Benefit-risk balance of reoperation for persistent medullary thyroid cancer.

abstract：PURPOSE:Surgical resection provides the only possibility of cure for pancreas cancer. A standard adjuvant approach has not been established. We tested the safety and efficacy of a granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF)-based immunotherapy administered in patients with resected pancreatic adenocarcino...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lutz E,Yeo CJ,Lillemoe KD,Biedrzycki B,Kobrin B,Herman J,Sugar E,Piantadosi S,Cameron JL,Solt S,Onners B,Tartakovsky I,Choi M,Sharma R,Illei PB,Hruban RH,Abrams RA,Le D,Jaffee E,Laheru D

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present the results of a series of laparoscopic middle pancreatectomies with roux-en-Y duct-to-mucosa pancreaticojejunostomy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Middle pancreatectomy makes it possible to preserve pancreatic parenchyma in the resection of lesions that traditionally have been treated by distal sple...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Rotellar F,Pardo F,Montiel C,Benito A,Regueira FM,Poveda I,Martí-Cruchaga P,Cienfuegos JA

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two types of 4 mm ID prostheses were studied in the carotid arteries of the dog. These were noncrimped polypropylene-supported filamentous velour knitted Dacron (PPSFV) and expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (e-PTFE, Gore-Tex). Thrombus-"Free" Surface TFS) areas and patency rates were determined at the end of the implan...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kenny DA,Berger K,Walker MW,Robel SB,Boguslavsky L,Ray LI,Lischko MM,Sauvage LR

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine inguinal hernia recurrence rates 5 years after endoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair when either lightweight or heavyweight mesh was used. BACKGROUND:Recurrence is an important complication of inguinal hernia surgery. Higher recurrence rates of...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Roos MM,Bakker WJ,Schouten N,Voorbrood CEH,Clevers GJ,Verleisdonk EJ,Davids PH,Burgmans JP

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypermetabolism characterizes the metabolic response to thermal injury and the extent of energy production is positively related to the rate of urinary catecholamine excretion. Alpha and beta adrenergic blockade decreased metabolism from 69.6 +/- 5.3 Kcal/m(2)/hr to 57.4 +/- 5.2 (p < 0.01), and infusion of 6 microgm e...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Wilmore DW,Long JM,Mason AD Jr,Skreen RW,Pruitt BA Jr

更新日期：1974-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma and nine patients with minimal residual disease (MRD) but at high risk for recurrence following nephrectomy received weekly four milligram intradermal injections of purified RNA extracted from lymphoid organs of sheep immunized with human renal cell carcinoma. Eight...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Ramming KP,deKernion JB

更新日期：1977-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objectives of this study were to define appropriate criteria for assessing the presence of lymphedema, and to report the prevalence and risk factors for development of upper limb lymphedema after level I-III axillary dissection for melanoma. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The lack of a consistent and reliable ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Starritt EC,Joseph D,McKinnon JG,Lo SK,de Wilt JH,Thompson JF

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Mycophenolate mofetil (MM) is a new immunosuppressive agent that reversibly inhibits guanine nucleotide synthesis and DNA replication. Its activity is highly selective for T and B lymphocytes. Two open-label multicenter trials of MM in renal transplantation have been performed. This report summarizes the resu...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Deierhoi MH,Kauffman RS,Hudson SL,Barber WH,Curtis JJ,Julian BA,Gaston RS,Laskow DA,Diethelm AG

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two patients, ages 7 and 17, with unresectable obstructions within the left ventricular cavity, have been managed by interposing a conduit bearing a porcine aortic valve between the apex of the left ventricle and the infra-renal abdominal aorta. The younger child had idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis (IHSS) r...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Dembitsky WP,Weldon CS

更新日期：1976-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe causes of death in the first year after esophagectomy and determine the time frame that should be used for measurement of quality of surgery. A case-mix adjustment model was developed for the comparison between hospitals. BACKGROUND:The time period in which postoperative mortality should be measu...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Talsma AK,Lingsma HF,Steyerberg EW,Wijnhoven BP,Van Lanschot JJ

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the proportion of registered trials published in the surgical literature, to compare, in registered trials, the primary outcomes registered with those published and to determine whether outcome-reporting bias favored significant primary outcomes. BACKGROUND:Trial protocol registration before pat...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Killeen S,Sourallous P,Hunter IA,Hartley JE,Grady HL

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role for neoadjuvant systemic therapy in resectable pancreas adenocarcinoma remains undefined. OBJECTIVE:We evaluated the efficacy of gemcitabine and oxaliplatin administered as preoperative therapy in patients with resectable pancreas adenocarcinoma. METHODS:Eligible patients were screened using compu...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： OʼReilly EM,Perelshteyn A,Jarnagin WR,Schattner M,Gerdes H,Capanu M,Tang LH,LaValle J,Winston C,DeMatteo RP,DʼAngelica M,Kurtz RC,Abou-Alfa GK,Klimstra DS,Lowery MA,Brennan MF,Coit DG,Reidy DL,Kingham TP,Allen PJ

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed at: (1) documenting the evolution of surgical results of esophagectomy in a high-volume center, (2) identifying predictive factors of pulmonary complications and mortality, and (3) examining whether preoperative chemoradiation therapy would complicate postoperative recovery. SUMMARY BACKGROU...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Law S,Wong KH,Kwok KF,Chu KM,Wong J

