Abstract:
BACKGROUND:Trastuzumab has been found to have potent antiproliferative effects in human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER-2)-overexpressing human breast tumors. Inhibition of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR), a protein often overexpressed in breast carcinoma, has been shown to induce apoptosis. METHODS:Breast carcinoma cell lines were cultured with increasing doses of trastuzumab and/or a VEGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI). Growth inhibition and apoptosis were assessed after 5 days and 48 hours of treatment, respectively. Combination index values were calculated to determine the effectiveness of this drug combination. RESULTS:A dose-dependent growth inhibition was shown in all cell lines tested with the VEGFR TKI, whereas trastuzumab was effective only in the HER-2-positive cells. A synergistic interaction was shown in the HER-2-overexpressing cell lines, accompanied by an increase in apoptosis. CONCLUSIONS:The combination of trastuzumab and a VEGFR TKI may be of therapeutic value in select breast cancer patients.
journal_name
Am J Surgjournal_title
American journal of surgeryauthors
Kim EM,Lobocki C,Dubay L,Mittal VKdoi
10.1016/j.amjsurg.2008.10.009subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2009-03-01 00:00:00pages
331-6issue
3eissn
0002-9610issn
1879-1883pii
S0002-9610(08)00776-9journal_volume
197pub_type
杂志文章abstract:BACKGROUND:Over the past 15 years of war, eligible U.S. military members donated organs overseas in Germany. Our hypothesis was that outcomes at a military treatment facility were comparable to a civilian cohort. METHODS:Military donors were matched 1:3 with a donor cohort from the U.S. United Network for Organ Sharin...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2017.01.024
更新日期:2017-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Port placement injuries are a potentially devastating complication of laparoscopic surgery. Ultrasound assessment for visceral slide has the ability to preoperatively determine adhesion-free areas. The utility of this technique has not been studied when performed by surgeons. METHODS:Surgeons without expert...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2014.12.020
更新日期:2015-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:The survival of patients with metastatic melanoma is poor. The response rates for chemotherapy and immunotherapy have been low, with no real improvement in survival. We reviewed the results of surgical resection. METHODS:We performed a retrospective review of the medical records of all patients who underwen...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/S0002-9610(98)00041-5
更新日期:1998-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::A case of hepatic hemangioma is reported in which preoperative diagnosis, with the combined aid of serial selective hepatic arteriography and laparoscopy, was necessary. The patient underwent right hepatic lobectomy after extensive extrahepatic individual ligations with no severe postoperative complications. The combi...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(75)90350-5
更新日期:1975-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:The bispectral index (BIS) is a processed electroencephalographic value (awake = 100, isoelectric = 0). The relationship of BIS and brain death (BD) is assessed. METHODS:BIS was evaluated in GCS 3 head-injured patients with BD (no brain function including apnea) or near BD (no apnea or negative ancillary te...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2009.05.032
更新日期:2009-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::The effects of cyclosporin A on the regenerating liver were studied in rats after partial hepatectomy and were compared with those of conventional immunosuppressants such as methylprednisolone and azathioprine. In Group I, a standard hepatectomy removing two thirds of the organ was performed. In Group II, an oral dose...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9610(88)80705-0
更新日期:1988-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::The relationship between platelet count and aggregability was serially evaluated after splenectomy in patients with normosplenism and hypersplenism, and the results were compared with those found in patients undergoing only upper abdominal surgery. The preoperative count and aggregability of platelets were significant...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(78)90242-8
更新日期:1978-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::A review of 352 patients with primary liver cell carcinoma treated by the author is presented. The poor rate of resectability (7 per cent) has necessitated various forms of treatment over the years. These are described in detail. Based on this experience, the current form of treatment for nonresectable carcinoma is su...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(75)90452-3
更新日期:1975-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Expression profiles of p21, p27, p53, Ki-67, and thymidylate synthase may be associated with response to neoadjuvant chemoradiation. The relationship between post-treatment protein expression and regional lymph node involvement has not been fully explored. METHODS:Tumor cores from 126 rectal cancer patients...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2014.02.003
更新日期:2014-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:The availability and utility of public statements and policies on gender equity from professional surgical societies has not been studied. METHODS:Professional surgical society websites were searched for publicly available statements and policies related to gender equity. These were compiled and assessed fo...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2020.06.041
更新日期:2020-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Percutaneous transluminal laser angioplasty is a new method for treating atherosclerotic disease previously not amenable to routine percutaneous transluminal angioplasty techniques. Our results compared favorably with other clinical trials. Patient selection criteria include lesions in the superficial femoral or popli...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(87)90240-6
更新日期:1987-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Many trauma surgeons and trauma centers use routine exploration of Gerota's fascia (GE) for renal gunshot wounds (RGSW). The purpose of this study was to assess whether RGSW can be selectively explored for patients who undergo exploratory laparotomy. METHODS:Retrospective 10-year review of all patients who ...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2015.09.023
更新日期:2016-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Over the last decade, significant technological advancements have occurred in cardiac surgery. One such breakthrough has been the use of robotic telemanipulation systems, which allow the surgeon to perform cardiac surgery through a minimally invasive approach. As a result, surgery for atrial fibrillation and resynchro...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2004.08.001
