Advanced and recurrent squamous carcinoma of the lower lip.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study is to assess the clinical utility of routine preoperative computed tomography (CT) scanning in patients with cancer of the intraperitoneal colon. METHODS:From November 1997 to June 2001, all patients at VA Puget Sound Healthcare System with a diagnosis of colon cancer were referred for...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Barton JB,Langdale LA,Cummins JS,Stelzner M,Lynge DC,Mock CN,Nason KS,Billingsley KG

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a random double-blind trial monitored by 125I-fibrinogen leg scan, impedance plethysmography, and contrast phleobograms if impedance became abnormal, hydroxycholoroquine was shown to be no more effective than placebo for prevention of venous thrombosis after total hip replacement. Subsequently, the combination of h...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Hume M,Bierbaum B,Kuriakose TX,Surprenant J

更新日期：1977-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Robotic surgery is increasingly adopted into surgical practice, but it remains unclear what level of robotic training general surgery residents receive. The purpose of our study was to assess the variation in robotic surgery training amongst general surgery residency programs in the United States. METHODS:A...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Tom CM,Maciel JD,Korn A,Ozao-Choy JJ,Hari DM,Neville AL,de Virgilio C,Dauphine C

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intraoperative blood loss has been shown to be an important factor correlating with morbidity and mortality in liver surgery. A 5-cm long instrument with variably deployable metal electrodes using in-line radiofrequency ablation (ILRFA) energy was used for hepatic transection in an attempt to reduce bleeding...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Haghighi KS,Wang F,King J,Daniel S,Morris DL

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:On surgical simulators, measures of economy of hand motion have been shown to be reliable, valid, and objective measures of technical competence. Our goal was to validate hand-motion analysis (HMA) as an objective measure of surgical skill on real patients. METHODS:HMA (hand movement frequency, hand travel ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Grober ED,Roberts M,Shin EJ,Mahdi M,Bacal V

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with the classic manifestations of the glucagonoma syndrome and hepatic metastases is presented. Clinical improvement occurred after removal of the primary tumor by distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy. No further antitumor therapy has been needed over a 15 month postoperative follow-up despite metastatic d...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Montenegro F,Lawrence GD,Macon W,Pass C

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most of the patients with scrotal hernia have sexual dysfunction to some extent. Therefore, we investigated the recovery of sexual function after scrotal hernia repair by using an internationally approved, patient-administered questionnaire. METHODS:In a prospective follow-up study, 34 patients with scrotal...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Ertan T,Keskek M,Kilic M,Dizen H,Koc M,Tez M

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antibiotic prophylaxis during placement of implanted central venous access ports (CVAP) has not been studied. This retrospective review compared the rate of catheter-related infections (CRIs) with and without perioperative antibiotics. METHODS:This was a single-center study that compared patients treated wi...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Scaife CL,Gross ME,Mone MC,Hansen HJ,Litz CL,Nelson ET,Anderson CJ,Wagner G,Gawlick U,Nelson EW

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since feeding increases intestinal fluid and electrolyte losses in short bowel syndrome, an agent increasing postprandial small bowel absorption might have a therapeutic role. Peptide YY (PYY) has recently been shown to increase net small bowel absorption under basal conditions. The aim of this study was to determine ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Bilchik AJ,Hines OJ,Zinner MJ,Adrian TE,Berger JJ,Ashley SW,McFadden DW

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been a continuing evolution of the clinical spectrum of Candida infection in nonneutropenic patients. With better understanding of the predisposing factors for fungemia in critically ill patients, interest now centers on indications for early therapy, prior to the progression of colonization to fungemia. Rec...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Solomkin JS

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The optimal management of cytologically indeterminate thyroid nodules is controversial given the variable malignancy rates reported in this patient population. We examined the prevalence of malignancy within cytologically indeterminate follicular thyroid lesions in an attempt to predict malignancy based on c...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Miller B,Burkey S,Lindberg G,Snyder WH 3rd,Nwariaku FE

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The accuracy of the hepatobiliary scan in the diagnosis of acute cholecystitis was determined at a major United States Army Medical Center. Forty-two patients with complete medical records were selected for the study. There was 18 positive findings and 24 negative findings. The accuracy rate for the positive findings ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Cabellon S Jr,Brown JM,Cavanaugh DG

更新日期：1984-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficacy of photodynamic therapy tumor destruction is dependent upon both the interruption of the tumor vasculature and the resultant production of unstable oxygen species causing cellular oxidation and death. Chloroaluminum sulfonated phthalocyanine (CASP) is a recently developed photosensitizer. In order to stud...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Stern SJ,Flock ST,Small S,Thomsen S,Jacques S

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neither computed tomography (CT) nor ultrasonography reliably distinguishes neoplastic from non-neoplastic pancreatic cysts. More invasive tests such as angiography or biopsy fail to differentiate these lesions in up to a third of patients. Because appropriate treatment differs greatly for these two classes of lesions...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Pinson CW,Munson JL,Deveney CW

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The records of more than 1,000 patients who underwent colonoscopy were reviewed. The study group consisted of 55 of these 1,000 patients who had persistent unexplained bleeding per rectum and negative radiographic examinations. Colonoscopy was helpful in defining the site of bleeding in approximately 50 per cent of th...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Todd GJ,Forde KA

