Urinary tract infection in surgical patients.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastroesophageal reflux is frequently associated with abnormal motility in the body of the esophagus. Concern for dysphagia has led surgeons to perform less competent procedures in this group, or to avoid surgery altogether. The current study was undertaken to evaluate our experience with the laparoscopic Hi...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Aye RW,Mazza DE,Hill LD

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of ranitidine, a new H2-receptor antagonist, on liver regeneration were investigated using a protocol described previously. The animals in Group I had standard two-thirds hepatectomy. In Group II, the rats received an 8 mg/kg intramuscular dose of ranitidine immediately and 24 and 48 hours after two-thirds...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Kanashima R,Nagasue N,Sakato K

更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In recent years, increasingly accessible and novel genetic technologies have spurred keen interest in the application of cancer genetics in predicting prognosis and response to treatment. In particular, investigators have eagerly sought to establish and validate genetic signatures that might improve the iden...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Lopez NE,Weiss AC,Robles J,Fanta P,Ramamoorthy SL

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Five percent of patients who undergo fundoplication will require reoperation. The cause of this high failure rate and the best management for these patients remains poorly understood. The aim of this study was to identify patterns and causes of failure of primary antireflux procedures. METHODS:Retrospective...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Hatch KF,Daily MF,Christensen BJ,Glasgow RE

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The treatment for a contralateral breast cancer (CBC) presents a growing dilemma given the expanding number of long-term survivors. We hypothesize that there will be specific surgical treatment trends with demographic differences between the treatment groups. METHODS:The Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Arrington AK,Voci A,Reparaz L,Fry W

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a paucity of literature concerning general anesthesia and surgery in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease). This report summarizes the largest series of surgical cases in ALS during multicenter prospective trials of the laparoscopic diaphragm pacing system (DPS) t...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Onders RP,Carlin AM,Elmo M,Sivashankaran S,Katirji B,Schilz R

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this 6-year study of 101 limbs requiring surgical intervention for upper-extremity vascular trauma, most patients were male, young, and injured by penetrating objects. Injured vessels included 13 axillary/subclavian, 23 brachial, 40 radial, and 25 ulnar arteries. Concomitant injuries included nerve injury in 50 cas...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Cikrit DF,Dalsing MC,Bryant BJ,Lalka SG,Sawchuk AP,Schulz JE

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with cirrhosis and esophagogastric varices have a 25% to 33% risk of initial variceal bleeding, a risk of up to 70% for recurrent variceal bleeding, and an associated mortality of up to 50%. Based on a review of prospective randomized trials, control of acute variceal bleeding should involve vasopressin plus ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Grace ND

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Estimation of Physiologic Ability and Surgical Stress (E-PASS) score was designed on the premise that the balance between the patient's physiologic reserve capacity and the surgical stress inflicted at operation was important in the occurrence of postoperative complications. The aim of this study was to ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Tang T,Walsh SR,Fanshawe TR,Gillard JH,Sadat U,Varty K,Gaunt ME,Boyle JR

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Experience with 37 patients with adult colovesical fistula over the past 19 years is reviewed. Specific guidelines for treatment of adult colovesical fistula are influenced by the location and cause of the fistula, the patient's general condition, the presence of a pelvic abscess and the presence of colonic obstructio...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： McConnell DB,Sasaki TM,Vetto RM

更新日期：1980-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a prospective, randomized trial, selective proximal vagotomy with complete ulcer excision was compared with partial gastrectomy with gastroduodenostomy for the treatment of primary corporeal gastric ulcer in 30 patients. The results were evaluated by clinical follow-up examinations at regular intervals, endoscopy, ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Emås S,Hammarberg C

更新日期：1983-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Accurate assessment is imperative for learning, feedback and progression. The aim of this study was to examine whether surgeons can accurately self-assess their technical and nontechnical skills compared with expert faculty members' assessments. METHODS:Twenty-five surgeons performed a laparoscopic cholecys...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Arora S,Miskovic D,Hull L,Moorthy K,Aggarwal R,Johannsson H,Gautama S,Kneebone R,Sevdalis N

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Specific International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, codes for laparoscopic procedures introduced in 2008 allow a more accurate evaluation of laparoscopic colorectal surgery. METHODS:Using the Nationwide Inpatient Sample 2009, a retrospective analysis of surgical colorectal cancer and divertic...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Kang CY,Chaudhry OO,Halabi WJ,Nguyen V,Carmichael JC,Stamos MJ,Mills S

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A major obstacle in the wide implementation of objective clinical structured examinations (OSCEs) is their high cost, averaging $200 to $300 (Canadian dollars, CDN) per candidate and estimated at up to CDN$900 per candidate if all "hidden" administrative costs are included. METHODS:A detailed cost analysis ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Poenaru D,Morales D,Richards A,O'Connor HM

