Surgical treatment of spontaneous pneumothorax: ten-year experience.

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

abstract：:From 1978 to 1989, 164 patients underwent hepatic resection for hepatocellular carcinoma at our institution. The carcinoma was resected completely in 149 patients. Sixteen patients were excluded from this study because it was not known whether they were recurrent or disease free, or because death occurred as a result ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Nakajima Y,Ohmura T,Kimura J,Shimamura T,Misawa K,Matsushita M,Sato N,Une Y,Uchino J

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence of thyroid cancer is increasing globally. This is mainly due to the increase in the detection of small papillary carcinomas, including papillary microcarcinomas (PMC) 1 cm or smaller. It was suggested recently that PMCs are overdiagnosed and overtreated. METHODS:In 1993, the author proposed a ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Miyauchi A

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of the tumor suppressor gene p53 and proto-oncogenes mdm-2, waf-1,and bcl-2 in sporadic colorectal carcinoma (CRC) has been well investigated. However, little is known about the role of these genes in the development of ulcerative colitis-associated colorectal carcinoma (CAC). Colectomy specimens from patient...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Brüwer M,Schmid KW,Senninger N,Schürmann G

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of the present study was to identify logistic regression models with better survival prediction than the Trauma and Injury Severity Score (TRISS) method in assessing blunt trauma (BT) victims in Japan and Thailand. An additional aim was to demonstrate the feasibility of probability of survival ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Kimura A,Chadbunchachai W,Nakahara S

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A randomized, double-blind multicenter trial was performed to compare the safety and efficacy of a new low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) (LU 47311, Clivarine) and standard unfractionated heparin for the prophylaxis of postoperative venous thromboembolism. Altogether 1351 patients scheduled to undergo abdominal surge...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Kakkar VV,Boeckl O,Boneu B,Bordenave L,Brehm OA,Brücke P,Coccheri S,Cohen AT,Galland F,Haas S,Jarrige J,Koppenhagen K,LeQuerrec A,Parraguette E,Prandoni P,Roder JD,Roos M,Rüschemeyer C,Siewert JR,Vinazzer H,Wenzel

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Benign esophageal obstruction is virtually always responsive to dilation therapy. Dilation therapy should, therefore, be the initial approach. The introduction of the Savary-type dilating equipment and of balloon dilation systems are, or will become, standard practice. These systems will increasingly be preferred over...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Tytgat GN

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the past decade, Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) protocols have been implemented in several fields of surgery. With these protocols, a faster recovery and shorter hospital stay can be accomplished without an increase in morbidity or mortality. The purpose of this study was to review systematically ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Coolsen MM,van Dam RM,van der Wilt AA,Slim K,Lassen K,Dejong CH

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Parathyroid cysts are rare but clinically significant lesions. They can be functional, mistaken for a thyroid cyst, and/or managed nonoperatively on occasion. METHODS:We identified seven patients (1 male, 6 females) with the diagnosis of parathyroid cyst from 1998 to 2003. RESULTS:Altogether, 33% of the ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Ujiki MB,Nayar R,Sturgeon C,Angelos P

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The follicular variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma (FVPTC) is the most common histologic subtype of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). However, it is still controversial whether FVPTC should behave differently from classical PTC (CPTC). The present study aimed at evaluating any potential difference in c...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Lang BH,Lo CY,Chan WF,Lam AK,Wan KY

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with renal hyperparathyroidism (RHPT) are susceptible to major electrolyte fluctuations following parathyroidectomy, which may predispose them to early readmission. The purpose of this study is to evaluate risk factors for readmission in patients undergoing parathyroidectomy for RHPT. METHODS:Patie...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Lee JD,Kuo EJ,Du L,Yeh MW,Livhits MJ

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a proven relationship between obesity and several cancers including breast, endometrium, colorectal, and esophagus. With the increasing incidence of both obesity and thyroid cancer, we designed the present study to investigate a causal relationship between leptin, which is one of the well known adip...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Rehem RA,Elwafa WA,Elwafa RA,Abdel-Aziz TE

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heterotopic pancreas (HP) in the stomach can be difficult to diagnose and there are many treatment options. The aim of this article is to review the contemporary diagnosis of and treatment options for HP in the stomach. METHODS:We undertook a retrospective review of patients with the diagnosis heterotopic p...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Ormarsson OT,Gudmundsdottir I,Mårvik R

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Among 26 patients with gallbladder carcinoma, 11 resected cases were studied retrospectively with respect to the preoperative imaging techniques and the operative procedures employed. Ultrasonography, endoscopic ultrasonography, and computed tomography were valuable in detecting gallbladder carcinoma preoperatively wh...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Chijiiwa K,Sumiyoshi K,Nakayama F

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In patients with well-differentiated thyroid cancer, the incidence of pathologic central compartment lymph node metastases is reported to be approximately 50%. Recently level VI lymph node dissection has been advocated as a means of reducing recurrence rates in these patients, even if there are no clinically...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Yoo D,Ajmal S,Gowda S,Machan J,Monchik J,Mazzaglia P

