Stimulation of vasoactive intestinal peptide and neurotensin secretion by pentagastrin in a patient with VIPoma syndrome.

abstract：:Cerebral revascularization, using extra-anatomic bypass grafts of autologous saphenous vein, was performed in three patients to prevent or to compensate for ischemic effects of emergency ligation of a carotid artery. These ligations were required after spontaneous disruption of common carotid arteries in patients with...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Bole PV,Babu S,Clauss RH

更新日期：1978-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The acute and chronic changes produced in canine femoral arteries by ischemia and by perfusion with D10W were examined by light and by scanning electron microscopy. Mild changes of injury characterized by medial and adventitial inflammation and an increase in intimal lining cells occur following 30 minutes of perfusio...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Fonkalsrud EW,Sanchez M,Zerubavel R,Mahoney A

更新日期：1977-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case report of a patient with Marfan's syndrome who developed acute supravalvular aortic stenosis following aortic valve replacement and reconstruction of the ascending aorta is presented. Early recognition of this complication permitted reoperation and successful repair. One similar case has been reported previousl...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Klopp E,Hauer J,Zinner M,Brawley R

更新日期：1978-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence indicates that sentinel node (SN) biopsy can accurately predict axillary nodal status. Debate exists as to the optimal method of SN identification. METHODS:Patients with clinical T1 or T2 tumors and negative axillae were randomized to SN localization with blue dye (B) alone (n = 50) or blue dye plu...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Morrow M,Rademaker AW,Bethke KP,Talamonti MS,Dawes LG,Clauson J,Hansen N

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using software to transform magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tomographic data into three-dimensional projections, we have produced "angiograms" of the abdominal aorta in 18 patients with occlusive (15) and aneurysmal (3) disease. This information may be displayed to demonstrate flow, cross-sectional diameter, or aorti...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Rapp JH,Pan XM,Hale J,Sheldon P,Feldman R,Krupski W,Sharokh Z,Kaufman L

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Managed care organizations use a variety of payment strategies to contract for high-end tertiary services with academic healthcare centers. We assessed the financial outcome of these strategies and attempted to identify those that maintain a balance between cost and reimbursement. METHODS:Patients admitted ...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Rodriguez JL,Brill JP,Hoth JJ,Stassen NA,Franklin GA,Barbier R,Polk HC Jr

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：HYPOTHESIS:If (1) 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme reductase inhibitors (statins) block the rate-limiting step in cholesterol synthesis and promote the expression of low-density lipoprotein receptors, (2) "Gram-negative sepsis" results from an abundant systemic response to bacterial lipopolysaccharide (endotoxin), (...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Spitzer AL,Harris HW

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Estimating the risk of postoperative complications can be performed by surgeons with detailed clinical information or by patients with limited information. Our objective was to compare three estimation models: (1) the All Information Model, using variables available from the American College of Surgeons Nati...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Dahlke AR,Merkow RP,Chung JW,Kinnier CV,Cohen ME,Sohn MW,Paruch J,Holl JL,Bilimoria KY

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We compared the effectiveness of n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate (NBCA) and traditional suture for patch fixation in Lichtenstein tension-free herniorrhaphy for inguinal hernias. METHODS:A total of 110 patients with primary unilateral inguinal hernia were assigned randomly to either experimental or control groups. ...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Shen YM,Sun WB,Chen J,Liu SJ,Wang MG

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current quality of life assessment tools for thyroid cancer survivors are not clinically useful due to the length of available questionnaires. Computerized adaptive tests are easily administered electronically and can achieve highly accurate and efficient results in minimal time. We aimed to develop a qualit...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Aschebrook-Kilfoy B,Ferguson BA,Angelos P,Kaplan EL,Grogan RH,Gibbons RD

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The immune response to an intravenous bolus of sheep erythrocytes, a large particulate antigen, was examined in weanling Sprague-Dawley rats after varying reduction in spleen size by splenic artery ligation (SAL) or partial amputation (pSx), and the results were compared with splenectomized (Sx) and sham-operated cont...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Van Wyck DB,Witte MH,Witte CL,Strunk RC

更新日期：1978-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to clarify the still poorly understood dynamics of peritoneal inflammatory cells (PICs) in acute pancreatitis. METHODS:Acute pancreatitis of 3 different degrees of severity was induced in male Wistar rats. Peritoneal lavage was performed at 1, 6, 12, and 24 hours after the indu...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Mikami Y,Takeda K,Shibuya K,Qiu-Feng H,Egawa S,Sunamura M,Matsuno S

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most of the available data on multiglandular disease (MGD) originate from long-term series. The spectrum of the disease has changed now because of earlier diagnosis. We decided to assess the current frequency of MGD in seemingly sporadic primary hyperparathyroidism. METHODS:MGD was defined as the finding th...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Proye CA,Carnaille B,Bizard JP,Quievreux JL,Lecomte-Houcke M

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It was shown in a murine model that sham laparotomy is associated with a higher incidence of postoperative lung metastases when compared with results seen after carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum. Using the same tumor model, the present study was undertaken to determine if the addition of bowel resection to the...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Carter JJ,Feingold DL,Kirman I,Oh A,Wildbrett P,Asi Z,Fowler R,Huang E,Whelan RL

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the role of portal hemodynamics in the development of postshunt encephalopathy, we studied 19 patients after small-diameter portacaval H grafting (SD-PCHG). We used contrast studies as well as technetium-labeled macroaggregated albumin injected into the portal vein to assess direction of portal flow. We then...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Sarfeh IJ,Rypins EB,Fardi M,Conroy RM,Mason GR,Lyons KP

