National Referral Prioritization tool for first specialist assessment: results of a pilot study in orthopaedic surgery.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The purpose of the present paper is to provide geographically representative information on the presentation, treatment and complications of human bites of the hand in Australia. METHODS:A 5-year retrospective study was undertaken of patients treated at Royal Hobart Hospital for human bites of the hand. T...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Tonta K,Kimble FW

更新日期：2001-08-01 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:Idiopathic megacolon (IMC) is an uncommon disease in adults. To date, only a few laparoscopic experiences and functional outcomes of IMC have been reported. This study was to retrospectively analyse our 12 year surgical experience and functional outcomes in adult patients with IMC. METHODS:A 12-year retrosp...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Wang L,Zheng H,Tian Y,Mou J,Zhang L,Liu B,Tong W

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Assessing the role of laparoscopy in the management of intussusception. METHODS:A retrospective review of children aged up to 17 years who had surgery for intussusception at this institution between 1 January 2004 and 31 December 2013. RESULTS:The cohort of 44 individuals (18 females) presented at a median...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Houben CH,Feng XN,Tang SH,Chan EK,Lee KH

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of the present paper was to examine patterns of surgical care and the likelihood of death within 5 years after a diagnosis of colorectal cancer, including the effects of demographic, locational and socioeconomic disadvantage and the possession of private health insurance. METHODS:The Western Aus...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Hall SE,Holman CD,Platell C,Sheiner H,Threlfall T,Semmens J

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Various treatment measures have been described in achieving splenic preservation following splenic injury. We describe an additional measure in achieving haemostasis during mesh splenorrhaphy. METHODS:Oxycel (BD, Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA) (topical haemostatic agent composed of oxidized cellulose) is sutured ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Reddy CG,Chalasani V,Pathma-Nathan N

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anal abscesses and fistulas are a common part of surgical practice. Most abscesses simply need to be drained and most fistulas can be safely laid open. Excessive probing should not be attempted when draining abscesses as this may lead to iatrogenic fistulas. A small percentage of fistulas are complex and very challeng...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Rickard MJ

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Deficiencies in daily ward rounds are increasingly identified. A ward safety checklist has recently been devised to improve the fast-paced surgical ward round. METHODS:Over 2 weeks the morning post-take surgical ward round was evaluated using the ward safety checklist. In order to avoid the Hawthorne effect...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Blucher KM,Dal Pra SE,Hogan J,Wysocki AP

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chemical burns account for relatively few admissions to a burns unit. These injuries, however, deserve separate consideration because of their ability to cause continuing tissue destruction, their potential to cause systemic toxicity and the value of early treatment with copious lavage. Widespread inexperien...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Ricketts S,Kimble FW

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of minimally invasive major hepatectomy (MIMH) remains controversial and questions remain about its safety and reproducibility outside expert centres. This study examines the changing trends, safety and outcomes associated with the adoption of MIMH based on a contemporary single institution experien...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Goh BKP,Lee SY,Koh YX,Kam JH,Chan CY

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bleeding related to rectal varices associated with portal hypertension is rare but life-threatening, and requires prompt treatment. We reviewed the literature for patients with this complex presentation and current recommendations, and commented on a case at our institution of a 68-year-old man with Child-Pugh B alcoh...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Lee A,Suhardja TS,Nguyen TC,Chouhan HS

更新日期：2020-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Acute suppurative thyroiditis and recurrent abscess formation due to third and fourth branchial anomalies typically present in children. However, thyroid abscesses in branchial anomalies may occur in adulthood as well. Failure to recognize and delayed drainage of a neck abscess may lead to a fulminant life...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Kruijff S,Sywak MS,Sidhu SB,Shun A,Novakovic D,Lee JC,Delbridge LW

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to clarify the post-operative prognosis of pancreatic head cancer with pathologic portal vein (PV) or superior mesenteric vein (SMV) invasion. METHODS:From May 1995 to December 2009, preoperative, intra-operative and post-operative data from 276 patients who underwent pancreati...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Jeong J,Choi DW,Choi SH,Heo JS,Jang KT

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is the operation of choice for benign adrenal lesions. During laparoscopic surgery, vessels are usually ligated with diathermy, ligaclips, staplers or ultrasonic coagulators. Use of the electrothermal bipolar vessel sealer (LigaSure; Valleylab, Boulder, CO, USA) has recently been described i...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Soon PS,Yeh MW,Sywak MS,Sidhu SB

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acquired tracheo-oesophageal fistula is a devastating condition, usually occurring as a late manifestation of oesophageal or other thoracic malignancies. In these cases palliation by placement of an oesophageal stent is the preferred option, but management of a large non-malignant fistula is more complex. In many pati...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Talbot ML,Hugh TB,Spratt P

