Extent of liver resection for hilar cholangiocarcinoma (Klatskin tumor): how much is enough?

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sarcomas of the esophagus are rare representing 0.1-1.5% of all esophageal tumors. We report a case of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) of the esophagus in a 60-year-old woman. METHODS:The diagnosis was made preoperatively on endoscopic biopsy and confirmed after tumor resection by immunohist...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Manger T,Pross M,Haeckel C,Lippert H

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early postoperative small bowel obstruction (EPSBO) is a common complication following colon cancer surgery. EPSBO is associated with increased hospital stays, mortality rates, and healthcare costs. The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors for EPSBO following elective colon cancer surgery. STU...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Wang XJ,Chi P,Lin HM,Lu XR,Huang Y,Xu ZB,Huang SH,Sun YW,Ye DX

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Intratumoral hemodynamics or tumor perfusion is useful in understanding the pathological background of the cancer. A parameter for a non-invasive, preoperative assessment of tumor perfusion has yet to be developed. METHODS:The study included 50 patients who underwent surgery for gastric cancer. Perfusi...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Satoh A,Shuto K,Okazumi S,Ohira G,Natsume T,Hayano K,Narushima K,Saito H,Ohta T,Nabeya Y,Yanagawa N,Matsubara H

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to determine the early postoperative hematological changes after spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy (SpDP) with preservation of the splenic artery and vein (PSAV). METHODS:We reviewed 53 patients who underwent SpDP with PSAV (n = 21) or distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy (...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Tezuka K,Kimura W,Hirai I,Moriya T,Watanabe T,Yano M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the feasibility and long-term results of early gastric surgery for patients with isolated gastric stricture following acid corrosion injury. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Upper gastrointestinal (UGI) series was routinely performed around the 4th week after acid corrosion injury. Patients with gastric str...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Tseng YL,Wu MH,Lin MY,Lai WW

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this review, the function of the sphincter of Oddi (SO) is detailed in terms of normal motility, neural and hormonal control of SO function, coordination between gallbladder and SO motility, and correlation of motility of the SO and the duodenum. In addition, SO function tests, such as the morphine Prostigmin test ...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Tanaka M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Proinflammatory cytokines like TNF-alpha and IL-8 have been thought to play a pivotal role in the propagation of severe acute pancreatitis (AP) and the development of its systemic complications, particularly acute lung injury. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of pretreatment with hydrocortisone on the p...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Osman MO,Jacobsen NO,Kristensen JU,Larsen CG,Jensen SL

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Biliary leakage after liver resection continues to be reported. Management of bile leakage has changed in recent years, with nowadays non-surgical procedures as the preferred treatment. METHODS:Biliary leakage and management were assessed in 381 patients who underwent liver resection between January 2005 an...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Hoekstra LT,van Gulik TM,Gouma DJ,Busch OR

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer is rapidly becoming popular because of the technical developments and the accumulated data of laparoscopic surgery in gastric cancer patients. The aim of this review is to present the current body of evidence and to highlight controversial issues of laparoscopic gastrectomy ...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Lee HJ,Yang HK

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Behçet's disease (BD) is a multisystem disorder characterized by vasculitis. The aim of this report is to present a patient with BD and diverticular disease of the colon and discuss the possible association between BD and diverticulosis. To our knowledge, diverticular disease of the colon has not been previously repor...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Sahan C,Akpolat T,Uçer T,Güner E,Dilek M,Danaci M

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the last one hundred years much has been written on peptic ulcer disease and the treatment options for one of its most common complications: perforation. The reason for reviewing the literature was evaluating most common ideas on how to treat perforated peptic ulcers (PPU) in general, opinions on conserva...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Bertleff MJ,Lange JF

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Although the diagnostic value of fluorine-18 2-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose (F-18-FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (F-18-FDG-PET/CT) in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) has been reported, the association between the F-18-FDG uptake in metastatic lymph nodes (FDGLN) and clinicopatho...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Sasaki K,Kawasaki H,Sato M,Koyama K,Yoshimi F,Nagai H

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Living-donor liver transplantation using a right-lobe graft has increased the frequency of hilar anatomical variations despite its advantage of a larger graft volume. METHODS:Sixty-seven living-donor liver transplantations using right-lobe grafts are reviewed, regarding the surgical anatomy of hilar vascula...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Ikegami T,Soejima Y,Taketomi A,Yoshizumi T,Harada N,Kayashima H,Itoh S,Yamashita Y,Maehara Y

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Widespread clinical application of islet transplantation remains restricted, because of insufficient methods to prevent rejection and autoimmune destruction of islet grafts. In this study we demonstrate long-term function of islets of Langerhans within a capsule of porcine chondrocytes which may serve a...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Pollok JM,Lorenzen M,Kölln PA,Török E,Kaufmann PM,Kluth D,Bohuslavizki KH,Gundlach M,Rogiers X

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:It is generally advised to perform colonoscopy after conservatively treated diverticulitis because colon cancer may present itself with similar symptoms, laboratory and radiological results. With this study we investigated in what percentage of patients a malignancy was found by performing routine c...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Schout PJ,Spillenaar Bilgen EJ,Groenen MJ

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Emergency surgery impairs postoperative outcomes in colorectal cancer patients. No study has assessed the relationship between obesity and postoperative results in this setting. OBJECTIVE:To compare the results of emergency surgery for obstructive colon cancer (OCC) in an obese patient population with those...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Genser L,Manceau G,Mege D,Bridoux V,Lakkis Z,Venara A,Voron T,Bege T,Sielezneff I,Karoui M,on behalf of the AFC (French Surgical Association) Working Group.