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A left hepatic graft in living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) often has 2 thin and short hepatic arterial stumps, which makes hepatic artery (HA) reconstructions much more difficult to perform. Consequently, some investigators regard using a left graft as a contraindication to LDLT, whereas others report...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Uchiyama H,Harada N,Sanefuji K,Kayashima H,Taketomi A,Soejima Y,Ikegami T,Shimada M,Maehara Y

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:The rate and the extent of bone remineralization at cancellous versus cortical sites after treatment of hyperthyroidism is unclear. Few studies have examined the effect of operative management of hyperthyroidism on recovery of bone mass. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate prospectively the bone mineral density (BMD), bone ...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Karunakaran P,Maharajan C,Mohamed KN,Rachamadugu SV

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although there exists robust literature on mortality-associated factors in burn patients, it is not known how electronic medical records affect outcomes. Using burn injury as a surgical care model of information and communication, we hypothesized that functionality and interoperability of the electronic medi...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Cheung M,Cobb AN,Kuo PC

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Polypeptide growth factors have been shown to accelerate wound repair in rodent animal model systems. METHODS:In this report, insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) and the combination of IGF-I plus insulin-like growth factor binding protein (IGFBP-1) were applied directly to linear incisions made through dor...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Jyung RW,Mustoe JA,Busby WH,Clemmons DR

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the recommendations of the Advanced Trauma Life Support course of the American College of Surgeons, patients undergo computed tomography (CT) in local hospitals before transfer to a trauma center. The problem of repeat CTs caused by technical and protocol issues is ongoing. The objective is to measur...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Bracco D,Deckelbaum D,Artho G,Khwaja K,Mulder DS,Gruska J,Razek T

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We bring up to date our series of direct measurements of portal flow and pressure in patients with cirrhosis of the liver. In 153 patients the portal flow averaged 447 plus or minus 350 ml. Hg per minute and the portal pressure 28.5 plus or minus 4 mm. Hg (approximately 387 mm. H2O). Both quantities compare favorably ...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Moreno AH,Burchell AR,Reddy RV,Panke WF,Nealon TF Jr

更新日期：1975-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thyroid nodules are common; fine-needle aspirations commonly are read as indeterminate, necessitating surgery to exclude carcinoma. We developed a 6-gene array-based predictor model to diagnose benign versus malignant thyroid lesions. In this study, we verified whether quantitative reverse transcription-poly...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Rosen J,He M,Umbricht C,Alexander HR,Dackiw AP,Zeiger MA,Libutti SK

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine whether intraoperative urinary output was predictive of postoperative renal function, mean urinary output and lowest hourly urinary output were measured in 137 patients during operation for aortic reconstruction. Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure was kept within normal limits. If urinary output was less ...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Alpert RA,Roizen MF,Hamilton WK,Stoney RJ,Ehrenfeld WK,Poler SM,Wylie EJ

更新日期：1984-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pelvic ring fractures (PRFs) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in motor vehicle collisions (MVCs). Understanding the factors leading to PRFs may help improve vehicle design and safety. This study sought to determine the vehicular, crash, and occupant characteristics that contribute to PRFs. METHO...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Rowe SA,Sochor MS,Staples KS,Wahl WL,Wang SC

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatectomy for colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) may offer good long-term survival. The impact of the tumor-free surgical margin on long-term results remains controversial, and we have assessed this component in 185 patients. METHODS:Between 1992 and 2005, 185 patients underwent primary hepatectomy with c...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Nuzzo G,Giuliante F,Ardito F,Vellone M,Giovannini I,Federico B,Vecchio FM

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Up to 70% of children with small bowel transplantation (SBTx) experience acute cellular rejection (ACR). Allospecific CD154+ T cells predict liver ACR in children in a novel, 16-hour mixed leukocyte response (MLR) assay, but remain untested in SBTx. METHODS:The expression of CD154 was measured in 4 subsets-...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Ashokkumar C,Gupta A,Sun Q,Ningappa MB,Higgs BW,Mazariegos G,Fazzolare T,Remaley L,Soltys K,Bond G,Abu-Elmagd K,Sindhi R

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diffuse compensatory extramedullary hematopoiesis is well known to involve the spleen and liver in certain hematologic disorders. Hematopoietic tumor masses occasionally form and usually occur paraspinally in the posterior mediastinum. A 31-year-old patient with thalassemia is described with a massive, solitary, intra...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Dewar G,Leung NW,Ng HK,Bradley M,Li AK

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnosis of multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) in patients with presumed hyperparathyroidism has important ramifications for patient management especially since as many as 20% of patients with hyperparathyroidism may have associated MEN. Gut hormone levels were measured before and after surgery in 28 patients who...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Strodel WE,Vinik AI,Eckhauser FE,Thompson NW

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The long-term outcome of bilateral adrenalectomy in the management of patients with Cushing's syndrome has not been previously well studied. METHODS:We reviewed our long-term results in 34 patients treated with bilateral adrenalectomy between 1983 and the present. Fourteen presented with occult or metastati...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Zeiger MA,Fraker DL,Pass HI,Nieman LK,Cutler GB Jr,Chrousos GP,Norton JA

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aims of the present study were to confirm the consumption coagulopathy of disseminated intravascular coagulation with the fibrinolytic phenotype at an early phase of trauma and to test the hypothesis that thrombin-activatable fibrinolysis inhibitor, neutrophil elastase, and plasmin contribute to the incr...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Hayakawa M,Sawamura A,Gando S,Kubota N,Uegaki S,Shimojima H,Sugano M,Ieko M

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00