Genetic polymorphisms and the risk of infection following esophagectomy. positive association with TNF-alpha gene -308 genotype.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to obtain feedback from key stakeholders and end users to identify program strengths and weaknesses to plan for wider dissemination and implementation of the Virtual Acute Care for Elders (Virtual ACE) program, a novel intervention that improves outcomes for older surgical patients. ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Balentine CJ,Morris M,Knight SJ,Turan JM,Flood KL,Gutierrez-Meza D,Macdonald CL,Bhatia S,Brown CJ

更新日期：2020-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Metoclopramide or placebo was administered postoperatively in a randomized, double-blind fashion to 115 patients undergoing laparotomy. The effect of metoclopramide on postoperative adynamic ileus (PAI) was evaluated. The patients were stratified into two groups: Group A--those with laparotomy without a gastrointestin...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Davidson ED,Hersh T,Brinner RA,Barnett SM,Boyle LP

更新日期：1979-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the potential benefit of cytology of the peritoneal lavage obtained during diagnostic laparoscopy for staging gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Peritoneal lavage is a simple procedure that can be performed during laparotomy for GI tumors. Tumor cells in the lavage fluid ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Nieveen van Dijkum EJ,Sturm PD,de Wit LT,Offerhaus J,Obertop H,Gouma DJ

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Compare emergency general surgery (EGS) patient outcomes following index and non-index hospital readmissions, and explore predictive factors for non-index readmission. BACKGROUND:Readmission to a different hospital leads to fragmentation of care. The impact of non-index readmsision on patient outcomes follow...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hanna K,Chehab M,Bible L,Asmar S,Ditillo M,Castanon L,Tang A,Joseph B

更新日期：2020-11-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To define and test "Textbook Outcome" (TO)-a composite measure for healthcare quality-among Medicare patients undergoing hepatopancreatic resections. Hospital variation in TO and Medicare payments were analyzed. BACKGROUND:Composite measures of quality may be superior to individual measures for the analysis ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Merath K,Chen Q,Bagante F,Beal E,Akgul O,Dillhoff M,Cloyd JM,Pawlik TM

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Minimally invasive techniques have expanded the donor pool for living kidney donation. We changed our approach to single-port donor nephrectomy in 2009 and have compared outcomes with traditional multiple-port laparoscopic donor nephrectomy. BACKGROUND:The development of minimally invasive surgical technique...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Barth RN,Phelan MW,Goldschen L,Munivenkatappa RB,Jacobs SC,Bartlett ST,Philosophe B

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ileovesical and ileosigmoid fistulae were found to coexist in 22 patients with Crohn's ileocolitis. Persistent or recurrent urinary tract infection was a complaint in all cases, and 11 patients reported pneumaturia and/or fecaluria. Thus, bladder involvement was either suspected or clinically apparent in each patient....

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Schraut WH,Chapman C,Abraham VS

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MINI: In cases of true short esophagus diagnosed intraoperatively with an endoscopic-laparoscopic method, Collis-Nissen and stomach around stomach fundoplication procedures achieved similar results. The notion that the gastric fundus must be wrapped around a conveniently long segment of the tubular esophagus to obtain...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lugaresi M,Mattioli B,Daddi N,Bassi F,Pilotti V,Ferruzzi L,Mattioli S

更新日期：2019-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA AND OBJECTIVE: Persistent pain affects everyday activities in 5% to 8% of patients after groin hernia repair. Because previous reports on the effect of neurectomy and/or mesh removal suffer from methodological problems we performed a detailed prospective trial of the effect of neurect...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Aasvang EK,Kehlet H

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twelve children underwent elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy for symptomatic cholelithiasis during a 10-month period in one institution. The operative technique that has been described for adults was modified because of the smaller dimensions of pediatric patients. These modifications are discussed in this report, ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Davidoff AM,Branum GD,Murray EA,Chong WK,Ware RE,Kinney TR,Pappas TN,Meyers WC

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the long-term results of liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) measuring 5 cm or larger treated in a multimodality adjuvant protocol. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Transplant has been established as a viable treatment of HCC measuring less than 5 cm, but the results for larger tumor...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Roayaie S,Frischer JS,Emre SH,Fishbein TM,Sheiner PA,Sung M,Miller CM,Schwartz ME

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was designed to examine the differential effects of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and nitric oxide on the acute cardiovascular changes that occur in response to endotoxemia. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Recent studies have suggested that some, if not all, of the cardiovascular effects of TNF are mediated...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Fahey TJ 3rd,Yoshioka T,Shires GT,Fantini GA

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report reviews the experience of the Hepatobiliary Unit, Royal Postgraduate Medical School, Hammersmith Hospital, London with 16 patients having proximal extrahepatic bile duct malignancy who underwent resection and a comparable group of 15 patients who had surgical bypass. The purposes of the review were to eval...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Beazley RM,Hadjis N,Benjamin IS,Blumgart LH

更新日期：1984-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To summarize the current world position on laparoscopic liver surgery. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Multiple series have reported on the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic liver surgery. Small and medium sized procedures have become commonplace in many centers, while major laparoscopic liver resections have been...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Buell JF,Cherqui D,Geller DA,O'Rourke N,Iannitti D,Dagher I,Koffron AJ,Thomas M,Gayet B,Han HS,Wakabayashi G,Belli G,Kaneko H,Ker CG,Scatton O,Laurent A,Abdalla EK,Chaudhury P,Dutson E,Gamblin C,D'Angelica M,Nag

