Early aggressive use of fresh frozen plasma does not improve outcome in critically injured trauma patients.

abstract：PURPOSE:Surgical resection provides the only possibility of cure for pancreas cancer. A standard adjuvant approach has not been established. We tested the safety and efficacy of a granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF)-based immunotherapy administered in patients with resected pancreatic adenocarcino...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lutz E,Yeo CJ,Lillemoe KD,Biedrzycki B,Kobrin B,Herman J,Sugar E,Piantadosi S,Cameron JL,Solt S,Onners B,Tartakovsky I,Choi M,Sharma R,Illei PB,Hruban RH,Abrams RA,Le D,Jaffee E,Laheru D

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether intraoperative subcutaneous wound irrigation with 0.04% polyhexanide can reduce surgical site infection (SSI) in elective laparotomies compared to saline. BACKGROUND:SSI is a common complication after gastrointestinal surgery. To date, there is a lack of evidence whether subcutaneous woun...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Strobel RM,Leonhardt M,Krochmann A,Neumann K,Speichinger F,Hartmann L,Lee LD,Beyer K,Daum S,Kreis ME,Lauscher JC

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To document the decreased incidence of surgical complications after pancreas transplantation in recent times. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Compared with other abdominal transplants, pancreas transplants have historically had the highest incidence of surgical complications. However, over the past few years, the au...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Humar A,Kandaswamy R,Granger D,Gruessner RW,Gruessner AC,Sutherland DE

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Using a prospective randomized study to assess postoperative morbidity and pancreatic function after pancreaticoduodenectomy with pancreaticojejunostomy and duct occlusion without pancreaticojejunostomy. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Postoperative complications after pancreaticoduodenectomy are largely due to leak...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Tran K,Van Eijck C,Di Carlo V,Hop WC,Zerbi A,Balzano G,Jeekel H

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the workup/treatment provided to pregnant motor vehicle accident (MVA) casualties in a mature trauma system. Adherence to recommendations was used to measure quality of care. BACKGROUND:MVAs affect approximately 3% of pregnant women. Trauma casualty outcome improves after implementation of gui...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Sela HY,Weiniger CF,Hersch M,Smueloff A,Laufer N,Einav S

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper presents a 23-year follow-up of the separation of ischiopagus tetrapus conjoined twins reported in Annals of Surgery in December 1966. One twin died of septicemia at age 2 years after bilateral pelvic osteotomies for the treatment of her marked pelvic diastasis. The surviving twin has done reasonably well, ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hoyle RM,Thomas CG Jr

更新日期：1989-11-01 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:To assess the efficacy of cultured epidermal autografts (CEA) for closure of burn wounds in pediatric burn patients with full-thickness burns of more than 90% total body surface area. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Paucity of donor sites in massive burns makes the use of expanded skin of paramount importance. CEA t...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Barret JP,Wolf SE,Desai MH,Herndon DN

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The authors evaluated the causal relationship between entrapment of the posterior tibial nerve and neuropathic pain and describe the results of nerve decompression in a selected group of patients with intractable pain. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Painful metabolic neuropathy has, until recently, been thought to ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Wieman TJ,Patel VG

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:CLINICAL AND LABORATORY STUDIES OF AFP PRODUCING HEPATOMAS DEMONSTRATED THAT: 1) serum AFP levels correlated directly with tumor growth; 2) circulating AFP could be cleared by passive administration of an. excess of anti-AFP; and 3) highly specific anti-AFP functioned as a carrier to localize diagnostic and possibly t...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Parks LC,Baer AN,Pollack M,Williams GM

更新日期：1974-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate information transfer and communication (ITC) across the surgical care pathway with the use of Information Transfer and Communication Assessment Tool for Surgery (ITCAS). BACKGROUND:Communication failures are the leading cause of surgical errors and adverse events. It is vital to assess the ITC ac...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Nagpal K,Vats A,Ahmed K,Vincent C,Moorthy K

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effect of allogeneic blood transfusion (ABT) on clinical outcomes in patients with colorectal cancer undergoing surgery. BACKGROUND:Perioperative ABTs may be associated with adverse clinical outcomes. METHODS:Systematic review of the literature with odds ratio (OR) and incidence rate ratio ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Acheson AG,Brookes MJ,Spahn DR

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review a single center's 10-year experience with liver transplantation (LTx) for the biliary atresia-polysplenia syndrome (BA-PS) and to define surgical and clinical guidelines for its management. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:BA is the most common indication for pediatric liver transplantation (LTx) and is ass...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Varela-Fascinetto G,Castaldo P,Fox IJ,Sudan D,Heffron TG,Shaw BW,Langnas AN

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abdominal aortic aneurysmectomy is being performed with progressively lower operative mortality and morbidity. Three hundred thirty seven patients have had elective aneurysm repair since 1954. Factors affecting mortality and morbidity in the last 108 cases are analyzed. Seventy-four per cent of patients had pre-existi...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Thompson JE,Hollier LH,Patman RD,Persson AV

更新日期：1975-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The present study investigated the role of mental skills in surgery through the unique lens of current surgeons who had previously served as Olympic athletes, elite musicians, or expert military personnel. BACKGROUND:Recent work has demonstrated great potential for mental skills training in surgery. However,...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Deshauer S,McQueen S,Hammond Mobilio M,Mutabdzic D,Moulton CE

