Does composite repair of giant paraoesophageal hernia improve patient outcomes?

abstract：:A posterior vaginal wall prolapse, also known as a rectocele, is a common condition and is an outpouching of the posterior vaginal wall and anterior rectal wall into the lumen of the vagina.1-5 Although more common in parous women, rectoceles of over 1 cm in size have been demonstrated in over 40% of nulliparous women...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Goh JT,Tjandra JJ,Carey MP

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Depletion of liver glycogen stores and subsequent hypoglycaemia is one of the unresolved features in endotoxaemia. The aim of this study was to elucidate the effect of L-arginine treatment on the glucose requirement and impending liver damage during the hypoglycaemic period of endotoxaemia. METHODS:Sixty-th...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Engin A,Zemheri M,Bukan N,Memiş L

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are well-described benefits to separating emergency and elective surgery. Geelong Hospital lacked the resources to implement a separate acute surgical unit, but instituted daily dedicated emergency general surgery operating sessions, managed by an on-site consultant. This study aims to assess the impac...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Stupart DA,Watters DA,Guest GD,Cuthbert V,Ryan S

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study reviewed the demographics, presentation, management, complications and outcomes of acute epiglottitis post Haemophilus influenzae type-b vaccine introduction in Australia. METHODS:Retrospective review of acute epiglottitis at four Victorian tertiary centres from 2011 to 2016 was conducted. Patien...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Baird SM,Marsh PA,Padiglione A,Trubiano J,Lyons B,Hays A,Campbell MC,Phillips D

更新日期：2018-11-01 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：:Abdominal Compartment Syndrome (ACS) is an increasingly recognized syndrome of intra-abdominal hypertension and generalized physiological dysfunction in critically ill patients. Patients suffering a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (rAAA) are at risk of developing ACS. The objective of the study was to compare the c...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Choi JY,Burton P,Walker S,Ghane-Asle S

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Colorectal cancers represent a heterogenous group of tumours. While left segmental colectomy is an accepted and oncologically safe practice for left-sided colonic cancer (CC), some authors suggest that limited segmental resection of right-sided cancer should be debated in order to preserve length of the rese...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Siebert M,Trilling B,Lamotte A,Taton N,Bellier A,Faucheron JL

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the trachea, although rare, is the second most common primary tumour of the trachea. It is a slow-growing tumour found in younger patients than the more common squamous cell carcinoma and is relatively resistant to treatment, but metastasizes late in the course of disease and even in unrese...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Clough A,Clarke P

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spina bifida occulta (SBO) is generally known as a benign isolated entity; however, there are ambiguous approaches for neuroaxial screening in cases of symptomatic SBO among institutions. This study aims to demonstrate the infrequency of cranial anomalies associated with symptomatic SBO and inquire the neces...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Börcek AÖ,Aslan A,Uçar M

更新日期：2019-07-01 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:Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC) accounts for <5% of all thyroid malignancies and is one of the most aggressive malignancies known. Survival is limited to months and death is often caused by uncontrolled neck disease. There is evidence that multimodality treatment, incorporating surgery (Sx), external beam...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Veness MJ,Porter GS,Morgan GJ

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We aimed to document the anatomical variations of pulmonary fissures found during routine forensic autopsies. METHODS:A total of 256 pairs of lungs were investigated. Presence of any variant and accessory fissures was noted. RESULTS:Seventy-seven percent of the lungs had anatomical variations. In about 2/3...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Bostanci K,Ozyurtkan MO,Polat MO,Batirel H,Lacin T,Yuksel M,Stamenovic D

更新日期：2020-04-01 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:To formulate clinical pathways for identifying clinically significant prostate cancer (csPC) and avoiding insignificant prostate cancer (isPC) in those without suspicious regions of interest on multi-parametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) of the prostate. METHODS:A retrospective review identified pat...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Doan P,Lahoud J,Kim L,Patel MI

更新日期：2021-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute appendicitis (AA) is a common indication for urgent abdominal surgery. CA-125 glycoprotein antigen is a non-specific marker for epithelial ovarian cancer; CA-125 serum levels also increased in the conditions of peritoneal inflammation. The aim of this study was to examine the correlation between serum ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Berger Y,Nevler A,Shwaartz C,Lahat E,Zmora O,Gutman M,Shabtai M

