Expression of basic fibroblast growth factor in hyperplastic parathyroid glands from patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia type I.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postoperative ascites is a common complication after liver resection. This study aimed to identify the risk factors for ascites in patients after liver resection and the relationship between postoperative ascites and other complications. METHODS:We retrospectively analyzed data that were obtained from 266 p...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Yoshikawa T,Nomi T,Hokuto D,Yasuda S,Kawaguchi C,Yamada T,Kanehiro H,Nakajima Y

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Central venous catheters should be positioned at the cavoatrial junction or the right atrium. If catheters are inserted to a depth derived by adding the length between the needle insertion point and the clavicular notch and the length between the clavicular notch and the carina, the catheter tip can be place...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Mo H,Ahn S,Lee J,Cho S,Min SK

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Strictures at the pharyngoesophageal junction represent a subgroup of corrosive esophageal strictures requiring a specialized management approach. Non-dilatable cricopharyngeal strictures need surgical intervention. We report the use of the sternocleidomastoid muscle myocutaneous inlay flap (SCMMIF) for reco...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Ananthakrishnan N,Parthasarathy G,Maroju NK,Kate V

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical innovation relies on patient safety and quality of life, which require a drastic iatrogenic impact reduction. A parallel development toward less invasive approaches has occurred in the field of surgery, interventional radiology, and endoscopy. Minimally invasive techniques provide unquestionable benefits to p...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Marescaux J,Diana M

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hypoxic stress is a feature of rapidly growing thyroid tumours. Cancer progression is thought to be driven by a small population of tumour cells possessing stem cell properties. Hypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs) are important mediators of hypoxia. Both HIF-1alpha and HIF-2alpha have been reported to be expr...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Mahkamova K,Latar N,Aspinall S,Meeson A

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To characterize hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells with mutant (m) p53 protein histologically, we examined 68 main nodules and 20 accessory lesions of 72 patients with HCC who underwent hepatic resection between October 1990 and September 1993. Some sections were fixed in periodate-lysine-paraformaldehyde, embedded ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Okuda T,Hirohashi K,Kinoshita H,Wakasa K,Sakurai M

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Measurement of the parathyroid hormone (PTH) level following total thyroidectomy (TTx) may allow prediction of postoperative hypocalcemia. We present an algorithmic method of managing hypocalcemia pre-emptively, based on the PTH level 1 h after operation. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We examined 423 consecutive pa...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Wiseman JE,Mossanen M,Ituarte PH,Bath JM,Yeh MW

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to investigate the factors for considering surgery on thyroid nodules that had non-diagnostic results on two consecutive cytology examinations. METHODS:A total of 104 thyroid nodules with two consecutive non-diagnostic cytology examinations in 104 patients were investigated. Nodule...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Moon HJ,Kwak JY,Choi YS,Kim EK

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Trends are changing in the management of infants and children with indirect inguinal hernias. Advances in neonatal intensive care have resulted in the survival of many small premature infants who have a high incidence of inguinal hernia. The rate of incarceration, strangulation, and gonadal infarction in these babies ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Grosfeld JL

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to assess the safety and feasibility of performing robot-assisted pediatric surgery using the da Vinci Surgical System in a variety of surgical procedures. METHODS:A retrospective review of 144 robot-assisted pediatric surgical procedures performed in our institution between Ju...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Alqahtani A,Albassam A,Zamakhshary M,Shoukri M,Altokhais T,Aljazairi A,Alzahim A,Mallik M,Alshehri A

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The quantification and analysis of adverse events is essential to benchmark surgical outcomes and establish a foundation for quality improvement interventions. We developed a hybrid electronic medical record (HEMR) system for the accurate collection and integration of data into a structured morbidity and m...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Laing G,Bruce J,Skinner D,Allorto N,Aldous C,Thomson S,Clarke D

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Existing data suggest a large burden of surgical conditions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, surgical care for children in LMICs remains poorly understood. Our goal was to define the hospital infrastructure, workforce, and delivery of surgical care for children across Somaliland and prov...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Concepcion TL,Smith ER,Mohamed M,Dahir S,Ismail EA,Leather AJM,Poenaru D,Rice HE,Global Initiative for Children’s Surgery.

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:We evaluated the effectiveness and safety of a transanal tube placed for the prevention of anastomotic leakage after rectal surgery. METHODS:Between 2007 and 2011, a total of 243 patients underwent anterior resection using the double stapling technique for rectal cancer at our institution. We excluded 67 patients ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Nishigori H,Ito M,Nishizawa Y,Nishizawa Y,Kobayashi A,Sugito M,Saito N

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We analyzed perioperative platelet counts as a potential clinical marker for survival after transthoracic en bloc resection for esophageal cancer. Recent data described preoperative thrombocytosis in malignancies to be associated with poor prognosis. METHODS:A retrospective analysis from a prospective datab...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Ling FC,Vallböhmer D,Hoelscher AH,Schmidt D,Bollschweiler E,Schneider PM

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laparoscopic fundoplication is increasingly used for treating gastro-esophageal reflux disease in children. Mechanical and pharmacological effects may contribute to hemodynamic and respiratory changes during carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the hemodynamic and respiratory e...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Meininger D,Byhahn C,Mierdl S,Lehnert M,Heller K,Zwissler B,Bremerich DH

