Comparative study of carbohydrate antigen 195 and carcinoembryonic antigen for the diagnosis of pancreatic carcinoma.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:We determined the rates of initial lymph node metastasis following curative resection of mass-forming type-intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) in patients with and without hepatitis virus infection. METHODS:We enrolled 87 patients between January 2000 and December 2013 with ICC without preo...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Iida H,Kaibori M,Tanaka S,Takemura S,Wada H,Hirokawa F,Nakai T,Hayashi M,Eguchi H,Kubo S

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pancreatic cancer has higher concentrations of angiotensin II compared with other cancers. This study sought to assess the effect of angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) on survival of patients undergoing resection using a large, nationally representative dataset. METHODS:Patients undergoing pancreatic c...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Cerullo M,Gani F,Chen SY,Canner JK,Pawlik TM

更新日期：2017-09-01 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：BACKGROUND:It is now generally believed that regulatory T cells (Tregs) play an important role in peripheral tolerance, and a defect in Tregs is considered one of the most important factors in the induction of various kinds of autoimmune disease including ulcerative colitis (UC). Here, we examined the change in frequen...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Furihata M,Sawada T,Okada T,Ishizuka M,Horie T,Takagi K,Nagata H,Kubota K

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A majority of patients with end-stage renal disease suffer from secondary hyperparathyroidism, which is associated with osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. Parathyroidectomy (PTX) is often necessary despite medical treatment. However, the effect of PTX on cardio- and cerebrovascular events (CVE) remains...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Ivarsson KM,Akaberi S,Isaksson E,Reihnér E,Czuba T,Prütz KG,Clyne N,Almquist M

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Screening of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN-1) patients is widely recommended because one-fifth succumb to malignant neoplasms. However, recommendations for screening modalities and intervals are based mostly on nonprospective data. METHODS:Thirty-five of 48 MEN-1 patients were evaluated at least ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Waldmann J,Fendrich V,Habbe N,Bartsch DK,Slater EP,Kann PH,Rothmund M,Langer P

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Artificial intelligence is touted as the future of medicine. Classical algorithms for the detection of common bile duct stones (CBD) have had poor clinical uptake due to low accuracy. This study explores the challenges of developing and implementing a machine-learning model for the prediction of CBD stones i...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Tranter-Entwistle I,Wang H,Daly K,Maxwell S,Connor S

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the method of transport after injury and survival among trauma patients admitted to a Level 1 trauma facility in Los Angeles, California. METHODS:The trauma registry of LAC+USC Medical Center was reviewed to identify all injured patients ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Talving P,Teixeira PG,Barmparas G,DuBose J,Inaba K,Lam L,Demetriades D

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two-hundred and fifty patients undergoing initial exploration for primary hyperparathyroidism were analyzed for differences in clinical presentation, biochemical status, pathology, and outcome of surgery. In patients less than 60 years of age (younger patients, n = 119) the most common preoperative symptoms and signs ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Udén P,Chan A,Duh QY,Siperstein A,Clark OH

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Frequently, several multiple abdominal reexplorations are needed in patients with acute necrotizing hemorrhagic pancreatitis (ANP) or with persistent intraabdominal sepsis (PIAS). Residual undrained necrotic and septic foci lead to multiple organ failure. To provide wide-open drainage of the abdominal cavity, since 19...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Cuesta MA,Doblas M,Castañeda L,Bengoechea E

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Herniographic examinations were performed on more than 4,000 patients. The method was found to be of great value in patients with obscure symptoms in the groin or pelvis. Herniography shows not only hernial sacs but also the general condition and tissue strength of the inguinal part of the abdominal wall. The differen...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Gullmo A

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The benefit of resection of gastric cancer with locoregional invasion is still under debate. This study aimed to investigate the impact of surgery on patients with gastric cancer with locoregional invasion. METHODS:From January 1988 to December 2009, a total of 2,678 patients with gastric cancer underwent s...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Lai KK,Fang WL,Wu CW,Huang KH,Chen JH,Lo SS,Li AF

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Roux-en-Y anastomosis is the standard of care for biliary reconstruction. Yet, a direct bilio-biliary anastomosis preserves the normal sphincter mechanism and endoscopic access to the biliary tree for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Duct-to-duct biliary reconstruction is widely used in liver transplanta...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Memeo R,Belli A,Kluger MD,Tayar C,Laurent A,Cherqui D

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Delayed access to surgical care for congenital conditions in low- and middle-income countries is associated with increased risk of death and life-long disabilities, although the actual burden of delayed access to care is unknown. Our goal was to quantify the burden of disease related to delays to surgical ca...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

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

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Conflicting findings have been reported concerning the survival of patients treated with limb salvage and amputation for osteosarcoma. This study aimed to identify predictors associated with surgery types and survival difference. METHODS:Patients with osteosarcoma were selected from the Surveillance Epidemi...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Qi L,Ren X,Liu Z,Li S,Zhang W,Chen R,Chen C,Tu C,Li Z

