Abstract：
BACKGROUND:Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) for the evaluation of women with invasive breast cancer is rapidly gaining acceptance. The purpose of this study was to assess how surgeons in the Department of Defense (DOD) are incorporating SLNB into practice. METHODS:Surgeons at all DOD hospitals were telephonically surveyed regarding their current practices with SLNB. RESULTS:Of 66 DOD hospitals 23 (35%) are currently performing SLNB. Eleven hospitals (11 of 23, 48%) are academic centers, while 12 (12 of 23, 52%) are not teaching facilities. Seventeen (17 of 23, 77%) are in the learning phase of SLNB and follow SLNB with an axillary dissection. Eighteen (18 of 23, 78%) of facilities have surgeons who learned the procedure in residency/fellowship training. Sixteen (16 of 23, 70%) use a combination of isosulfan blue dye and sulfur colloid radioisotope. Surgeons performing SLNB are not aware of the method of examination of the sentinel node at their institution at 6 of 23 (26%) of hospitals. CONCLUSIONS:Increasing numbers of surgeons in the DOD Healthcare System are performing SLNB. The majority learned the procedure in residency or fellowship and are using a combination of blue dye and radioisotope for the performance of SLNB.
journal_name
Am J Surgjournal_title
American journal of surgeryauthors
Davis KG,Schriver JP,Waddell Bdoi
10.1016/s0002-9610(02)00920-0subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2002-08-01 00:00:00pages
94-6issue
2eissn
0002-9610issn
1879-1883pii
S0002961002009200journal_volume
184pub_type
杂志文章abstract：BACKGROUND:Understanding of differentiated carcinoma of the thyroid has improved in recent years with the definition of prognostic factors and risk group analysis. We intend to review our experience of differentiated thyroid cancer in relation to the risk of nodal and distant metastasis based on various histologic subg...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0002-9610(96)00310-8
更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Conventional wisdom dictates that autogenous tissue interposition be used in contaminated wounds when direct vascular repair is not feasible. Although there are few reports of successful use of PTFE grafts in grossly contaminated wounds, doubt still exists regarding the use of any prosthetic material in such wounds fo...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/0002-9610(84)90227-7
更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:We examined and compared APP versus surgical resident perceptions of the role of APPs in surgical subspecialty teams. METHODS:Residents/first year surgical critical care fellows and inpatient service-specific APPs responded to a survey that examined perceptions about the APP-resident/fellow relationship. St...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2018.10.014
更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Emergency surgical airway is a low frequency, high risk clinical scenario. Implementing a simulation-based curriculum may bridge the gap in surgical training and address quality assurance/performance improvement (QAPI) needs. METHODS:We designed and implemented an Advanced Surgical Airway Curriculum (ASAC) ...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2018.09.026
更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The effect of sulindac, a nonsteroid antiinflammatory drug, on colon polyposis has been evaluated in seven patients after subtotal colectomy and ileoproctostomy and in four patients with intact colons. The patients all had Gardner's syndrome or familial polyposis coli. All polyps were eliminated, except for a few that...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/0002-9610(89)90442-x
更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Physiologic variables used in trauma triage criteria may be significantly affected by age, decreasing their predictive value in geriatric trauma. METHODS:The study population was all adult patients in the Washington State Trauma Registry from 2000 to 2004. Elderly patients were defined as those aged >65 yea...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2008.12.037
更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：:We review herein our experience in the management of bleeding esophageal varices in cirrhotic patients and consider our findings in light of the dramatic changes in the treatment of cirrhosis resulting from the more widespread use of orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT). It does not seem realistic, at present, to pr...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0002-9610(05)80878-5
更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00
abstract：:During a 20 year period at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, 17 patients were operated on for secondary aortoenteric fistula. The interval from initial operation to the onset of symptoms varied greatly and averaged 2.8 years. Symptoms included not only gastrointestinal bleeding but also sepsis and abdominal or b...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/0002-9610(81)90275-0
更新日期：1981-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Thirty-one patients with melanoma of the head and neck received split-course radiation therapy (5,000 to 6,000 rads/30 fractions) for loco-regional disease. There was no difference in survival in patients with gross tumors versus patients with no clinical evidence of disease at the start of radiation therapy. The prog...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/0002-9610(79)90428-8
更新日期：1979-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study investigated the use of ultrasound (US) as a first-line diagnostic tool. METHODS:All women attending our breast center underwent bilateral whole-breast US in addition to all other investigations, and results were documented prospectively and preoperatively. RESULTS:Of 796 patients with breast can...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2004.06.032
更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:The risk of an injury of the laryngeal recurrent nerve is an important issue during any surgical procedure in the lower neck. METHODS:Based on our experience with the transcervical-subxiphoid bilateral videothoracoscopic maximal thymectomies, we developed an original technique of visualization for both of t...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2004.08.064
更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：:We reviewed 574 endoscopic sphincterotomy procedures. Fifty-six precut papillotomies were performed. Presenting conditions included choledocholithiasis, cholangitis, benign and malignant papillary strictures, and stenosing papillitis. Complications were identified in 16 percent: perforation in 9 percent, pancreatitis ...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0002-9610(05)80618-x
更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：:A patient with acute amebic dilatation of the colon and multiple intrahepatic abscesses was successfully treated by a combination of medical and surgical therapy. Creation of a loop ileostomy and blow-hole colostomy facilitated complete healing of the colon. ...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/0002-9610(80)90317-7
