Abstract：
BACKGROUND:The effect of sex on fine-needle aspiration (FNA) diagnosis of thyroid cancer remains unknown. This study determines the reliability of FNA when evaluating thyroid nodules ≥4 cm in women and men. METHODS:Prospectively collected data of 1,068 patients who underwent FNA and thyroidectomy at a tertiary medical center were retrospectively reviewed. Data were stratified by sex and thyroid nodule size ≥4 cm. RESULTS:The FNA false-negative rate for thyroid malignancy in women and men was 17% and 0%, respectively. FNA was less predictive of malignancy in women (odd ratio = 31.7; 95% confidence interval, 19.2 to 52.5; P < .0001) compared with men (odds ratio = 51.7; 95% confidence interval, 11.8 to 225.1; P < .0001) with thyroid nodules ≥4 cm. CONCLUSIONS:For the diagnosis of malignancy in large thyroid nodules, FNA may be less reliable in women compared with men. This study advocates using a more aggressive approach that includes surgical resection for definitive diagnosis in women with thyroid nodules ≥4 cm.
journal_name
Am J Surgjournal_title
American journal of surgeryauthors
Parikh PP,Allan BJ,Lew JIdoi
10.1016/j.amjsurg.2013.04.001subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2013-11-01 00:00:00pages
778-82issue
5eissn
0002-9610issn
1879-1883pii
S0002-9610(13)00244-4journal_volume
206pub_type
杂志文章abstract：BACKGROUND:The Michigan Appropriate Perioperative (MAP) criteria provide guidance regarding urinary catheter use. For Category A (e.g., laparoscopic cholecystectomy), B (e.g., hemicolectomy), and C (e.g., abdominoperineal resection) procedures, recommendations are to avoid catheter, remove POD 0 or 1, and remove POD 1-...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章,多中心研究
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2020.01.008
更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is increasingly being employed as the initial surgical approach in patients with acute cholecystitis. Gangrenous cholecystitis will be unexpectedly encountered in a proportion of these patients. The applicability of laparoscopic techniques and its outcome in this group of patient...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0002-9610(00)00525-0
更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Hawaii has the highest incidence of hepatocellular cancer (HCC) in the United States and the largest proportion of Asians and Pacific Islanders. HCC studies generally combine these groups into 1 ethnicity, and we sought to examine differences between Asian and Pacific Islander subpopulations. METHODS:Demogr...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2011.06.055
更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The salient clinical and pathological features of verrucous carcinoma, as first described by Ackerman in 1948, are reviewed. Two case reports are presented. The first concerns a personal experience with a patient who had five surgical procedures for multifocal oral verrucous carcinoma and remains alive and well 28 yea...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 传,历史文章,杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0002-9610(98)00232-3
更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Arteriovenous fistulas were performed in 100 patients over a three year period with a 90 per cent overall success rate. Various technics for construction of the fistula using autologous veins are discussed, with emphasis on pre- and intraoperative assessment of vessel condition and its relation to the prevention of im...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/0002-9610(76)90009-x
更新日期：1976-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Aortoesophageal fistula secondary to a thoracic aortic aneurysm is usually a fatal disease with few survivors reported previously. We encountered 2 consecutive patients who were treated successfully with esophagectomy and in situ aorta reconstruction using cryopreserved homograft that was wrapped completely with oment...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2005.09.011
更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The incidence of postoperative wound complications and early cancer recurrence was studied in 289 patients who had mastectomy alone and in 113 patients who underwent immediate reconstruction following mastectomy. Patients undergoing immediate reconstruction were younger and had less advanced disease than patients who ...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0002-9610(05)80572-0
更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Fifty-two patients with ulcerative colitis and colorectal cancer undergoing colectomy at the Mount Sinai Hospital between 1973 and 1988 were studied retrospectively to determine the correlation of age, sex, duration of colitis, tumor location, number of cancers, tumor differentiation, colloid content, presence of sign...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0002-9610(05)80638-5
更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00
abstract：PURPOSE:Vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) proliferation is an early event in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Insulin and glucose are known to stimulate the growth of VSMC. Cell membrane receptors play an important role in the proliferation of VSMC in response to growth factors. Insulin and insulin-like growth fac...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0002-9610(99)00150-6
更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Controversy still exists concerning the impact of patient and tumor characteristics on anastomotic dehiscence after resection for rectal cancer. METHODS:Between January 1986 and July 2006, 472 patients underwent curative rectal resection. Patient and tumor characteristics, details of treatment, and postoper...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2007.10.023
更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:In patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (HPTH) and previous thyroid operations, complications of parathyroidectomy are more frequent than in patients undergoing initial neck surgery. The aim of this study was to investigate the value of preoperative imaging with regard to its influence on the surgical s...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0002-9610(99)00197-x
更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Blood loss during liver resection constitutes the primary determinant of the postoperative outcome. Various techniques of vascular control and maintenance of a low central vein pressure (CVP) have been used in order to prevent intraoperative blood loss and postoperative complications. Our study aims at asses...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2003.12.001
更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Hypersplenism was not relieved by distal splenorenal shunting in 46 of 47 Japanese patients with nonalcoholic cirrhosis of the liver. However, the platelet count significantly increased by 40 percent of the preoperative value, whereas the increment in the white blood cell count was nil. Though the platelet count in 47...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0002-9610(88)80164-8
更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Pediatric gastroesophageal reflux is common and its complications may be serious. The diagnosis is being suspected and confirmed with increasing frequency in children because of heightened awareness of the symptoms peculiar to pediatric patients. Thirty-one children who underwent Nissen fundoplication for gastroesopha...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/0002-9610(80)90114-2
更新日期：1980-12-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to characterize patients readmitted following inpatient general surgery procedures. We hypothesized that a decreased length of stay would increase risk for readmission. METHODS:We utilized our institutional National Surgical Quality Improvement Project database from 2006 to 2011. T...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2013.10.022
更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Management of patients with thoracic empyema ranges from tube thoracostomy drainage, with or without fibrinolytics, to operative intervention, with the optimal intervention remaining uncertain. Streptococcus milleri, typically a benign bacterium colonizing the oropharynx, has recently been reported as a pote...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2006.08.050
更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:It has been suggested that division of the short gastric vessels (SGV) provides a more floppy Nissen fundoplication, for the treatment of reflux disease. The aim of the study was to assess whether Nissen fundoplication with division of SGV is associated with improved clinical outcome and laboratory findings....