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the field of surgical innovation from a historical perspective, applying new findings from research in technology innovation. BACKGROUND:While surgical innovation has a rich tradition, as a field of study it is embryonic. Only a handful of academic centers of surgical innovation exist, all of whi...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Riskin DJ,Longaker MT,Gertner M,Krummel TM

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two experimental models were utilized to study the efficacy of intraperitoneal povidone-iodine in an established peritonitis. In both models, there was a 100% mortality in the povidone-iodine treated group. In laboratories which have reported favorable results, the animals were treated before peritonitis was allowed t...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lagarde MC,Bolton JS,Cohn I Jr

更新日期：1978-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the challenges encountered during surgical quality improvement interventions, and explain the relative success of different intervention strategies. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Understanding why and how interventions work is vital for developing improvement science. The S3 Program of studies tested wh...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Flynn LC,McCulloch PG,Morgan LJ,Robertson ER,New SJ,Stedman FE,Martin GP

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to define the best available option for video capture of surgical procedures for educational and archival purposes, with a view to identifying methods of capturing high-quality footage and identifying common pitfalls. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Several options exist for those who wish ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Cosman PH,Shearer CJ,Hugh TJ,Biankin AV,Merrett ND

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the yield and rate of node metastases (pN1) for prophylactic central (CND) and lateral neck dissection (LND) for papillary thyroid carcinoma, the risk factors for pN1, and outcomes. BACKGROUND:Prophylactic CND and LND are not routinely employed. Adjuvant radioiodine treatment may be modulated, how...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hartl DM,Leboulleux S,Al Ghuzlan A,Baudin E,Chami L,Schlumberger M,Travagli JP

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:: Since their discovery, neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) have been implicated in a broad array of functions, both beneficial and detrimental to the host. Indeed, NETs have roles in infection, sepsis, wound healing, thrombotic disease, and cancer propagation, all of which are directly implicated in the care of su...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Eustache JH,Tohme S,Milette S,Rayes RF,Tsung A,Spicer JD

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reframing healthcare delivery in terms of the principles of complex adaptive systems has practical implications for addressing the challenges in improving surgical care. In an Integrated Practice Unit (IPU) - such as a surgical service line, a surgical in-patient floor, or an acute care unit - a diverse group of careg...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Dillon PW

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated clinical and vascular laboratory data on 126 patients with below-knee or forefoot amputation. Vascular laboratory examination included Doppler systolic blood pressure and arterial wave form analysis using the segmental plethysmograph. Fifty-four patients had below-knee amputation. A calf systolic pressure...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Nicholas GG,Myers JL,DeMuth WE Jr

更新日期：1982-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the influence of esophageal cancer surgeon volume upon mortality from upper gastrointestinal emergencies. BACKGROUND:Volume-outcome relationships led to the centralization of esophageal cancer surgery. METHODS:Hospital Episode Statistics data were used to identify patients admitted to hospitals wit...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Markar SR,Mackenzie H,Askari A,Faiz O,Hanna GB

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the use of coffee, caffeinated drinks, and caffeine tablets for pharmacological cognitive enhancement (CE) among surgeons. BACKGROUND:Surgeons have demanding workloads, and the resulting fatigue and concentration deficits can lead to medical errors. Some surgeons use substances that promote wa...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Franke AG,Bagusat C,McFarlane C,Tassone-Steiger T,Kneist W,Lieb K

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The authors determine the reliability, validity, and usefulness of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) in the evaluation of surgical residents. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Interest is increasing in using the OSCE as a measurement of clinical competence and as a certification tool. However, conce...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

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

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty patients with chronic alcohol-induced pancreatitis with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography evidence of common bile duct stenosis were studied to determine the clinical spectrum and natural history of this complication, as well as the indications for biliary bypass. In 17% of patients, common bile duc...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kalvaria I,Bornman PC,Marks IN,Girdwood AH,Bank L,Kottler RE

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate tumor recurrence after liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), with and without hypothermic oxygenated liver perfusion (HOPE) before transplantation. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We analyzed all liver recipients with HCC, transplanted between January 2012 an...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Mueller M,Kalisvaart M,O'Rourke J,Shetty S,Parente A,Muller X,Isaac J,Muellhaupt B,Muiesan P,Shah T,Clavien PA,Schlegel A,Dutkowski P

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Hepp-Couinaud technique describes side-to-side HJ to the main left hepatic duct but a side-to-side approach is not consistently used when repairing other ducts. Compared with end-to-side repairs, side-to-side anastomoses require less dissection, theoretically preserving blood supply to the bile ducts, an...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Winslow ER,Fialkowski EA,Linehan DC,Hawkins WG,Picus DD,Strasberg SM

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine prevalence of documented preoperative code status discussions and post-operative outcomes (specifically mortality, readmission and discharge disposition) of patients with completed Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatments (MOLST) forms before surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:A MOLST form...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Tanious M,Lindvall C,Cooper Z,Tukan N,Peters S,Streid J,Fields K,Bader A

更新日期：2020-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the clinical utility of frozen section in patients with follicular neoplasms of the thyroid in a randomized prospective trial. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The finding of a follicular neoplasm on fine-needle aspiration prompts many surgeons to perform intraoperative frozen section during thyroid lobec...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Udelsman R,Westra WH,Donovan PI,Sohn TA,Cameron JL

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00