Prediction of conversion of laparoscopic cholecystectomy to open surgery with artificial neural networks.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The present study aimed to compare the perioperative safety and long-term survival of patients with synchronous colorectal liver metastases undergoing sequential resection (SeR), delayed resection (DeR) and simultaneous resection (SiR). METHODS:From January 2007 to December 2016, data from patients undergoi...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Wang LJ,Wang HW,Jin KM,Li J,Xing BC

更新日期：2020-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Management of emergency general surgical conditions remains a challenge in rural sub-Saharan Africa due to issues such as insufficient human capacity and infrastructure. This study describes the burden of emergency general surgical conditions and the ability to provide care for these conditions at three rura...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Mpirimbanyi C,Nyirimodoka A,Lin Y,Hedt-Gauthier BL,Odhiambo J,Nkurunziza T,Havens JM,Omondi J,Rwamasirabo E,Ntirenganya F,Toma G,Mubiligi J,Bayitondere S,Riviello R

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to investigate the beliefs and attitudes of trainee surgeons regarding placebo interventions, in surgical practice and in research, and to compare them to those of senior orthopaedic surgeons. METHODS:An invitation to participate in an online survey was sent to all the email addres...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Baldwin MJ,Wartolowska K,Carr AJ

更新日期：2016-04-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although Mirizzi syndrome is widely reported in literature, little is known about acute acalcholous cholecystitis determinig the findings of a Mirizzi syndrome. CASE PRESENTATION:We report a case of MRCP-confirmed Mirizzi syndrome in acute acalculous cholecystitis resolved by surgery. CONCLUSION:Acute acal...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Milone M,Musella M,Maietta P,Gaudioso D,Pisapia A,Coretti G,De Palma G,Milone F

更新日期：2014-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Our aim is to elucidate the true preoperative risk factors for postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD), making it possible to select POPF high-risk patients preoperatively regardless of intraoperative pancreatic consistency judged by the surgeon's hand. METHODS:Among the 2...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Kusafuka T,Kato H,Iizawa Y,Noguchi D,Gyoten K,Hayasaki A,Fujii T,Murata Y,Tanemura A,Kuriyama N,Azumi Y,Kishiwada M,Mizuno S,Usui M,Sakurai H,Isaji S

更新日期：2020-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Herein we present our experience with laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) in managing common bile duct stones. METHODS:Data of 129 consecutive patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) and LCBDE done at our institutes from April 2011 through June 2016 were prospectively recorded...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Salama AF,Abd Ellatif ME,Abd Elaziz H,Magdy A,Rizk H,Basheer M,Jamal W,Dawoud I,El Nakeeb A

更新日期：2017-03-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate the role of magnesium in biochemical and symptomatic hypocalcemia, a retrospective study was conducted. METHODS:Less-than-total thyroidectomy patients were excluded from the final analysis. Identified the risk factors of biochemical and symptomatic hypocalcemia, and investigated the correlati...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Luo H,Yang H,Zhao W,Wei T,Su A,Wang B,Zhu J

更新日期：2017-05-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence rate of adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction (AEG) has significantly increased over the past two decades. Surgery remains the only curative treatment. However, there are currently few studies on Chinese AEG patients. The purpose of this study was to retrospectively analyze the surviva...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Feng Y,Jiang Y,Zhao Q,Liu J,Zhang H,Chen Q

更新日期：2020-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to identify and review associations between the types of sutures used for uterine compression suture (UCS) and its outcomes in postpartum hemorrhage. METHODS:An electronic search using PubMed and Scopus databases was performed. We included the English articles reported from January 1, 1997,...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Matsuzaki S,Jitsumori M,Hara T,Matsuzaki S,Nakagawa S,Miyake T,Takiuchi T,Kakigano A,Kobayashi E,Tomimatsu T,Kimura T

更新日期：2019-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oesophagectomy for cancers is a major operation with significant blood loss and usage. Concerns exist about the side effects of blood transfusion, cost and availability of donated blood. We are not aware of any previous study that has evaluated predictive factors for perioperative blood transfusion in patien...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Ayantunde AA,Ng MY,Pal S,Welch NT,Parsons SL

