorative proctocolectomy is increasingly being performed minimal invasively but a totally laparoscopic technique has not yet been compared to the standard open technique in a randomized study. METHODS/DESIGN:This is a two armed, single centre, expertise based, preoperatively randomized, patient blinded s...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Antolovic D,Kienle P,Knaebel HP,Schmidt J,Gutt CN,Weitz J,Koch M,Büchler MW,Seiler CM

更新日期：2006-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Descending necrotizing mediastinitis is a life-threatening complication of an oropharyngeal infection that requires prompt and aggressive medical and surgical therapy. Herein, we report unusual case of man suffering of sub-acute mediastinal infection due to odontoiatric abscess which exacerbated at 3 months after its ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Di Crescenzo V,Laperuta P,Napolitano F,Carlomagno C,Danzi M,Amato B,Garzi A,Vitale M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Metastatic lesions to the proximal femur occur frequently (about 10% of patients with cancer) and require surgical treatment. There are many surgical methods of treatment, however, use of the tumor modular endoprostheses seems to be particularly promising. The aim of study was to evaluate oncological and fun...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Guzik G

更新日期：2018-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breast-preserving surgery (Bp) and sentinel lymph node biopsy (SNB) are established as standard treatment for axillary lymph node-negative early breast cancer. METHODS:A surgical technique using manual blunt dissection (MBD), in which use of electrocautery, an ultrasonically activated scalpel, and ligation ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Kashiwagi S,Onoda N,Asano Y,Kurata K,Morisaki T,Noda S,Kawajiri H,Takashima T,Hirakawa K

更新日期：2015-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While immunohistochemistry (IHC) methods have been widely conducted for the diagnosis of Hirschsprung disease (HSCR) in developed countries, there are very few studies on their use in developing countries where hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining is a key element of the diagnosis of HSCR. We aimed to determi...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Setiadi JA,Dwihantoro A,Iskandar K,Heriyanto DS,Gunadi

更新日期：2017-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with cirrhosis have a high incidence of abdominal wall hernias and carry an elevated perioperative morbidity and mortality. The optimal surgical management strategy as well as timing of abdominal hernia repair remains controversial. METHODS:A cohort study of 67 cirrhotic patients who underwent hern...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Andraus W,Pinheiro RS,Lai Q,Haddad LBP,Nacif LS,D'Albuquerque LAC,Lerut J

更新日期：2015-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical bleeding can be associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality across all surgical areas. Thus, numerous products have been developed to achieve haemostasis. A flowable haemostatic matrix such as Floseal® can quickly and reliably stop bleeding across the full spectrum of bleeding scena...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Echave M,Oyagüez I,Casado MA

更新日期：2014-12-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity is a growing public health concern in most western countries. More and more patients with high body mass index (BMI) are undergoing surgical procedures of all kinds and, in this context, obese patients are undergoing thyroid surgery more than ever before. The aim of the present study was to evaluate ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Canu GL,Medas F,Cappellacci F,Podda MG,Romano G,Erdas E,Calò PG

更新日期：2020-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Median arcuate ligament syndrome is a rare condition with abdominal symptoms. Accepted treatment options are open release of median arcuate ligament, laparoscopic release of edian arcuate ligament, robot-assisted release of median arcuate ligament and open vascular treatment. Here we aimed to evaluate the ce...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Duran M,Simon F,Ertas N,Schelzig H,Floros N

更新日期：2017-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of perioperative surgical complications is a worldwide issue: In many cases, these events are preventable. Audio-video recording during laparoscopic surgery provides useful information for the purposes of education and event analyses, and may have an impact on the focus of the surgeons operati...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Bergström H,Larsson LG,Stenberg E

更新日期：2018-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute mesenteric ischemia is a life-threatening vascular emergency resulting in tissue destruction due to ischemia-reperfusion injury. Melatonin, the primary hormone of the pineal gland, is a powerful scavenger of reactive oxygen species (ROS), including the hydroxyl and peroxyl radicals, as well as singlet ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Ozban M,Aydin C,Cevahir N,Yenisey C,Birsen O,Gumrukcu G,Aydin B,Berber I

更新日期：2015-03-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate whether the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), as a prognostic indicator, in patients can differentiate between simple and severe cholecystitis. METHODS:A database of 632 patients who underwent cholecystectomy due to cholecystitis during approximately a seven-year span in a single institution...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Lee SK,Lee SC,Park JW,Kim SJ

更新日期：2014-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inguinal hernia repair has often been used as a showcase to illustrate practice variation in surgery. This study determined the degree of hospital variation in proportion of patients with an inguinal hernia undergoing operative repair and the effect of this variation on clinical outcomes. METHODS:A nationwi...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Latenstein CSS,Thunnissen FM,Harker M,Groenewoud S,Noordenbos MW,Atsma F,de Reuver PR

更新日期：2021-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bezoars usually present as a mass in the stomach. The patient often has a preceding history of some psychiatric predisposition. Presentation could be in the form of trichophagy followed by trichobezoar (swallowing of hair leading to formation of bezoar), orphytobezoar (swallowing of vegetable fibres). Rapunz...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Chintamani,Durkhure R,Singh JP,Singhal V

