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abstract：:Renal scintiphotography with (131)I-hippurate was the primary diagnostic procedure in evaluating renal failure and complications in over 500 transplant patients. This diagnostic test has become our principal method of evaluation and followup of renal transplants, especially in the early post-transplant period. It has ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Salvatierra O Jr,Powell MR,Price DC,Kountz SL,Belzer FO

更新日期：1974-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study evaluates surgical procedures for Crohn's colitis. The risk of recurrence and how it interacts with future avoidance of permanent stoma and quality of life (QoL) is studied. BACKGROUND:Segmental and subtotal colectomy are widely used surgical options in isolated Crohn's colitis. It is not clear wh...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kiran RP,Nisar PJ,Church JM,Fazio VW

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the relation between delay in surgery because of preoperative biliary drainage (PBD) and survival in patients scheduled for surgery for pancreatic head cancer. BACKGROUND:Patients with obstructive jaundice due to pancreatic head cancer can undergo PBD. The associated delay of surgery can lead to ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Eshuis WJ,van der Gaag NA,Rauws EA,van Eijck CH,Bruno MJ,Kuipers EJ,Coene PP,Kubben FJ,Gerritsen JJ,Greve JW,Gerhards MF,de Hingh IH,Klinkenbijl JH,Nio CY,de Castro SM,Busch OR,van Gulik TM,Bossuyt PM,Gouma DJ

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role for neoadjuvant systemic therapy in resectable pancreas adenocarcinoma remains undefined. OBJECTIVE:We evaluated the efficacy of gemcitabine and oxaliplatin administered as preoperative therapy in patients with resectable pancreas adenocarcinoma. METHODS:Eligible patients were screened using compu...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： OʼReilly EM,Perelshteyn A,Jarnagin WR,Schattner M,Gerdes H,Capanu M,Tang LH,LaValle J,Winston C,DeMatteo RP,DʼAngelica M,Kurtz RC,Abou-Alfa GK,Klimstra DS,Lowery MA,Brennan MF,Coit DG,Reidy DL,Kingham TP,Allen PJ

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five dogs prepared with Heidenhain pouches received infusions of saline, GIP and VIP before and after a standard meat meal. Blood samples were obtained under basal conditions and at subsequent intervals for measurement of gastrin, insulin, GIP and VIP by radioimmunoassay. GIP and VIP infusions had no effect on basal l...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Villar HV,Fender HR,Rayford PL,Bloom SR,Ramus NI,Thompson JC

更新日期：1976-07-01 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：:The costs for elective cholecystectomies were measured 1955, 1965 and 1975. The average length of stay decreased by 25% between 1955 and 1965 and with the same amount between 1965 and 1975. In spite of these marked reductions in the average length of stay there was only a significant decrease in costs between 1955 and...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lindgren B,Petersson BG,Sörbris R,Bengmark S

更新日期：1979-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess long-term outcome and prognostic factors for extreme surgery by vascular and plastic surgical teamwork for leg salvage in patients with critically ischemic large tissue defects. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Combined vascular reconstruction and microvascular free-flap transfer has been used to improve di...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Tukiainen E,Kallio M,Lepäntalo M

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of the study was to determine the long-term effect of the use of a hyaluronic acid-carboxymethylcellulose membrane (Seprafilm) on the incidence of adhesions and subsequent small-bowel obstruction and chronic abdominal complaints after colorectal surgery (Hartmann's procedure). BACKGROUND:Adhesi...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： van der Wal JB,Iordens GI,Vrijland WW,van Veen RN,Lange J,Jeekel J

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the association between race/ethnicity and perioperative outcomes in individuals undergoing major oncologic and nononcologic surgical procedures in the United States. BACKGROUND:Prior work has shown that there are significant racial/ethnic disparities in perioperative outcomes after several type...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Ravi P,Sood A,Schmid M,Abdollah F,Sammon JD,Sun M,Klett DE,Varda B,Peabody JO,Menon M,Kibel AS,Nguyen PL,Trinh QD

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate readmissions following laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB), laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB). BACKGROUND:Few studies have evaluated national readmission rates for primary bariatric surgery with national, bariatric-specific data. ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Berger ER,Huffman KM,Fraker T,Petrick AT,Brethauer SA,Hall BL,Ko CY,Morton JM

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inclusion of vagotomy and pyloroplasty in the surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux associated with hiatal hernia has long been controversial. To evaluate the morbidity of vagotomy in the treatment of reflux esophagitis, a retrospective study of 311 patients treated by the Hill posterior gastropexy technique o...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Vansant JH,Baker JW Jr

更新日期：1976-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Because neural invasion (NI) is still inconsistently reported and not well characterized within gastrointestinal malignancies (GIMs), our aim was to determine the exact prevalence and severity of NI and to elucidate the true impact of NI on patient's prognosis. BACKGROUND:The union internationale contre le ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Liebl F,Demir IE,Mayer K,Schuster T,DʼHaese JG,Becker K,Langer R,Bergmann F,Wang K,Rosenberg R,Novotny AR,Feith M,Reim D,Friess H,Ceyhan GO

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the expression of the transcription factor nuclear factor kappa B (NF-kappaB) in Barrett's epithelium and adenocarcinoma and the impact of NF-kappaB expression on tumor stage and response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy and radiation therapy. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Progression of Barrett's esophagus ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Abdel-Latif MM,O'Riordan J,Windle HJ,Carton E,Ravi N,Kelleher D,Reynolds JV