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As pleurodesis causes systemic inflammation and is associated with considerable cost and morbidity during long-term follow up, the identification of patients who will experience an unsuccessful pleurodesis would be desirable. This study was aimed to investigate whether systemic inflammatory reaction induced ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Bilgin M,Hasdiraz L,Ozkaya M,Oguzkaya F

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Minimally invasive intestinal stoma formation using a laparoscopic approach or through a trephine, is widely described in published literature. The incidence of parastomal hernia (PH) following a stoma formed without formal laparotomy is not well reported. The present review aims to assess the current data a...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Carne PW,Frye JN,Robertson GM,Frizelle FA

更新日期：2003-10-01 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：:In his position as curator of the Cowlishaw collection of historical medical books in the Library of the College, Kenneth Russell prepared the definitive catalogue of the collection. This catalogue is comprehensive and for almost all entries there is an annotation that demonstrates his meticulous attention to detail a...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Thurston A

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To study the magnitude of radiation cystitis following radiation therapy for carcinoma cervix, and propose an algorithm to decide on early diversion, with or without vesicovaginostomy. METHODS:Women who developed radiation cystitis following radiotherapy for carcinoma cervix from January 1998 to December 20...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Banerji JS,Devasia A,Kekre NS,Chacko N

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sentinel node biopsy is an accurate method for staging the axilla in early (small) breast cancers. However, data for the role of this technique for large breast cancers remain limited. METHOD:From the Royal Adelaide Hospital Sentinel Node database and the SNAC trial database, 100 subjects were identified wi...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Beumer JD,Gill G,Campbell I,Wetzig N,Ung O,Farshid G,Uren R,Stockler M,Gebski V

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute appendicitis is the most common non-obstetric surgical presentation during pregnancy. There were concerns that laparoscopic appendicectomy increases the risk of foetal loss compared to an open approach. Therefore, with recent advances in perioperative care, it is likely the risk has changed. Here, we p...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Chakraborty J,Kong JC,Su WK,Gourlas P,Gillespie C,Slack T,Morris B,Lutton N

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anastomotic leakage following colorectal resection and anastomosis has been proposed as a colorectal surgical indicator. Leak rates after elective surgery vary and tend to be higher as anastomoses become lower. The present study audits leak rates and outcomes of patients undergoing colorectal surgery, under ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Isbister WH

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent follow-up studies have demonstrated significant improvement in overall survival as well as survival with native liver following geographic centralization of services to three centres in the UK. However, this model has not been replicated in countries with relatively low population density such as Aust...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Tu CG,Khurana S,Couper R,Ford AW

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We aimed to evaluate the evolution and implementation of the massive transfusion protocol (MTP) in an urban level 1 trauma centre. Most data on this topic comes from trauma centres with high exposure to life-threatening haemorrhage. This study examines the effect of the introduction of an MTP in an Australia...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： van der Meij JE,Geeraedts LMG Jr,Kamphuis SJM,Kumar N,Greenfield T,Tweeddale G,Rosenfeld D,D'Amours SK

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Compared with other doctors, surgeons are at an increased risk of medicolegal events, including patient complaints and negligence claims. This retrospective study aimed to describe the frequency and nature of complaints involving surgeons compared with physicians. METHODS:We assembled a national data set of...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Tibble HM,Broughton NS,Studdert DM,Spittal MJ,Hill N,Morris JM,Bismark MM

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to review the discrepancies in Gleason scores (GS) of prostate biopsies and radical prostatectomy specimens and the effects of multiple-needle biopsies on scoring accuracy. METHODS:One hundred patients who had undergone consecutive radical prostatectomies (RP) between January 2004 ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Ooi K,Samali R

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients fulfilling Amsterdam-1 criteria without mismatch repair deficiency (termed familial colorectal cancer type X (FCC type X)) were reported to have lower cancer risks than classic Lynch syndrome. This study investigates the polyp and cancer burden of this population and demonstrates relationships with ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Koh PK,Kalady M,Skacel M,Fay S,McGannon E,Shenal J,Arroyo L,Toderick K,Church J

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The treatment of advanced malignancies of the tongue with total glossectomy is controversial. METHODS:The present study retrospectively reviews 20 patients that had total glossectomy with or without laryngectomy performed at the Princess Alexandra Hospital (Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia) over the past 10 ye...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Bova R,Cheung I,Coman W

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Solid pseudopapillary tumour of the pancreas is a rare pancreatic tumour that occurs predominantly in women, with very few cases reported in men. This is a tumour with low malignancy potential and surgical resection usually results in cure. METHODS:A retrospective review of our experience with solid pseudop...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Ng KH,Tan PH,Thng CH,Ooi LL

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00