更新日期：2019-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：:The dilution technique for determining cardiac output using indocyanine green dye is limited in patients weighing less than 20 kg because of the obligatory volume loss. Reproducible achieved using the green dye dilution method by the establishment of a low flow peripheral arteriovenous shunt. The shunt materials were ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Deeb GM,Borovetz HS,Griffith BP,Hardesty RL

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This single-institution review examined the incidence of biliary stricture formation after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) for benign and malignant periampullary disease. BACKGROUND:The incidence and course of stricture of the hepaticojejunostomy have not been documented after PD. METHODS:Between January 1995 ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： House MG,Cameron JL,Schulick RD,Campbell KA,Sauter PK,Coleman J,Lillemoe KD,Yeo CJ

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To develop, validate, and implement a competency assessment tool (CAT) for technical surgical performance in the context of a summative assessment process for the National Training Programme in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery (NTP). BACKGROUND:The NTP is an educational initiative by the National Cancer Acti...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Miskovic D,Ni M,Wyles SM,Kennedy RH,Francis NK,Parvaiz A,Cunningham C,Rockall TA,Gudgeon AM,Coleman MG,Hanna GB,National Training Programme in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery in England.

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the evolution of visceral transplantation in the milieu of surgical technical modifications, new immunosuppressive protocols, and other management strategies. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:With the clinical feasibility of intestinal and multivisceral transplantation in 1990, multifaceted innovative tacti...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Abu-Elmagd KM,Costa G,Bond GJ,Soltys K,Sindhi R,Wu T,Koritsky DA,Schuster B,Martin L,Cruz RJ,Murase N,Zeevi A,Irish W,Ayyash MO,Matarese L,Humar A,Mazariegos G

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a five-year study of massive upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage, 143 patients had esophageal varices diagnosed on emergency endoscopic examination. Seventy-one patients had active bleeding from varices and required Sengstaken tube tamponade during at least one hospital admission. The remaining patients included 33 w...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Terblanche J,Yakoob HI,Bornman PC,Stiegmann GV,Bane R,Jonker M,Wright J,Kirsch R

更新日期：1981-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to explore the impact of a human factors intervention bundle on the quality of ward-based surgical care in a UK hospital. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Improving the culture of a surgical team is a difficult task. Engagement with stakeholders before intervention is key. Studies have shown that ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Johnston MJ,Arora S,King D,Darzi A

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine overall survival and disease-free survival in selected patients with nonresectable liver-only colorectal cancer receiving liver transplantation. BACKGROUND:Patients with nonresectable colorectal cancer receiving palliative chemotherapy has a 5-year overall survival of about 10%. Liver transplant...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Dueland S,Syversveen T,Solheim JM,Solberg S,Grut H,Bjørnbeth BA,Hagness M,Line PD

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study sought to minimize juxta-anastomotic neointimal hyperplasia (JNIH) following the use of polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) conduits. PTFE anastomoses to canine carotid arteries (noncuff grafts) were compared with grafts with vein cuffs interposed proximally and distally between the graft and native artery. This ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Suggs WD,Henriques HF,DePalma RG

更新日期：1988-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A total of 360 patients underwent preoperative cardiac risk assessment using 23 clinical parameters, seven multivariate clinical scoring systems, and quantitative dipyridamole-thallium imaging to predict postoperative and long-term myocardial infarction and cardiac death after noncardiac surgery. There were 30 postope...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lette J,Waters D,Bernier H,Champagne P,Lassonde J,Picard M,Cerino M,Nattel S,Boucher Y,Heyen F

更新日期：1992-08-01 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：OBJECTIVE:Cetuximab, a monoclonal antibody targeting epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), has been proven to be efficient in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC); however, the therapeutic response is variable and markers predictive of response are urgently required. This study was conducted to determinate the predic...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Yen LC,Uen YH,Wu DC,Lu CY,Yu FJ,Wu IC,Lin SR,Wang JY

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the incidence of gastroesophageal reflux (GER)related complications after correction of esophageal atresia (EA). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The association of EA and GER in children is well known. However, little is known about the prevalence of GER and its potential complications in adults who have un...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Deurloo JA,Ekkelkamp S,Bartelsman JF,Ten Kate FJ,Schoorl M,Heij HA,Aronson DC

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether bariatric surgery is associated with a lower risk of cancer. BACKGROUND:Obesity is strongly associated with many types of cancer. Few studies have examined the relationship between bariatric surgery and cancer risk. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective cohort study of patients undergoin...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Schauer DP,Feigelson HS,Koebnick C,Caan B,Weinmann S,Leonard AC,Powers JD,Yenumula PR,Arterburn DE

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the roles and underlying mechanism of an inflammatory mediator-lipocalin-2 (Lcn2) in small-for-size fatty graft liver injury. BACKGROUND:Understanding of the distinct mechanism regulating small-for-size fatty liver graft injury will be crucial to prevent marginal graft failure during living do...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Cheng Q,Ng KT,Xu A,Li CX,Liu XB,Guo DY,Poon RT,Fan ST,Lo CM,Man K

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In man, oral or intravenous administration of ethanol caused a small but definite increase in peripheral serum gastrin concentration (measured by radioimmunoassay). In dogs, perfusion of the antrum with 10% ethanol caused an immediate increase in gastrin levels in the antral venous outflow. Acidification of the perfus...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Becker HD,Reeder DD,Thompson JC

更新日期：1974-06-01 00:00:00