更新日期：2004-04-01 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：:Eighty-nine grafts of expanded microporous polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) with a diameter of 4 mm, were placed in the carotid and femoral arteries of dogs. The animals were sacrificed at varying intervals beginning three days after operation. Four animals remain alive with patent grafts 10 months post-operatively. Twe...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Campbell CD,Goldfarb D,Roe R

更新日期：1975-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To summarize the long-term efficacy and safety of tacrolimus in orthotopic liver transplant (OLT) recipients, as well as to examine the factors that influence long-term morbidity and mortality rates. BACKGROUND:Tacrolimus (FK506, Prograf) was introduced as primary immunosuppression for primary liver transpla...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Jain A,Reyes J,Kashyap R,Rohal S,Abu-Elmagd K,Starzl T,Fung J

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze long-term weight loss, changes in comorbidities and quality of life, and late complications after laparoscopic and open gastric bypass. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Early results from our prospective randomized trial comparing the outcome of laparoscopic versus open gastric bypass demonstrated less pos...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Puzziferri N,Austrheim-Smith IT,Wolfe BM,Wilson SE,Nguyen NT

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to investigate transitions of recurrence hazard and peak recurrence time in patients with nonmetastatic CRC using the hazard function. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:A postoperative surveillance period of 5 years is consistent across major guidelines for patients with nonmetastatic CRC, but surv...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kudose Y,Shida D,Ahiko Y,Nakamura Y,Sakamoto R,Moritani K,Tsukamoto S,Kanemitsu Y

更新日期：2020-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：:The prolonged feeding of chenodeoxycholic acid produces hepatic injury in both pregnant and non-pregnant baboons. CDC feeding does not adversely affect ovarina function and no teratogenic effects of this bile acid were noted in 16 live birth and two stillborn progeny of CDC fed animals. However, 10 of the 16 live birt...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： McSherry CK,Morrissey KP,Swarm RL,May PS,Niemann WH,Glenn F

更新日期：1976-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare resection rates and outcome of patients subsequently referred with hepatic metastases whose initial colon cancers were resected by surgeons with different specialty interests. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Variation in practice among noncolorectal specialist surgeons has led to recommendations that colo...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Wigmore SJ,Madhavan K,Currie EJ,Bartolo DC,Garden OJ

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The optimal transfusion threshold after surgery in children is unknown. We analyzed the general surgery subgroup of the TRIPICU (Transfusion Requirements in Pediatric Intensive Care Units) study to determine the impact of a restrictive versus a liberal transfusion strategy on new or progressive multiple orga...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Rouette J,Trottier H,Ducruet T,Beaunoyer M,Lacroix J,Tucci M,Canadian Critical Care Trials Group.,PALISI Network.

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the mechanistic role of group IIA phospholipase A2 (PLA2) in the process of local and distant organ injury after intestinal ischemia-reperfusion. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Intestinal ischemia-reperfusion produces lung injury by a mechanism that involves PLA2 activation, but it is unclear which isozym...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Koike K,Yamamoto Y,Hori Y,Ono T

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Create and validate diverticulitis surgical site infection prediction scale. BACKGROUND:Surgical site infections cause significant morbidity after colorectal surgery. An infection prediction scale could target infection prevention bundles to high-risk patients. METHODS:Prospectively collected National Surgi...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bordeianou L,Cauley CE,Patel R,Bleday R,Mahmood S,Kennedy K,Ahmed KF,Yokoe D,Hooper D,Rubin M,Partners Colorectal Collaborative.

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficacy of supplemental fresh frozen plasma (FFP) therapy after massive packed red cell (PRBC) replacement for hemorrhagic shock was studied in 22 conditioned dogs. Ten dogs were randomized to received FFP, balanced electrolyte solution (BES), and PRBC, while 12 dogs received BES and PRBC. Coagulation factor acti...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Martin DJ,Lucas CE,Ledgerwood AM,Hoschner J,McGonigal MD,Grabow D

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Based on development of stem cell technology, newborn tissue, even undergoing cryopreservation, possesses promising potential as a donor source in the field of organ transplantation. However, the precise regeneration processes remains unclear. This study was designed to investigate the regenerative potential ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Tahara K,Murakami T,Fujishiro J,Takahashi M,Inoue S,Hashizume K,Matsuno K,Kobayashi E

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review standardized Nuss correction of pectus excavatum and vacuum bell treatment over the last 10 years. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:In 2010, we reported 21 years of the Nuss procedure in 1215 patients. METHODS:Over the last 10 years, 2008-2018, we evaluated 1885 pectus excavatum patients. Surgery was in...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kelly RE Jr,Obermeyer RJ,Goretsky MJ,Kuhn MA,Frantz FW,McGuire MM,Duke DS,Daniel A,Nuss D

更新日期：2020-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if phospholipase A2 (PLA2) type II and type IV mRNA expression and protein are altered in chronic pancreatitis. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:PLA2s have an important regulatory function in several signaling pathways, especially in inflammation. In this study, we examined the expression of three PLA2 i...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kashiwagi M,Friess H,Uhl W,Graber H,Duarte R,Zimmermann A,Büchler MW

更新日期：1998-02-01 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