Comparative analysis of emergency general surgery on-call structure and its impact on emergency appendicectomy outcomes.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute compartment syndrome is a well-described surgical emergency that requires immediate diagnosis and operative intervention. Vascular access-associated compartment syndrome is rarely reported in haemodialysis patients. The purpose of this article is to document evidence that catheter-related puncture, whi...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Lin CT,Dai NT,Chen SG,Chang SC

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute diverticulitis of the caecum and ascending colon is uncommon. Controversies abound as regards the optimal surgical treatment, ranging from appendectomy, diverticulectomy to right hemicolectomy. The aim of the present paper was to review treatment strategy followed by a critical appraisal. METHODS:The ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Chiu PW,Lam CY,Chow TL,Kwok SP

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgeons are noticing increasing numbers of cholecystectomy waiting list patients presenting with complications of their gallstones. In this study, we analysed the outcome of these to ascertain natural history and outcome. METHODS:Data for 5298 waiting list patients in Western Australia, from 1999 to 2006, ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Epari KP,Mukhtar AS,Fletcher DR,Samarasam I,Semmens JB

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The present study was undertaken to assess the degree of myocardial injury, using troponin T (TnT), in off-pump coronary artery surgery (OPCAB) and in a comparable patient group undergoing conventional coronary artery graft surgery (CABG). METHODS:Twenty-seven OPCAB and 27 CABG patients were investigated. Bloo...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Bennetts JS,Baker RA,Ross IK,Knight JL

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is increasing evidence that uncomplicated acute diverticulitis (UAD) can be safely and effectively managed as an outpatient. The aim of the current study was to evaluate if an early computed tomography (CT) scan in the emergency department (ED) can reduce the number of hospital admissions when UAD is d...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Juszczyk K,Ireland K,Thomas B,Kroon HM,Hollington P

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Precursor colonic polyps of varied subtypes correlate with the known neoplastic pathways. When patients present with synchronous pre-malignant polyps of multiple histologies, multiple genetic mechanisms are likely to be active, potentially resulting in a more unstable, tumourigenic mucosa. METHODS:We hypoth...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Dean M,Plesec T,Kalady MF,Church J

更新日期：2020-05-01 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:Appendicitis is the most common surgical emergency affecting children. Rurality has been shown to be a predictor of worse surgical outcomes in patients with acute appendicitis compared to urban residents. There are no previously published studies investigating this in Australasia. METHODS:A 10-year retrospe...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Elliott BM,Witcomb Cahill H,Harmston C

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) has emerged as a treatment option for faecal incontinence (FI). However, its objective effect on symptoms and anorectal function is inconsistently described. This study aimed to systematically review the impact of SNM on clinical symptoms and gastrointestinal physiology in patien...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Mirbagheri N,Sivakumaran Y,Nassar N,Gladman MA

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected communities worldwide. This study examines the impact that public health measures to control viral spread have had on orthopaedic trauma presenting to an Australian level 1 trauma centre. We hypothesized that the volume of orthopaedic trauma in th...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Probert AC,Sivakumar BS,An V,Nicholls SL,Shatrov JG,Symes MJ,Ellis AM

更新日期：2020-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study investigates case cancellations on the intended day of surgery (DOS) at a paediatric hospital in Melbourne, Australia. The hospital in Melbourne treats over 32 000 inpatients annually and handles both elective and emergency cases. METHODS:The data for this paper were collected over a period of 12...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Haana V,Sethuraman K,Stephens L,Rosen H,Meara JG

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Victorian Audit of Surgical Mortality (VASM) seeks to peer review all deaths associated with surgical care in Victoria, Australia. The effectiveness of the VASM as an educational and quality improvement tool is dependent on the accuracy of source data it receives. We aimed to examine the accuracy and qua...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Hansen D,Hansen E,Retegan C,Morphet J,Beiles CB

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Debridement and drainage have always been mainstream treatment for infected pancreatic necrosis (IPN), and the application of minimally invasive necrosectomy is becoming increasingly widespread. However, few studies have compared video-assisted retroperitoneal debridement (VARD) and small incision pancreatic...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Zhang JB,Sun B

