A technique for distal splenoadrenal shunting in pediatric portal hypertension.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Single-site laparoscopy (SSL) attempts to further reduce the surgical impact of minimally invasive surgery. However, crossed instruments and the proximity of the endoscope to the operating instruments placed through one single site leads to inevitable instrument or trocar collision. We hypothesized that a no...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Rieder E,Martinec DV,Cassera MA,Goers TA,Dunst CM,Swanstrom LL

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Controversy exists over the relative advantages of open mesh repair compared with open stitching methods and the laparoscopic approach. STUDY DESIGN:Two thousand nine hundred six (2,906) consecutive unselected adult patients underwent 3,175 primary inguinal hernia repairs using polypropylene mesh, under loc...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Kark AE,Kurzer MN,Belsham PA

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The destructive human consequences of terrorist bombing always challenge the medical system in diagnosis, decision making, and patient management. This injury is produced by multiple injury mechanisms, and departs from the conventional description of trauma complexity. Our objective was to characterize and c...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Kluger Y,Peleg K,Daniel-Aharonson L,Mayo A,Israeli Trauma Group.

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The changes in spermatogenesis after parathyroidectomy in patients with symptomatic secondary hyperparathyroidism have not been reported before. STUDY DESIGN:Nineteen men with symptomatic secondary hyperparathyrodism were enrolled in our study. Their ages ranged from 29 to 50 years and duration of dialysis ...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Chou FF,Lee CH,Lee CT,Huang FJ,Hsu KL

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Split liver transplantation is an excellent option for expansion of the donor organ pool. However, reports of increased morbidity in split liver recipients may limit use of this technique. STUDY DESIGN:This was a single center retrospective analysis investigating split liver transplantation. Between August ...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Doyle MB,Maynard E,Lin Y,Vachharajani N,Shenoy S,Anderson C,Earl M,Lowell JA,Chapman WC

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Determining the negative predictive value of benign large-core needle biopsy of nonpalpable mammographically detected breast abnormalities has been difficult because benign results generally preclude surgical excision. Longterm followup of these patients is important to ensure timely diagnosis of new abnorma...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Acheson MB,Patton RG,Howisey RL,Lane RF,Morgan A,Rowbotham RK

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most studies comparing surgical results of laparoscopic procedures for gastric cancer with open gastrectomies have been conducted based on limited experience. We aimed to compare laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy (LADG) and conventional open distal gastrectomy (ODG) after a protracted learning experien...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Lee SI,Choi YS,Park DJ,Kim HH,Yang HK,Kim MC

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infarction of the optic nerve posterior to the lamina cribrosa, called posterior ischemic optic neuropathy (PION), is a condition that can result in profound bilateral blindness. Cases of PION treated at this institution and those described in the literature were analyzed to identify clinical features that p...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Dunker S,Hsu HY,Sebag J,Sadun AA

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infectious and noninfectious anorectal complications may occur in patients undergoing therapy for leukemia. Controversy surrounds the treatment of this problem in immunocompromised patients. STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective review of the medical records of 83 patients with acute or chronic leukemia in whom anor...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： North JH Jr,Weber TK,Rodriguez-Bigas MA,Meropol NJ,Petrelli NJ

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study is to evaluate the rate and the clinical outcomes of lymph node involvement in patients treated for borderline ovarian tumor (BOT). STUDY DESIGN:Forty-two patients were treated for BOT with a procedure that included lymphadenectomy. Twenty-four patients underwent a pelvic lymphadenecto...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Camatte S,Morice P,Atallah D,Pautier P,Lhommé C,Haie-Meder C,Duvillard P,Castaigne D

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We sought to examine our institutional experience (1998 to 2014) with minimally invasive repairs of pectus excavatum (MIRPE). STUDY DESIGN:We conducted a retrospective review and a mailed survey (quality of life assessment). Associations with reoperation due to bar migration and recurrence after bar removal...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Gibreel W,Zendejas B,Joyce D,Moir CR,Zarroug AE

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:After surviving an episode of acute necrotizing pancreatitis (ANP), a variety of late sequelae develop and require nonoperative or operative interventions. Persistent pancreatic fistula, fluid collections, recurrent pancreatitis, sepsis, pain, and intolerance of po intake are seen. STUDY DESIGN:We have main...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Beck WC,Bhutani MS,Raju GS,Nealon WH

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of preoperative ERCP and endoscopic sphincterotomy (ES) in the diagnosis and treatment of suspected common bile duct stones (CBDS) in the laparoscopic age is controversial. The preoperative diagnosis of CBDS by ERCP and the removal of CBDS by ES are advantageous because of technical difficulties in ...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Golub R,Cantu R Jr,Tan M

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Uninsured patients have poor access to screening colonoscopy and subsequently present with advanced stages of colorectal cancer (CRC) that beget worse outcomes and higher total costs. Providing pro bono colonoscopies to uninsured patients at high risk for CRC can detect early stage disease and be cost-effect...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Sutton ER,Walling S,Kimbrough C,Borkhetaria N,Jones W,Sutton B

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although several authors have documented the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic fundoplication, it is important to determine the rate of conversions and complications of this procedure. STUDY DESIGN:We retrospectively reviewed the protocol sheets of 503 consecutive patients with gastroesophageal reflux dis...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Coelho JC,Wiederkehr JC,Campos AC,Andrigueto PC

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stakeholders derive many benefits from cancer clinical trials, including guidance for future oncologic treatment decisions. However, whether enrollment in cancer trials also improves patient survival independently of trial outcomes remains underinvestigated. We hypothesized that cancer trial enrollment is no...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Chow CJ,Habermann EB,Abraham A,Zhu Y,Vickers SM,Rothenberger DA,Al-Refaie WB

