Prospective comparison of endoscopic ultrasound and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in the preoperative assessment of masses in the pancreatic head.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the current management of achalasia, and the controversies regarding the different treatment options. METHODS:A review of the literature was performed. The key words used were esophageal achalasia, Heller myotomy, endoscopic balloon dilatation, laparoscopic Heller myotomy, and fundoplication. RESU...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Abir F,Modlin I,Kidd M,Bell R

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The repair of bile duct strictures (BDS) requires identification of healthy bile duct proximal to the stenosis. Identification may be difficult in complex bile duct injuries after cholecystectomy or partial liver resection. AIM:We describe a technique to identify the prestenotic bile duct using the sentinel...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： van Gulik T,Beek J,de Reuver P,Aronson D,van Delden O,Busch O,Gouma D

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Biliary leakage after liver resection continues to be reported. Management of bile leakage has changed in recent years, with nowadays non-surgical procedures as the preferred treatment. METHODS:Biliary leakage and management were assessed in 381 patients who underwent liver resection between January 2005 an...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Hoekstra LT,van Gulik TM,Gouma DJ,Busch OR

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of carcinoma of the colon that metastasized to the lower gingiva is described. The patient who had carcinoma of the colon developed a proliferating lesion at the site of a recent tooth extraction. A few days later, the primary site of the malignancy appeared. The clinical features in such cases were reviewed in...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Tomikawa M,Higuchi Y,Saku M,Takeshita M,Yoshida K,Sugimachi K

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, detections of early gastric cancer (EGC) have been increasing, and the treatment strategies for gastric cancer have been changing. To demonstrate recent clinical experience of EGC in Japan and to assess modern strategies for the treatment of EGC, we investigated the English-language literature of t...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Adachi Y,Shiraishi N,Kitano S

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the role of CT abdomen in the localization of acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The source of bleed in acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding is often difficult to localize. The role of CT in the evaluation of this group of patients has not been clearly addressed. MET...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Rajan R,Dhar P,Praseedom RK,Sudhindran S,Moorthy S

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Although the diagnostic value of fluorine-18 2-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose (F-18-FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (F-18-FDG-PET/CT) in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) has been reported, the association between the F-18-FDG uptake in metastatic lymph nodes (FDGLN) and clinicopatho...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Sasaki K,Kawasaki H,Sato M,Koyama K,Yoshimi F,Nagai H

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite decennia of experience, ileal pouch anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis is still associated with high complication rates. The development of automatic vessel sealers has resulted in the revival of a promising surgical alternative to the conventional procedure: close rectal dissection. By preservi...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： de Zeeuw S,Ahmed Ali U,van der Kolk MB,van Laarhoven KC

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The intestinal barrier function is considered to play an important role in protecting the penetration of luminal antigens, associated with the development of secondary infection and sepsis and the initiation of the multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. The intestinal mucosal barrier against luminal macromolecules and m...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Sun Z,Wang X,Andersson R

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In the management of pancreatic cystic neoplasms (PCN), size plays a crucial role as the expression of disease progression. While many evidences regarding the natural history of growing pancreatic cysts exist, almost no data are available regarding cysts with a reduction in size. METHODS:Radiological and ...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Marchegiani G,Andrianello S,Perri G,Bonamini D,De Robertis R,Malleo G,Bassi C,Salvia R

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this review is to summarize the available evidence for changes in bile composition following liver surgery and assess their use in predicting post-operative complications. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A literature search was undertaken for all studies focusing on bile composition, bile volume and anal...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Gravante G,Knowles T,Ong SL,Al-Taan O,Metcalfe M,Dennison AR,Lloyd DM

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Perianal warts are common, and may be extensive. Electrocoagulation is a recognised management option. METHOD:A 20-year-old male underwent electrocautery of extensive perianal warts. He presented 3 months postoperatively with constipation and inability to defecate. Examination revealed severe perianal stric...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Ammori BJ,Ausobsky JR

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgery for patients with malignant obstructive jaundice carries high morbidity and mortality rates. Preoperative biliary drainage (PBD) has been used in an attempt to improve the outcome in these patients. AIM:To review the evidence in the literature on whether PBD improves postoperative morbidity and mort...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Aly EA,Johnson CD

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to determine whether selection with fluorine-18-deoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) imaging would result in an improved outcome in surgically treated patients with curative resection of colorectal liver metastases (CRLM), stratified by the clinical risk score (CRS) o...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Ayez N,de Ridder J,Wiering B,Oyen WJ,de Wilt JH,Verhoef C

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Strictureplasty (SP) or miniresective 'bowel-sparing' techniques (MR) can prevent the risk of intestinal stomia and short bowel syndrome in patients affected by Crohn's disease (CD). The aim of this study was to analyze the perioperative morbidity and mortality in 104 of 138 consecutive patients treated...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Sampietro GM,Cristaldi M,Porretta T,Montecamozzo G,Danelli P,Taschieri AM

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Proinflammatory cytokines like TNF-alpha and IL-8 have been thought to play a pivotal role in the propagation of severe acute pancreatitis (AP) and the development of its systemic complications, particularly acute lung injury. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of pretreatment with hydrocortisone on the p...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Osman MO,Jacobsen NO,Kristensen JU,Larsen CG,Jensen SL

