Evaluation of splenic injury by computed tomography and its impact on treatment.

abstract：:In the absence of a prospective randomized study of patients treated conservatively or with thymectomy, a computer-assisted retrospective matches study was devised. Of 563 patients treated for myasthenia gravis without thymoma up to 1965, 104 had thymectomy. With computer assistance, each surgical patient was matched ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Buckingham JM,Howard FM Jr,Bernatz PE,Payne WS,Harrison EG Jr,O'Brien PC,Weiland LH

更新日期：1976-10-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether resting energy expenditure (REE) is increased in cachectic patients with pancreatic cancer and to define the relation of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) production to the acute-phase response and to REE. METHODS:Measurement of REE (indirect calorimetry) and assessmen...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Falconer JS,Fearon KC,Plester CE,Ross JA,Carter DC

更新日期：1994-04-01 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：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：:Forty-three patients (mean age 62 +/- 1 years) were treated for ventricular septal defect (VSD) secondary to myocardial infarction. Whenever possible, operation was postponed until six weeks post-onset chest pain. However, hemodynamic instability, evidenced by cardiogenic shock, refractory pulmonary edema, or a rising...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Daggett WM,Guyton RA,Mundth ED,Buckley MJ,McEnany MT,Gold HK,Leinbach RC,Austen WG

更新日期：1977-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the influence of esophageal cancer surgeon volume upon mortality from upper gastrointestinal emergencies. BACKGROUND:Volume-outcome relationships led to the centralization of esophageal cancer surgery. METHODS:Hospital Episode Statistics data were used to identify patients admitted to hospitals wit...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Markar SR,Mackenzie H,Askari A,Faiz O,Hanna GB

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop a model of established respiratory immunity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa pneumonia and to investigate the effects of route and type of nutrition on this immunity. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Diet influences the ability of gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT) to maintain mucosal immunity. Complex en...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： King BK,Kudsk KA,Li J,Wu Y,Renegar KB

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five patients were studied before and two to three days after major, uncomplicated abdominal operation. Muscle tissue was obtained by needle biopsy from m. quadriceps femoris after eight hours overnight fast. Plasma free amino acids were analyzed in simultaneously obtained samples. In the homogenized muscle samples th...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Vinnars E,Bergstöm J,Fürst P

更新日期：1975-12-01 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：OBJECTIVE:Esophageal cancer surgery carries a risk of splenic injury, which may require splenectomy, but predictors of such events remain uncertain. Moreover, the hypothesis that incidental splenectomy carries a worse prognosis deserves attention. DESIGN:A population-based, nationwide cohort study was conducted on 167...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Derogar M,Sadr-Azodi O,Lagergren P,Lagergren J

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the temporal integration of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), which has been shown to be present in wound fluid, with the putatively related processes of wound fluid oxygen content, wound angiogenesis, and granulation tissue formation. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:During cutaneous wound repair...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Howdieshell TR,Riegner C,Gupta V,Callaway D,Grembowicz K,Sathyanarayana,McNeil PL

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancreas transplantation has evolved dramatically since its introduction in 1966. As new centers for transplantation have developed, the evaluation of complications associated with pancreas transplantation has led to advances in surgical technique. Furthermore, surgical alterations of the pancreas resulting from trans...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Rosenlof LK,Earnhardt RC,Pruett TL,Stevenson WC,Douglas MT,Cornett GC,Hanks JB

更新日期：1992-06-01 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：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 compare the accuracy of the modified Fried Index (mFI) and the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) to predict death or patient-reported new disability 90 days after major elective surgery. BACKGROUND:The association of frailty with patient-reported outcomes, and comparisons between preoperative frailty instrumen...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： McIsaac DI,Taljaard M,Bryson GL,Beaulé PE,Gagné S,Hamilton G,Hladkowicz E,Huang A,Joanisse JA,Lavallée LT,MacDonald D,Moloo H,Thavorn K,van Walraven C,Yang H,Forster AJ

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the founding of the American Medical Association's Section on Surgery in 1859 and how it represented, on a national basis, the beginnings of organized surgery and the formal start of the professionalization and specialization of surgery in the United States. BACKGROUND:The broad social process of ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Rutkow I

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to examine the ability of Focused Assessment Using Sonography for Trauma (FAST) to discriminate between survivors and nonsurvivors undergoing resuscitative thoracotomy (RT). BACKGROUND:RT is a high-risk, low-salvage procedure performed in arresting trauma patients with poorly ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Inaba K,Chouliaras K,Zakaluzny S,Swadron S,Mailhot T,Seif D,Teixeira P,Sivrikoz E,Ives C,Barmparas G,Koronakis N,Demetriades D