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pancreatic serous cystic tumors are considered to have a benign biological and clinical course with only few malignant cases. METHODS:We retrospectively analyzed data from 26 patients affected by serous cystic tumors consecutively observed in our Pancreas Unit. We explored the different clinical pictures in...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Zanini N,Fantini L,Casadei R,Pezzilli R,Santini D,Calculli L,Minni F

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:We report an unusual case of metastatic testicular germ cell tumor with its unusual presentation. METHOD:A patient presented to the San Joaquin General Hospital with gastrointestinal bleeding and obstruction and a testicular mass is described. The patient's clinical course is followed and the literature...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Hofflander R,Beckes D,Kapre S,Matolo N,Liu S

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN) are cystic precursors to pancreatic cancer believed to arise within a widespread neoplastic field defect. The tendency for some patients to present with multifocal disease and/or develop additional lesions over time argues in favor of a field defect and complicates surgi...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Griffin JF,Poruk KE,Wolfgang CL

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To propose guidelines for treatment based on the study of early and late outcome after various surgical procedures for sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis (SEP). PRIMARY BACKGROUND DATA: SEP is rare. The main complication is intestinal obstruction. Ideal treatment is resection of the membrane, whenever possi...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Célicout B,Levard H,Hay J,Msika S,Fingerhut A,Pelissier E

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little information from prospective clinical trials is available on the influences of surgical approaches on postoperative body compositions and nutritional status. We designed a prospective non-randomized trial to compare postoperative chronological changes in body composition and nutritional status between...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Matsushita H,Tanaka C,Murotani K,Misawa K,Ito S,Ito Y,Kanda M,Mochizuki Y,Ishigure K,Yaguchi T,Teramoto J,Nakayama H,Kawase Y,Fujiwara M,Kodera Y

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of preoperative upper-gastrointestinal endoscopy for bariatric surgery is still understood only with controversy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of endoscopic findings and its impact on perioperative management. METHODS:Patients who underwent bariatric surgery at our center be...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Wiltberger G,Bucher JN,Schmelzle M,Hoffmeister A,Dietrich A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Postoperative urinary retention (POUR) is one of the most frequent complications of epidural anesthesia. This study aims to clarify risk factors of POUR and to estimate the appropriate timing of urethral catheter removal. METHODS:Between September and December 2014, a retrospective cohort study was con...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Hayami S,Ueno M,Kawai M,Kuriyama T,Kawamata T,Yamaue H

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:In the present study, we investigated the acute and late phases of splenic circulation after spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy (SPDP) involving the division of splenic vessels. METHODS:An acute phase of splenic circulation was evaluated by laser flow meter and the late phase was estimated by (99m)...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Sato Y,Shimoda S,Takeda N,Tanaka N,Hatakeyama K

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Partial liver resections are the treatment of choice for patients with a malignant liver or bile duct tumor. The most frequent indications for partial liver resections are colorectal metastasis, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and cholangiocarcinoma. Liver resection is the only therapy with a chance for cure in these p...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： de Boer MT,Molenaar IQ,Porte RJ

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Minimally invasive surgery has been shown to offer many advantages to general surgical patients but has not been widely adopted for colorectal disease. Initial fears surrounding the oncological safety of laparoscopic colectomies have largely subsided but the technical challenges still remain. Surgical robots or telema...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Hance J,Rockall T,Darzi A

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUNDS:Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) has been widely performed in the treatment of early esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Few studies have compared the long-term outcomes of esophageal ESD based on absolute indications and relative indications. The aim of the current study was to investigate the...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Liu Y,Qian D,Tang B,Fan C,Yu J,Lin H,Bai J,Zhao X

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ileal J-pouch-anal anastomosis is a commonly accepted surgical treatment for patients with ulcerative colitis. However, making a J-pouch anal anastomosis can be difficult due to anatomical variations of patients. We experienced an informative case of ulcerative colitis in which the ileal pouch was damaged when it was ...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Araki T,Miki C,Yoshiyama S,Ohkita Y,Yasuda H,Kusunoki M

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gas in the mesenteric or portal veins (PVG) is an uncommon entity. It was first described only in patients with mesenteric ischemia and bowel gangrene. Later, several reports described other causes for PVG in which conservative treatment was successful. In the past, the diagnosis was made by vague signs in a...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Paran H,Epstein T,Gutman M,Shapiro Feinberg M,Zissin R

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of carcinoma of the colon that metastasized to the lower gingiva is described. The patient who had carcinoma of the colon developed a proliferating lesion at the site of a recent tooth extraction. A few days later, the primary site of the malignancy appeared. The clinical features in such cases were reviewed in...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Tomikawa M,Higuchi Y,Saku M,Takeshita M,Yoshida K,Sugimachi K

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00