Major complications, mortality, and resource utilization after open abdominal surgery: 0.9% saline compared to Plasma-Lyte.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review a single center's experience and outcome with living donor transplants. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Outcome after living donor transplants is better than after cadaver donor transplants. Since the inception of the authors' program, they have performed 2,540 living donor transplants. For the most recent...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Matas AJ,Payne WD,Sutherland DE,Humar A,Gruessner RW,Kandaswamy R,Dunn DL,Gillingham KJ,Najarian JS

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:By comparing cohorts in 2 exclusive time frames, the factors that affected the surgical outcomes of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are presented. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Reportedly, survival results of patients with HCC who underwent hepatectomy have improved in recent years. However, the major...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Taura K,Ikai I,Hatano E,Fujii H,Uyama N,Shimahara Y

更新日期：2006-08-01 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

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the preoperative relationships of hypertension and diabetes mellitus in severe obesity and the effects of gastric bypass (GBP)-induced weight loss. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Severe obesity is associated with multiple comorbidities, particularly hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus, that may af...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Sugerman HJ,Wolfe LG,Sica DA,Clore JN

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 79 patients in whom distal small vessel bypass with autogenous vein was used for revascularization because of gangrene, gangrenous ulceration or rest pain, 14 had femoroperoneal bypasses. Femorotibial or femoroperoneal bypasses were performed in those patients in whom no popliteal runoff was present on pre-operativ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Reichle FA,Tyson RR

更新日期：1975-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:: Since their discovery, neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) have been implicated in a broad array of functions, both beneficial and detrimental to the host. Indeed, NETs have roles in infection, sepsis, wound healing, thrombotic disease, and cancer propagation, all of which are directly implicated in the care of su...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Eustache JH,Tohme S,Milette S,Rayes RF,Tsung A,Spicer JD

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether an intervention with smoking cessation starting 4 weeks before general and orthopedic surgery would reduce the frequency of postoperative complications. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Complications are a major concern after elective surgery and smokers have an increased risk. There is insuffici...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lindström D,Sadr Azodi O,Wladis A,Tønnesen H,Linder S,Nåsell H,Ponzer S,Adami J

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study determined whether the neurotensin gene (NT/N) is expressed in the normal adult liver and focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) and confirmed NT/N expression in fibrolamellar carcinoma; whether NT/N or the neurotensin receptor is expressed in the fetal liver; and whether hepatic resection leads to expres...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Ehrenfried JA,Zhou Z,Thompson JC,Evers BM

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A clinical program in liver transplantation was begun at UCLA in 1984 after a period of laboratory investigation. The first 100 orthotopic liver transplants (OLT) were performed in 83 patients (43 adults and 40 children) between February 1, 1984 and November 1, 1986. Donors and recipients were matched only for size an...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Busuttil RW,Colonna JO 2nd,Hiatt JR,Brems JJ,el Khoury G,Goldstein LI,Quinones-Baldrich WJ,Abdul-Rasool IH,Ramming KP

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The extent of hepatectomies is limited by the functional reserve of the remnant liver. The introduction of preoperative portal vein occlusion techniques to induce a preoperative hyperplasia of the future liver remnant has reduced the risk of postoperative liver failure. However, it has remained ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Wilms C,Mueller L,Lenk C,Wittkugel O,Helmke K,Krupski-Berdien G,Rogiers X,Broering DC

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study addresses the use of decision analysis and Markov models to make contemplated decisions for surgical problems. Decision analysis and decision modeling in surgical research are increasing, but many surgeons are unfamiliar with the techniques and are skeptical of the results. The goal of this review is to fam...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hogendoorn W,Moll FL,Sumpio BE,Hunink MG

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was designed to determine if resection of positive regional nodes in patients with breast cancer provided a group of cured patients. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Previous studies of long-term follow-up of patients with breast cancer have demonstrated that 30% of patients with positive nodes may be aliv...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Gardner B,Feldman J

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop a model for the identification of individuals at risk for carotid stenosis (CS) that could be useful in a clinical setting when trying to decide whether screening is worthwhile. BACKGROUND:Evidence that aggressive medical therapy and life style changes reduce the risk of stroke in individuals with...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Greco G,Egorova NN,Moskowitz AJ,Gelijns AC,Kent KC,Manganaro AJ,Zwolak RM,Riles TS

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of impaired respiratory gas exchange in patients with nonuniform posttraumatic and septic adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) contains its own therapeutic paradox, since the need for volume-controlled ventilation and PEEP in the lung with the most reduced compliance increases pulmonary barotrauma...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Siegel JH,Stoklosa JC,Borg U,Wiles CE 3rd,Sganga G,Geisler FH,Belzberg H,Wedel S,Blevins S,Goh KC

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the outcome of artificial anal sphincter implantation for severe fecal incontinence in 37 consecutive patients operated on in a single institution from 1993 through 2001. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Implantation of an artificial anal sphincter is proposed in severe fecal incontinence when local treat...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Michot F,Costaglioli B,Leroi AM,Denis P