更新日期：2015-09-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The authors investigate the recovery of gastrointestinal motility in the fed and fasted state after laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Clinical recovery after laparoscopic cholecystectomy is known to be more rapid than after conventional open cholecystectomy. However, the actual e...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hotokezaka M,Combs MJ,Mentis EP,Schirmer BD

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the hypothesis that higher hospital volume decreases endoscopic and surgical re-intervention rates after antireflux surgery. BACKGROUND:Antireflux surgery for gastro-esophageal reflux disease is followed by varying rates of re-interventions. Whether hospital volume influences re-intervention rates is...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Markar S,Santoni G,Maret-Ouda J,Artama M,Färkkilä M,Lynge E,Pukkala E,Ness-Jensen E,von Euler-Chelpin M,Lagergren J

更新日期：2020-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We aim to investigate the role of aldose reductase (AR) in hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) of normal and fatty livers and to explore the underlying mechanisms. BACKGROUND:Hepatic IRI is a typical inflammatory response during liver surgery. It contributes to liver graft failure or nonfunction after ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Li CX,Ng KT,Shao Y,Liu XB,Ling CC,Ma YY,Geng W,Qi X,Cheng Q,Chung SK,Lo CM,Man K

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glucose metabolism is affected by various pathologic states including tumors. In this project, glucose turnover and recycling rates in 11 patients with colorectal carcinoma were measured using a double-labelled 3-3H and 1-14C glucose injection technique. Fasting blood glucose, lactate, pyruvate, alanine, glycerol, 3-h...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kokal WA,McCulloch A,Wright PD,Johnston ID

更新日期：1983-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE/BACKGROUND:There is a high risk of relapse in stage IIIB/IIIC melanoma. The utility of 2-[fluorine-18]-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose positron emission tomography integrated with computed tomography (FDG-PET/CT) in these patients to evaluate response to treatment or for surveillance after treatment is currently not...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Beasley GM,Parsons C,Broadwater G,Selim MA,Marzban S,Abernethy AP,Salama AK,Eikman EA,Wong T,Zager JS,Tyler DS

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine the minimum amount of weight loss required to see a reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). BACKGROUND:Although obesity is an established risk factor for morbidity and mortality, the minimum amount of weight loss to have a meaningful impact on cardiovas...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Aminian A,Zajichek A,Tu C,Wolski KE,Brethauer SA,Schauer PR,Kattan MW,Nissen SE

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inclusion of vagotomy and pyloroplasty in the surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux associated with hiatal hernia has long been controversial. To evaluate the morbidity of vagotomy in the treatment of reflux esophagitis, a retrospective study of 311 patients treated by the Hill posterior gastropexy technique o...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Vansant JH,Baker JW Jr

更新日期：1976-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Length of postoperative stay (LOS) has gained increasing attention as a potential indicator of surgical efficiency. Our objective was to examine the feasibility of assessing LOS at 182 hospitals to identify institutions with outlying performance. METHODS:Patients were identified who underwent colorectal sur...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

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

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metabolic and hormonal studies were performed in 6 infants during the first 3 months of life while receiving 3 different types of parenteral nutrition: 1) 20% glucose and a nitrogen source (Dudrick's method) 2) 12% glucose, a nitrogen source and soybean fat emulsion (Intralipid method) and 3) 12% glucose, a nitrogen s...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Asch MJ,Sperling M,Fiser R,Leake R,Moore TC,Oh W

更新日期：1975-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new approach for preventing and treating sepsis due to central venous catheter (CVC) has been devised at the Istituto Nazionale Tumori of Milan. A prospective protocol has been developed that includes the weekly exchange of the CVC via a guidewire as well as its exchange when a CVC-related sepsis is suspected. Growt...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bozzetti F,Terno G,Bonfanti G,Scarpa D,Scotti A,Ammatuna M,Bonalumi MG

更新日期：1983-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During a 29-month trial, 65 patients with acute gallstone pancreatitis were randomly selected for biliary tract explorations either within 73 hours of admission (36 patients) or at three months following remission with nonoperative measures (29 patients, with five others awaiting elective operation). The details of su...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Stone HH,Fabian TC,Dunlop WE

更新日期：1981-09-01 00:00:00