更新日期：2008-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The reported incidence of hollow viscus injuries (HVI) in blunt trauma patients is approximately 1%. The most common site of injury to the intestine in blunt abdominal trauma (BAT) is the small bowel followed by colon, with mesenteric injuries occurring three times more commonly than bowel injuries. Isolated...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Vailas MG,Moris D,Orfanos S,Vergadis C,Papalampros A

更新日期：2015-10-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although ectopic pancreatic tissue is common in the upper gastrointestinal tract, the incidence of ectopic pancreatic tissue in the jejunum is low, and malignant transformation in ectopic pancreatic tissue is rare. Furthermore, pancreatic-type acinar cell carcinoma (ACC) developing in the jejunum and ACC acc...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Takagi K,Yagi T,Tanaka T,Umeda Y,Yoshida R,Nobuoka D,Kuise T,Fujiwara T

更新日期：2017-06-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lymph node metastasis (LNM) is most common in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). The bi-directional spread is a key feature of LNM in patients with thoracic esophageal SCC (TE-SCC). The purpose of this study was to analyze the prognostic factors of survival in patients with TE-SCC with cervical lymph ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Chen J,Wu S,Zheng X,Pan J,Zhu K,Chen Y,Li J,Liao L,Lin Y,Liao Z

更新日期：2014-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS), a malignant neoplasm that normally differentiates to form striated muscle, is the most common type of childhood soft tissue sarcoma. However, it infrequently occurs in adults and is uncommon in the liver. We herein report a case of RMS of the liver in an adult. CASE PRESENTATION:A 73...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Okazaki M,Tajima H,Ohbatake Y,Shinbashi H,Nakanuma S,Makino I,Ninomiya I,Fushida S,Ohtsubo K,Ohta T

更新日期：2020-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to compared laparoscopic (LWR) and open wedge resection (OWR) for the treatment of gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs). METHODS:The data of 156 consecutive GISTs patients underwent LWR or OWR between January 2006 and December 2013 were collected retrospectively. The sur...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Cai JQ,Chen K,Mou YP,Pan Y,Xu XW,Zhou YC,Huang CJ

更新日期：2015-05-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ileal ureter replacement is an alternative treatment for various length ureter defects. We present our experience and outcome of ileal ureter replacement in China. METHODS:We retrospectively collected data of patients who underwent ileal ureter replacement between January 2010 and January 2015. We reviewed ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Zhong W,Hong P,Ding G,Yang K,Li X,Bao J,Bao G,Cui L,Men C,Li Z,Zhang P,Chu N,Zhou L

更新日期：2019-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bacteraemia of the donor is not considered to be contraindication of organ procurement. On the other hand, infection of solid organ transplant recipients remains to be a major cause of their morbidity and mortality. When using organs from bacteraemic donors, individual risks need to be assessed and the appro...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Kieslichova E,Protus M,Nemcova D,Uchytilova E

更新日期：2019-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelial dysfunction or loss is the early event that leads to a host of severe cardiovascular diseases, such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, brain stroke, myocardial infarction, and peripheral artery disease. Ageing is regarded among the most detrimental risk factor for vascular endothelium and predisposes the su...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Moccia F,Dragoni S,Cinelli M,Montagnani S,Amato B,Rosti V,Guerra G,Tanzi F

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Actinomycosis is a rare chronic invasive disease caused by Actinomyces spp. Although abdominopelvic actinomycosis, which involves the colon and the pelvic organs extensively, has been frequently reported, abdominopelvic actinomycosis presenting with colon perforation and hepatic involvement concurrently has ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Yang SS,Im YC

更新日期：2018-08-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of perioperative surgical complications is a worldwide issue: In many cases, these events are preventable. Audio-video recording during laparoscopic surgery provides useful information for the purposes of education and event analyses, and may have an impact on the focus of the surgeons operati...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Bergström H,Larsson LG,Stenberg E

更新日期：2018-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infected nonunion of the humeral diaphysis is a challenging problem for orthopedic surgeons. This study aimed to evaluate the outcome of using a locking compression plate (LCP) as a definitive external fixator in the management of infected nonunion of the humeral diaphysis after failure of internal fixation....

