Abstract：
:The accepted approach to patients with intermittent calf claudication is nonoperative unless the symptoms are truly incapacitating, in which case arteriography and either percutaneous angioplasty or operation is indicated. Arteriography is considered a preoperative procedure. However, with improvements in percutaneous angioplasty, we have altered our approach to those patients with limiting, but not incapacitating, claudication. These patients are given the choice of conservative treatment or percutaneous angioplasty, but not operation. In an attempt to limit arteriography to only those patients who would benefit from angioplasty, we have employed color Doppler imaging as a screening technique. Over a 2-year period, 62 patients with limiting claudication were evaluated with color Doppler imaging. Thirty-six patients had long occlusions and did not undergo arteriography since they were not believed to be candidates for percutaneous angioplasty. Three short (less than 5 cm) occlusions and 23 localized stenoses were identified in the superficial femoral and popliteal arteries. Angiography confirmed the Doppler findings in all 26 cases. In 24 patients, dilatation was successful, whereas 2 patients' arteries could not be dilated. Two stenoses recurred early and were redilated. There were no complications from the angioplasties. We conclude that in the subset of patients with limiting, but not incapacitating, claudication, color Doppler imaging can accurately select those patients who will benefit from angioplasty. In this way, patients can be spared unnecessary angiograms.
journal_name
Am J Surgjournal_title
American journal of surgeryauthors
Collier P,Wilcox G,Brooks D,Laffey S,Dalton Tdoi
10.1016/s0002-9610(05)80300-9subject
Has Abstractpub_date
1990-08-01 00:00:00pages
171-4issue
2eissn
0002-9610issn
1879-1883pii
S0002-9610(05)80300-9journal_volume
160pub_type
杂志文章abstract：:Of 101 patients originally operated on, the status of 98 is known. Given the mortality and reanastomosis rates, the operation must be considered an absolute failure in 28 percent of the patients. Given the other complications that appear (or persist) late postoperatively, only 18 percent of the entire series of patien...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/0002-9610(80)90165-8
更新日期：1980-09-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:The aims of this study were to compare the effectiveness of percutaneous drainage between pyogenic hepatic abscesses with and those without biliary communication and to evaluate the role of endoscopic biliary stent placement in the treatment of communicating abscesses. METHODS:Sixty-one patients with hepati...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0002-9610(01)00869-8
更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Twenty patients treated by femorofemoral bypass were retrospectively reviewed to determine if femorofemoral bypass was efficacious in the treatment of disabling claudication. The data have clearly demonstrated that two criteria are necessary for the successful outcome of femorofemoral bypass. First, the donor artery s...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/0002-9610(86)90245-x
更新日期：1986-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:We sought to determine the number of patients with known breast cancer who were found to have an additional, mammographically occult lesion detected on breast-specific gamma imaging (BSGI). METHODS:An institutional review board-approved review of all patients who underwent BSGI at Beth Israel Medical Center...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2009.06.016
更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Preoperative embolization of highly vascular soft tissue tumors was performed in four patients. Selective catheterization of branch vessels supplying the tumors successfully avoided inadvertent embolization of adjacent normal tissue. Operative blood loss was significantly less than anticipated, permitting an easier, m...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/0002-9610(83)90429-4
更新日期：1983-09-01 00:00:00
abstract：:We tested the effectiveness of a single dose of prophylactic antibiotic (gentamicin) in elective cholecystectomy in a double-blind, controlled randomized study. All patients recognized preoperatively as being at risk were excluded. The treatment group comprised of 102 patients received a single dose of gentamicin and ...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi：10.1016/0002-9610(86)90218-7
更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Mucinous Cystic Neoplasms are mucin producing cysts of the pancreas with malignant potential. The existing literature on treatment outcomes is limited to relatively small surgical series. METHODS:We reviewed the National Cancer Database assessing the outcomes of patients with mucinous cystic neoplasms betwe...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2020.09.006
更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Achieving a higher hemoglobin (Hb) level might allow the anemic, critically ill, trauma patient to have an improved outcome during rehabilitation therapy. METHODS:Patients with major blunt trauma orthopedic injuries were administered epoetin alfa or placebo weekly both in hospital and for up to 12 weeks aft...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章,多中心研究,随机对照试验
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2011.08.006
更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:The results and advantages of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the geriatric population have received minimal attention. Several early reports related high conversion rates complications and mortality. This case series review is focused on the results of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the geriatric populatio...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2003.11.031
更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0002-9610(88)80268-x
更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The charts of 81 patients who underwent skull base surgery between 1982 and 1993 were reviewed retrospectively. Data relative to demographic aspects, clinical stage, previous treatment, surgical approach, type of reconstruction, histology, extent of disease, complications, and follow-up were analyzed. The craniofacial...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0002-9610(05)80106-0
更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Incidental abnormalities are increasingly being detected. The pathology and clinical outcome of patients with pancreatic incidentalomas have not been well characterized. METHODS:We reviewed the records of 356 patients with pancreatic abnormalities from August 2001 to June 2007. Clinical and pathologic data ...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2007.12.027
更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:We propose a simple algorithm for management of patients with challenging abdominal fascial defects. METHODS:The medical records of 64 patients with complicated abdominal wall defects representing a consecutive series by a single surgeon over a 4-year period were reviewed. Group I patients presented with ma...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0002-9610(00)00566-3
