Multivisceral transplantation for diffuse portomesenteric thrombosis.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review a single center's 10-year experience with liver transplantation (LTx) for the biliary atresia-polysplenia syndrome (BA-PS) and to define surgical and clinical guidelines for its management. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:BA is the most common indication for pediatric liver transplantation (LTx) and is ass...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Varela-Fascinetto G,Castaldo P,Fox IJ,Sudan D,Heffron TG,Shaw BW,Langnas AN

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the impact of the 80-hour resident workweek restrictions on surgical residents and attending surgeons. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The ACGME mandated resident duty hour restrictions have required a major workforce restructuring. The impact of these changes needs to be critically evaluated for both the ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hutter MM,Kellogg KC,Ferguson CM,Abbott WM,Warshaw AL

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nasogastric (NG) decompression after colorectal surgery is practiced commonly. Our aim was to determine whether routine NG decompression benefitted patients undergoing this type of surgery. Five hundred thirty-five patients were randomized prospectively to either NG decompression or no decompression. Stratification wa...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Wolff BG,Pembeton JH,van Heerden JA,Beart RW Jr,Nivatvongs S,Devine RM,Dozois RR,Ilstrup DM

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nineteen patients with vascular deformities of the lower extremity were studied and were classified into three groups based on their clinical and angiographic findings. 1) The Klippel or Venous Dysplasia Group (n = 8) demonstrated: cutaneous nevi of metameric distribution, congenital varices (many of which were anomal...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： O'Donnell TF Jr

更新日期：1977-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Initial excitement for Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) has been partly tempered by the reality that a NOTES procedure without laparoscopic or needleoscopic-assistance has not been performed by most groups. After safely performing laparoscopically-assisted transvaginal cholecystectom...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Gumbs AA,Fowler D,Milone L,Evanko JC,Ude AO,Stevens P,Bessler M

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our study aims to provide a paradigm when it is ethical to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Hospitals around the nation are enacting systems to limit CPR in caring for COVID+ patients for a variety of legitimate reasons and based on...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kopar PK,Brown DE,Turnbull IR

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To establish criteria for venous reconstruction of middle hepatic vein (MHV) tributaries of the right liver graft in adult-to-adult living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:In adult LDLT using the right hemiliver, the MHV is usually separated from the graft, which results in potenti...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Sano K,Makuuchi M,Miki K,Maema A,Sugawara Y,Imamura H,Matsunami H,Takayama T

更新日期：2002-08-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the roles and underlying mechanism of an inflammatory mediator-lipocalin-2 (Lcn2) in small-for-size fatty graft liver injury. BACKGROUND:Understanding of the distinct mechanism regulating small-for-size fatty liver graft injury will be crucial to prevent marginal graft failure during living do...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Cheng Q,Ng KT,Xu A,Li CX,Liu XB,Guo DY,Poon RT,Fan ST,Lo CM,Man K

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE:The National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) has demonstrated quality improvement in the VA and pilot study of 14 academic institutions. The objective was to show that American College of Surgeons (ACS)-NSQIP helps all enrolled hospitals. METHODS:ACS-NSQIP data was used to evaluate im...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hall BL,Hamilton BH,Richards K,Bilimoria KY,Cohen ME,Ko CY

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the accuracy of physical examination, ultrasonography, and mammography in predicting residual size of breast tumors following neoadjuvant chemotherapy. BACKGROUND:Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is an accepted part of the management of stage II and III breast cancer. Accurate prediction of residual pathol...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Chagpar AB,Middleton LP,Sahin AA,Dempsey P,Buzdar AU,Mirza AN,Ames FC,Babiera GV,Feig BW,Hunt KK,Kuerer HM,Meric-Bernstam F,Ross MI,Singletary SE

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:CLINICAL AND LABORATORY STUDIES OF AFP PRODUCING HEPATOMAS DEMONSTRATED THAT: 1) serum AFP levels correlated directly with tumor growth; 2) circulating AFP could be cleared by passive administration of an. excess of anti-AFP; and 3) highly specific anti-AFP functioned as a carrier to localize diagnostic and possibly t...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Parks LC,Baer AN,Pollack M,Williams GM

更新日期：1974-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data from the North Carolina Trauma Registry were analyzed to determine the effect of seat belt usage on outcome in motor vehicle accidents. Of 6237 persons involved in motor vehicle accidents, data on seat belt usage were available for 3396. Of these, 1916 were not and 1480 were wearing seat belts. The mean hospital ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Rutledge R,Lalor A,Oller D,Hansen A,Thomason M,Meredith W,Foil MB,Baker C

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Survival after distal splenorenal shunt in appreciably better in nonalcoholic patients than in alcoholics. This increase in survival does not appear to be dependent upon the state of biochemical liver function or the severity of changes in liver histology since these latter were similar for both groups. We suggest tha...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Zeppa R,Hensley GT,Levi JU,Bergstresser PR,Hutson DG Sr,Livingstone AS,Schiff ER,Fink P

