Variability in length of stay after colorectal surgery: assessment of 182 hospitals in the national surgical quality improvement program.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess development of mucosal damage in the esophageal remnant in regard to the level of the esophagogastrostomy reconstruction either in a right chest or in a left neck position. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Esophagectomy with gastric interposition creates an in vivo human model of pathologic esophageal reflu...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： D'Journo XB,Martin J,Rakovich G,Brigand C,Gaboury L,Ferraro P,Duranceau A

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of reperfusion following hemorrhagic shock on splanchnic prostanoid release was studied. Anesthetized male rats were bled to a mean arterial blood pressure of 30 mmHg for 30 minutes and either killed or treated with shed blood for 60 minutes and then killed. The superior mesenteric arterial bed was cannulat...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Myers SI,Taylor BJ,Stanislawska M

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The authors assessed the impact of gastrinoma resection on the subsequent development of hepatic metastases in Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The symptoms of acid hypersecretion can be controlled medically in Zollinger-Ellison syndrome with high-dose pharmacologic therapy. The current ro...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Fraker DL,Norton JA,Alexander HR,Venzon DJ,Jensen RT

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the clinical, microbiological, and therapeutic features of nonpostoperative nosocomial intra-abdominal infections (non-PostopNAI) with community-acquired intra-abdominal infections (CAI). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Prospective (June 2000 through January 2001) consecutive case series analysis of patie...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Montravers P,Chalfine A,Gauzit R,Lepape A,Pierre Marmuse J,Vouillot C,Martin C

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate adverse event free admissions as a potential, patient-centered indicator aligned directly with the goal of patient safety-freedom from harm. BACKGROUND:Preventable adverse event rates in healthcare could be further reduced. These are generally measured separately, one adverse event at a time. ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： King A,Bottle A,Faiz O,Aylin P

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our objective was to analyze factors predicting outcomes after a total pancreatectomy and islet autotransplantation (TP-IAT). BACKGROUND:Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is increasingly treated by a TP-IAT. Postoperative outcomes are generally favorable, but a minority of patients fare poorly. METHODS:In our singl...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Chinnakotla S,Beilman GJ,Dunn TB,Bellin MD,Freeman ML,Radosevich DM,Arain M,Amateau SK,Mallery JS,Schwarzenberg SJ,Clavel A,Wilhelm J,Robertson RP,Berry L,Cook M,Hering BJ,Sutherland DE,Pruett TL

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nine patients with arteriographic right colon arteriovenous malformations (AVM's) are reviewed. Even though five of the eight surviving patients had diverticulosis in remaining colon, right colectomy with removal of the AVM effectively controlled bleeding in seven of the eight patients in follow-up intervals of 14-66 ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Talman EA,Dixon DS,Gutierrez FE

更新日期：1979-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cyclosporine has been used as primary immunosuppression in renal allograft recipients in our unit for the past decade. The overall clinical experience and long-term effects of the agent are reviewed. There were 461 consecutive recipients of kidney grafts; 379 received grafts from cadaver donors (CAD) and 82 from livin...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Tilney NL,Chang A,Milford EL,Whitley WD,Lazarus JM,Ramos EL,Strom TB,Carpenter CB,Kirkman RL

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new approach for preventing and treating sepsis due to central venous catheter (CVC) has been devised at the Istituto Nazionale Tumori of Milan. A prospective protocol has been developed that includes the weekly exchange of the CVC via a guidewire as well as its exchange when a CVC-related sepsis is suspected. Growt...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bozzetti F,Terno G,Bonfanti G,Scarpa D,Scotti A,Ammatuna M,Bonalumi MG

更新日期：1983-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the efficacy of isolated pelvic perfusion (IPP) with tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and melphalan in patients with locally advanced cancers in the pelvic and groin area requiring mutilating surgery. METHODS:A total of 27 patients were enrolled (carcinoma, n = 17; sarcoma/melanoma, n = 4; and endocrine...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bonvalot S,de Baere T,Mendiboure J,Paci A,Farace F,Drouard-Troalen L,Bonnet L,Hakime A,Bonniaud G,Raynard B,Israel P,Le Cesne A,Eggermont AM,Laplanche A,Muret J

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We compared the incidence of appendicitis or appendectomy across the world and evaluated temporal trends. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Population-based studies reported the incidence of appendicitis. METHODS:We searched MEDLINE and EMBASE databases for population-based studies reporting the incidence of appendic...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Ferris M,Quan S,Kaplan BS,Molodecky N,Ball CG,Chernoff GW,Bhala N,Ghosh S,Dixon E,Ng S,Kaplan GG

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Little information has been reported on the metabolic characteristics of the totally pancreatectomized patient or the efficacy of medical management after radical pancreatic surgery. The prospective evaluation of 49 such patients, with 31% followed for 48 or more months, forms the basis of this report. The major immed...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Dresler CM,Fortner JG,McDermott K,Bajorunas DR

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effectiveness of debriefing and feedback on intraoperative nontechnical performance as an instructional strategy in surgical training. BACKGROUND:Regulatory authorities for accreditation in North America have included nontechnical skills such as communication and teamwork in the competencies ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Dedy NJ,Fecso AB,Szasz P,Bonrath EM,Grantcharov TP

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the association of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in inflammation-related genes in the development of infections following esophagectomy. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Genetic polymorphisms for immunoregulatory cytokines may explain individual variation in response to trauma. Esophagectomy is as...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Azim K,McManus R,Brophy K,Ryan A,Kelleher D,Reynolds JV