更新日期：2003-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The clinico-surgical implication and successful management of a rare case of factor five (V) deficiency with portal hypertension and hypersplenism due to idiopathic extra-hepatic portal venous obstruction is presented. CASE PRESENTATION:A 16-year old boy had gastro-esophageal variceal bleeding, splenomegaly...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Chava SP,Pal S,Ghatak S,Kumar R,Sahni P,Chattopadhyay TK

更新日期：2006-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-parasitic splenic cysts are associated with elevated serum carbohydrate antigen (CA) 19-9 levels. We report a case in which a 23-year-old female exhibited a large ruptured splenic cyst and an elevated serum CA19-9 level. CASE PRESENTATION:The patient, who experienced postprandial abdominal pain and vomi...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Imoto Y,Einama T,Fukumura M,Kouzu K,Nagata H,Matsunaga A,Hoshikawa M,Nishikawa M,Kimura A,Noro T,Aosasa S,Shimazaki H,Ueno H,Yamamoto J

更新日期：2019-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Currently, more than 30% of the population in the gulf demonstrate a body mass index (BMI) exceeding 30. This burden of obesity has proven to take a toll on the population; therefore, we created the first Kuwait National Bariatric Surgery Database to report on bariatric surgeries performed in Kuwait. METHOD...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Al Sabah S,Al Haddad E,Jumaa T,Al Abbad J,Salam F,Abbas M,Al Kandari M,Al Ozairi A

更新日期：2020-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anastomotic or marginal ulcers occur in 0.6 to 16% of patients after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y-Gastric Bypass. Initial therapy aims at eliminating known risk factors including smoking, Helicobacter pylori infection, use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and inhibition of gastric acid secretion. While thi...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Steinemann DC,Schiesser M,Clavien PA,Nocito A

更新日期：2011-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies have emphasized the importance of restoring thoracic kyphosis (TK) in the setting of AIS, but very few have discussed changes in cervical spine alignment following surgery. Aim of this study was to evaluate reciprocal cervical alignment change after modification of global and regional thoraco...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Pepke W,Almansour H,Lafage R,Diebo BG,Wiedenhöfer B,Schwab F,Lafage V,Akbar M

更新日期：2019-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is an uncommon complication of severe pancreatitis. It is defined as a sustained intraabdominal pressure (IAP) > 20 mmHg (with or without an abdominal perfusion pressure (APP) < 60 mmHg), associated with new organ dysfunction/failure. ACS confers a poor prognosis and shou...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Lee AHH,Lee WS,Anderson D

更新日期：2019-08-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To estimate the proportion of elderly patients (>70 years) with breast cancer eligible for an Exclusive IntraOperative RadioTherapy (E-IORT) and to evaluate their local recurrence-free survival rate. METHODS:This retrospective study examining two cohorts focuses on patients over 70 years old: a multi-centri...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Lambaudie E,Houvenaeghel G,Ziouèche A,Knight S,Dravet F,Garbay JR,Giard S,Charitansky H,Cohen M,Faure C,Hudry D,Azuar P,Villet R,Gimbergues P,de Lara CT,Tallet A,Bannier M,Minsat M,Resbeut M

更新日期：2016-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chest wall necrosis can manifest as a late effect of radiation therapy for breast cancer. Only two cases of fistulas communicating with the respiratory tract as a result of radiation-induced necrosis of the lungs or bronchi have been reported. To the best of our knowledge, we report the first case of a pulmo...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Azuma R,Kajita M,Kubo S,Kiyosawa T

更新日期：2019-02-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Distal cholangiocarcinoma (DCC) is a rare but over the last decade increasing malignancy and is associated with poor prognosis. According to the present knowledge curative surgery is the only chance for long term survival. This study was performed to evaluate prognostic factors for the outcome of patients un...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Beetz O,Klein M,Schrem H,Gwiasda J,Vondran FWR,Oldhafer F,Cammann S,Klempnauer J,Oldhafer KJ,Kleine M

更新日期：2018-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the study was to evaluate total parathyroidectomy with trace amounts of parathyroid tissue (30 mg) as a surgical option in secondary hyperparathyroidism (sHPT) treatment. METHODS:From January 2008 to March 2012, 47 patients underwent parathyroidectomy. Comparisons of demographic data, symptoms, a...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： He Q,Zhuang D,Zheng L,Fan Z,Zhou P,Zhu J,Duan S,Li Y,Ge Y,Lv Z,Cao L

更新日期：2014-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:laparoscopic adrenalectomy has become the standard treatment for adrenal lesions. The better clinical outcoms of laparoscopic technique are valid for treatment of small benign masses (< 5-6 cm), instead there are still open questions in literature regarding the correct management of larger lesions (> 6 cm) o...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Di Buono G,Buscemi S,Lo Monte AI,Geraci G,Sorce V,Citarrella R,Gulotta E,Palumbo VD,Fazzotta S,Gulotta L,Albano D,Galia M,Romano G,Agrusa A

更新日期：2019-04-24 00:00:00