Congenital short colon.

abstract：:The role of nitric oxide in mediating smooth muscle relaxation is well established. Less is known about the downstream signaling events inside the smooth muscle cell that produce relaxation of the contractile machinery. One possible effector molecule is the small heat shock protein HSP20. Increased phosphorylation of ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Brophy CM

更新日期：2002-07-01 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:Closure of loop ileostomy can be safely performed using sutures or staplers. The aim of the present study was to compare the cost effectiveness of three different techniques. METHODS:A total of 128 consecutive patients who underwent closure of loop ileostomy between January 2002 and December 2008 were analy...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Horisberger K,Beldi G,Candinas D

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the effect of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of the liver on cell-mediated immunity in rats. Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into five groups: control group that did not have any procedure, a sham-operation group that underwent laparotomy, a lobectomy group that had left lateral lobectomy of the liver,...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Yu HC,Moon JI,Jin ZW,Lee DY,Kim CY,Song CH,Cho BH

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The stapled hemorrhoidopexy is reported to have a low recurrence while treating the major hemorrhoidal symptoms of bleeding and prolapse. The aim of this study is to obtain long-term results on the outcome of the stapled hemorrhoidopexy. METHODS:All patients with a hemorrhoidal disease grade III, who underw...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Schneider R,Jäger P,Ommer A

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The commonest surgical treatment used for peptic ulcer perforation is omental patching. If, however, the perforation leaks, it rarely heals by itself due to persistence of duodenal fistula (DF). We present our experience with a T-tube placed into the DF for better outcome of the patients. METHODS:All patien...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Gupta V,Singh SP,Pandey A,Verma R

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We conducted a prospective case series study to investigate the causes of and factors influencing morbidity and mortality in 102 consecutive patients after elective infrarenal abdominal aneurysm (AAA) surgery between 1992 and 1995. Preoperative factors (demographics, risk factor indexes, electrocardiographic findings,...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Cohen JD,Singer P,Grunberg G,Grozovski E,Sulkes J,Zelikovski A

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgery is the main modality in the treatment of hepatic hydatid disease. In this report, a laparoscopic surgical method is described, and the results in the first 16 cases are presented. The method involves the use of an aspirator-grinder apparatus that achieves effective evacuation of viable cyst contents with the p...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Alper A,Emre A,Hazar H,Ozden I,Bilge O,Acarli K,Arioğul O

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study described the various components of access to care for resectable colorectal cancer, and correlated the timeliness of these components with patient satisfaction. With a prospective/retrospective cohort design, all patients undergoing surgical resection for primary colorectal cancer from 2/1/01 to 15/12/01, ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Porter GA,Inglis KM,Wood LA,Veugelers PJ

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In some patients, bile ducts of segments 2 and 3 (B2 and B3) run caudally to the umbilical portion of the left portal vein (UP)--an infraportal course. We aimed to evaluate the frequency and clinical implications of this variation. Between January 1992 and October 2000, 108 patients underwent resection for hilar chola...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Ozden I,Kamiya J,Nagino M,Uesaka K,Sano T,Nimura Y

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There have been a growing number of landmark randomized controlled trials published in the orthopedic literature over the past decade. These large-scale trials have had a substantial impact on informing clinical orthopedic practice globally. This review highlights a selected sample of such pivotal trials, across the s...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Akhter S,Mundi R,Bhandari M

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The morbidity and mortality of anastomotic complications after esophagectomy have gradually decreased in recent years. However, swallowing difficulties and reflux continue to burden patients jeopardizing their quality of life. In the present study we performed endoscopic evaluation of the outcomes of esophag...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Kim HK,Choi YH,Shim JH,Cho YH,Baek MJ,Sohn YS,Kim HJ

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical education in the United Kingdom has evolved to meet the need of the National Health Service (NHS) for a relatively small body of consultants practicing autonomously and carrying ultimate clinical responsibility for their patients. This form of specialist practice is markedly different from that found in most ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Brearley S

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Trauma contributes more than ten percent of the global burden of disease. Initial assessment and resuscitation of trauma patients often requires rapid diagnosis and management of multiple concurrent complex conditions, and errors are common. We investigated whether implementing a trauma care checklist would ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Lashoher A,Schneider EB,Juillard C,Stevens K,Colantuoni E,Berry WR,Bloem C,Chadbunchachai W,Dharap S,Dy SM,Dziekan G,Gruen RL,Henry JA,Huwer C,Joshipura M,Kelley E,Krug E,Kumar V,Kyamanywa P,Mefire AC,Musafir M,

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of the Harmonic Scalpel (HS) for cystic duct ligation began with little data about its efficacy or safety. On the other hand, there is not any literature available about the use of PlasmaKinetic Sealer (PK) for closing the cystic duct in laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Therefore, this study was de...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Kavlakoglu B,Pekcici R,Oral S