更新日期：2020-08-11 00:00:00

abstract：:The original description by Morgagni of the anterior diaphragmatic defect that bears his name implies a paramedian defect and this may be true when acquired in adulthood. In contrast, the anterior diaphragmatic defect that is observed in children is central rather than paramedian, as is often assumed. Its central retr...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： McBride CA,Beasley SW

更新日期：2008-09-01 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:There is evidence that antibiotics can be used as primary treatment for appendicitis, however, delayed surgical treatment might still be associated with perforation. Most patients at risk of perforation have high Alvarado scores. We designed a protocol-based approach to suspected appendicitis, in which the A...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Winn RD,Laura S,Douglas C,Davidson P,Gani JS

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stabbing and firearm trauma causing severe injuries (injury severity score (ISS) >15) and death is uncommon in Australia. The present study describes the experience with stabbings and firearm trauma causing severe injuries at a major Australian urban trauma centre. METHODS:Data from a prospectively generate...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Wong K,Petchell J

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anastomotic dehiscence (AD) is the most feared complication following colonic and rectal anastomosis. Multiple attempts have been made to correlate the levels of biomarkers to the risk of AD. This study attempts to compare C-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT) and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR)...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Walker PA,Kunjuraman B,Bartolo DCC

更新日期：2018-01-27 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper examines the career of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) and the role played by Wilhelm His I (who was, with Albert von Haller, a noted pioneer of physiology) in the exhumation of Bach's remains in 1894. His's examination of these remains allowed the sculptor Carl Seffner to produce the celebrated statue of...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Beasley W

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ambiguity remains about the effectiveness of wearing surgical face masks. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact on surgical site infections (SSIs) when non-scrubbed operating room staff did not wear surgical face masks. METHODS:Eight hundred twenty-seven participants undergoing elective or emer...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Webster J,Croger S,Lister C,Doidge M,Terry MJ,Jones I

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are many clinical situations in which immune suppression or deficiency occurs. This may lead to healing impairment. The aim of the present study was to characterize the effect of T lymphocyte deficiency on wound healing, and on -platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), bFGF (basic fibroblast growth facto...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Chircop MP,Yu Y,Berney CR,Yang JL,Crowe PJ,Walsh WR

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Scaphoid fracture is a common carpal fracture, and its treatment often requires fixation devices. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of a memory alloy nail-feet-fixation (MANFF) device in treating scaphoid fractures. METHODS:Sixty-six patients with closed scaphoid fractures were treated...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Li C,Xu X,Su Y,Zhou T,Fan X,Xu Y

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pilonidal sinus (PS) is a benign disease for which different treatment modalities are used, varying from non-surgical treatments to surgical treatments with flap use for big defects. High recurrence is the main problem in complicated cases. We presented complete natal cleft excision with kite incision and fa...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Ozdemir H,Unal Ozdemir Z,Sunamak O

更新日期：2020-04-01 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 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:The Nuss procedure is a new minimally invasive repair for pectus excavatum that was first published in 1998. Modifications in technique are constantly evolving to minimize complications, especially bar displacement, which are higher in adolescents and adults. The present study reviews our early experience wi...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Ong CC,Choo K,Morreau P,Auldist A

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A survey conducted in 1992 found that New Zealand orthopaedic surgeons relied on non-pharmacological methods of deep vein thrombosis prevention in most arthroplasty patients and almost all hip fracture patients. This survey was repeated in 1999 to ascertain whether this pattern of use had changed. METHODS:A...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Walker N,Rodgers A,Gray H

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Technical improvements, equipment to minimize bleeding and standardizing setup positions have allowed shoulder arthroscopy to become more user friendly in diagnosis and treatment of disorders of this joint complex. ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Quain JS

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the widespread use of abdominal imaging, the detection and therefore incidence of adrenal tumours is increasing. The laparoscopic approach to primary surgical resection of adrenal tumours has now become the standard of care. There is scarce published literature regarding the management and outcomes of recurrent a...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Tan CT,Meyer-Rochow GY,Sywak MS,Delbridge LW,Sidhu SB

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The article is a summary of some of the pertinent literature on professionalism, highlighting the difference between how physicians understand professionalism and how other groups e.g. politicians, nurses and hospital managers might view the professionalism of doctors. It partly explains why surgeons have become incre...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Canter RJ

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00