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several national initiatives are aimed at training citizens to assist bleeding victims. The purpose of this study was to evaluate an effort to quickly and efficiently teach basic bleeding control techniques to a clinical and nonclinical workforce. STUDY DESIGN:The research study was conducted at 4 hospitals...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Sidwell RA,Spilman SK,Huntsman RS,Pelaez CA

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Colorectal surgery may lead to infections because despite meticulous aseptic measures, extravasation of microorganisms from the colon lumen is unavoidable. STUDY DESIGN:A prospective, randomized study was performed between January 2010 and December 2010. Patient inclusion criteria were a diagnosis of colore...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Ruiz-Tovar J,Santos J,Arroyo A,Llavero C,Armañanzas L,López-Delgado A,Frangi A,Alcaide MJ,Candela F,Calpena R

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Until recently, in the United Kingdom, borderline resectable pancreatic cancer with invasion into the portomesenteric veins often resulted in surgical bypass because of the presumed high risk for complications and the uncertainty of a survival benefit associated with a vascular resection. Portomesenteric vei...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Ravikumar R,Sabin C,Abu Hilal M,Bramhall S,White S,Wigmore S,Imber CJ,Fusai G,UK Vascular Resection in Pancreatic Cancer Study Group.

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Peripheral ports represent a new option for central venous access that have a low complication rate while providing long duration. This study provides five years of evaluation of this device. STUDY DESIGN:All patients had follow-up evaluation concurrently, with detailed information collected for the first 7...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Schuman E,Ragsdale J

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Tennessee Surgical Quality Collaborative analyzes NSQIP data from 21 participating hospitals. The Tennessee Surgical Quality Collaborative has reduced surgical complications, but causative factors are unclear. We sought to correlate surgical duration with complications to reveal mitigating strategies. S...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Daley BJ,Cecil W,Clarke PC,Cofer JB,Guillamondegui OD

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many published accounts of clinical trials report no differences between the treatment arms, while being underpowered to find differences. This study determined how the authors of these reports interpreted their findings. STUDY DESIGN:We examined 54 reports of surgical trials chosen randomly from a database...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Brody BA,Ashton CM,Liu D,Xiong Y,Yao X,Wray NP

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The benefit of splenectomy, performed for complications of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) including autoimmune hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, hypersplenism, and symptomatic splenomegaly, has not been clearly demonstrated. The objective of this study was to determine if splenectomy achieves a predict...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Cusack JC Jr,Seymour JF,Lerner S,Keating MJ,Pollock RE

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The goal of this study was to investigate the surgical management and outcomes of patients with primary colorectal cancer (CRC) and synchronous liver metastasis (sCRLM). STUDY DESIGN:Using a multi-institutional database, we identified 1,004 patients treated for sCRLM between 1982 and 2011. Clinicopathologic...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Mayo SC,Pulitano C,Marques H,Lamelas J,Wolfgang CL,de Saussure W,Choti MA,Gindrat I,Aldrighetti L,Barrosso E,Mentha G,Pawlik TM

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The optimal method for classifying lymph node (LN) status in breast cancer patients is unknown. We sought to determine if LN ratio (LNR) improves axillary staging. STUDY DESIGN:Kentucky Cancer Registry data (1996 to 2007) were used to compare LN categorization schemas. Overall survival (OS) was evaluated us...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Schiffman SC,McMasters KM,Scoggins CR,Martin RC,Chagpar AB

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:THE SECOND JOAN L AND JULIUS H JACOBSON PROMISING INVESTIGATOR AWARDEE, EDITH TZENG MD, FACS: In 2005, the Surgical Research Committee of the American College of Surgeons was tasked with selecting the recipient of a newly established award, "The Joan L and Julius H Jacobson Promising Investigator Award." According to ...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Tzeng E

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intratumoral ablative therapy is being used increasingly for the treatment of primary and secondary hepatic malignancies. The interstitial point-source photon radiosurgery system (PRS) is a novel ablative technique that uses radiation therapy similar in dosimetry to interstitial brachytherapy. STUDY DESIGN:...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Koniaris LG,Chan DY,Magee C,Solomon SB,Anderson JH,Smith DO,De Weese T,Kavoussi LR,Choti MA

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rests of thyroid tissue within the thyrothymic area are relatively common and might be of clinical importance. The purpose of this study is to define the incidence and anatomy of thyroid tissue located in the line of the thyrothymic ligament, referred to here as "rests." STUDY DESIGN:Prospective descriptive...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Sackett WR,Reeve TS,Barraclough B,Delbridge L

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatic resection of metastatic carcinoid cancer can prolong survival and control symptomatic endocrinopathy. Decompensated carcinoid heart disease (CHD) can develop in some patients with metastatic carcinoid cancers, which can preclude operation for resectable hepatic metastases. We hypothesized that outcom...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Lillegard JB,Fisher JE,Mckenzie TJ,Que FG,Farnell MB,Kendrick ML,Donohue JH,Reid-Lombardo K,Schaff HV,Connolly HM,Nagorney DM

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many patients seek greater accessibility to health care. Meanwhile, surgeons face increasing time constraints due to workforce shortages and elevated performance demands. Online postoperative care may improve patient access while increasing surgeon efficiency. We aimed to evaluate patient and surgeon accepta...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Kummerow Broman K,Oyefule OO,Phillips SE,Baucom RB,Holzman MD,Sharp KW,Pierce RA,Nealon WH,Poulose BK

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00