Potential hospital cost-savings attributed to improvements in outcomes for colorectal cancer surgery following self-audit.

abstract：BACKGROUND:We experienced a rare case of benign arterial stricture of the right posterior hepatic artery (RPHA) caused by atherosclerosis in a patient with hilar cholangiocarcinoma. CASE PRESENTATION:A 75-year-old man was referred to our hospital for the detailed investigation of serum hepatobiliary enzyme elevation. ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Goto Y,Kojima S,Nomura Y,Muroya D,Arai S,Sakai H,Kawahara R,Hisaka T,Akagi Y,Tanaka H,Okuda K

更新日期：2018-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Synchronous cancer in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) increases morbidity and mortality after AAA repair. However, little is known about the impact of the history of cancer on mortality after AAA repair. METHODS:Patients with intact AAA who were treated with endovascular aneurysm repair or ope...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Ahn S,Min JY,Kim HG,Mo H,Min SK,Min S,Ha J,Min KB

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:When considering "early stoma closure", both standardized inclusion/exclusion criteria and standardized methods to assess anastomosis are necessary to reduce the risk of occult anastomotic leakage (AL). However, in the immediate postoperative period, neither have the incidence and risk factors of occult AL i...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Kitaguchi D,Enomoto T,Ohara Y,Owada Y,Hisakura K,Akashi Y,Takahashi K,Ogawa K,Shimomura O,Oda T

更新日期：2020-03-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To estimate the proportion of elderly patients (>70 years) with breast cancer eligible for an Exclusive IntraOperative RadioTherapy (E-IORT) and to evaluate their local recurrence-free survival rate. METHODS:This retrospective study examining two cohorts focuses on patients over 70 years old: a multi-centri...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Lambaudie E,Houvenaeghel G,Ziouèche A,Knight S,Dravet F,Garbay JR,Giard S,Charitansky H,Cohen M,Faure C,Hudry D,Azuar P,Villet R,Gimbergues P,de Lara CT,Tallet A,Bannier M,Minsat M,Resbeut M

更新日期：2016-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although Mirizzi syndrome is widely reported in literature, little is known about acute acalcholous cholecystitis determinig the findings of a Mirizzi syndrome. CASE PRESENTATION:We report a case of MRCP-confirmed Mirizzi syndrome in acute acalculous cholecystitis resolved by surgery. CONCLUSION:Acute acal...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Milone M,Musella M,Maietta P,Gaudioso D,Pisapia A,Coretti G,De Palma G,Milone F

更新日期：2014-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neuralgia due to iliohypogastric nerve entrapment from sutures and mesh after inguinal hernioplasty is a rare entity in clinic. Its' awareness and management remain a clinical challenge. CASE PRESENTATION:We report a case of 54-year-old male who presented with post-operative pain after 1 month and sensory d...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Shadhu K,Ramlagun D,Chen S,Liu L

更新日期：2018-08-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To compare the clinical efficacy of single posterior debridement, bone grafting and instrumentation with that of single-stage anterior debridement, bone grafting and posterior instrumentation for treatment of adult patients with thoracic and thoracolumbar spinal tuberculosis (TB). METHODS:We performed a ret...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Zhou Y,Li W,Liu J,Gong L,Luo J

更新日期：2018-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the study was to evaluate total parathyroidectomy with trace amounts of parathyroid tissue (30 mg) as a surgical option in secondary hyperparathyroidism (sHPT) treatment. METHODS:From January 2008 to March 2012, 47 patients underwent parathyroidectomy. Comparisons of demographic data, symptoms, a...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： He Q,Zhuang D,Zheng L,Fan Z,Zhou P,Zhu J,Duan S,Li Y,Ge Y,Lv Z,Cao L

更新日期：2014-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breast-preserving surgery (Bp) and sentinel lymph node biopsy (SNB) are established as standard treatment for axillary lymph node-negative early breast cancer. METHODS:A surgical technique using manual blunt dissection (MBD), in which use of electrocautery, an ultrasonically activated scalpel, and ligation ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Kashiwagi S,Onoda N,Asano Y,Kurata K,Morisaki T,Noda S,Kawajiri H,Takashima T,Hirakawa K

