Charles Tomes Lecture, 1979. Experience gained from treating facial injuries due to civil unrest.

abstract：:Erdheim-Chester disease is a rare infiltrative histiocytic disorder with around 800 cases being reported worldwide. Patients most commonly present with skeletal pain, but the condition has been shown to affect multiple other organs. We describe a rare presentation in which the disease infiltrated the sinuses and affec...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Lee JDE,Gill C,Muzaffar J,Ahmed S,Amel-Kashipaz R

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arterial disease changes the shape of Doppler ultrasound waveforms recorded noninvasively from arteries in the lower limbs. These changes can be described numerically by computer analysis of waveforms, and techniques currently in use are pulsatility index, Laplace transform and principal component analysis. These wave...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Campbell WB

更新日期：1986-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This observational study investigated the incidence of distal radius fractures in children, to determine whether the rate is rising, the effect of seasonal variation on incidence and whether fracture type and rate of surgical intervention has changed, to help in determining costs for secondary care and to ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Mamoowala N,Johnson NA,Dias JJ

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:INTRODUCTION While clinical guidelines stress the importance of the judicious perioperative intravenous fluid administration, data show that adherence to these protocols is poor. The reasons have not been identified. We therefore audited the magnitude and indications of fluid and electrolyte administration in a teachi...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Simpson RG,Quayle J,Stylianides N,Carlson G,Soop M

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over 90% of patients referred to surgeons for investigation of rectal bleeding have haemorrhoids, fissure-in-ano or proctitis. Full investigation of these patients to exclude colonic neoplasia or inflammatory bowel disease imposes a considerable load on a hospital's resources as well as exposing the patient to signifi...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Toomey P,Asimakopoulos G,Zbar A,Kmiot W

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cutaneous manifestations of visceral carcinomas are scarce, occurring in around 0.7-12% of internal malignancies. Lung cancer is one of the most common sources of skin metastasis, particularly in male patients. We present a case of cutaneous metastasis in a man with concurrent lung lesions and a previously treated col...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Thurston D,Hossain T,Waraich N,Shukla A

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The technique of regional anaesthesia for hand surgery is described. This has been successfully carried out in a series of 179 patients treated as day cases. The advantages and disadvantages of the technique are discussed. Emphasis is placed on careful patient selection and attention to detail in applying the techniqu...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Slack CJ,Sylvester BS

更新日期：1983-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A method of treatment for cleft lip in children in the first 48 h of life is described and the rationale discussed. My experience over 18 years of the treatment of 300 newborn babies with this deformity is reported. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Desai SN

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The technique of selective arterial embolisation for patients presenting with major hepatic trauma is described. We have used this technique successfully in four patients, three of whom had continued bleeding after emergency laparotomy. It can abolish localised intrahepatic arterial haemorrhage and arteriovenous shunt...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Pain JA,Heaton ND,Karani JB,Howard ER

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction Transnasal oesophagoscopy is a relatively new method of examining the upper aerodigestive tract via the nasal passage as an outpatient procedure without the need for sedation. It has been shown to be a well tolerated, safe and accurate technique, that can therefore be used in the investigation of patients...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Sanyaolu LN,Jemah A,Stew B,Ingrams DR

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The demand for elective hand surgery in England is predicted to double by 2030 compared with 2011. With such increase in demand, the UK must seek strategies to reduce costs of treatment while still maintaining standards of care. Carpal tunnel decompression performed in a treatment room rather than in theat...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Palial V,Kheiran A,Siddiqui S

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Falls are the most common accident occurring to patients in hospital, especially those undergoing rehabilitation. The types, causes, and consequences of such falls are discussed in relation to the patients' age and underlying condition with reference to 386 accidents occurring over a 5-month period in a hospital with ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Watkins JS,Robson P

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thoracobilia and pleurobiliary fistulae secondary to obstructed choledocholithiasis are rare complications of gallstone disease. We present the case of a 64-year-old man with gallstone pancreatitis who developed a pleurobiliary fistula secondary to an obstructing ductal calculus, and was successfully managed non-opera...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Frampton AE,Williams A,Wilkerson PM,Paterson IM

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The Intercollegiate Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) is a mandatory examination to enter higher surgical specialty training in the UK. It is designed to help to ensure that successful candidates are competent to practice as higher surgical trainees. The annual review of competence progres...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Scrimgeour D,Brennan PA,Griffiths G,Lee AJ,Smith F,Cleland J

更新日期：2018-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of two chitosan formulations, Omni-Stat® granules and Celox Gauze®, in a model of major hepatic injury in the presence of clotting dysfunction. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Major hepatic injuries in moderately heparinised swine were treated with either O...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Millner R,Lockhart AS,Marr R

