Wnt pathway activation predicts increased risk of tumor recurrence in patients with stage I nonsmall cell lung cancer.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of pancreatic resection in pancreatic endocrine neoplasias (PENs) in patients affected by multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) syndrome. BACKGROUND:Since these tumors often show an indolent course, the role of diagnostic procedures and type of surgical ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Tonelli F,Fratini G,Nesi G,Tommasi MS,Batignani G,Falchetti A,Brandi ML

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The authors determined whether caloric restriction (CR) either acutely or chronically, alters heat shock protein 70 (hsp70) gene expression in the gut. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Caloric restriction prolongs the life span and delays age-related disease (e.g., cancer) in mammals; the mechanisms responsible for t...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Ehrenfried JA,Evers BM,Chu KU,Townsend CM Jr,Thompson JC

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether ischemic preconditioning protects the human liver against a subsequent period of ischemia in patients undergoing hemihepatectomy, and to identify possible underlying protective mechanisms of ischemic preconditioning, such as inhibition of hepatocellular apoptosis. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Clavien PA,Yadav S,Sindram D,Bentley RC

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An analysis of 584 operations for recurrent inguinal hernia was made in an attempt to determine the cause of the recurrence based on the anatomic findings. The recurrence was indirect in 300, direct in 241, and various other in 43 operations. The causes of the indirect recurrences appeared to be an unrecognized hernia...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Postlethwait RW

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study is to evaluate whether intra-operative induction with anti-lymphocytic serum (ALS) is superior to no induction in adult liver transplantation (LT). BACKGROUND:The efficacy of ALS induction remains inconclusive in LT, because of poorly designed trials. METHODS:A randomized controlled tri...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Iesari S,Ackenine K,Foguenne M,De Reyck C,Komuta M,Bonaccorsi Riani E,Ciccarelli O,Coubeau L,Lai Q,Gianello P,Lerut J

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify prognostic factors and reasons for improved survival over time in patients with esophageal cancer. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Management strategies for esophageal cancer have evolved with time. The impact of chemoradiation in the overall treatment results has not been adequately studied. METHODS:Fr...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Law S,Kwong DL,Kwok KF,Wong KH,Chu KM,Sham JS,Wong J

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine which mammographically guided breast biopsy technique is the most efficient in making a diagnosis in women with suspicious mammograms. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Mammographically guided biopsy techniques include stereotactic 14-gauge core-needle biopsy (SC bx), stereotactic 11-gauge suction-assiste...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Velanovich V,Lewis FR Jr,Nathanson SD,Strand VF,Talpos GB,Bhandarkar S,Elkus R,Szymanski W,Ferrara JJ

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Posterior retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy (PRA) is a minimally invasive approach to removal of the adrenal gland. This anatomically direct approach, popularized by Walz, minimizes dissection and affords early access to the adrenal vein. We report the largest experience to date of PRA in the United States. ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Perrier ND,Kennamer DL,Bao R,Jimenez C,Grubbs EG,Lee JE,Evans DB

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the first 1000 liver transplants performed at UCLA Medical Center to determine factors responsible for improved results. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Liver transplant has evolved impressively since the first case was performed in 1963. The 1980s have highlighted this progress with the development of b...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Busuttil RW,Shaked A,Millis JM,Jurim O,Colquhoun SD,Shackleton CR,Nuesse BJ,Csete M,Goldstein LI,McDiarmid SV

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The authors review current definition, classification, scoring, microbiology, inflammatory response, and goals of management of secondary peritonitis. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Despite improved diagnostic modalities, potent antibiotics, modern intensive care, and aggressive surgical treatment, up to one third ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Wittmann DH,Schein M,Condon RE

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous transhepatic bile drainage was performed in 13 patients with obstructive jaundice, using a combination of the PTC technique and a Seldinger angiography catheter. In 11 cases, the outflow of bile through the catheter was satisfactory and complications were few. Since the risk of the procedure is low and it...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Mori K,Misumi A,Sugiyama M,Okabe M,Matsuoka T

更新日期：1977-01-01 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:Generation and maintenance of pain in chronic pancreatitis (CP) have been shown to be partially attributable to neuroimmune interactions, which involve neuropeptides such as substance P (SP). So far, expression of SP receptors NK-2R, NK-3R, the SP-encoding gene preprotachykinin A (PPT-A), and the SP degradati...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Michalski CW,Shi X,Reiser C,Fachinger P,Zimmermann A,Büchler MW,Di Sebastiano P,Friess H

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Metabolic activity of transformed human liver (Hep G2) cells and primary rat hepatocytes were compared during in vitro application of a gel entrapment bioartificial liver. BACKGROUND:Clinical trials of bioartificial liver devices containing either transformed liver cells or primary hepatocytes have been init...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Nyberg SL,Remmel RP,Mann HJ,Peshwa MV,Hu WS,Cerra FB

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The proportion of the population of the U.S. 65 years of age and over is increasing. Biliary tract disease is estimated to involve 15% of the adult population. A review of 12,200 patients treated surgically at one medical center reveals that 2401 (20%) had acute cholecystitis. There were 93 deaths, for a mortality rat...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Glenn F