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Definitive therapy for variceal hemorrhage has evolved during the past half century. Only completely decompressing shunts (nonselective shunts) were available before 1967. Additional options now include selective shunts, devascularization procedures, endoscopic sclerotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and hepatic transplantati...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Rikkers LF

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bioethics education has been recommended as a formal component of surgical residency training. The best method for teaching bioethics to residents is unclear. We compared the effectiveness of a standardized patient (SP)-based seminar to a traditional seminar format for teaching bioethics to surgical resident...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Robb A,Etchells E,Cusimano MD,Cohen R,Singer PA,McKneally M

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with radiographically-identified traumatic brain injury are often transferred to our regional trauma center for neurosurgical evaluation, yet few injuries require neurosurgical intervention. Transfer is costly, inconvenient, and potentially risky in inclement weather. We propose that previously-publ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Capron GK,Voights MB,Moore HR 3rd,Wall DB

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity is a serious health problem in the United States today, and surgical treatment is recognized as long-term effective therapy. Minimally invasive techniques are becoming the "gold standard" approach to the treatment of disease, and robotic surgery has the potential to advance the use and development of minimally...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Moser F,Horgan S

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent progress in the surgical treatment of carcinoma of the esophagus has changed the pessimistic outlook for this malignancy. With reasonably early diagnosis, it is feasible to achieve a resectability rate of 75 to 85 percent, an operative mortality of about 5 percent and a 5 year survival rate of about 30 percent....

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Wu YK,Chen PT,Fang JP,Lin SS

更新日期：1980-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The underutilization of radiation therapy after breast-conserving surgery in early-stage breast cancer patients has been attributed to the inconvenience and potential side effects of whole-breast radiation treatment regimens. Accelerated partial-breast irradiation (APBI) involves twice-daily treatments more ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Yao N,Recht A

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Appropriate therapy for women over 70 years of age with breast cancer is currently a highly debated topic. The aim of this study was to determine whether a subset of patients could be identified in which lumpectomy alone, followed by tamoxifen, would offer adequate local, regional, and long-term control of d...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Benhaim DI,Lopchinsky R,Tartter PI

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The application of systems analysis and flow charting technics to abdominal incision and closure allow a complete display of objectives and alternatives. A route of alternatives has been chosen and supported by the best available principles in the surgical literature. The choices include an unconventional large bite m...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Martyak SN,Curtis LE

更新日期：1976-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Physiological and Operative Severity Score for the enUmeration of Mortality and morbidity (POSSUM) model and its Portsmouth modification (P-POSSUM) are used extensively to predict postoperative mortality and morbidity in general surgery. The aim of this study was to undertake the first systematic review ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Wang H,Chen T,Wang H,Song Y,Li X,Wang J

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum transferrin is an important protein used to assess visceral protein status in patients requiring nutritional support. Since serum transferrin assays are not readily available in all institutions and there is a correlation between the serum transferrin level and TIBC, Blackburn's formula to compute the serum tran...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Short LF,Murray GF,Uptagrafft WR,Weissbach SG,Polk HC Jr

更新日期：1984-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of computed tomographic (CT) scans of the abdomen on clinical outcomes and costs in young male patients presenting with suspected appendicitis. METHODS:Discharge data from the University HealthSystem Consortium was accessed for all male patients between 1...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Shaligram A,Pallati P,Simorov A,Meyer A,Oleynikov D

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Portal vein embolization (PVE), proposed to induce contralateral hepatic hypertrophy before major hepatectomy, carries some negative side effects since growth rate of metastases in the future remnant liver (RL) can be more rapid than that of nontumoral liver parenchyma. Therefore, metastases in the RL should...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Jaeck D,Bachellier P,Nakano H,Oussoultzoglou E,Weber JC,Wolf P,Greget M

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Trauma patients in rural areas usually have no access to regional trauma systems or designated trauma centers. Efforts to provide quality trauma care in small hospitals may seriously overextend local capabilities. The urban trauma center retains an important role in trauma care even when the initial care must be provi...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Cone JB

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lymphoepithelial cyst of the pancreas is a rare but distinctive cystic lesion lined by a mature, keratinizing squamous epithelium and surrounded by lymphoid tissue. METHODS:To gain more insights into this entity, we describe 5 examples of lymphoepithelial cyst of the pancreas (2 of which were briefly descri...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Truong LD,Stewart MG,Hao H,Yutani C,Jordan PH

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study determined the degree to which ward evaluations, the American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination (ABSITE), and an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) provide equivalent information about intern performance. METHODS:Twenty-two general surgery interns completed both the ABSITE an...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Schwartz RW,Donnelly MB,Sloan DA,Johnson SB,Strodel WE

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mesenteric vascular disease continues to be associated with an extremely high mortality. It is not necessarily a disease of old age: 20 of the 75 patients in our series were less than 60 years of age. In retrospect, earlier diagnosis and a more aggressive approach could have improved the survival rate of 17.3 percent....

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Hildebrand HD,Zierler RE

更新日期：1980-02-01 00:00:00