更新日期：2015-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postoperative peritoneal adhesion formation following abdominal surgery remains a relevant surgical problem. The application of soluble physico-chemical barriers like 4% icodextrin is one approach to protect the peritoneal surface from getting linked to adhesive scar. The aim of this study was to investigate...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Klink CD,Schickhaus P,Binnebösel M,Jockenhoevel S,Rosch R,Tolba R,Neumann UP,Klinge U

更新日期：2013-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Demineralised bone matrix (DBM) has shown to be effective in enhancing posterior fusion of the spine. Several animal studies and clinical investigations in humans showed its successful remodelling. The use of allogenic matrix may decrease the need of autologous bone graft and therefore helps prevent correspo...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Bouaicha S,von Rechenberg B,Osterhoff G,Wanner GA,Simmen HP,Werner CM

更新日期：2013-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Morgagni's hernia (MH) is a rare type of congenital diaphragmatic hernia with limited available literature. Late presentations are infrequent and the ones complicated due to gastric volvulus are even rarer. Another uncommon association of MH is with small bowel diverticulosis. We herein discussed a case of g...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Ladiwala ZFR,Sheikh R,Ahmed A,Zahid I,Memon AS

更新日期：2018-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence of lower extremity peripheral artery disease (LE-PAD) continues to increase and associated morbidity remains high. Despite the significant development of percutaneous revascularization strategies, over the past decade, LE-PAD still represents a unique challenge for interventional cardiologists ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Franzone A,Ferrone M,Carotenuto G,Carbone A,Scudiero L,Serino F,Scudiero F,Izzo R,Piccolo R,Saviano S,Amato B,Perrino C,Trimarco B,Esposito G

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An intro-abdominal hernia through the lesser omentum is a rare but severe condition that can cause intestinal obstruction and other life-threating complications. Until now, only a handful of cases have been reported worldwide. The diagnosis of lesser omental hernia remains challenging for emergency surgeons ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Liu Z,He L,Jiao Y,Xu Z,Suo J

更新日期：2020-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Persisting abdominal complaints are common after an episode of diverticulitis treated conservatively. Furthermore, some patients develop frequent recurrences. These two groups of patients suffer greatly from their disease, as shown by impaired health related quality of life and increased costs due to multipl...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： van de Wall BJ,Draaisma WA,Consten EC,van der Graaf Y,Otten MH,de Wit GA,van Stel HF,Gerhards MF,Wiezer MJ,Cense HA,Stockmann HB,Leijtens JW,Zimmerman DD,Belgers E,van Wagensveld BA,Sonneveld ED,Prins HA,Coene PP,Kars

更新日期：2010-08-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is an uncommon complication of severe pancreatitis. It is defined as a sustained intraabdominal pressure (IAP) > 20 mmHg (with or without an abdominal perfusion pressure (APP) < 60 mmHg), associated with new organ dysfunction/failure. ACS confers a poor prognosis and shou...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Lee AHH,Lee WS,Anderson D

更新日期：2019-08-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Angiolipoma is a rare, benign tumor that primarily develops in the limbs and trunk. The occurrence of angiolipoma in the lungs is extremely rare; to date, only two cases of primary bronchial angiolipoma have been reported. Here, we report a case of angiolipoma of the right bronchus intermedius that was succe...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Kamata S,Ishida I,Sugawara T,Yaegashi H,Oura H

更新日期：2019-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The reported incidence of hollow viscus injuries (HVI) in blunt trauma patients is approximately 1%. The most common site of injury to the intestine in blunt abdominal trauma (BAT) is the small bowel followed by colon, with mesenteric injuries occurring three times more commonly than bowel injuries. Isolated...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Vailas MG,Moris D,Orfanos S,Vergadis C,Papalampros A

更新日期：2015-10-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is the most common form of well-differentiated endocrine malignancy. Distant metastases of PTC are rare and usually occur in the bones, lungs, and thoracic lymph nodes despite the common locoregional metastases to the lymph nodes of the neck. The metastasis of PTC to the pancre...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Ren H,Ke N,Tan C,Wang X,Cao W,Liu X

