A model for predicting the risk of carotid artery disease.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Marked variations in sentinel lymph node dissection (SLND) technique have been identified, and definitive qualifications for SLND performance remain controversial. Based on previous reports and expert opinion, we predicted that 20 to 30 cases of SLND with axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) would enable sur...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Posther KE,McCall LM,Blumencranz PW,Burak WE Jr,Beitsch PD,Hansen NM,Morrow M,Wilke LG,Herndon JE 2nd,Hunt KK,Giuliano AE

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether imputed data can be used to produce unbiased hospital quality measures. BACKGROUND:Different methods for handling missing data may influence which hospitals are designated as quality outliers. METHODS:Monte-Carlo simulation study based on 63,020 patients with no missing data in 68 hospi...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Glance LG,Osler TM,Mukamel DB,Meredith W,Dick AW

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the clinical features, natural history, and role of surgery for gastrointestinal manifestations of the multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN 2) syndromes. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The MEN 2 syndromes are characterized by medullary thyroid carcinoma and other endocrinopathies. In addition, some...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Cohen MS,Phay JE,Albinson C,DeBenedetti MK,Skinner MA,Lairmore TC,Doherty GM,Balfe DM,Wells SA Jr,Moley JF

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the randomized clinical trial was to compare the 2 years of clinical outcomes of a lightweight (Ultrapro) vs a heavyweight (Prolene) mesh for laparoscopic total extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair. BACKGROUND:Lightweight meshes reduce postoperative pain and stiffness in open anterior ingu...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Burgmans JP,Voorbrood CE,Simmermacher RK,Schouten N,Smakman N,Clevers G,Davids PH,Verleisdonk EM,Hamaker ME,Lange JF,van Dalen T

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of artesunate on organ injury and dysfunction associated with hemorrhagic shock (HS) in the rat. BACKGROUND:HS is still a common cause of death in severely injured patients and is characterized by impairment of organ perfusion, systemic inflammatory response, and multiple organ failur...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Sordi R,Nandra KK,Chiazza F,Johnson FL,Cabrera CP,Torrance HD,Yamada N,Patel NS,Barnes MR,Brohi K,Collino M,Thiemermann C

更新日期：2017-02-01 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 assess the impact of possible risk factors on intestinal resection and postoperative recurrence in Crohn's disease (CD) and to evaluate the disease course. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The results of previous studies on possible risk factors for surgery and recurrence in Crohn's disease have been inconsistent....

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bernell O,Lapidus A,Hellers G

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cadaver kidneys remain a scarce resource, yet single pediatric donor kidneys are underutilized at some centers. Between 1967 and 1984, 133 single pediatric and 318 adult donor cadaver transplants were performed. Patient and graft survival, renal function, and complications in adult recipients grouped by donor age were...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Wengerter K,Matas AJ,Tellis VA,Quinn T,Soberman R,Veith FJ

更新日期：1986-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Surgery for pediatric idiopathic constipation (IC) is undertaken after failure of bowel management programs. Decisions are influenced by rectal biopsy, transit studies, megacolon/megarectum, degree of soiling/incontinence, and anorectal manometry profile(s). A systematic review of ALL published studies critic...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Siminas S,Losty PD

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the impact of a clinical pathway for elective infrarenal aortic reconstruction on outcome, resource utilization, and cost in a university medical center. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Clinical pathways have been reported to control costs, reduce resource utilization, and maintain or improve the qualit...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Huber TS,Carlton LM,Harward TR,Russin MM,Phillips PT,Nalli BJ,Flynn TC,Seeger JM

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of penetrating colon injury has been frequently debated in the literature, yet few reports have evaluated primary closure versus diverting colostomy in similarly injured patients. Diverting colostomy is the standard of care when mucosal penetration is present, but primary closure in civilian practice ha...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Nelken N,Lewis F

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare safety and healthcare utilization after sleeve gastrectomy versus Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in a national Medicare cohort. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Though bariatric surgery is increasing among Medicare beneficiaries, no long-term, national studies examining comparative effectiveness between procedur...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Chao GF,Chhabra KR,Yang J,Thumma JR,Arterburn DE,Ryan AM,Telem DA,Dimick JB

更新日期：2020-11-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess ischemia and reperfusion (I/R) injury in a hemihepatectomy model in pigs after prolonged continuous or intermittent vascular inflow occlusion in the liver. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Massive intraoperative blood loss during liver resections can be prevented by temporary vascular inflow occlusion, cons...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： van Wagensveld BA,van Gulik TM,Gelderblom HC,Scheepers JJ,Bosma A,Endert E,Gouma DJ

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the antibacterial properties of cultured composite keratinocyte grafts can be enhanced by cytokines that stimulate the innate immune response. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Use of composite grafts of cultured keratinocytes has been limited because of their susceptibility to burn wound microorg...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Erdag G,Morgan JR

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the total burden of complications in the early postoperative period after liver transplantation (LT) between donation after circulatory death (DCD) and donation after brain death (DBD) grafts with the novel Comprehensive Complication Index (CCI). BACKGROUND:LT is complex surgery and the increasing us...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kalisvaart M,de Haan JE,Polak WG,Metselaar HJ,Wijnhoven BPL,IJzermans JNM,de Jonge J