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to perform an external validation of 2 institutionally derived predictive models of laparoscopic conversion in colorectal surgery using the Mayo Clinic, Rochester (MCR) laparoscopic colon and rectal surgery experience. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Two different predictive scoring syst...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Cima RR,Hassan I,Poola VP,Larson DW,Dozois EJ,Larson DR,O'Byrne MM,Huebner M

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine prevalence of documented preoperative code status discussions and post-operative outcomes (specifically mortality, readmission and discharge disposition) of patients with completed Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatments (MOLST) forms before surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:A MOLST form...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Tanious M,Lindvall C,Cooper Z,Tukan N,Peters S,Streid J,Fields K,Bader A

更新日期：2020-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Early aggressive therapy with maintenance infusions of methylprednisolone sodium succinate and gentamicin sulfate significantly increases the probability for survival of baboons given LD100 Escherichia coli. The present study was designed to determine if baboons would recover when initiation of treatment was delayed u...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hinshaw LB,Beller-Todd BK,Archer LT,Benjamin B,Flournoy DJ,Passey R,Wilson MF

更新日期：1981-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effect of radiotherapy (RT) on sexual function in patients undergoing oncologic resection for rectal cancer, and to develop a mathematical model for quantifying the risk of sexual dysfunction through time for this group of patients. METHODS:Data were prospec...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Heriot AG,Tekkis PP,Fazio VW,Neary P,Lavery IC

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to investigate the therapeutic impact of a new oncolytic vaccinia virus in a triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) murine model and its potential for treating distant metastatic disease. BACKGROUND:TNBCs are aggressive tumors associated with a high metastatic rate. Their lack of targets for h...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Gholami S,Chen CH,Lou E,De Brot M,Fujisawa S,Chen NG,Szalay AA,Fong Y

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We sought to determine whether a data-driven scheduling approach improves Operative Suite (OS) efficiency. BACKGROUND:Although efficient use of the OS is a critical determinant of access to health care services, OS scheduling methodologies are simplistic and do not account for all the available characteristi...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kougias P,Tiwari V,Sharath SE,Garcia A,Pathak A,Chen M,Ramsey D,Barshes NR,Berger DH

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To validate the global features of postoperative adverse outcomes for surgical patients with schizophrenia. BACKGROUND:Patients with schizophrenia were known to have a higher risk of complications during hospitalization. Quality of care has become the key factor in reducing their potential mortality afterwar...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Liao CC,Shen WW,Chang CC,Chang H,Chen TL

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The central question tested in this study was whether dichloromethylene-diphosphonate (CL2MDP) liposome-mediated elimination of hepatic and splenic macrophages would influence zymosan-induced bacterial translocation and the zymosan-induced generalized inflammatory response. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Both an un...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Nieuwenhuijzen GA,Haskel Y,Lu Q,Berg RD,van Rooijen N,Goris RJ,Deitch EA

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Arginine transport was characterized and studied in human liver. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Plasma arginine uptake may regulate hepatocyte intracellular availability and the subsequent biosynthesis of nitric oxide (NO), but little is known about arginine transport across the human hepatocyte plasma membrane. M...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Inoue Y,Bode BP,Beck DJ,Li AP,Bland KI,Souba WW

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Middle aortic syndrome typically occurs as severe hypertension in young patients who have weak or absent femoral pulses and an abdominal bruit. It results from a diffuse narrowing of the distal thoracic and abdominal aorta, commonly involving the visceral and renal arteries. The clinical presentation, angiographic ass...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Messina LM,Reilly LM,Goldstone J,Ehrenfeld WK,Ferrell LD,Stoney RJ

更新日期：1986-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The goal of this scoping review was to summarize the literature on facilitators and barriers to surgical practice change. This information can inform research to implement best practices and evaluate new surgical innovations. BACKGROUND:In an era of accelerated innovations, surgeons face the difficult decisi...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Arroyo NA,Gessert T,Hitchcock M,Tao M,Smith CD,Greenberg C,Fernandes-Taylor S,Francis DO

更新日期：2020-08-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Glutaraldehyde treated human umbilical veins (Dardik Biograft) were used to bypass short segments of the femoral artery in 15 dogs and were compared to autogenous jugular veins placed in the contralateral femoral artery of each animal. All 15 autogenous jugular veins remained patent for the four month period of observ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Oblath RW,Buckley FO Jr,Donnelly WA,Green RM,Deweese JA

更新日期：1978-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Resident duty hour restrictions were implemented in 2002-2003. This study examines changes in resident surgical experience since these restrictions were put into place. METHOD:Operative log data for 3 specialties were examined: general surgery, urology, and plastic surgery. The academic year immediately prec...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Simien C,Holt KD,Richter TH,Whalen TV,Coburn M,Havlik RJ,Miller RS

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To perform a systematic review of economic evaluations of enhanced recovery pathways (ERP) for colorectal surgery. BACKGROUND:Although there is extensive literature investigating the clinical effectiveness of ERP, little is known regarding its cost-effectiveness. METHODS:A systematic literature search ident...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lee L,Li C,Landry T,Latimer E,Carli F,Fried GM,Feldman LS

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The induction of donor-specific tolerance could prevent the side effects of immunosuppression while improving allograft survival. Male adult Buffalo (RT1b) rats underwent an intrathymic (IT), portal venous (PV), intrasplenic (IS), or subcutaneous (SQ) injection of 25 x 10(6) major histocompatibility complex (MHC) mism...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Goss JA,Nakafusa Y,Flye MW

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00