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Urogenital dysfunction is a well recognized complication of rectal cancer surgery. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of autonomic nerve preservation (ANP) and lateral node dissection (LND) on male urogenital function after total mesorectal excision for lower rectal cancer. METHODS:We studied,...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Kyo K,Sameshima S,Takahashi M,Furugori T,Sawada T

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The skin is closed in open appendectomy traditionally with few interrupted nonabsorbable sutures. The use of this old method is based on a suggestion that this technique decreases wound infections. In pediatric surgery, skin closure with running intradermal absorbable sutures has been found to be as safe as ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Kotaluoto S,Pauniaho SL,Helminen M,Kuokkanen H,Rantanen T

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The profile and management of self-inflicted abdominal stab wounds (SI-ASW) patients is still obscure. METHODS:The National Trauma Data Bank (2012) was queried for adults with abdominal stab wounds (n = 9544). Patients with SI-ASW (n = 1724) and non-SI-ASW (n = 7820) were compared. Predictors for non-therap...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Bugaev N,McKay K,Breeze JL,Arabian SS,Rabinovici R

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since the human genome has been sequenced many mysteries of cell biology have been unravelled, thereby clarifying the pathogenesis of several diseases, particularly cancer. In members of kindreds with certain hereditary diseases, it is now possible early in life to predict with great certainty whether or not...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： You YN,Lakhani VT,Wells SA Jr

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is debate regarding use of the stereotactic core-needle biopsy (SCNB) for highly suspicious mammographic lesions. This study compares a serial group of mammography-detected breast cancer patients treated before and after the use of SCNB. We studied 113 consecutive nonpalpable breast cancers between 1994 and 1996...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Kaufman CS,Delbecq R,Jacobson L

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preoperative detection of vocal cord palsy is important in thyroid and parathyroid surgery. However, routine fiberoptic laryngoscopy may bring patients unnecessary discomfort. The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility of using surgeon-performed ultrasonography (US) as a screening tool for preope...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Cheng SP,Lee JJ,Liu TP,Lee KS,Liu CL

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fourteen patients with liver tumor malignancy and sixteen patients with malignant melanoma localized to one limb were studied regarding leukocyte activation with the release of polymorphonuclear neutrophilic (PMN) elastase and of neopterin and formation of cytokines (TNF-alpha and IL-6) during the surgical treatment. ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Arnestad JP,Bengtsson A,Bengtson JP,Hafström L,Redl H,Schlag G

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Flow disruptions (FDs) are deviations from the progression of care that compromise safety or efficiency. The frequency and specific causes of FDs remain poorly documented in trauma care. We undertook this study to identify and quantify the rate of FDs during various phases of trauma care. METHODS:Seven trai...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Shouhed D,Blocker R,Gangi A,Ley E,Blaha J,Margulies D,Wiegmann DA,Starnes B,Karl C,Karl R,Gewertz BL,Catchpole KR

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of microsurgical techniques has supplied plastic surgery with a new chance to transfer tissue to nearly any recipient site of the body. Classical methods still have their value but also their limits in many circumstances. Free tissue transfer has proved its advantages, especially in covering defects in...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： O'Brien BM,Kumar PA

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reviews aspects of head injury management and research in the United Kingdom (UK). We discuss evidence about the scale and etiology of head injury in Britain and how this information has supported a triage-based approach, incorporating risk analysis. A Cohesive organization based upon nationally accepted, y...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Kay A,Teasdale G

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Individuals in clinical training programs concerned with critical medical care must learn to manage clinical cases effectively as a member of a team. However, practice on live patients is often unpredictable and frequently repetitive. The widely substituted alternative for real patients-high-fidelity, manikin-based si...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： LeRoy Heinrichs W,Youngblood P,Harter PM,Dev P

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stapled anopexia was introduced as a surgical method in 1993. Long-term data with special interest in functional results and relapse symptoms are rarely presented. Urinary discomfort and problems with fecal urge incontinence are addressed as severe side effects. We present our long-term results (using data f...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Schmidt J,Dogan N,Langenbach R,Zirngibl H

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The recent development and spread of ultrasonography and ultrasonography-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) has facilitated the detection of small papillary microcarcinomas of the thyroid measuring 1 cm or less (PMC). The marked difference in prevalence between clinical thyroid carcinoma and PMC det...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Ito Y,Miyauchi A,Inoue H,Fukushima M,Kihara M,Higashiyama T,Tomoda C,Takamura Y,Kobayashi K,Miya A

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cardiovascular dysfunction (CVD) is a well-recognized complication in patients with hyperthyroidism and is the major cause of mortality. Very few studies have compared the outcome of CVD following different treatment modalities. In this study we intended to compare treatment modalities (antithyroid drugs v...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Muthukumar S,Ravikumar K,Dhalapathy S,Gomathy T,Umadevi S,Maruthupandian D

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The previous finding of an increased risk of premature death in a consecutive series of 896 patients operated on for primary hyperparathyroidism between 1953 and 1982 [1] raised the question of the role that surgery plays in relation to the risk of death. In the present study, undertaken to examine that issue, 3 facto...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Hedbäck G,Odén A,Tisell LE

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00