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Concerns remain unresolved regarding the safety of unplanned conversion to open thoracotomy during video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) lobectomy. We analyzed both early and late outcomes after thoracotomy conversion from VATS. METHODS:From December 2003 to December 2008, a total of 738 VATS lobectomies w...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Park JS,Kim HK,Choi YS,Kim J,Shim YM,Kim K

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is the most aggressive form of locally advanced breast cancer. It can be diagnosed based on a clinical or pathologic basis. We evaluated the usefulness of (18)F-fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) scans for diagnosing and staging IBC. We retrospectively reviewed t...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Baslaim MM,Bakheet SM,Bakheet R,Ezzat A,El-Foudeh M,Tulbah A

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few details of the clinical features of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) developing extrahepatic recurrence after a curative resection have been published. The purpose of this study was to clarify the clinicopathologic findings of patients with HCC who experienced extrahepatic metastases. METHODS:Clinicopatho...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Tanaka K,Shimada H,Matsuo K,Takeda K,Nagano Y,Togo S

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The major goal of wound healing biology is to determine how a wound can be induced to repair damaged tissue faster and more efficiently. Enhancement of dermal and epidermal regeneration is an extremely important goal for the treatment of many different types of wounds. Exogenous application of growth factors to the wo...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Ferguson M,Byrnes C,Sun L,Marti G,Bonde P,Duncan M,Harmon JW

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The massive typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) ripped across the central Philippines on November 8, 2013, and damaged infrastructure including hospitals. The Israeli Defense Forces field hospital was directed by the Philippine authorities to Bogo City in the northern part of the island of Cebu, to assist the damaged local...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Lin G,Marom T,Dagan D,Merin O

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to compare the influence of either general (GA) or local (LA) anesthesia on the postoperative neurocognitive outcome in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy (CEA) in a randomized study. Therefore, we performed a subgroup analysis of the multicenter GALA study. METHODS:A total...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Weber CF,Friedl H,Hueppe M,Hintereder G,Schmitz-Rixen T,Zwissler B,Meininger D

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Organ transplantation continues to be hindered by a limited supply of organs. A significant percentage of potential organ donors are lost to either medical failure or inability to obtain consent for donation. In a surgical intensive care unit (ICU) we have refocused our efforts toward aggressive resuscitation, directe...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Jenkins DH,Reilly PM,Schwab CW

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Management of critically ill patients is challenging in a low-resource setting. In Rwanda, peritonitis is a common surgical condition where patients often present late, with advanced disease. We aim to describe critical care management of patients with peritonitis in Rwanda. METHODS:Data were collected at a...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Rickard J,Ngarambe C,Ndayizeye L,Smart B,Riviello R,Majyambere JP

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We determined the relative value of the metastatic colorectal cancer doubling time as a predictor of recurrence and survival after hepatectomy in comparison with other established predictors. Consecutive patients who underwent hepatic resection ( n = 144) for colorectal cancer liver metastases were studied retrospecti...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Tanaka K,Shimada H,Miura M,Fujii Y,Yamaguchi S,Endo I,Sekido H,Togo S,Ike H

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Given surgery's inherent risks, a patient should be able to make the most informed decisions possible in selecting surgical treatment. However, there is little information on what factors patients deem important when choosing a surgeon. We performed a systematic review of the literature focused on how patien...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Yahanda AT,Lafaro KJ,Spolverato G,Pawlik TM

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Billions of people worldwide lack access to safe affordable surgery. Surgical missions and non-governmental organisations (NGO) are vital in meeting this need, but long-term outcomes are rarely reported. Mercy Ships is a surgical NGO, and we aimed to measure disability-free survival, impact and patient satis...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： White M,Alcorn D,Randall K,Duncan S,Klassen H,Shrime M

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blood loss during liver transection and ischemia-reperfusion injury associated with hepatic inflow occlusion are significant drawbacks during liver surgery. Sixteen patients underwent liver resection using the Monopolar Floating Ball (FB) plus LigaSure (LS) diathermy without occlusion of the hepatoduodenal ligament (g...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Sakamoto Y,Yamamoto J,Kokudo N,Seki M,Kosuge T,Yamaguchi T,Muto T,Makuuchi M

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Construction of a gastric tube that is well perfused with blood during esophagectomy is the most important factor in avoiding anastomotic leakage. We clarified the hemodynamics of the reconstructed gastric tube with indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence. METHODS:In 20 patients undergoing gastric tube reconst...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Kumagai Y,Ishiguro T,Haga N,Kuwabara K,Kawano T,Ishida H

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite wide acknowledgement of the importance of sarcopenia and prognostic markers such as the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, the impact on cancer patient survival of the timing of sarcopenia's emergence and its severity is not well understood, nor is the association between sarcopenia and prognostic marke...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Kawakita Y,Motoyama S,Sato Y,Wakita A,Nagaki Y,Imai K,Minamiya Y

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The technical complexity of pancreatic resection has made it a specialized procedure performed in high-volume centers. It has been shown that patients operated on in high-volume pancreatobiliary centers have fewer complications and better survival. The purpose of this study was to share our experience with a...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Bhatti AB,Yusuf MA,Kazmi SA,Syed AA

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00