A safe and reliable technique for visualization of the laryngeal recurrent nerves in the neck.

abstract：:A new break-away needle for subclavian catheter insertion has been described. This needle functions exactly as the usual 14 gauge needle, but it can be completely removed from the catheter while leaving the integral Luer adaptor intact. ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Crowley WC,Klein MD

更新日期：1984-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:New prognosticators are necessary for optimizing the extent of thyroidectomy and adjuvant radiotherapy in differentiated thyroid carcinoma. METHODS:Tumor microvessel density (MVD), expression of thymidine phosphorylase (dThdPase) and CD68 stained macrophages were evaluated in 71 differentiated thyroid carci...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Dhar DK,Kubota H,Kotoh T,Tabara H,Watanabe R,Tachibana M,Kohno H,Nagasue N

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Routine contralateral groin exploration in infants and children with a clinically detected inguinal hernia is the subject of much debate. The detection of a patent processus vaginalis by transinguinal laparoscopy has proven advantageous. However, controversy remains regarding the true incidence of a contrala...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Geisler DP,Jegathesan S,Parmley MC,McGee JM,Nolen MG,Broughan TA

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cholecystostomy in patients with noninflammatory disease of the biliary tract has rarely been evaluated. Our experience with 124 patients suggests that, in addition to being helpful in inflammatory conditions, cholecystostomy is helpful in performing cholangiography, in removing stones and in decompressing an otherwis...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Beart RW Jr,Mroz CT

更新日期：1981-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Capsule endoscopy (CE) is a new device that enables visualization of areas of the small bowel that were previously inaccessible through other noninvasive procedures. The purpose of this study is to evaluate this new diagnostic tool and its efficacy in finding occult GI tract pathology. METHODS:A single-inst...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Carlo JT,DeMarco D,Smith BA,Livingston S,Wiser K,Kuhn JA,Lamont JP

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty-four patients receiving peripheral parenteral nutrition consisting of 3.5 percent amino acids in a 5 percent dextrose solution were randomly assigned in a double-blind fashion to receive this solution with or without an antiphlebitic mixture (1000 IU heparin, 5 mg hydrocortisone, and 1.8 mEq sodium hydroxide as ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Makarewicz PA,Freeman JB,Fairfull-Smith R

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Colorectal liver metastases with hepatic vein (HV) involvement may require combined resection of the liver and HV. However, the short- and long-term outcomes of such a procedure remain unclear. METHODS:We reviewed 16 cases of liver resection with major HV resection and reconstruction. RESULTS:The patients ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Saiura A,Yamamoto J,Sakamoto Y,Koga R,Seki M,Kishi Y

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As discussed by Urschel [13], 50 to 70 percent of patients with symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome may be treated conservatively by nonsurgical methods. Patients who still have symptoms after years of such therapy are referred to us for surgical treatment. Failure to obtain symptomatic relief after scalenotomy alone...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Murphy TO,Piper CA,Kanar EA,McAlexander RA

更新日期：1980-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this review of 50 children with gallbladder disease in Houston, Texas, there were an equal number of patients with and without hemolytic disease and a slight predominance of males in both groups. Nearly all had been symptomatic for a prolonged period before diagnosis and cholecystectomy. Common early diagnoses were...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Pokorny WJ,Saleem M,O'Gorman RB,McGill CW,Harberg FJ

更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A recent retrospective study proposed that the following screening criteria be used in identifying critically ill trauma patients receiving aminoglycosides who are at significant risk to develop renal dysfunction: (1) post-admission shock, (2) minimum serum concentration more than 2 mg/L, and (3) diagnosis of septicem...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Boucher BA,Coffey BC,Kuhl DA,Tolley EA,Fabian TC

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current literature does not define ideal qualities of surgical mentors. We sought to define mentoring qualities desired by medical students in attending and resident surgeons. METHODS:We conducted a survey asking third-year medical students to identify the best attending surgeon and resident surgeon mentors...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Cochran A,Paukert JL,Scales EM,Neumayer LA

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Injuries to the inferior vena cava are being seen with increasing frequency in the civilian population. A review of the experience at UCLA/Harbor General Hospital Medical Center over a ten year period (1966 to 1976) discloses thirty-four patients with major injuries to the inferior vena cava, with an overall mortality...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Turpin I,State D,Schwartz A

更新日期：1977-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We incorporated a hybrid-abdominal wound simulation to teach/assess the acquisition of three essential clinical skills in the ACS/ASE Medical Student Simulation-based Surgical Skills Curriculum. METHOD:Third year students (N = 43) attended a workshop based on the ACS/ASE surgical skills curriculum for drain ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Shariff FU,Deladisma AM,Menard JW,Shewokis PA,Lind DS

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neither computed tomography (CT) nor ultrasonography reliably distinguishes neoplastic from non-neoplastic pancreatic cysts. More invasive tests such as angiography or biopsy fail to differentiate these lesions in up to a third of patients. Because appropriate treatment differs greatly for these two classes of lesions...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Pinson CW,Munson JL,Deveney CW

