Plain bupivacaine 0.5%: a preliminary evaluation as a spinal anaesthetic agent.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:International humanitarian law requires emergency medical support for both military personnel and civilians, including children. Here we present a detailed review of paediatric admissions with the pattern of injury and the resources they consume. METHODS:All paediatric admissions to the hospital at Camp B...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Arul GS,Reynolds J,DiRusso S,Scott A,Bree S,Templeton P,Midwinter MJ

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Involvement of regional lymph node is a critical sign in prognosis of gastric cancer. Radiological techniques are commonly used to evaluate the extension of gastric cancer. But their sensitivity and specificity are low especially in the early stage. Our aim was to assess the value of gastric lymphoscintigr...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Ozmen MM,Zulfikaroglu B,Kucuk NO,Ozalp N,Aras G,Koseoglu T,Koç M

更新日期：2006-11-01 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：:Four cases of unilateral digital ischaemia in the upper limb secondary to embolisation from atheromatous plaques in the proximal subclavian artery are presented. Digital subtraction angiography or arch aortography were used to demonstrate the site of atheroma. In one case diagnostic delay resulted from failure to visu...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Bryan AJ,Hicks E,Lewis MH

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The use of postoperative drains following total knee replacement (TKR) has recently been modified by the use of re-transfusion drains. The aim of our study was to investigate the optimal time for removal of re-transfusion drains following TKR. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The medical records of 66 patients who ha...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Leeman MF,Costa ML,Costello E,Edwards D

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epigastric hernia involving the falciform ligament is exceptionally rare. Most reported cases are incisional hernia secondary to prior abdominal surgery. We report a case of primary falciform ligament herniation into the epigastric region repaired by the laparoscopic preperitoneal approach. In this case, an accompanyi...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Liang TJ,Wang KC,Tsai CC,Chen IS

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oesophageal stent migration is a recognised complication; however, few present distal to the stomach causing obstruction. To date, this has never been reported as occurring later than 2 years after insertion. An 84-year-old woman presented with small bowel obstruction secondary to a fractured migrated metallic oesopha...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Harries R,Campbell J,Ghosh S

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Necrotising fasciitis is a rare, serious infection of the deep fascia leading to subcutaneous tissue necrosis. It is extremely important for this condition to be identified and treated promptly as it bears significant mortality. We describe a case of necrotising fasciitis after laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery. To o...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Yiasemidou M,Majumder S,Basheer M

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Most women who have screening mammography and undergo subsequent open biopsy following an indeterminate core biopsy result are eventually found to have benign disease. However, a significant number have malignant disease and the rate of malignancy in such cases may be influenced by various factors. This s...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Hunt RJ,Steel JR,Porter GJ,Holgate CS,Watkins RM

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Experience with 146 in-situ vein bypass procedures for obliterative arterial disease are reviewed to determine the specific complication of the technique. Vein wall injury with the Hall valvulotome occurred in 6 patients (4%) and vein patching of a stenosed femoral vein was required in 2 patients. Residual arterioveno...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Gannon MX,Goldman MD,Simms MH,Ruddock S,Ashton F,Slaney G

更新日期：1986-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traumatic wounding to the upper aerodigestive tract can cause acute airway compromise. In these circumstances establishment of a safe airway is vital. We present a case report illustrating the decision making pathway in such a difficult case. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Mepani VN,Antscherl J

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to determine the awareness of Clostridium difficile infection amongst healthcare professionals. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:A total of 132 healthcare professionals (18 consultants, 40 trainee doctors, and 74 nursing staff) in our hospital were randomly surveyed using a questionnaire con...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Aroori S,Blencowe N,Pye G,West R

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction The aim of this study was to identify the proportion of children referred to a paediatric tertiary referral centre who required admission to the paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) following surgery for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and to establish risk factors for these admissions. Methods Retrospect...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Sharma SD,Gupta S,Wyatt M,Albert D,Hartley B

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Giant-cell tumour of the distal radius is a rare neoplasm that affects the peri-articular metaphysial region of the bone. Curettage alone or with bone grafting has been reported to be associated with high incidence of local recurrence in these tumours. In the present series, we report the results of curettag...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Khan MT,Gray JM,Carter SR,Grimer RJ,Tillman RM

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Modernisation of Medical Careers dictates a shortening of the training required to achieve consultant status. Precisely what type of work these consultants could be expected to accomplish, and be trained to do, is not clear. The objective of this study was to demonstrate a method of stratifying urological ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Payne SR,Shaw MB