更新日期：1978-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thin melanomas can metastasize and be lethal. The purpose of this review was to identify negative risk factors in patients with melanomas less than 0.76 mm thick. Six hundred and eighty-one (681) such patients are reviewed in this study. Of those referred without metastatic disease (583 patients), metastases developed...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Slingluff CL Jr,Vollmer RT,Reintgen DS,Seigler HF

更新日期：1988-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine treatment trends in invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) over the last 15 years and, in particular, to compare rates of recurrence and disease-free survival associated with breast conservation therapy compared with mastectomy. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The biologic characteristics of ILC make it difficu...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Singletary SE,Patel-Parekh L,Bland KI

更新日期：2005-08-01 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：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：:From 1979 to 1983, 1726 carotid endarterectomies were performed at the Cleveland Clinic. During this period, 39 men (mean age, 60 years) and 22 women (mean age, 63 years) required 65 reoperations (3.8%) for correction of recurrent carotid stenosis occurring 3 to 194 months (mean, 42 months) after previous endarterecto...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Das MB,Hertzer NR,Ratliff NB,O'Hara PJ,Beven EG

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) is currently the primary diagnostic procedure in diagnosing thyroid malignancy and guides surgeons on patient selection for thyroidectomy for thyroid nodules. Diagnostic sensitivity is reported to be approximately 80%; however, patients with negative FNA results do not necessaril...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Tee YY,Lowe AJ,Brand CA,Judson RT

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine characteristics of the most cited publications in the history of the American Surgical Association (ASA). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The Annals of Surgery has served as the journal of record for the ASA since 1928, with a special issue each year dedicated to papers present...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Landreneau JP,Weaver M,Delaney CP,Aminian A,Dimick JB,Lillemoe KD,Schauer PR

更新日期：2020-04-01 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: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：BACKGROUND:While stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) is increasingly emerging as an alternative to surgery for node-negative non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), there is poor understanding of patients who may most benefit SABR compared to surgery. OBJECTIVE:This study examined the relationship between tumor size...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Raman V,Jawitz OK,Cerullo M,Voigt SL,Rhodin KE,Yang CJ,D'Amico TA,Harpole DH,Kelsey CR,Tong BC

更新日期：2021-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To delineate the role of T-helper 2 (Th2) cytokines in the induction of trauma induced myeloid suppressor cells (TIMSC) and the regulation of nitric oxide production. BACKGROUND:Trauma induces myeloid cells that express CD11b+/Gr1+ and arginase 1 and exhibit an immune suppressing activity. This article explo...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Munera V,Popovic PJ,Bryk J,Pribis J,Caba D,Matta BM,Zenati M,Ochoa JB

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effects of recombinant human insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) complexed with its principal binding protein, IGFBP-3, on skeletal muscle metabolism in severely burned children. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Severe burns are associated with a persistent hypermetabolic response characterized by h...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Herndon DN,Ramzy PI,DebRoy MA,Zheng M,Ferrando AA,Chinkes DL,Barret JP,Wolfe RR,Wolf SE

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The study was conducted to determine whether the performance of an extended lymphadenectomy and retroperitoneal soft-tissue clearance in association with a pancreatoduodenal resection improves the long-term survival of patients with a potentially curable adenocarcinoma of the head of the pancreas. SUMMARY BA...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Pedrazzoli S,DiCarlo V,Dionigi R,Mosca F,Pederzoli P,Pasquali C,Klöppel G,Dhaene K,Michelassi F

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the physiologic effects of carbon dioxide (CO2) pneumoperitoneum in the morbidly obese. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The number of laparoscopic bariatric operations performed in the United States has increased dramatically over the past several years. Laparoscopic bariatric surgery requires abdominal in...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Nguyen NT,Wolfe BM

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND BACKGROUND:Watch-and-wait approach in rectal cancer relies on the identification of a clinical complete response (CR) after neoadjuvant (chemo)radiotherapy. This is mainly performed by rectal examination, magnetic resonance imaging, and endoscopy. Endoscopy has been less well studied, and the objective of...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： van der Sande ME,Maas M,Melenhorst J,Breukink SO,van Leerdam ME,Beets GL

更新日期：2019-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of the study was to test the hypothesis that cardiac mucosa, carditis, and specialized intestinal metaplasia at an endoscopically normal-appearing cardia are manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux disease. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:In the absence of esophageal mucosal injury, the diagnosis of ga...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Oberg S,Peters JH,DeMeester TR,Chandrasoma P,Hagen JA,Ireland AP,Ritter MP,Mason RJ,Crookes P,Bremner CG

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00