Wait times for cancer surgery in the United States: trends and predictors of delays.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop and validate a robust, objective mobility assessment tool, Hamlyn Mobility Score (HMS), using a wearable motion sensor. BACKGROUND:Advances in reconstructive techniques allow more limbs to be salvaged. However, evidence demonstrating superior long-term outcomes compared with amputation is unavaila...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kwasnicki RM,Hettiaratchy S,Jarchi D,Nightingale C,Wordsworth M,Simmons J,Yang GZ,Darzi A

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The combined Cambridge/King's College Hospital series of 64 orthotopic liver grafts' experience dates back to 1968. Many patients were referred for liver grafting late in the course of their diseases and were operated on when they were too ill or died before suitable livers could be found. Complications of biliary dra...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Calne RY,McMaster P,Portmann B,Wall WJ,Williams R

更新日期：1977-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between June 1977 and November 1981, 26 children and adults with ulcerative colitis have undergone a total colectomy, an endorectal dissection of the rectal mucosa, and an ileoanostomy. A combined abdominoperineal approach was used to perform the operation, and the mucosal-submucosal rectal tube was dissected out inta...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Coran AG,Sarahan TM,Dent TL,Fiddian-Green R,Wesley JR,Jordan FT

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the long-term outcome of aggressive surgery incorporating hepatic resection and systematic nodal dissection for advanced carcinoma involving the hepatic hilus. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Few long-term results are available regarding radical surgery incorporating major hepatectomy and nodal dissectio...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kosuge T,Yamamoto J,Shimada K,Yamasaki S,Makuuchi M

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The influence of deep vein thrombosis on intramuscular pressure was evaluated in 22 patients by means of the wick technique. Intramuscular pressure was measured in the anterior tibial and the deep posterior compartments in both legs before and during treatment. The intramuscular pressure was significantly (p less than...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Qvarfordt P,Eklöf B,Ohlin P

更新日期：1983-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirteen patients with lymphoma of the breast are presented. In addition, 163 previously reported cases of lymphoma of the breast are reviewed. Complete staging was performed on all patients. No patient had a diagnosis of lymphoma prior to breast biopsy. The histologic findings were diffuse histiocytic lymphoma (DHL) ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Schouten JT,Weese JL,Carbone PP

更新日期：1981-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We sought to develop and evaluate a video-based coaching program for board-eligible/certified surgeons. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Multiple disciplines utilize coaching for continuous professional development; however, coaching is not routinely employed for practicing surgeons. METHODS:Peer-nominated surgeons ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Greenberg CC,Ghousseini HN,Pavuluri Quamme SR,Beasley HL,Frasier LL,Brys NA,Dombrowski JC,Wiegmann DA,Wisconsin Surgical Coaching Program.

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Pancreatic mucinous cystic neoplasms (MCNs) provide a spectrum of neoplastic changes ranging from benign to malignant. The authors have correlated K-ras mutations and p53 overexpression with the evolution of these tumors. METHODS:Areas of mild, moderate, or severe dysplasia were microdissected from paraffin-...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Jimenez RE,Warshaw AL,Z'graggen K,Hartwig W,Taylor DZ,Compton CC,Fernández-del Castillo C

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This prospective study evaluated host resistance in a surgical population who walked into the hospital for elective surgery. Patients were stratified into Hospital Reactive (HR, n = 19) if they reacted to two or more of five recall skin test antigens and Walk-in Anergic (WA, n = 26) if they did not react to the antige...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Christou NV,Rode H,Larsen D,Loose L,Broadhead M,Meakins JL

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of the study was to evaluate and study the full spectrum of swallowing dysfunction and long-term disease-specific outcomes in adults with surgically corrected esophageal atresia/tracheaesophageal fistula (EA/TEF). BACKGROUND:Long-term outcomes for adults who underwent EA/TEF repair because infants a...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Gibreel W,Zendejas B,Antiel RM,Fasen G,Moir CR,Zarroug AE

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess whether regional intestinal oxygen saturation (rintSO2) and regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rcSO2) measurements aid in estimating survival of preterm infants after surgery for NEC. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Predicting survival after surgery for NEC is difficult yet of the utmost importance fo...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kuik SJ,van der Heide M,Bruggink JLM,Bos AF,Verhagen AAE,Kooi EMW,Hulscher JBF

更新日期：2020-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report survival, functional, and quality-of-life (QoL) outcomes after extended radical resection for advanced pelvic tumors with en bloc sciatic or femoral nerve resection. BACKGROUND:Advanced pelvic tumors involving the sciatic or femoral nerve have traditionally been considered inoperable. Small studies...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Brown KGM,Solomon MJ,Lau YC,Steffens D,Austin KKS,Lee PJ

更新日期：2019-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Desmoid tumors are locally invasive, nonmetastasizing fibrous tumors most frequently seen in patients with familial polyposis coli (FPC). Of 325 patients with FPC treated at the Cleveland Clinic, 29 (8.9%) were found to have a total of 36 desmoid tumors. These tumors occur in young patients (mean age: 29.8 years), par...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Jones IT,Jagelman DG,Fazio VW,Lavery IC,Weakley FL,McGannon E