更新日期：1979-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Measurement of arterial and liver tissue oxygen tension (PO2) in animals subjected to hemorrhagic shock demonstrates a significant (p less than 0.001) decrease in tissue PO2 while PaO2 remains essentially unchanged. In fact, marked increase in PaO2 fail to increase tissue PO2 to control levels, demonstrating that the ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Hartong JM,Dixon RS,Meyers TT

更新日期：1977-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Massive venous thromboses of the extremities, although uncommon, are responsible for many of the long-term sequelae associated with venous disease. The charts of all patients with a diagnosis of iliofemoral venous thrombosis or subclavian vein thrombosis over a 6-year period were reviewed. There were 59 patients with ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Hill SL,Martin D,Evans P

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute recurrent pancreatitis in the absence of alcoholism and gallstones is a frustrating illness for both the patient and the physician. Over a 10 year period, 33 patients were operated on and found to have a duct of Wirsung entering the duodenum through the fibers of the sphincter of Oddi. Recurrent pancreatitis of ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Carey LC

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seroma is a frequent sequelae of neck dissection involving cervical lymphadenectomy. The incidence is correlated with flap elevation, lymphovascular interruption, and tissue removal. Current methods of resolving seroma, such as vacuum drainage, are not risk free. A novel approach to this problem was the use of intraop...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Lindsey WH,Masterson TM,Llaneras M,Spotnitz WD,Wanebo HJ,Morgan RF

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Established methods for assessing surgical performance face limitations. Global rating scales and procedure-specific checklists are resource intensive and rely on expert opinions. Alternatives that use technology to track hand movements, such as magnetic and optical tracking systems, are generally expensive ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Sonnadara R,Rittenhouse N,Khan A,Mihailidis A,Drozdzal G,Safir O,Leung SO

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Familial visceral myopathy is a form of chronic intestinal pseudoobstruction in which fibrosis of the smooth muscle of the alimentary tract causes protean symptoms of disordered visceral motility. Based on our 8 year observation of six members of one family with familial visceral myopathy and review of the few well-do...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Shaw A,Shaffer HA,Anuras S

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Perianal fistula disease (PAD) occurs in up to 40% of patients with Crohn's disease (CD). Medical therapy is often unsuccessful, and, with surgical therapy, healing is unreliable and management is frequently painful and unsatisfactory. Outpatient CO(2) laser ablation of PAD has emerged as an alternative. ME...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Moy J,Bodzin J

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Because of the increase in the geriatric population, an increasing number of elderly patients are being treated for colorectal cancer. The purpose of this study was to evaluate perioperative morbidity and mortality in this population. METHODS:A retrospective chart review was performed for patients 80 years ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Ong ES,Alassas M,Dunn KB,Rajput A

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A loop colostomy in infants and children is usually temporary, made through a small abdominal incision, and frequently prolapses its distal limb within months of its construction. Once this prolapse occurs, its permanent reduction is hardly ever achieved. On the other hand, the colostomy that is made at the time of a ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Ein SH

更新日期：1984-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Injury epidemiology fluctuates with economic activity in many countries. These relationships remain unclear in Canada. METHODS:The annual risk of admission for major injury (Injury Severity Score ≥12) to a high-volume, level-1 Canadian trauma center was compared with indicators of economic activity over a 1...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Roberts DJ,Das D,Mercado M,Vis C,Kortbeek JB,Kirkpatrick AW,Ball CG

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Understanding variation in perioperative opioid exposure and its effect on patients' outcomes is critical for pain management. This study characterized perioperative exposure to morphine and its association with postoperative pain and 30-day readmissions. We utilized nationwide Veterans Healthcare Administration (VHA)...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Hernandez-Boussard T,Graham LA,Carroll I,Dasinger EA,Titan AL,Morris MS,Hawn MT

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The term secondary abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) has been applied to describe trauma patients who develop ACS but do not have abdominal injuries. The purpose of this study was to describe major trauma victims who developed secondary ACS during standardized shock resuscitation. METHODS:Our prospective...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Balogh Z,McKinley BA,Cocanour CS,Kozar RA,Holcomb JB,Ware DN,Moore FA

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Technetium 99m-pyridoxylideneglutamate (99mTc-PG) administered intravenously is excreted by hepatocytes into the bile canaliculi and enters the gallbladder through the cystic duct and consequently, can be used for scanning the hepatobiliary ductal system. A total of 166 patients representing 27 normal subjects, 84 pat...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Matolo NM,Stadalnik RC,Wolfman EF Jr

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this retrospective study, a cohort of gastric ulcer patients treated with antacids was compared with a well-matched group of patients treated with a combination of antacids and cimetidine. Cimetidine combined with antacids enhanced gastric ulcer healing, thereby significantly reducing the number of gastric ulcer op...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Haddad W,Kestenbaum DJ,Wang HS

更新日期：1985-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The standard paradigm for acutely injured patients involves evaluation in an emergency department (ED). Our center has employed a policy for bypassing the ED and proceeding directly to the operating room (OR) based on prehospital criteria. METHODS:This is a retrospective analysis of all trauma patients admi...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Martin M,Izenberg S,Cole F,Bergstrom S,Long W

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00