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the recent regulations limiting resident work hours, it has become more important to understand how residents spend their time. The volume and content of the pages they receive provide a valuable source of information that give insight into their workload and help identify inefficiencies in hospital communication...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Patel SP,Lee JS,Ranney DN,Al-Holou SN,Frost CM,Harris ME,Lewin SA,Liu E,Madenci A,Majkrzak AA,Nelson J,Peterson SF,Serecky KA,Wilkinson DA,Wojcik BM,Englesbe MJ,Lynch RJ

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) is being increasingly used. Concerns have been raised as to its safety, especially when it is done at the bedside. A prospective evaluation was conducted of 100 consecutive, unselected critically ill patients with PDT. The mean intensive care unit (ICU) stay before PDT was ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Velmahos GC,Gomez H,Boicey CM,Demetriades D

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Necrotizing lesions of the soft tissues are grave entities not infrequently seen in daily surgical practice. They may occur with epidemic proportions after natural disasters, representing a serious challenge to the surgeon since they are characteristically associated with high mortality rates unless an early diagnosis...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Patiño JF,Castro D

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The use of pulmonary artery catheter (PAC) is controversial. The purpose of this study was to document the changing pattern of PAC use and to determine its effect on outcome. METHODS:The use of PAC was analyzed in patients ≥16 years old admitted to the surgical intensive care unit (SICU) over a 9-year period...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Barmparas G,Inaba K,Georgiou C,Hadjizacharia P,Chan LS,Demetriades D,Friese R,Rhee P

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) with common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) is nowadays a preferred one-stage treatment. However, the influence of complicated cholecystitis (CC) on LCBDE has rarely been addressed. In the present study we aimed to verify whether severe gallbladder inflammation would adversely...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Lo HC,Wang YC,Huang JC,Hsu CH,Wu SC,Hsieh CH

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although mortality after liver resection has declined, posthepatectomy liver failure (PHLF) remains a major cause of operative mortality. To date there is not consensus on a definition for PHLF. However, there have been many efforts to define PHLF causing operative mortality. In the present study we sought t...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Kim SH,Kang DR,Lee JG,Kim DY,Ahn SH,Han KH,Chon CY,Kim KS

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

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:Awake tracheostomy (AT) is aimed at securing the airway of patients with upper airway obstruction when other means are not feasible or have failed. Reports on AT in the literature are scarce. The goal of this study was to review our experience with the indications, complications and outcome of AT. METHODS:A...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Sagiv D,Nachalon Y,Mansour J,Glikson E,Alon EE,Yakirevitch A,Bachar G,Wolf M,Primov-Fever A

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vibrio vulnificus infection can progress rapidly in skin or soft tissue, and it is potentially life-threatening. The purpose of the present study was to explore the predictors of mortality in patients with V. vulnificus infections of skin or soft tissue. METHODS:The medical records of 119 consecutive patien...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Kuo Chou TN,Chao WN,Yang C,Wong RH,Ueng KC,Chen SC

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax is widely treated by video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) bullectomy and pleurodesis. Treatment of postoperative pain with nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is controversial as many surgeons believe that it reduces the efficacy of pleurodesis and increases the pne...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Ben-Nun A,Golan N,Faibishenko I,Simansky D,Soudack M

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Node dissection for melanoma remains the most important therapeutic decision for the optimal management of the patient with melanoma. In Australia and in some parts of the United States, the majority of patients with intermediate thickness melanoma (1.6-4.00 mm) will undergo elective lymph node dissection. In Europe, ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： McCarthy WH,Shaw HM,Cascinelli N,Santinami M,Belli F

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subtotal esophagectomy still is the major treatment for early Barrett's carcinoma. The inevitable loss of the gastric reservoir leaves an unresolved functional problem. Distal esophageal resection combined with a short jejunal interposition might be a safe alternative with the advantage of better functional results. I...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Stier AW,Feith M,Weigel C,Schwaiger M,Heidecke CD,Stein HJ

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The surgical treatment of groin hernias continues to undergo technical modifications. The introduction of minimally invasive surgery had added a possible new dimension, replacing an inguinal approach by laparoscopy. Conceived some 15 years ago, the thesis was subjected to a clinical trial where coincidental abdominal ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Ger R,Mishrick A,Hurwitz J,Romero C,Oddsen R

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite careful selection of cirrhotic patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), liver resection remains associated with a greater risk than in patients without underlying liver disease. In this study we assessed by multivariate analysis parameters associated with in-hospital mortality and morbidity in a selected ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Noun R,Jagot P,Farges O,Sauvanet A,Belghiti J

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic resection of posterosuperior (PS) tumors of the liver is more difficult than that of anterolateral (AL) tumors, owing to the narrow surgical field in the PS location. In this retrospective cohort study, our aim was to determine if port insertion through the intercostal space would lead to improv...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Hirokawa F,Hayashi M,Asakuma M,Shimizu T,Inoue Y,Uchiyama K

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00