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Only half of those patients undergoing major lower limb amputations for peripheral vascular disease (PVD) are likely to mobilise on a prosthesis. This study aimed to determine whether a surgeon's experience influenced the quality of the residual limb and thus the likelihood of the stump being suitable for a prosthe...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Cosgrove CM,Thornberry DJ,Wilkins DC,Ashley S

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report is based on a Hygienist Panel Meeting held at St Anne's Manor, Wokingham on 24-25 June 2009. The panel agreed that greater use should be made of antiseptics to reduce reliance on antibiotics with their associated risk of antibiotic resistance. When choosing an antiseptic for clinical use, the Biocompatibil...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Leaper D,McBain AJ,Kramer A,Assadian O,Sanchez JL,Lumio J,Kiernan M

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction Procedure specific consent forms (PSCFs) have been shown to improve consenting practice for a standardised list of complications. The aim of this study was to assess the current usage and quality of PSCFs in the National Health Service (NHS) for cholecystectomy, specifically comparing the listed complicat...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Courtney MJ,Royle TJ

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Developments in anaesthesia for intracranial surgery over the past 35 years are illustrated by a comparison of personal practice in 1943-45 and in 1977-79, with some reference to techniques developed during the intervening years. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Hunter AR

更新日期：1981-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Ureteric stenting is a common urological procedure. Forgotten stents have a well-documented morbidity and mortality. Therefore, we asked the question, is a stent register an important factor in reducing the number of lost or overdue stents? PATIENTS AND METHODS:We conducted a retrospective review of 203 p...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Tang VC,Gillooly J,Lee EW,Charig CR

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simple technique is presented for the control of bleeding from the posterior aspect of an aortic end-to-end anastomosis. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Hosseinpour AR,Rajan S,Nashef SA

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:All tumours have certain broad characteristics in common, though they vary widely in their origin, distribution, shape, and mode of spread. The part played by anatomical factors in determining these variations is discussed and the need for the surgeon to bear these factors in mind in diagnosis and treatment is emphasi...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Levene AL

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Jehovah's Witnesses do not permit the use of allogeneic blood products. An increasing number of patients are refusing blood transfusion for non-religious reasons. In addition, blood stores are decreasing, and costs are increasing. Transfusion avoidance strategies are, therefore, desirable. Bloodless surgery refers to ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Gohel MS,Bulbulia RA,Slim FJ,Poskitt KR,Whyman MR

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new simulator specifically designed for practising techniques in laparoscopic cholecystectomy is described. The simulator is inexpensive and utilises pig gallbladders. It allows a surgeon to practice without the need for assistance. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Majeed AW,Reed MW,Johnson AG

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a 6-month prospective study of management of surgical emergencies in a district general hospital, we have tried firstly to determine the degree to which non-life-threatening emergencies could be managed within 'social hours' (0800-1800), and secondly to identify examples of and reasons for potentially hazardous del...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Flook DJ,Crumplin MK

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Perioperative visual loss occurring during non-ocular surgery is a devastating event. Ischaemic optic neuropathy (ION) is a complication described following many procedures. We report the first case of ION occurring during laparoscopic proctocolectomy and discuss the aetiological factors. CASE HISTORY:A 5...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Mizrahi H,Hugkulstone CE,Vyakarnam P,Parker MC

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After thyroidectomy there is an appreciable incidence of hypothyroidism as judged by FT4I estimates. Pharmacological doses of iodine (10-300 mg/day) usually suppress, whereas physiological doses of iodine (< 5 mg/day) have been reported to both decrease and increase thyroid function. The value of iodine supplementatio...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Taylor JD,Radcliffe SN,Basu PK,Atkins P

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Intestinal intubation with a Jones' tube has been suggested to reduce the incidence of recurrent adhesive obstruction. This paper describes our experience of this technique. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A retrospective case-note review was performed on 68 patients admitted to a teaching hospital who were identifi...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Fazel MZ,Jamieson RW,Watson CJ

更新日期：2009-01-01 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：:Intestinal fistulae have been outlined using the delayed phase of Tc-99m labelled HIDA. The technique involved is simple, safe and easily reproducible. This method has advantages over conventional radiography particularly for the leaking duodenal stump and involves minimal disturbance to the patient. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Gillen P,Peel AL,Rosenberg IL,Reeder A,Gill P

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00