更新日期：2020-04-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastric cancer with synchronous liver metastasis remains a clinical treatment challenge. There has been a longstanding debate on the question whether surgical resection could be beneficial to long-term survival. This study is to investigate the effectiveness and prognostic factors of combined curative resect...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Wang YN,Shen KT,Ling JQ,Gao XD,Hou YY,Wang XF,Qin J,Sun YH,Qin XY

更新日期：2012-10-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The association between delayed gastric emptying (DGE) after pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) and pancreatic reconstruction technique remain unclear. The aim of this study is to investigate whether the occurrence of DGE differs between pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ) and pancreaticogastrostomy (PG). METHODS:A total o...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Hayama S,Senmaru N,Hirano S

更新日期：2020-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An incisional hernia is a common complication following abdominal surgery. Polypropylene mesh is frequently used in the repair of such defects and has nearly become the standard surgical treatment modality. Though they are very effective in reducing recurrence, mesh materials exhibit a strong stimulating eff...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Aydin O,Aydinuraz K,Agalar F,Sahiner IT,Agalar C,Bayram C,Denkbas EB,Atasoy P

更新日期：2017-04-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Myelolipoma is a rare neoplasm composed of yellowish adipose tissue and reddish-brown tissue corresponding to hematopoietic or hemorrhages. It typically occurs in adrenal glands as a solitary, well-circumscribed mass, and the thoracic location is extremely unusual. CASE PRESENTATION:We present a rare case w...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Shen C,Han Z,Che G

更新日期：2014-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to assess curative effect of hysteroscopic and laparoscopic myomectomy for type II submucous myomas between 3 and 5 cm in diameter and explore the optimal surgical indications. METHODS:A retrospective analysis was performed of those who underwent hysteroscopic or laparoscopic myome...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Wang H,Zhao J,Li X,Li P,Lu C,Tian S,Wang ZH

更新日期：2016-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bacteraemia of the donor is not considered to be contraindication of organ procurement. On the other hand, infection of solid organ transplant recipients remains to be a major cause of their morbidity and mortality. When using organs from bacteraemic donors, individual risks need to be assessed and the appro...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Kieslichova E,Protus M,Nemcova D,Uchytilova E

更新日期：2019-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Restorative proctocolectomy is increasingly being performed minimal invasively but a totally laparoscopic technique has not yet been compared to the standard open technique in a randomized study. METHODS/DESIGN:This is a two armed, single centre, expertise based, preoperatively randomized, patient blinded s...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Antolovic D,Kienle P,Knaebel HP,Schmidt J,Gutt CN,Weitz J,Koch M,Büchler MW,Seiler CM

更新日期：2006-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Three-dimensional (3D) printing may represent a useful tool to provide, in surgery, a good representation of surgical scenario before surgery, particularly in complex cases. Recently, such a technology has been utilized to plan operative interventions in spinal, neuronal, and cardiac surgeries, but few data ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Marano L,Ricci A,Savelli V,Verre L,Di Renzo L,Biccari E,Costantini G,Marrelli D,Roviello F

更新日期：2019-10-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Managing surgical site infections, with negative culture report in routine diagnosis is a common dilemma in microbiology accounting more than 30% worldwide. The present study attempted to identify the presence of bacterial spp. if any in wound aspirates/swabs of culture negative surgical site infections of h...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Behera HS,Chayani N,Bal M,Khuntia HK,Pati S,Das S,Ranjit M

更新日期：2021-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic large para-oesophageal hiatal hernia (LPHH) repair using mesh reinforcement significantly reduces postoperative recurrence rates compared to conventional suture repair, especially within short follow-up times. However, the ideal strategy for repairing LPHH remains disputable because no clear gui...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Khaled I,Priego P,Faisal M,Cuadrado M,García-Moreno F,Ballestero A,Galindo J,Lobo E

更新日期：2019-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are associated with great emotional costs to individuals and substantial economic costs to society. This study seeks to evaluate the effect of a new natural compound "Tradamixina plus Serenoa Repens" in order to improve lower urinary tract symptoms. METHODS:100 patients (...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Iacono F,Prezioso D,Illiano E,Ruffo A,Romeo G,Amato B

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00