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study compared the results of video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) with thoracoscopic surgery (TS) for diseases of the lung and pleura. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:No studies exist that compare the capabilities of VATS with advanced video systems and instrumentation to that of TS which has been done for 8...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Daniel TM,Kern JA,Tribble CG,Kron IL,Spotnitz WB,Rodgers BM

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifteen patients with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome followed at the National Institutes of Health with extensive metastatic disease had an actuarial 5-year survival of 20%. Therefore, in 1982 a prospective study to examine the effect and feasibility of removing all gross tumor in selected patients with extensive metastat...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Norton JA,Sugarbaker PH,Doppman JL,Wesley RA,Maton PN,Gardner JD,Jensen RT

更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the impact of improved surgical management of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) on the survival of patients with screened HCC. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:It is unclear whether the advent of new treatment modalities such as liver transplantation and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in recent years have imp...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Chan AC,Poon RT,Ng KK,Lo CM,Fan ST,Wong J

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE(S):To define the evolving role of integrative surgical management including transplantation for patients gut failure (GF). METHODS:A total of 500 patients with total parenteral nutrition-dependent catastrophic and chronic GF were referred for surgical intervention particularly transplantation and comprised t...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Abu-Elmagd KM,Armanyous SR,Fujiki M,Parekh NR,Osman M,Scalish M,Newhouse E,Fouda Y,Lennon E,Shatnawei A,Kirby D,Steiger E,Khanna A,Radhakrishnan K,Quintini C,Hashimoto K,Barnes J,Costa G

更新日期：2019-10-01 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:The aim of the study was to determine the prognostic impact of co-existence of APC and PIK3CA mutations in patients undergoing preoperative chemotherapy and resection for colorectal liver metastases (CLM). BACKGROUND:Co-occurring genetic events have been shown to drive carcinogenesis in multiple malignancies...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Yamashita S,Chun YS,Kopetz SE,Maru D,Conrad C,Aloia TA,Vauthey JN

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to identify risk factors for recurrence after pancreatic resection for intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Long-term follow-up data on recurrence after surgical resection for IPMN are currently lacking. Previous studies have presented mixed results on the ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Pflüger MJ,Griffin JF,Hackeng WM,Kawamoto S,Yu J,Chianchiano P,Shin E,Lionheart G,Tsai HL,Wang H,Rezaee N,Burkhart RA,Cameron JL,Thompson ED,Wolfgang CL,He J,Brosens LAA,Wood LD

更新日期：2020-11-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Peripheral vascular disease of the extremities causes ischemic pain and, at times, skin ulcerations and gangrene. It has been suggested that epidural spinal electrical stimulation (ESES) could improve peripheral circulation. Since 1978 we have used ESES in 34 patients with severe limb ischemia; all had resting pain an...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Augustinsson LE,Carlsson CA,Holm J,Jivegård L

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a prospective study of 103 patients with carcinoid tumors consecutively referred for medical treatment, the most common sites of the primary tumors were the ileum (73%), bronchi (7%), and jejunum (4%). All patients had local metastases, and 96 (93%) also had liver metastases. The most common initial symptoms were d...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Norheim I,Oberg K,Theodorsson-Norheim E,Lindgren PG,Lundqvist G,Magnusson A,Wide L,Wilander E

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Evaluate the value of cytology relative to imaging features in risk assessment for malignancy as defined in the Sendai Guidelines. BACKGROUND:The Sendai Guidelines list symptoms, cyst size >30 mm, dilated main pancreatic duct (MPD) >6 mm, mural nodule (MN) and "positive" cytology as high risk stigmata for ma...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Genevay M,Mino-Kenudson M,Yaeger K,Konstantinidis IT,Ferrone CR,Thayer S,Castillo CF,Sahani D,Bounds B,Forcione D,Brugge WR,Pitman MB

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe acute care length of stay (LOS) over all consecutive hospitalizations for the injury and according to level of care [intensive care unit (ICU), intermediate care, general ward], compare observed and expected LOS, and identify predictors of LOS. BACKGROUND:Prolonged LOS has important consequences ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Moore L,Stelfox HT,Turgeon AF,Nathens A,Bourgeois G,Lapointe J,Gagné M,Lavoie A

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The value of the amylase--creatinine clearance ratio (ACCR) in the diagnosis of postoperative pancreatitis was prospectively assessed. In 77 patients undergoing operations known to have a significant incidence of postoperative pancreatitis (gastric, biliary or pancreatic) i.e. "high risk" group, the ACCR was abnormall...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Leckie PA,Ferreira P,Debas HT

更新日期：1980-08-01 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：:Prior experience with the rare combination of horseshoe kidney and significant atherosclerotic vascular disease suggests difficulty in intraoperative management, often requiring division of the renal isthmus or sacrifice of some renal tissue. Seven patients have been managed successfully over the past ten years at The...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lobe TE,Martin EW Jr,Cooperman M,Vasko J,Evans WE

更新日期：1978-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We have previously demonstrated that P. aeruginosa can have profound effects on the intestinal epithelial barrier via one of its virulence factors, the PA-I lectin/adhesin. The aims of the present study were to further characterize the interaction of P. aeruginosa and the intestinal epithelium using both in v...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Wu L,Holbrook C,Zaborina O,Ploplys E,Rocha F,Pelham D,Chang E,Musch M,Alverdy J

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The use of extended criteria donors (ECDs) could minimize shortage of suitable donor livers for transplantation. In 3 years, the aggressive use of ECD livers has reduced the wait list at our center from 257 to 30 patients with a median wait time of 18 days without using living donors. This study compares t...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Tector AJ,Mangus RS,Chestovich P,Vianna R,Fridell JA,Milgrom ML,Sanders C,Kwo PY

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00