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A series of 12 femoral herniae in children is presented. Nine were misdiagnosed, eight as inguinal hernia. Nine were reducible. The sex incidence, M:F was 7:5 and nine presented between the ages of 8 and 10 years. One presented as intestinal obstruction due to a Richter's hernia and two had had a previous ipsilateral ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Zaman K,Taylor JD,Fossard DP

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A total of 14 patients had operations for massive colonic haemorrhage. Of the seven who had a right hemicolectomy, four had the bleeding site localised, and three had only 'equivocal' indications of a right-sided source. One of these rebled 11 months later, but all survived and are well. Of the remaining patients, two...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Milewski PJ,Schofield PF

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To reduce junior doctors' hours by introducing an on-call system involving cross-cover at SHO level between two separate ENT units. DESIGN:Prospective collection of data on the cross-cover system introduced in September 1992 with analysis after 12 months. SETTING:ENT departments within Salford and Central ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Hartley C,Rothera MP

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the period 1978 to 1986, 13 children aged 2-15 years underwent surgical resection of malignant thoracic tumours. Five children with neuroblastomas presented with chest pain and infections, pleural effusions, dysphagia, lymphadenopathy and paraplegia. Chemo- and radiotherapy were given preoperatively to previous...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Lodge JP,Hamilton JR,Walker DR,Bailey CC

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with phyllodes tumour of the breast is discussed. During follow-up, she presented with intestinal obstruction caused by ileocaecal intussusception. The cause of the intussusception was metastatic phyllodes tumour, which is a unique presentation. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Morcos BB,Baker B,Hashem SA

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-one patients have been studied in the 48 h after valve replacement to determine the possible contribution of abnormalities of left ventricular myocardial blood flow and oxygen consumption to the impaired cardiac performance which is sometimes evident in such patients. In the 14 patients making an uneventful rec...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Wisheart JD

更新日期：1975-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case a 48-year-old man who was diagnosed with an upper limb deep vein thrombosis post clavicle fracture. He was successfully investigated with a computed tomography (CT) venogram, thrombophilia was excluded, and he was subsequently treated with a 3-month course of anticoagulation. We illustrate this case ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Jones RE,McCann PA,Clark DA,Sarangi P

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Massive plexiform neurofibromatosis is an uncommon manifestation of Type 1 neurofibromatosis. These tumours result in functional disability and severe disfigurement. Due to the variable natural history od these lesions, the optimal management is not well defined and surgery is often delayed until significant disfigure...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Power KT,Giannas J,Babar Z,McGrouther DA

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brachytherapy involves the therapeutic implantation of a radio-active seed source into, or close to, prostate cancer. We report the rare case of a 76-year-old man who presented with a prostate abscess after months of intractable pelvic pain following prostate cancer treatment with iodine-125 brachytherapy. Despite mul...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Gilmore PE,Baird AD,Javle PM

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Multi-Professional Triage Teams (MPTTs) were created to reduce the caseload of hospital orthopaedic clinics and this prospective study evaluated referrals made to a district general hospital orthopaedic department from a lower limb MPTT clinic. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Over 9 months, 277 referrals to a lower ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Rogers BA,Kabir C,Bradley N

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is considered by many to be the 'gold standard' treatment for benign prostatic enlargement. However, with the relatively recent introduction of pharmacological and other surgical treatment modalities, the performance of TURP appears to be in decline. METHODS:A ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Wilson JR,Urwin GH,Stower MJ

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Overseas Doctors have been coming for higher surgical training to the UK for many years. Little is known about the reasons they choose to come here, what their expectations are and if the training they receive fulfils these expectations and prepares them for a career back home. The aim of this study was to address the...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Dawson R,Shukla HS,Mansel RE,Lewis MH

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An observational study was conducted of 105 patients presenting with an open fracture of the tibia or ankle to determine the impact of a dedicated orthoplastic operating list on our management of these injuries over the time period January 2012 to July 2014. There were 51 patients before and 54 after the introduction ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Fernandez MA,Wallis K,Venus M,Skillman J,Young J,Costa ML

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction Enhanced recovery programmes have been established in some areas of elective surgery. This study applied enhanced recovery principles to elective oesophageal and gastric cancer surgery. Methods An enhanced recovery programme for patients undergoing open oesophagogastrectomy, total and subtotal gastrectomy...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Gatenby PA,Shaw C,Hine C,Scholtes S,Koutra M,Andrew H,Hacking M,Allum WH

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Some 1000 postcard questionnaires were sent to Fellows of the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) to establish current follow-up practice of primary total hip replacement (THR) patients. For cemented THRs, 50% of surgeons saw their patients for under 1 year, 78% under 5 years with indefinite follow-up being performe...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Bankes MJ,Coull R,Ferris BD

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00