更新日期：2016-04-01 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:Improved life-expectancies have seen increased rates of older patients undergoing surgery worldwide. These patients are at increased risk of post-operative complications. Australian evidence is limited regarding the association between age and post-operative outcomes, especially rapid response calls (RRCs) a...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Tang B,Green C,Yeoh AC,Husain F,Subramaniam A

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is conflicting evidence regarding the oncological impact of anastomotic leak following colorectal cancer surgery. This study aims to test the hypothesis that anastomotic leak is independently associated with local recurrence and overall and cancer-specific survival. METHODS:Analysis of prospectively c...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Sammour T,Hayes IP,Jones IT,Steel MC,Faragher I,Gibbs P

更新日期：2018-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Abdominal actinomycosis (AA) is a rare infection. The aim of this study was to summarize the evidence available on AA. METHODS:A systematic review was conducted. Data sources included Trip Database, BIREME, SciELO, Cochrane Library, WoS, MEDLINE, EMBASE, SCOPUS, IBECS and LILACS. Eligibility criteria includ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Manterola C,Grande L,Riffo-Campos ÁL,Salgado C,Otzen T

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The central venous access port device (CVAPD) provides reliable vascular access and is used for delivery of fluids and for obtaining blood samples. However, it can carry some intra- and post-operative complications such as thrombosis, pneumothorax, catheter fracture and port malposition. This article describ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Fosh B,Canepa M,Eaton M

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atrial fibrillation (AF) after coronary artery bypass graft surgery constitutes the most common sustained arrhythmia and results in many complications. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of prophylactic use of beta-blockers against atrial fibrillation in off-pump surgery patients in the earl...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Imren Y,Benson AA,Zor H,Tasoglu I,Ereren E,Sinci V,Gokgoz L,Halit V

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We aim to analyse the difference of clinical efficacy between middle pancreatectomy (MP) and distal pancreatectomy (DP). METHODS:A retrospective study was used to analyse 39 cases of MP and 52 cases of DP from the Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery of the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Tan Z,Chen P,Dong Z,Zhou B,Guo WD

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Susan Nixon died in 1881 following a surgical error. Her surgeon, Dr W. E. Warren, excised a normal 7-month gravid uterus under the misapprehension that he was removing a tubular pregnancy. It is believed that Mrs Nixon was the first woman in Australia to have an abdominal hysterectomy and the second to have a live Ca...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Watters GR,Walker DR

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 1987, a report from this unit described the changing indications for open adrenalectomy over a 15-year period. The indications for adrenalectomy had switched from it being the principal therapeutic procedure used in advanced breast cancer in the early 1970s, to being predominately performed for Cushing's ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Sidhu S,Bambach C,Pillinger S,Reeve T,Stokes G,Robinson B,Delbridge L

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Perioperative hypothermia occurs frequently and can have serious health-related and financial consequences. Despite multiple warming methods available, perioperative hypothermia remains prevalent. To be effective, preventative measures must be timely and target patients most at risk. The aim of this retrospe...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Mehta OH,Barclay KL

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to investigate pancreatic injury after 45 min of thoracoabdominal aortic occlusion in a porcine model. METHODS:Twenty-four pigs were used. Six pigs underwent sham operation and 18 intravascular balloon thoracoabdominal aortic occlusions for 45 min. The animals were randomly killed ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Papakostas JC,Toumpoulis IK,Pappa LS,Arnaoutoglou HM,Kirou IE,Malamou-Mitsi VD,Kappas AM,Matsagas MI

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of (18) F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography ((18) F-FDG PET/CT) in evaluating pulmonary artery lesions has not yet been established. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the usefulness of (18) F-FDG PET/CT imaging in differentiating malignant from benign pulmona...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Lee EJ,Moon SH,Choi JY,Lee KS,Choi YS,Choe YS,Lee KH,Kim BT

更新日期：2013-05-01 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:Interleukin-12 (IL-12) has been shown to enhance the cytotoxic activity of NK cells and CTL. IL-12 also acts as a growth factor for activated NK, T and NKT cells. The soluble HLA class I (sHLA-I) has been reported to bind a killer-cell inhibitory receptor, which is expressed on the NK cell, and its signals i...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Shimura T,Morinaga N,Suzuki H,Araki K,Kobayashi T,Ishizaki M,Kuwano H

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00