更新日期:2004-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::The value of barium enema examination in diagnosing acute appendicitis in patients with equivocal findings has been confirmed by our experience with five patients. Cecal spasm, extrinsic compression of the cecum, nonvisualization of the appendix, and partial visualization of the appendix appear to be useful roentgenog...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(79)90306-4
更新日期:1979-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Despite blood-conservation techniques, hemorrhage during burn excision remains substantial. It is difficult to predict the blood loss that will occur per operation and how many units the patient will require during surgery. This may result in high cross-match-to-transfusion ratios (CMTRs). METHODS:A retrosp...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2004.11.030
更新日期:2005-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Venous thromboembolism is the most common preventable cause of hospital death. The objective of this study was to clarify risk factors for postoperative bleeding related to thromboprophylaxis after laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery. METHODS:The study was conducted at 23 Japanese institutions and includ...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2015.10.019
更新日期:2017-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Two courses of triple-agent chemotherapy were given to 47 patients with advanced head and neck cancer. All but one patient with a nasopharyngeal carcinoma had resectable stage III and IV squamous cell carcinoma. Eighty-eight percent of the patients responded to the chemotherapy with a 50 percent or greater decrease in...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(82)90417-2
更新日期:1982-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Among 400 patients with adenocarcinoma of the distal large bowel, anterior resection resulted in more anastomotic leaks, postoperative urinary retention and diarrhea when used for lesions of the mid-rectum than when used for lesions of the proximal rectum or sigmoid colon. However, the operative mortality, long-term m...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(80)90235-4
更新日期:1980-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to identify stage II colon cancer patients with a high risk of recurrence. METHODS:All patients who underwent surgery for stage II colon cancer (CC) were retrospectively enrolled and sub-grouped according to TNM staging (IIa-b-c) and stage IIa in high (IIaHR) and low risk (IIaLR) a...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2017.03.038
更新日期:2018-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::The relationship between type 2 diabetes mellitus and pancreatic cancer (PC) is not clear. It has been reported that the increased release of islet amyloid polypeptides (IAPPs) is responsible for the impaired glucose tolerance in PC patients. However, no information exists on the patterns of IAPP expression in PC tiss...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2007.05.024
更新日期:2007-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare, life-threatening disorder of unknown pathophysiology. The role of splenectomy in the multimodality therapy of TTP is controversial. MATERIALS AND METHODS:All charts of patients with TTP at the University of Utah between 1984 and 1994 were reviewed to eval...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9610(99)80015-4
更新日期:1995-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Three distinct forms of postoperative breakdown after Nissen fundoplication have been discussed. Disruption and recurrent reflux is most common, with slipping occurring infrequently. For the first time, three patients developing a proximal gastric pouch deformity causing partial obstruction of the fundus without recur...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(77)90278-1
更新日期:1977-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:This study compared the surgical results of 2 localization methods-cryo-assisted localization (CAL) and needle-wire localization (NWL)-in patients undergoing breast lumpectomy for breast cancer. METHODS:A total of 310 patients were treated in an institutional review board-approved study with 18 surgeons at ...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2006.06.012
更新日期:2006-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Current standard of care dictates that central venous catheter (CVC) insertion should be followed by an immediate chest radiograph to confirm appropriate position and rule out complications. We hypothesized that a subset of monitored intensive care unit patients exists that is at low risk for complications a...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9610(00)00498-0
更新日期:2000-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:We sought to determine if lymph node harvesting and survival for CRC were comparable between laparoscopic and open resections in a community hospital setting. METHODS:A retrospective chart review of patients at two community hospitals who underwent open or laparoscopic resection for CRC between January 20...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2017.03.012
更新日期:2017-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Hemorrhage is a major cause of trauma deaths. Coagulopathy exacerbates hemorrhage and is commonly seen during major trauma resuscitation, suggesting that current practice of coagulation factor transfusion is inadequate. Reversal of coagulopathy involves normalization of body temperature, elimination of the causes of d...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2005.03.034
更新日期:2005-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::We performed a 1 year review of mammographic interpretations and breast biopsy experiences at Madigan Army Medical Center, correlating biopsy results with mammographic interpretations when possible. Fibrocystic mammary dysplasia was reported in two thirds of our patients, with interpretations heavily weighted toward f...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(84)90130-2
更新日期:1984-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::The first reported aorto-left main coronary artery saphenous vein bypass for an aberrant left main coronary artery arising from the anterior sinus of Valsalva is presented. Late follow-up revealed a normal stress test, and cardiac catheterization revealed the left system to be entirely supplied by the graft. ...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(77)90349-x
更新日期:1977-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::A patient with pancreatic ascites is presented who had neither a pseudocyst nor demonstrable pancreatic duct disruption, despite the presence of both calculi and strictures in a dilated duct of Wirsung. Concurrently, the patient exhibited intractable abdominal pain characteristic of end-stage chronic alcoholic pancrea...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(79)90356-8
更新日期:1979-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::The following report illustrates a rare case of small bowel obstruction which occurred when a large phytobezoar, which had formed in a proximal jejunal diverticulum, dislodged and migrated distally. Obstruction and subsequent perforation resulted when the phytobezoar passed into the narrow terminal ileum and lodged ju...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2007.02.018
更新日期:2008-01-01 00:00:00