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the workup/treatment provided to pregnant motor vehicle accident (MVA) casualties in a mature trauma system. Adherence to recommendations was used to measure quality of care. BACKGROUND:MVAs affect approximately 3% of pregnant women. Trauma casualty outcome improves after implementation of gui...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Sela HY,Weiniger CF,Hersch M,Smueloff A,Laufer N,Einav S

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adenocarcinoma involving the distal esophagus usually is far advanced when the patient is first seen. Adenocarcinoma differs from squamous carcinoma of the esophagus since it is relatively unresponsive to radiation therapy or chemotherapy. Adenocarcinoma of the esophagus resembles gastric cancer in its tendency to for...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Mahoney JL,Condon RE

更新日期：1987-05-01 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:Since 2005, the American College of Surgeons has administered the Jacobson Promising Investigator Award (JPIA), which recognizes surgeon-scientists at the "tipping point" of their research careers. OBJECTIVE:We retrospectively reviewed JPIA applicants to identify factors associated with selection for the aw...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Emamaullee J,Lian T,Moroz S,Zuckerbraun B,Matthews J,Gosain A

更新日期：2020-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the immediate and long-term clinical results of 2 different surgical procedures for the treatment of asymmetrical multinodular goiter (AMG). BACKGROUND:Half of the patients presenting with a single benign thyroid nodule have contralateral subclinical disease. There is a controversy whether these pa...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Sancho JJ,Prieto R,Dueñas JP,Ribera C,Ripollés J,Larrad A,Sitges-Serra A

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic sphincter preservation for low rectal cancer is challenging because of the high risk of positive circumferential resection margin. We hypothesized that perineal dissection of the distal rectum may improve quality of surgery, compared with the conventional abdominal dissection. METHODS:Between 2...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Denost Q,Adam JP,Rullier A,Buscail E,Laurent C,Rullier E

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study is to determine the characteristics and frequency of intraoperative safety threats and resilience supports using a human factors measurement tool. BACKGROUND:Human factors analysis can provide insight into how system elements contribute to intraoperative adverse events. Empiric ev...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Adams-McGavin RC,Jung JJ,van Dalen ASHM,Grantcharov TP,Schijven MP

更新日期：2019-10-04 00:00:00

abstract：:As a result of this retrospective analysis of hemorrhage from a porta-systemic venous shunt occurring within the small intestine, we believe that the early diagnosis of the syndrome is strongly suggested by the presence of varices in unusual locations demonstrated by the venous phase of mesenteric arteriography. In al...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Moncure AC,Waltman AC,Vandersalm TJ,Linton RR,Levine FH,Abbott WM

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the influence of modest endotoxemia on postoperative antithrombin deficiency and cholestasis. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:It has not been determined whether endotoxin translocation in small amounts is a physiological phenomenon or whether it is a potential health hazard. METHODS:Blood endotoxin, ant...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Fujita T,Imai T,Anazawa S

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the incidence of Wnt pathway activation in patients with stage I NSCLC and its influence on lung cancer recurrence. BACKGROUND:Despite resection, the 5-year recurrence with localized stage I nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is 18.4%-24%. Aberrant Wnt signaling activation plays an important role...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Shapiro M,Akiri G,Chin C,Wisnivesky JP,Beasley MB,Weiser TS,Swanson SJ,Aaronson SA

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) on fasting and meal-stimulated release of the gut hormones ghrelin, pancreatic polypeptide (PP), peptide-YY (PYY), glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), and amylin and of the adipocytokine leptin. BACKGROUND:Mounting evidence suggests that the mechan...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Dimitriadis E,Daskalakis M,Kampa M,Peppe A,Papadakis JA,Melissas J

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The late results of brachial thrombectomy following cardiac catheterization were evaluated in 20 patients. All patients had a radial pulse present and no symptoms or signs of ischemia of the hand at the time of discharge from the hospital. Late evaluation of these 20 patients revealed 8 in whom the long-term results w...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Nicholas GG,DeMuth WE Jr

更新日期：1976-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether bariatric surgery is associated with a lower risk of cancer. BACKGROUND:Obesity is strongly associated with many types of cancer. Few studies have examined the relationship between bariatric surgery and cancer risk. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective cohort study of patients undergoin...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Schauer DP,Feigelson HS,Koebnick C,Caan B,Weinmann S,Leonard AC,Powers JD,Yenumula PR,Arterburn DE

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Delivery of cardioplegic (CP) solutions to all regions of the myocardium is critical for optimal myocardial protection during cardiac surgery. However, there are little data regarding the effects of CP agents upon coronary vascular resistance (CVR) and CP delivery. Accordingly, we evaluated blood CP (Hct 30) delivery ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Leicher FG,Magrassi P,LaRaia PJ,Derkac WM,Buckley MJ,Austen WG

更新日期：1983-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was conducted to evaluate those factors associated with popliteal artery injury that influence amputation, with emphasis placed on those that the surgeon can control. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Generally accepted factors impacting amputation after popliteal artery injury include blunt trauma, prolong...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Melton SM,Croce MA,Patton JH Jr,Pritchard FE,Minard G,Kudsk KA,Fabian TC

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00