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Xiao C,Tang F,Zhou Y,Zhang W,Luo Y,Duan H,Tu C

更新日期：2016-08-05 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Adrenal myelolipoma is an uncommon, benign, and hormonally non-functioning tumor that is composed of mature adipose tissue and normal hematopoietic tissue. Most cases to date are asymptomatic or have epigastric pain. Acute hemorrhage is the most dramatic manifestation of adrenal myelolipoma; though, it is a ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Liu HP,Chang WY,Chien ST,Hsu CW,Wu YC,Kung WC,Su CM,Liu PH

更新日期：2017-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic appendectomy is not yet unanimously considered the "gold standard" in the treatment of acute appendicitis because of its higher operative time, intra-abdominal abscess risk, and costs compared to open appendectomy. This study aimed to compare outcomes and cost of laparoscopic and open appendecto...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Minutolo V,Licciardello A,Di Stefano B,Arena M,Arena G,Antonacci V

更新日期：2014-03-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Angiolipoma is a rare, benign tumor that primarily develops in the limbs and trunk. The occurrence of angiolipoma in the lungs is extremely rare; to date, only two cases of primary bronchial angiolipoma have been reported. Here, we report a case of angiolipoma of the right bronchus intermedius that was succe...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Kamata S,Ishida I,Sugawara T,Yaegashi H,Oura H

更新日期：2019-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The association between delayed gastric emptying (DGE) after pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) and pancreatic reconstruction technique remain unclear. The aim of this study is to investigate whether the occurrence of DGE differs between pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ) and pancreaticogastrostomy (PG). METHODS:A total o...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Hayama S,Senmaru N,Hirano S

更新日期：2020-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Perioperative complications cause significant pediatric morbidity and mortality in low- and lower middle -income countries. This study investigates factors associated with prolonged length of stay, 90-day readmission and in-hospital mortality among pediatric patients at Eastern Regional Hospital (ERH...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Peiffer S,Ssentongo AE,Keeney L,Amponsah-Manu F,Yeboako R,Ofosu-Akromah R,Arkorful TE,Agyemang E,Tsai A,Oh J,Ssentongo P

更新日期：2020-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-parasitic splenic cysts are associated with elevated serum carbohydrate antigen (CA) 19-9 levels. We report a case in which a 23-year-old female exhibited a large ruptured splenic cyst and an elevated serum CA19-9 level. CASE PRESENTATION:The patient, who experienced postprandial abdominal pain and vomi...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Imoto Y,Einama T,Fukumura M,Kouzu K,Nagata H,Matsunaga A,Hoshikawa M,Nishikawa M,Kimura A,Noro T,Aosasa S,Shimazaki H,Ueno H,Yamamoto J

更新日期：2019-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Distal cholangiocarcinoma (DCC) is a rare but over the last decade increasing malignancy and is associated with poor prognosis. According to the present knowledge curative surgery is the only chance for long term survival. This study was performed to evaluate prognostic factors for the outcome of patients un...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Beetz O,Klein M,Schrem H,Gwiasda J,Vondran FWR,Oldhafer F,Cammann S,Klempnauer J,Oldhafer KJ,Kleine M

更新日期：2018-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bezoars are collections of indigestible material in the gastrointestinal tract, mostly described in children. Polyurethane "plastobezoars" consisting of composites used in the construction industry are rarely described bezoars formed in the esophagus and stomach, causing gastrointestinal obstruction, usually...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Ziaja K,Chudek J,Chlubek A,Sznapka M,Toborek T,Ziaja D

更新日期：2020-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to explore mid-term clinical results of cementless total hip arthroplasty (THA) with modified trochanteric osteotomy in Crowe type IV developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). METHODS:Thirteen patients (13 hips) with Crowe type IV DDH who underwent THA with modified trochanteric osteotomy b...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Jin JY,Yoon TR,Park KS,Jin SY,Jung DM,Li QS

更新日期：2021-01-06 00:00:00