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Of 178 patients with sclerosing cholangitis treated since 1950, 88 patients had associated inflammatory bowel disease, 72 had no such history, and 18 had iatrogenic injury or stone disease. A total of 233 biliary operations were performed, with a 75% rate of temporary improvement after initial operation. Subsequent op...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Martin FM,Rossi RL,Nugent FW,Scholz FJ,Jenkins RL,Lewis WD,Gagner M,Foley E,Braasch JW

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To develop and validate a classification of sleeve gastrectomy leaks able to reliably predict outcomes, from protocolized computed tomography (CT) findings and readily available variables. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Leaks post sleeve gastrectomy remain morbid and resource-consuming. Incidence, treatments, a...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Johari Y,Catchlove W,Tse M,Shaw K,Paul E,Chen R,Loh D,Packiyanathan A,Burton P,Nottle P,Ellis S,Brown W

更新日期：2021-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effectiveness of debriefing and feedback on intraoperative nontechnical performance as an instructional strategy in surgical training. BACKGROUND:Regulatory authorities for accreditation in North America have included nontechnical skills such as communication and teamwork in the competencies ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Dedy NJ,Fecso AB,Szasz P,Bonrath EM,Grantcharov TP

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine whether parastomal hernia (PSH) rate can be reduced by using synthetic mesh in the sublay position when constructing permanent end colostomy. The secondary aim was to investigate possible side-effects of the mesh. BACKGROUND:Prevention of PSH is important as it often ca...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Odensten C,Strigård K,Rutegård J,Dahlberg M,Ståhle U,Gunnarsson U,Näsvall P

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present work was performed to clarify the effects of epidermal growth factor (EGF) on the growth of human breast cancer and carcinoma of the esophagus. Human breast cancer MX-1, UM-1, and esophageal cancer ES-4 were transplanted to the subcutaneous tissue of nude mice. Human EGF (2 micrograms) was injected locally...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Murayama Y

更新日期：1990-03-01 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 study the incidence of gastroesophageal reflux (GER)related complications after correction of esophageal atresia (EA). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The association of EA and GER in children is well known. However, little is known about the prevalence of GER and its potential complications in adults who have un...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Deurloo JA,Ekkelkamp S,Bartelsman JF,Ten Kate FJ,Schoorl M,Heij HA,Aronson DC

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reports the experience of three general surgeons performing 304 laparoscopic cholecystectomies in three private hospitals between October 1989 and November 1990. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy boasts two major advantages over the conventional procedure: the remarkable reduction in postoperative pain and econo...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Graves HA Jr,Ballinger JF,Anderson WJ

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The physiologic sufficiency of regenerated lung lymphatics after surgical transection of the lung hilum was studied experimentally. Dogs were prepared by surgical interruption of all left lung hilar tissues and structures except the skeletonized pulmonary artery and the pulmonary veins; continuity of the bronchus was ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Thomas PA Jr

更新日期：1980-08-01 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：:The etiology of hepatic insufficiency associated with the multiple systems organ failure (MSOF) syndrome is unclear. The authors have investigated the possibility that a macrophage/Kupffer cell mediated modulation of hepatocyte function may play a role in this phenomenon. Isolated rat hepatocytes were cultured, and th...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Keller GA,West MA,Cerra FB,Simmons RL

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We aimed to describe our living-donor liver transplantation (LDLT) surgical technique and its long-term patency for patients with Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) and retrohepatic inferior vena cava (IVC) obstruction that extends up to the atrium. BACKGROUND:From a technical perspective, LDLT for BCS with an IVC o...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Yoon YI,Lee SG,Moon DB,Ahn CS,Hwang S,Kim KH,Ha TY,Song GW,Jung DH,Park GC,Kim DS,Choo SJ

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify patient characteristics associated with the development of local recurrence and the effect of local recurrence on subsequent morbidity and mortality in patients with intermediate- to high-grade extremity soft tissue sarcomas. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Numerous studies on extremity soft tissue sarco...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Eilber FC,Rosen G,Nelson SD,Selch M,Dorey F,Eckardt J,Eilber FR

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the short-term results of the radiofrequency treatment of the gastroesophageal junction known as the Stretta procedure versus laparoscopic fundoplication (LF) in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The Stretta procedure has been shown to be safe, well tole...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Richards WO,Houston HL,Torquati A,Khaitan L,Holzman MD,Sharp KW

更新日期：2003-05-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) remains a significant cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Previous studies have suggested that hospital volume is an independent predictor of in-hospital mortality. We sought to validate this effect using a large national database incor...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bucher BT,Guth RM,Saito JM,Najaf T,Warner BW

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study graft function and ischemia/reperfusion injury of porcine kidneys after preservation with the new Groningen Machine Perfusion (GMP) system versus static cold storage (CS). INTRODUCTION:The increasing proportion of marginal and nonheart beating donors necessitates better preservation methods to maint...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Maathuis MH,Manekeller S,van der Plaats A,Leuvenink HG,'t Hart NA,Lier AB,Rakhorst G,Ploeg RJ,Minor T

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00