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a rare and aggressive malignancy with poor prognosis, as a majority of patients present with advanced disease. Current adjuvant strategies for metastatic patients include mitotane or other cytotoxic agents and carry a significant morbidity as well as a low (<10 %) 5-year sur...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Subramanian C,Zhang H,Gallagher R,Hammer G,Timmermann B,Cohen M

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mansonic schistosomiasis is an endemic disease in Brazil, with an estimated 10-12 million people infested. Among its clinical manifestations, the hepatosplenic form causes portal hypertension which, in turn, brings about severe digestive hemorrhage, the most serious complication of the disease. Normally, the patients ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Raia S,Mies S,Alfieri Júnior F

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this study was to compare the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori (HP) seropositivity in patients undergoing bariatric surgery with that of the general population. METHODS:H. pylori serologies, tested by ELISA, were collected on 240 morbidly obese patients seen at the Cleveland Clinic Florida...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Erim T,Cruz-Correa MR,Szomstein S,Velis E,Rosenthal R

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy (RLNP) is one of the most common complications after thyroidectomy. We aim to evaluate the role of intraoperative corticosteroids in preventing or treating postoperative RLNP. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We conducted a prospective study of 295 patients who underwent either total lo...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Wang LF,Lee KW,Kuo WR,Wu CW,Lu SP,Chiang FY

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fast-track surgery (FTS) is a promising program for surgical patients and has been applied to several surgical diseases. FTS is much superior to conventional perioperative care. Our aim was to evaluate and compare the safety and efficacy of FTS and conventional perioperative care for patients undergoing gast...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Li YJ,Huo TT,Xing J,An JZ,Han ZY,Liu XN,Zhao QC

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1990 Scopinaro's technique of biliopancreatic diversion with distal gastrectomy (DG) and gastroileostomy was modified. A sleeve gastrectomy with duodenal switch (DS) was used instead of the distal gastrectomy; and the length of the common channel was made 100 cm instead of 50 cm. A questionnaire and a prescription ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Marceau P,Hould FS,Simard S,Lebel S,Bourque RA,Potvin M,Biron S

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence, pattern, and severity of sleep disturbance and cognitive dysfunction has not been well characterized for patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). There is no agreement on the mechanism of the development or resolution of such symptoms, and in no previous study has cerebral activity be...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Perrier ND,Coker LH,Rorie KD,Burbank NS,Kirkland KA,Passmore LV,Tembreull T,Stump DA,Laurienti PJ

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The decision to perform a relaparotomy in patients with secondary peritonitis is based on "clinical judgment" with inherent variability among surgeons. Our objective was to review the literature on prognostic variables for ongoing abdominal infection. Predictive variables for positive findings at relaparot...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Lamme B,Mahler CW,van Ruler O,Gouma DJ,Reitsma JB,Boermeester MA

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastric emptying times and symptoms were recorded in 18 patients after total gastrectomy and either a 15-cm J-pouch (n = 10) or a standard esophagojejunal anastomosis (n = 8). A solid test meal labeled with 99mTc was used to compare the emptying times. The postoperative symptoms and nutritional status were also assess...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： McAleese P,Calvert H,Ferguson WR,Laird J

更新日期：1993-09-01 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：:To evaluate quality of life and functional results following surgery for gastric cancer we studied 104 patients with no evidence of disease at a minimum of 12 months postoperatively. Patients were treated with total gastrectomy and jejunal pouch reconstruction according to Hunt-Lawrence-Rodino (n = 59) or simple esoph...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Buhl K,Lehnert T,Schlag P,Herfarth C

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS(®)) pathways have reduced morbidity and length of hospital stay (LOS) in orthopedics, bariatric, and colorectal surgery. New perioperative care protocols have been tested in patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD), with controversial results on morbidity. Incomp...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Braga M,Pecorelli N,Ariotti R,Capretti G,Greco M,Balzano G,Castoldi R,Beretta L

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the present study was to determine whether early oral feeding after curative resection for gastric cancer can be tolerated and whether it has an effect on recovery. METHODS:From September 2007 to January 2008, we provided early postoperative oral feeding for 35 patients who underwent curative dis...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Hur H,Si Y,Kang WK,Kim W,Jeon HM

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In spite of recent therapeutic advances, severe overt secondary hyperparathyroidism due to chronic renal failure necessitates parathyroidectomy and recurrent hyperparathyroidism is one of the most significant problems in this patient population. In the present study, the incidence of recurrent hyperparathyroidism was ...

journal_title：World journal of surgery

authors： Tominaga Y,Tanaka Y,Sato K,Numano M,Uchida K,Falkmer U,Grimelius L,Johansson H,Takagi H

更新日期：1992-07-01 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