Is childhood thyroid cancer a lethal disease?

abstract：:During the years 1954 through 1964, 259 individuals with primary malignant melanoma had an elective node dissection. Microscopic metastases were found in 15% of these patients. The presence of only a microscopic focus of involvement gave a 10-year cure rate of 67%; metastasis larger than a microscopic focus in a singl...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Fortner JG,Woodruff J,Schottenfeld D,Maclean B

更新日期：1977-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to analyze the health care costs and savings associated with quality improvement (QI) interventions initiated and implemented utilizing NSQIP. BACKGROUND:Five acute care facilities of Alberta Health Services (AHS) adopted NSQIP in 2015 for a pilot project. METHODS:The cost-savings ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Thanh NX,Baron T,Litvinchuk S

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if addition of the S-nitrosylating agent ethyl nitrite (ENO) to the preservation solution can improve perfusion parameters in pumped human kidneys. BACKGROUND:A significant percentage of actively stored kidneys experience elevations in resistance and decreases in flow rate during the ex vivo sto...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Zhu L,Qureshi A,Awad M,Hausladen A,Perez-Protto S,Latifi SQ,Lebovitz DJ,Chavin K,Stamler JS,Reynolds JD

更新日期：2019-12-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous reports suggest the value of renal decapsulation in the prevention of renal failure after acute ischemia. It has been suggested that this response is due to a release of "compartmental" pressure resulting in increased blood flow to the decapsulated kidney. Ten dogs were evaluated following 90 minutes of renal...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Stothert JC Jr

更新日期：1980-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The advice to individuals with identified CDH1 mutations is generally to undertake prophylactic total gastrectomy (PTG). This study evaluated the effect of PTG on health-related quality of life (HRQL) in asymptomatic individuals with identified CDH1 mutations at high risk for gastric cancer. METHODS:Individ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Worster E,Liu X,Richardson S,Hardwick RH,Dwerryhouse S,Caldas C,Fitzgerald RC

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) and sleeve gastrectomy (SG) have been associated with a high remission rate of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, whether such remission is associated with full restoration of postprandial glucose profile and/or the potentially nonrestored glycemic profile is associate...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Jiménez A,Ceriello A,Casamitjana R,Flores L,Viaplana-Masclans J,Vidal J

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether adjuvant chemotherapy (AC) after neoadjuvant chemoradiation and esophagectomy is associated with improved overall survival for patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer, and to evaluate how pathologic disease response to neoadjuvant treatment impacts this effect. BACKGROUND:Neoadj...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Burt BM,Groth SS,Sada YH,Farjah F,Cornwell L,Sugarbaker DJ,Massarweh NN

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To discuss the difficulties in dealing with infected or exposed ventral hernia mesh, and to illustrate one solution using an autogenous abdominal wall reconstruction technique. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The definitive treatment for any infected prosthetic material in the body is removal and substitution. When ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Szczerba SR,Dumanian GA

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to identify risk factors for recurrence after pancreatic resection for intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Long-term follow-up data on recurrence after surgical resection for IPMN are currently lacking. Previous studies have presented mixed results on the ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Pflüger MJ,Griffin JF,Hackeng WM,Kawamoto S,Yu J,Chianchiano P,Shin E,Lionheart G,Tsai HL,Wang H,Rezaee N,Burkhart RA,Cameron JL,Thompson ED,Wolfgang CL,He J,Brosens LAA,Wood LD

更新日期：2020-11-17 00:00:00

abstract：AIM OF STUDY:The objective of this study was to determine the pattern of recurrence after one or more episodes of adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO) during a follow-up period of up to 40 years. Furthermore, we wanted to analyze possible factors with an influence on the recurrence rate and to study the magnitude of...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Fevang BT,Fevang J,Lie SA,Søreide O,Svanes K,Viste A

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We sought to test whether postconditioning, a series of brief mechanical interruptions of reperfusion applied during the onset of reperfusion, can prevent neurologic injury of the spinal cord after transient ischemia. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Ischemia-reperfusion injury of the spinal cord is the principal mec...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Jiang X,Shi E,Nakajima Y,Sato S

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The importance of prostacyclin (PGI2) and thromboxane (Tx) medication of depressed cardiac performance during abdominal aortic aneurysm operative surgery was studied by contrasting the effects of 650 mg aspirin administered 12 hours before operation to that of a placebo. In 11 patients who received a placebo, the stab...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Utsunomiya T,Krausz MM,Dunham B,Mannick JA,Allen PD,Shepro D,Hechtman HB

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancreas transplantation has evolved dramatically since its introduction in 1966. As new centers for transplantation have developed, the evaluation of complications associated with pancreas transplantation has led to advances in surgical technique. Furthermore, surgical alterations of the pancreas resulting from trans...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Rosenlof LK,Earnhardt RC,Pruett TL,Stevenson WC,Douglas MT,Cornett GC,Hanks JB

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We sought association of genetic variants in the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) and vitamin D system with acute pancreatitis (AP) development and severity. BACKGROUND:The endocrine RAS is involved in circulatory homeostasis through the pressor action of angiotensin II at its AT1 receptor. However, local RAS...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Skipworth JR,Nijmeijer RM,van Santvoort HC,Besselink MG,Schulz HU,Kivimaki M,Kumari M,Cooper JA,Acharya J,Shankar A,Malago M,Humphries SE,Olde Damink SW,Montgomery HE

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Delivery of cardioplegic (CP) solutions to all regions of the myocardium is critical for optimal myocardial protection during cardiac surgery. However, there are little data regarding the effects of CP agents upon coronary vascular resistance (CVR) and CP delivery. Accordingly, we evaluated blood CP (Hct 30) delivery ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Leicher FG,Magrassi P,LaRaia PJ,Derkac WM,Buckley MJ,Austen WG