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi：10.1016/s0002-9610(01)00695-x
更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Performance feedback or debriefing in surgery is increasingly recognized as an essential means to optimize learning in the operating room (OR). However, there is a lack of evidence regarding the current practice and barriers to debriefing in the OR. METHODS:Phase 1 consisted of semistructured interviews wit...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2013.01.007
更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00
abstract：:DVT involving the lower extremities is a frequent (25-40 percent of patients) complication of major thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic surgery in patients beyond the age of 40 years. Herein, we have reported a recently completed large prospective, randomized multicenter investigation of the prophylaxis of postoperative D...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi：
更新日期：1985-10-08 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:As laparoscopic experience increases, ever more challenging cases are attempted. Enlarged surgeon experience, along with better technology, has been lauded as improving outcomes. The purpose of this study is to see if this applies to the management of acute cholecystitis. METHODS:We reviewed our experience ...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0002-9610(02)01089-9
更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Appendicitis in preschool children is not uncommon. A duration of greater than 40 hours usually implied perforation. The most common findings were abdominal pain, tenderness, temperature elevation and vomiting. In the presence of perforation or abscess formation, appendectomy followed by copious wound irrigation, absc...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/0002-9610(80)90265-2
更新日期：1980-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Cancer of unknown primary (CUP) origin is a very aggressive disease with a poor prognosis. Most of the literature reports of CUP are generated from tertiary cancer centers. METHODS:A retrospective chart review of all patients with a diagnosis of CUP was performed between January 1995 and January 2005. Age, ...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2007.08.039
更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:This study descriptively analyzes characteristics of general surgery residency and practice and their influence on student interest in surgical careers. METHODS:Fourth-year medical students were invited to complete an Internet-based survey. A 5-point Likert scale described characteristics of general surgery...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章,多中心研究
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2005.03.019
更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:The obvious advantages of rapid arterial anastomoses have prompted the continuing search for more rapid anastomotic techniques to complement the standard sutured anastomosis. Nonpenetrating, arcuate-legged titanium vascular closure staple (VCS) clips were initially developed for microvascular anastomoses. Th...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0002-9610(98)00072-5
更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Significant arterial trauma can result from femoral arterial cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass or intraaortic balloon pumping. Threat of imminent loss of limb or suture line disruption requires prompt surgical intervention. Delayed appearance of claudication, characteristically at 1 to 2 weeks postoperatively, is...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/0002-9610(80)90026-4
更新日期：1980-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:The relative prognostic impact of intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) placement before versus after cardiac surgery is not well defined. METHODS:We reviewed data from all cardiac surgical patients who received perioperative IABP support at a veterans' hospital between April 1992 and April 2008. We compared out...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2009.07.011
更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:The unpredictability of prosthetic vascular access thrombosis precludes the scheduling of elective graft thrombectomy. This results in inconsistent dialysis for patients, as well as logistical challenges for dialysis clinics and surgeons, and increased cost. In an effort to solve this problem a community-wid...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0002-9610(99)00133-6
更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Routine contralateral groin exploration in infants and children with a clinically detected inguinal hernia is the subject of much debate. The detection of a patent processus vaginalis by transinguinal laparoscopy has proven advantageous. However, controversy remains regarding the true incidence of a contrala...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0002-9610(01)00797-8
更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:A clear understanding of simulation-based curricula in use at American College of Surgeons Accredited Education Institutes (ACS-AEIs) is lacking. METHODS:A 25-question online survey was sent to ACS-AEIs. RESULTS:The response rate approached 60%. The most frequent specialties to use the ACS-AEIs are general...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.amjsurg.2016.08.011
更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Blunt trauma to the neck requires a systematic analysis of the laryngotrachea, the esophagus and the cervical spine in addition to general trauma considerations. Acute airway decompensation is best managed by tracheotomy, although if the situation permits, an orderly physical examination including indirect laryngoscop...
journal_title：American journal of surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/0002-9610(81)90132-x
更新日期：1981-04-01 00:00:00