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Axillary lymph node status is still considered the most significant prognostic factor for breast cancer outcome, and treatment decisions are based on the presence or absence of nodal disease. Intramammary lymph nodes (IMLNs) can be a site of regional spread. Is this a marker for more aggressive disease? MET...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Guth AA,Mercado C,Roses DF,Hiotis K,Skinner K,Diflo T,Cangiarella J

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe our experience with a supraumbilical skin-fold incision for pyloromyotomy in infants. Our technique uses a vertical fascial incision. This approach provides excellent exposure to the pylorus, allows greater operative flexibility, and results in a superior cosmetic outcome compared to the traditional right ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Horwitz JR,Lally KP

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is little evidence supporting or refuting clamping trials, a period of clamping thoracostomy tubes prior to removal. We sought to evaluate whether clamping trials reduce the need for subsequent pleural drainage procedures. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective cohort study of trauma patients who underw...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Becker JC,Zakaluzny SA,Keller BA,Galante JM,Utter GH

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the usefulness of ultrasound and ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration cytology in detecting occult cervical lymph node metastases, 107 patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, who underwent 132 elective neck dissections, had preoperative ultrasound examination. During the assessment of...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： van den Brekel MW,Stel HV,Castelijns JA,Croll GJ,Snow GB

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Incidental abnormalities are increasingly being detected. The pathology and clinical outcome of patients with pancreatic incidentalomas have not been well characterized. METHODS:We reviewed the records of 356 patients with pancreatic abnormalities from August 2001 to June 2007. Clinical and pathologic data ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Bruzoni M,Johnston E,Sasson AR

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical quality improvement (QI) is a global priority. We report the design and proof-of concept testing of a QI skills curriculum for urology residents. METHODS:'Umbrella review' of QI curricula (Phase-1); development of draft QI curriculum (Phase-2); curriculum review by Steering Committee of urologists ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Pallari E,Khadjesari Z,Green JSA,Sevdalis N

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-three consecutive patients who had persistent respiratory symptoms of unexplained etiology were evaluated to determine the presence of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and its relationship to their respiratory complaints. Lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and upper esophageal sphincter (UES) pressures and the chara...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Patti MG,Debas HT,Pellegrini CA

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the surgical management of lower gastrointestinal tract peritonitis (LGTP), drainage of the peritoneal cavity is often recommended. The objective of the study was to evaluate the impact of drainage of the abdominal cavity during management of LGTP. METHODS:From January 2009 to January 2012, patients unde...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Rebibo L,Ebosse I,Iederan C,Mahjoub Y,Dupont H,Cosse C,Regimbeau JM

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antibiotic prophylaxis during placement of implanted central venous access ports (CVAP) has not been studied. This retrospective review compared the rate of catheter-related infections (CRIs) with and without perioperative antibiotics. METHODS:This was a single-center study that compared patients treated wi...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Scaife CL,Gross ME,Mone MC,Hansen HJ,Litz CL,Nelson ET,Anderson CJ,Wagner G,Gawlick U,Nelson EW

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty as the primary treatment of renovascular stenosis in adults has recently been described. Previously, only three children have been reported to have undergone transluminal angioplasty for stenosis of the renal artery and hypertension. At our hospital, transluminal angiop...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Guzzetta PC,Potter BM,Kapur S,Ruley EJ,Randolph J

更新日期：1983-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The records of 104 patients with primary adenocarcinoma of the duodenum were reviewed. All patients were followed up to the date of this report, 91 for at least 5 years. Melena was an ominous preoperative finding. Survival was directly related to nodal status, the grade of the lesion, and the ability of the surgeon to...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Joesting DR,Beart RW Jr,van Heerden JA,Weiland LH

更新日期：1981-02-01 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：:Postoperative gastric retention may be minimized by avoiding the use of the Billroth I reconstruction when a large duodenal ulcer must be retained. Postoperative gastric retention is more likely to remit with conservative therapy if the procedure was a Billroth I reconstruction with a vagotomy. In other instances wher...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Ahmad W,Harbrecht PJ,Polk HC Jr

更新日期：1986-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A mock disaster at Orange County's John Wayne Airport provided a basis for examining correct triage of patients and their arrival time for definitive care. The ability to triage critically injured patients in a timely fashion was found to be only slightly better than chance routing. For most of the seriously and criti...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Eisner ME,Waxman K,Mason GR

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Decrease in blood pressure (BP) is the major goal of adrenalectomy for primary aldosteronism. Nevertheless, the optimal timing to assess these outcomes and the needed duration of follow-up are uncertain. We systematically reviewed the literature regarding trends in BP-related outcomes during follow-up after ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Suurd DPD,Vorselaars WMCM,Van Beek DJ,Spiering W,Borel Rinkes IHM,Valk GD,Vriens MR

更新日期：2020-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Peritoneal macrophages play an important role in the immune response after abdominal operations. The stress response after these operations has been associated with impaired phagocytosis by peritoneal macrophages. This study examined the influence of minimally invasive techniques and preoperative corticoster...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Schmelzer TM,Heath JJ,Hope WW,Mostafari A,Novitsky YW,Heniford BT

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00