更新日期：1983-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective randomized trial was conducted comparing the effect of three antibiotics: cefamandole (CM), cefazolin (CZ), and vancomycin (V), used as prophylaxis for prosthetic valve surgery, on the prothrombin (PT) response to warfarin (W) on the third day of anticoagulant therapy. Twenty patients, with normal preope...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Angaran DM,Dias VC,Arom KV,Northrup WF,Kersten TG,Lindsay WG,Nicoloff DM

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma and nine patients with minimal residual disease (MRD) but at high risk for recurrence following nephrectomy received weekly four milligram intradermal injections of purified RNA extracted from lymphoid organs of sheep immunized with human renal cell carcinoma. Eight...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Ramming KP,deKernion JB

更新日期：1977-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Over the past 2 decades, there has been an increase in opioid use and subsequently, opioid deaths. The amount of opioid prescribed to surgical patients has also increased. The aim of this systematic review was to determine postdischarge opioid consumption in surgical patients compared with the amount of opio...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Feinberg AE,Chesney TR,Srikandarajah S,Acuna SA,McLeod RS,Best Practice in Surgery Group.

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred fifty-five adult patients with "operable" soft part sarcomas including rhabdomyosarcoma, liposarcoma, leiomyosarcoma and fibrosarcoma of the trunk and extremities are reviewed. Local recurrences of 93% and 60% occurred after local and wide excisions of the primary tumor. In this series of patients, amputat...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Gerner RE,Moore GE,Pickren JW

更新日期：1975-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report on the long-term follow-up of a randomized clinical trial comparing pancreatic head resection according to Beger and limited pancreatic head excision combined with longitudinal pancreatico-jejunostomy according to Frey for surgical treatment of chronic pancreatitis. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Resectio...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Strate T,Taherpour Z,Bloechle C,Mann O,Bruhn JP,Schneider C,Kuechler T,Yekebas E,Izbicki JR

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The American Academy of Pediatrics has established guidelines for optimal, age-appropriate child occupant restraint. While optimal restraint has been shown to reduce the risk of injuries overall, its effect on specific types of injuries, in particular abdominal injuries, has not been demonstrated. METHODS:C...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Nance ML,Lutz N,Arbogast KB,Cornejo RA,Kallan MJ,Winston FK,Durbin DR

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examines the influence of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) compared with 5% dextrose (D5) infusion on skeletal muscle and adipose tissue lipoprotein lipase (LPL) activity in nutritionally depleted, injured and infected patients. The plasma concentrations of glucose, free fatty acid (FFA), triglyceride and i...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Robin AP,Greenwood MR,Askanazi J,Elwyn DH,Kinney JM

更新日期：1981-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study determined the association between proximal gastrointestinal (GI) colonization and the development of intensive care unit (ICU)-acquired infection and multiple organ failure (MOF) in a population of critically ill surgical patients. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:ICU-acquired infection in association wit...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Marshall JC,Christou NV,Meakins JL

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Esophagectomy for esophageal cancer is associated with substantial postoperative morbidity as a result of infectious complications. In a prior phase II study, granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) was shown to improve leukocyte function and to reduce infection rates after esophagectomy. The aim of the...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Schaefer H,Engert A,Grass G,Mansmann G,Wassmer G,Hubel K,Loehlein D,Ulrich BC,Lippert H,Knoefel WT,Hoelscher AH

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate perioperative statin treatment, to explore the rapidly increasing body of literature on the pleiotropic effects of statins, and to suggest a rational strategy of perioperative risk reduction. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Vascular, cerebrovascular, and cardiovascular complications are all too common...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Williams TM,Harken AH

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To document long-term results associated with an coordinated plan of care for acutely burned hands in children. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND DATA:Optimal hand function is a crucial component of a high-quality survival after burn injury. This can be achieved only with a coordinated approach to the injuries. Long-te...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Sheridan RL,Baryza MJ,Pessina MA,O'Neill KM,Cipullo HM,Donelan MB,Ryan CM,Schulz JT,Schnitzer JJ,Tompkins RG

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Surgical resection provides the only possibility of cure for pancreas cancer. A standard adjuvant approach has not been established. We tested the safety and efficacy of a granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF)-based immunotherapy administered in patients with resected pancreatic adenocarcino...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lutz E,Yeo CJ,Lillemoe KD,Biedrzycki B,Kobrin B,Herman J,Sugar E,Piantadosi S,Cameron JL,Solt S,Onners B,Tartakovsky I,Choi M,Sharma R,Illei PB,Hruban RH,Abrams RA,Le D,Jaffee E,Laheru D

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the current knowledge on the risk factors for recurrence, efficacy of adjuvant therapy in preventing recurrence, and the optimal management of recurrence after resection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The long-term prognosis after resection of HCC remains unsatisfactor...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Tung-Ping Poon R,Fan ST,Wong J

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of the present study was to determine the effect of insulin therapy on hepatic function, structure, and hepatic mRNA and protein cytokine expression during the hypermetabolic cascade post burn. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Liver function and morphology are crucial for survival of patients suffering fr...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Klein D,Schubert T,Horch RE,Jauch KW,Jeschke MG

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five-year survival after resection of hepatic metastases from colorectal cancer is 25%. Although resection palliates some patients who do not live that long, 50% of patients so treated are not helped at all. Until ignorance of a cancer's real stage is resolved by improved techniques, the evaluation and choice of thera...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Wagner JS,Adson MA,Van Heerden JA,Adson MH,Ilstrup DM

更新日期：1984-05-01 00:00:00