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The impact of co-morbid conditions on early and late clinical outcomes after endovascular treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) was assessed in concurrent cohorts of patients stratified with respect to risk for intervention. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:As a minimally invasive strategy for the treatment of...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Chaikof EL,Lin PH,Brinkman WT,Dodson TF,Weiss VJ,Lumsden AB,Terramani TT,Najibi S,Bush RL,Salam AA,Smith RB 3rd

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Segments of rat inferior vena cava were modified by proteolytic digestion and dialdehyde starch tanning in an attempt to alter their antigenic nature and increase their tensile strength. These tissues were found to retain their ability to sensitize allogeneic recipients in both the intradermal and intra-aortic positio...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Perloff LJ,Rowlands DT,Barker CF

更新日期：1977-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe hemorrhage associated with major trauma and vascular procedures is seen frequently in our operating rooms. Immediate autotransfusion has enabled us to safely and adquately correct blood losses without placing overwhelming demands on our blood bank. Since October 1973, a device capable of retrieving, filtering a...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bonfils-Roberts EA,Stutman L,Nealon TF Jr

更新日期：1977-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to determine the fate of patients who attempted to donate organs after circulatory death (DCD) using a standardized DCD protocol. BACKGROUND:Successful donation is not always possible after attempted DCD. METHODS:Data were collected for all DCD donors between 1/2011 and 9/201...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Scalea JR,Redfield RR,Rizzari MD,Bennett R,Anderson ME,Anderson JE,Kaufman DB,Sollinger HW,Fernandez LA,D'Alessandro AM,Mezrich J

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous reports suggest the value of renal decapsulation in the prevention of renal failure after acute ischemia. It has been suggested that this response is due to a release of "compartmental" pressure resulting in increased blood flow to the decapsulated kidney. Ten dogs were evaluated following 90 minutes of renal...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Stothert JC Jr

更新日期：1980-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of abdominal ultrasonography (US) for screening and grading pediatric splenic injury. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The use of abdominal US has increased rapidly as a method of evaluating organ damage after blunt abdominal trauma. Despite US's increasing use, ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Krupnick AS,Teitelbaum DH,Geiger JD,Strouse PJ,Cox CS,Blane CE,Polley TZ

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To prospectively assess the accuracy of gadofosveset-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for nodal staging and restaging in rectal cancer. BACKGROUND:Accurate preoperative assessment of nodal disease in rectal cancer impacts treatment management. Staging with modern imaging techniques (computed tomogra...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lambregts DM,Beets GL,Maas M,Kessels AG,Bakers FC,Cappendijk VC,Engelen SM,Lahaye MJ,de Bruïne AP,Lammering G,Leiner T,Verwoerd JL,Wildberger JE,Beets-Tan RG

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the current concepts in the mediastinal staging of nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC), evaluating traditional and modern staging modalities. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Staging of NSCLC includes the assessment of mediastinal lymph nodes. Traditionally, computed tomography (CT) and mediastinoscopy are us...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kramer H,Groen HJ

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The abilities of polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMN) and pulmonary alveolar macrophages (PAM), to demonstrate chemotaxis, phagocytosis, and superoxide release after bile duct ligation in the rat were investigated to determine the effect of cholestasis on nonspecific cellular immune mechanisms. Chemotactic response to C...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Roughneen PT,Drath DB,Kulkarni AD,Rowlands BJ

更新日期：1987-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A retrospective review was performed to determine the results after surgical reconstruction for chronic dysfunction of ileal pouch-anal procedures for ulcerative colitis and familial colonic polyposis at a university medical center. METHODS:During the 20-year period from 1978 to 1998, 601 patients underwent ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Fonkalsrud EW,Bustorff-Silva J

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five days after thyroidectomy (Tx) or sham-Tx in young male Sprague-Dawley rats, sepsis was induced by cecal ligation and puncture (CLP). Control animals underwent laparotomy and manipulation of the cecum without ligation or puncture. Sixteen hours after CLP or laparotomy, protein synthesis and degradation were measur...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hasselgren PO,Chen IW,James JH,Sperling M,Warner BW,Fischer JE

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two experimental models were utilized to study the efficacy of intraperitoneal povidone-iodine in an established peritonitis. In both models, there was a 100% mortality in the povidone-iodine treated group. In laboratories which have reported favorable results, the animals were treated before peritonitis was allowed t...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lagarde MC,Bolton JS,Cohn I Jr

更新日期：1978-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twelve prognostic features of melanoma were examined in a series of 185 patients with nodal metastases (Stage II), who underwent surgical treatment at our institution during the past 20 years. Forty-four per cent of the patients presented with synchronous nodal metastases (substage IIA), 44% of the patients had delaye...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Balch CM,Soong SJ,Murad TM,Ingalls AL,Maddox WA

更新日期：1981-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study is to identify the association between early postoperative troponin elevations and outcomes after major colorectal surgery. BACKGROUND:Myocardial infarction is the leading cause of death after noncardiac surgery. Most postoperative myocardial infarctions are clinically silent, and asymp...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Gorgun E,Lan BY,Aydinli HH,Reed GW,Menon V,Sessler DI,Stocchi L,Remzi FH

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether the type of on-site care a trauma patient receives affects outcome. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The controversy regarding the prehospital care of trauma patients between Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) is ongoing. Due to this unresolved controversy, as well as histori...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Liberman M,Mulder D,Lavoie A,Denis R,Sampalis JS

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00