更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:During the reproductive years, women have a 4-fold higher prevalence of gallstones than men, making gallbladder disease a critically important topic in women's health. Among age-matched women and men hospitalized for cholecystitis, gender based differences in demographics, management, and economic and clinic...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2013.07.011
更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:To assess the impact of adding a surgical oncologist to our faculty we examined the operative experience in our program before and after the addition. METHODS:Operative case numbers reported to the American Board of Surgery over a 10-year period were analyzed. This time period encompassed 5 years before and...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2003.01.001
更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this study was to compare the outcome of patients presenting with heel ulcers or gangrene (HEEL group) with those having lesions in other parts of the foot (non-HEEL group). METHODS:Treatment and outcomes of all HEEL and non-HEEL patients between June 2001 and October 2006 were compared. R...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2007.08.008
更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Bloodstream infections in critically ill patients are associated with mortality as high as 60% and a prolonged hospital stay. We evaluated the impact of inappropriate antibiotic therapy (IAAT) in a critically ill surgical cohort with bacteremia. METHODS:This retrospective study evaluated adults with intensi...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2015.10.025
更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to identify stage II colon cancer patients with a high risk of recurrence. METHODS:All patients who underwent surgery for stage II colon cancer (CC) were retrospectively enrolled and sub-grouped according to TNM staging (IIa-b-c) and stage IIa in high (IIaHR) and low risk (IIaLR) a...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2017.03.038
更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Among patients with adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO) initially managed with a conservative strategy, predicting risk of operation is difficult. METHODS:We investigated ASBO patients at 2 different periods to derive and validate a clinical prediction model for risk of operation. RESULTS:One hundred f...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2009.07.045
更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：:There is a steady increase in the number of patients with chronic renal insufficiency undergoing long-term hemodialysis, and an increasing number of these patients have exhausted veins due to multiple vascular access and salvage procedures. These patients may be candidates for an alternative vascular access procedure,...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/0002-9610(94)90110-4
更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：:A 2.5 kg thoracopagus (Siamese) twin and a 0.73 kg premature newborn developed systemic candidiasis and were treated with intravenous miconazole. The conjoined twin was in a state of severe metabolic acidosis, respiratory distress, jaundice, anuria, abdominal distension, and shock. The 0.73 kg premature infant was als...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/0002-9610(79)90349-0
更新日期：1979-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Bariatric patients may not always obtain long-term care by their primary surgeon. Our aim was to evaluate weight loss outcomes in patients who had surgery elsewhere. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective analysis. Postreferral management included nonsurgical, revision, or conversion. Primary outcomes were pe...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2015.04.025
更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00
abstract：:This is the Presidential Address from the 104th meeting of the North Pacific Surgical Association held in Tacoma, Washington November 8-9, 2016. ...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2017.01.041
更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Intragastric illumination using a flexible light source is described as a technical aid in the management of gastric bleeding. The flexible light source can be recommended for illumination of the proximal intragastric area to facilitate surgical control of bleeding from Mallory-Weiss lacerations, ulcers, varices, and ...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/0002-9610(77)90173-8
更新日期：1977-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Intracellular growth hormone has been demonstrated in human mammary carcinoma cells by using an unlabeled antibody enzyme technic with horseradish peroxidase and antihorseradish peroxidase complex. Intense reaction was seen in both male and female mammary carcinoma cells. Positive staining was observed in nuclei and c...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/0002-9610(78)90102-2
更新日期：1978-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to assess the impact of previous abdominal surgery (PAS) on single-port laparoscopic colectomy (SPLC). METHODS:We studied 429 consecutive patients who underwent SPLC in our department from May 2009 to December 2013. Patients were divided into 2 groups: those with PAS (PAS group) an...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2014.06.015
更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Experience with 22 cases of reconstruction of the cervical esophagus, hypopharynx and oral cavity using free jejunal transfer is presented. The method requires an experienced team with high technical competence, but the benefits related to rapid single-stage completion and low morbidity certainly justify its use. ...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/0002-9610(80)90197-x
更新日期：1980-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of 5 or more medications is defined as polypharmacy (PPM). The clinical impact of PPM on the isolated severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) patient has not been defined. METHODS:A retrospective cohort study was performed at our academic level 1 trauma center examining patients with isolated TBI. Pre-i...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2016.07.010
更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Patients who have undergone recent abdominal surgery and have generalized obliterative adhesions provide a major management problem if they require urgent ileostomy for sepsis or fistulization, particularly when there is an associated abdominal wall defect. This report describes a technique for creating an ileostomy t...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0002-9610(00)00414-1
更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Antireflux operations restore lower esophageal sphincter (LES) function and hiatal anatomy; however, the relative contributions are unclear. METHODS:We measured the competency of fundoplications, exclusive of in vivo variables, in gastroesophageal explants from 8 cadavers. Using a multichannel manometer, es...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0002-9610(98)00313-4
更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00