更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Five hundred twenty-six patients who underwent carotid endarterectomy were separated by reviewing those 81 (15%) patients with an occluded contralateral carotid artery and those 445 (85%) with nonocclusion. The population characteristics and surgical indications were similar between the occluded and nonoccluded groups...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0002-9610(05)81050-5
更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:The transformation of a trainee into a surgeon is influenced strongly by communication patterns in the operating room (OR). In the current era of limited educational opportunities, elucidation of teaching and learning strategies in this environment is critical. The aim of this study was to further understand...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2008.01.004
更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：:A new technique has been described for the placement of an implantable percutaneous triple-lumen catheter. This procedure eliminates the need for a large bore introducer. It also provides a mechanism to change these catheters over a wire if necessary. This cannot be accomplished with the Hickman or Broviac catheters. ...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0002-9610(85)80116-1
更新日期：1985-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Endocrine tumors arising sporadically or as a manifestation of the multiple endocrine neoplasia type I syndrome (MEN I) have been shown to have mutations on chromosome 11. These mutations can be detected at the molecular level by loss of heterozygosity (LOH) for DNA markers from chromosome 11. This study represents on...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/0002-9610(94)90071-x
更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：:We devised a new technique to increase the safety of pancreaticojejunostomy in patients with an extended operation for pancreatic cancer. This new pancreaticojejunostomy was created by end-to-side anastomosis with four layers about 7 cm distal to the jejunal stump. The cut surface of the pancreas was placed on the ser...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0002-9610(05)80524-0
更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The correlation between serum amylase and pancreatic amylase secretion was studied in two patients. Both patients underwent sphincterotomy, and the pancreatic duct was cannulated with a polyethylene tube. The tube was left in place for 15 to 21 days. The rate of amylase secretion over 7 days was studied in response to...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/0002-9610(82)90178-7
更新日期：1982-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Intragastric illumination using a flexible light source is described as a technical aid in the management of gastric bleeding. The flexible light source can be recommended for illumination of the proximal intragastric area to facilitate surgical control of bleeding from Mallory-Weiss lacerations, ulcers, varices, and ...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/0002-9610(77)90173-8
更新日期：1977-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Selective shunting during carotid endarterectomy is associated with the lowest operative stroke rate; therefore, patient selection for carotid shunting is critical. Electroencephalography (EEG) can detect ischemic brain cell dysfunction before irreversible injury. The carotid stump back pressure (CSP) has be...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 临床试验,杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0002-9610(99)80275-x
更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Historically, tertiary syphilis infection has been the most common cause of thoracic aortic aneurysm, resulting in 5% to 10% of cardiovascular deaths until the era of antibiotics. METHODS:A 49-year-old Caucasian man presented to our institution with progressive dysphagia, weight loss, incomplete bladder emp...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2010.02.017
更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：INTRODUCTION:Medical students applying for general surgery residencies often require a letter of recommendation (LOR) from the Surgical Chair. However, LORs may reveal gender and ethnic bias. This study examines the presence of implicit bias in general surgery resident selection by evaluating chair LORs. METHODS:A ret...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2020.08.010
更新日期：2020-08-15 00:00:00
abstract：:Recently, carotid plaque factors, specifically intraplaque hemorrhage, have been studied with respect to the production of cerebrovascular symptoms. Ninety-five carotid endarterectomies were performed and the plaques that were removed were examined for intraplaque hemorrhage. Patients were separated into three groups:...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/0002-9610(84)90450-1
更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Substitution of segments of traumatized or diseased ureter has been attempted often with little success. The ideal ureteral subsitute has yet to be found, and experiments with the newer biologically inert prosthetic materials such as the bovine carotid artery heterograft are warranted. ...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/0002-9610(76)90010-6
更新日期：1976-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Cervical spine injuries can occur in as many as 10% of patients with blunt trauma with mental status changes from closed head injuries. Despite normal results on cervical spine computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is often recommended to exclude ligamentous or soft tissue injury. METHO...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2008.07.040
更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Transduodenal sphincterotomy (TS) has fallen into disuse since endoscopists developed techniques to treat sphincter problems nonsurgically. However, some patients experience recurrent sphincter strictures after endoscopic sphincterotomy (ES), with the ampulla endoscopically inaccessible, and pancreas divisum...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2009.08.048
更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Between 1971 and 1976, ninety-three patients with a clinical diagnosis of pseudocyst confirmed by ultrasonography were identified from a group of 923 patients admitted for pancreatic disease. Uncertainties in diagnosis and/or rapid progression of underlying pancreatitis led to urgent laparotomy and drainage in eleven ...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/0002-9610(79)90024-2
更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite significant evolutions in health care, outcome discrepancies exist among demographic cohorts. We sought to determine the impact of race on emergency surgery outcomes. METHODS:This is a retrospective review of the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database (20...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2012.11.022
更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:We recently reported that the efficacy of nitric oxide (NO) appears to be based on both sex and hormone status. The mechanism responsible for this differential efficacy is unknown. The aim of this study was to characterize the effect of sex, hormones, and NO on the extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK)...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2011.06.022
更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00