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the investment in postgraduate education and training places patients at risk for worse outcomes and higher costs than if medical and surgical care was delivered in nonteaching settings. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The Veterans Health Administration (VA) plays a major role in the training of...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Khuri SF,Najjar SF,Daley J,Krasnicka B,Hossain M,Henderson WG,Aust JB,Bass B,Bishop MJ,Demakis J,DePalma R,Fabri PJ,Fink A,Gibbs J,Grover F,Hammermeister K,McDonald G,Neumayer L,Roswell RH,Spencer J,Turnage RH,V

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess our outcomes after minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Esophagectomy has traditionally been performed by open methods. Results from most series include mortality rates in excess of 5% and hospital stays frequently greater than 10 days. MIE has the potential to improve th...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Luketich JD,Alvelo-Rivera M,Buenaventura PO,Christie NA,McCaughan JS,Litle VR,Schauer PR,Close JM,Fernando HC

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Umbilical hernia is a common finding in cirrhotic patients with ascites. Spontaneous disruption of the hernia and attendant discharge of ascitic fluid is an unusual and rarely reported complication in these patients and is associated with an overall mortality rate of nearly 30%. During the 5-year period 1977-1982, nin...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lemmer JH,Strodel WE,Knol JA,Eckhauser FE

更新日期：1983-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The authors' aim was to determine the requirement for an active interleukin (IL)-1 receptor during the development and progression of acute pancreatitis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Interleukin-1 is a pro- inflammatory cytokine that has been shown to be produced during acute pancreatitis. Earlier animal studi...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Norman JG,Fink G,Franz M,Guffey J,Carter G,Davison B,Sexton C,Glaccum M

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A randomized, controlled, multicenter trial was undertaken in 102 patients with objective evidence of severe acute pancreatitis to evaluate whether selective decontamination reduces mortality. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Secondary pancreatic infection is the major cause of death in patients with acute necrotizin...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Luiten EJ,Hop WC,Lange JF,Bruining HA

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A simulator to enable safe practice and assessment of ALND has been designed, and face, content and construct validity has been investigated. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND DATA:The reduction in the number of ALNDs conducted has led to decreased resident exposure and confidence. METHODS:A cross-sectional multicente...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Muthuswamy K,Fisher R,Mavroveli S,Petrou F,Khawar S,Amlani A,Hanna GB,Hadjiminas DJ,Thiruchelvam PTR,Leff DR

更新日期：2020-06-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Surgery for pediatric idiopathic constipation (IC) is undertaken after failure of bowel management programs. Decisions are influenced by rectal biopsy, transit studies, megacolon/megarectum, degree of soiling/incontinence, and anorectal manometry profile(s). A systematic review of ALL published studies critic...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Siminas S,Losty PD

更新日期：2015-12-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To train surgeons in a standardized technique of sentinel lymph node biopsy and to prepare them for the requirements of a prospective randomized surgical trial. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The NSABP B32 trial opened to accrual in May 1999. A significant component of this trial was a prerandomization training pha...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Harlow SP,Krag DN,Julian TB,Ashikaga T,Weaver DL,Feldman SA,Klimberg VS,Kusminsky R,Moffat FL Jr,Noyes RD,Beitsch PD

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study compares outcomes following pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) for patients treated at local, low-volume centers and those traveling to high-volume centers. BACKGROUND:Although outcomes for PD are superior at high-volume institutions, not all patients live in proximity to major medical centers. Theoreti...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lidsky ME,Sun Z,Nussbaum DP,Adam MA,Speicher PJ,Blazer DG 3rd

更新日期：2017-08-01 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：:Over a 24-year period, 411 partial hepatic resections were performed: 142 right or left trisegmentectomies, 158 lobectomies, 25 segmentectomies, and 86 local excisions. The operations were performed for benign lesions in 182 patients, for primary hepatic malignancies in 106, and for hepatic metastases in 123, includin...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Iwatsuki S,Starzl TE

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the era of pre- or perioperative therapy for gastric cancer, clinical staging before treatment appears to be increasingly important for prognosis, yet there are no data on the subject for resectable gastric cancer patients. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the prognostic role of preoperative locoregional staging i...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Park SR,Kim MJ,Ryu KW,Lee JH,Lee JS,Nam BH,Choi IJ,Kim YW

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the risk factors of morbidity after surgery for ileocolonic Crohn disease (CD). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The risk factors of morbidity after surgery for CD, particularly the role of anti-TNF therapy, remain controversial and have not been evaluated in a large prospective cohort study. METHODS:Fr...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Brouquet A,Maggiori L,Zerbib P,Lefevre JH,Denost Q,Germain A,Cotte E,Beyer-Berjot L,Munoz-Bongrand N,Desfourneaux V,Rahili A,Duffas JP,Pautrat K,Denet C,Bridoux V,Meurette G,Faucheron JL,Loriau J,Guillon F,Vicaut E

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate discrepancies between trial registry entries and final reports of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published in major general surgical journals. BACKGROUND:Health care decisions are based on published results in peer-reviewed journals. Mandatory trial registration was introduced to increase tr...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Rosenthal R,Dwan K

更新日期：2013-06-01 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(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