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the increasing number of reports on the favorable outcomes of laparoscopic surgery for gallbladder cancer (GBC), there is no consensus regarding this surgical procedure. OBJECTIVE:The study aimed to develop a consensus statement on the application of laparoscopic surgery for GBC based on expert opin...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Han HS,Yoon YS,Agarwal AK,Belli G,Itano O,Gumbs AA,Yoon DS,Kang CM,Lee SE,Wakai T,Troisi RI

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pancreatic tuberculosis is usually unsuspected as it can present in various forms. Though an uncommon disease, once diagnosed it is potentially curable. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Retrospective review of the records of 9 patients with histologically proven tuberculosis of the pancreas. RESULTS:In none of the 9 p...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Chaudhary A,Negi SS,Sachdev AK,Gondal R

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:The management of patients with silent or asymptomatic gallstones remains controversial. The objective of this study is to determine the complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed to treat patients under 50 years of age with asymptomatic gallstones. METHOD:207 patients, 13-49 years of age ...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Coelho JC,Vizzoto AO,Salvalaggio PR,Tolazzi AR

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The introduction and widespread application of minimally invasive surgery has been one of the most important innovations that radically changed the practice of surgery during the last few decades. The application to pancreatic surgery of minimally invasive approach has only recently emerged: both laparoscopic distal p...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Nappo G,Perinel J,El Bechwaty M,Adham M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:External drainage is the traditional surgical therapy for infected pancreatic pseudocyst, although associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. In this study it was determined whether internal drainage is feasible with acceptable postoperative morbidity and recurrence rates. METHODS:A retrospective c...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Boerma D,van Gulik TM,Obertop H,Gouma DJ

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The symptoms of necrolytic migratory erythema, diabetes, stomatitis, weight loss and diarrhoea represent the glucagonoma syndrome which has been recognized since the early 1970s. Because of its rarity (1 case/20-200 million population) late diagnosis is frequent which leads to a poor prognosis. The case described, ori...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Nightingale KJ,Davies MG,Kingsnorth AN

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The conventional methods of making an ileal J pouch require an enterotomy to introduce a linear stapler. We devised a new surgical technique that removes any need for this enterotomy by using both circular and linear staplers. We applied this method to two patients who underwent a total colectomy for ulcerative coliti...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Takeyama H,Akamo Y,Funahashi H,Sawai H,Sato M,Yamamoto M,Manabe T

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Primary distal bile duct adenocarcinomas (DBDAs) are unusual neoplasms, necessitating pancreaticoduodenectomy for cure. The aims of this study were to evaluate the prognostic importance of lymphatic and perineural invasion, long-term outcome of patients after resection, and differences in outcome with h...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Bortolasi L,Burgart LJ,Tsiotos GG,Luque-De León E,Sarr MG

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to determine the early postoperative hematological changes after spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy (SpDP) with preservation of the splenic artery and vein (PSAV). METHODS:We reviewed 53 patients who underwent SpDP with PSAV (n = 21) or distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy (...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Tezuka K,Kimura W,Hirai I,Moriya T,Watanabe T,Yano M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since carcinoma of the esophagus is usually diagnosed at an advanced stage, many cases of esophageal cancer are beyond possible radical resection and only palliative treatment can be performed in such cases. Therefore, a great deal of discussion has taken place concerning indications for treatment modality, ...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Iwasa M,Ohmori Y,Iwasa Y,Yamamoto A,Inoue A,Maeda H,Kume M,Ogoshi S,Nishioka A,Ogawa Y,Yoshida S

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Intra-abdominal adhesions typically occur after surgically damaged tissues are situated in apposition, leading to fibrotic connections. The goal of this study was to demonstrate the in vivo efficacy of a cross-linked and insoluble hyaluronic acid (HA) film to reduce postsurgical adhesion in a rat model....

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Falabella CA,Chen W

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Most patients with hepatic metastases from colorectal carcinoma are unsuitable for resection. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been applied to such lesions at laparotomy. This study aimed to evaluate the less invasive approach of percutaneous RFA. METHOD:Patients with unresectable liver metastases ...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： White TJ,Roy-Choudhury SH,Breen DJ,Cast J,Maraveyas A,Smyth EF,Hartley JE,Monson JR

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In order to diagnose an unsuspected gallbladder carcinoma and to examine whether a differential diagnosis could be made between cancer and noncancerous lesions during surgery, we evaluated the findings of fine structures of various types of gallbladder mucosa. METHODS:We used stereomicroscopy with a dye-con...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Aoki T,Inoue K,Tsuchida A,Kasuya K,Koyanagi Y

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Curative treatment for gastric cancer (GC) comprising gastrectomy with systematic lymph node dissection can result in postoperative complications. Postoperative pneumonia is sometimes fatal, like surgery-related complications such as anastomotic leakage. In this retrospective study, we analyzed a multi-insti...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Shoka M,Kanda M,Ito S,Mochizuki Y,Teramoto H,Ishigure K,Murai T,Asada T,Ishiyama A,Matsushita H,Tanaka C,Kobayashi D,Fujiwara M,Murotani K,Kodera Y

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00