Natural thermal resistance of human tumor cells and the role of prostaglandin.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recurrence of adrenal cortical carcinoma (ACC) after radical surgery is a common finding. Although successful reoperations have been reported with encouraging results, most published experiences are anecdotal and based on few cases. We report the results of surgical treatment for recurrent ACC in a multiinst...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Bellantone R,Ferrante A,Boscherini M,Lombardi CP,Crucitti P,Crucitti F,Favia G,Borrelli D,Boffi L,Capussotti L,Carbone G,Casaccia M,Cavallaro A,Del Gaudio A,Dettori G,Di Giovanni V,Mazziotti A,Marrano D,Masenti E,Mi

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 26-year-old woman developed a desmoid tumor of the lower abdominal wall shortly after the birth of her fourth child. It measured 15 by 17 cm. and involved most of the lower abdominal wall of this small-framed woman. Operative removal would have been mutilating and almost surely doomed to failure. No treatment was gi...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Caldwell EH

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Identification of the genes causing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) would enhance the understanding of and the treatment options for this disease. A hyperreactive immune response toward the intestinal flora has been implicated in the pathology of IBD. The natural resistance-associated macrophage protein (NR...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Hofmeister A,Neibergs HL,Pokorny RM,Galandiuk S

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Burn-induced compartment syndrome is a severe sequela after circumferential burns of the extremities and is avoidable by immediate release of the underlying pressure under the eschar. Although the current gold standard is operative escharotomy, this procedure carries considerable morbidity. Our study evaluat...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Fischer S,Haug V,Diehm Y,Rhodius P,Cordts T,Schmidt VJ,Kotsougiani D,Horter J,Kneser U,Hirche C

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We hypothesized that intraoperative parathyroid hormone monitoring (IOPTH) reliably would detect double parathyroid adenomas. METHODS:This was a retrospective study of 20 patients undergoing conventional parathyroidectomy with resection of exactly 2 abnormal glands. Full exploration was performed regardless...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Gauger PG,Agarwal G,England BG,Delbridge LW,Matz KA,Wilkinson M,Robinson BG,Thompson NW

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Lombardy region suffered severely during the acute phase of the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak in Italy (Mar-Apr 2020) with 16,000 diagnosed coronavirus disease 2019-related deaths (49% of the total coronavirus disease 2019-related deaths in Italy). In the area surrounding Pavia during the critical st...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Bozzani A,Arici V,Tavazzi G,Franciscone MM,Danesino V,Rota M,Rossini R,Sterpetti AV,Ticozzelli G,Rumi E,Mojoli F,Bruno R,Ragni F

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A long-acting somatostatin analog, SMS 201-995, is now available to treat the hormonal manifestations of islet cell tumors. We report its use in a patient with a metastatic glucagonoma refractory to conventional therapy. This patient, who was severely disabled by the rash of necrolytic migratory erythema and brittle d...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Altimari AF,Bhoopalam N,O'Dorsio T,Lange CL,Sandberg L,Prinz RA

更新日期：1986-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because high calcium concentration in vitro stimulates muscle proteolysis, calcium has been implicated in the pathogenesis of increased muscle breakdown in different catabolic conditions. Protein breakdown in skeletal muscle is increased during sepsis, but the effect of sepsis on muscle calcium uptake and content is n...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Benson DW,Hasselgren PO,Hiyama DT,James JH,Li S,Rigel DF,Fischer JE

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of a modified bovine collagen graft as a low-pressure conduit was investigated by implantation into the iliocaval system of dogs. In the 210 day observation period, a patency rate of 87.5% was achieved. Nearly all graft failures occured within the first 14 days following implantation; failure after that time d...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Horsch S,Pichlmaier H,Walter P,Landes T

更新日期：1978-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Osteopontin acts thru myeloid zinc finger-1 and transforming growth factor-β to drive the adoption of a cancer-associated fibroblast phenotype by local mesenchymal stem cells. Cancer-associated fibroblasts increase cancer cell stemness. METHODS:Mesenchymal stem cells were exposed to osteopontin or were cocu...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Kuo MC,Kuo PC,Mi Z

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 112 patients with severe ischemia of the lower limb and without a suitable saphenous vein, 99 femoropopliteal and 22 femorodistal bypass procedures were performed with the modified human umbilical vein (Biograft, Meadox Medicals Inc., Oakland, N.J.). Seventy-eight percent of the operations were performed for limb s...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Andersen LI,Nielsen OM,Buchardt Hansen HJ

更新日期：1985-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intraoperative angioscopy provides direct, in vivo, three-dimensional visualization of the interior of the blood vessels and grafts. We have shown previously that with the application of the basic principles of irrigation and with a dedicated irrigation pump that routine intraoperative angioscopy can be performed with...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Miller A,Stonebridge PA,Jepsen SJ,Tsoukas A,Gibbons GW,Pomposelli FB Jr,Freeman DV,Campbell DR,LoGerfo FW

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The carcinogenic effect of duodenoesophageal reflux, gastroesophageal reflux, and nitrosamines was studied in the rat esophagus. METHODS:Twenty male Sprague-Dawley rats underwent esophagogastroplasty to produce gastroesophageal reflux and 60 underwent duodenoesophageal anastomosis to produce duodenoesophage...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Attwood SE,Smyrk TC,DeMeester TR,Mirvish SS,Stein HJ,Hinder RA

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Our purpose was to determine whether the combination of total liver vascular inflow occlusion (Pringle maneuver) and rapid hepatic transection with a clamp-crush technique results in significant reduction of blood loss and transfusion requirements during major hepatic resections. METHODS:A series of 49 adul...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Arnoletti JP,Brodsky J

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) is rapidly gaining recognition as one of the early, critical mediators of several inflammatory conditions, most notably endotoxic shock. The purposes of this study were to determine whether TNF levels are raised in severe acute pancreatitis, thus pointing to its role as a potentia...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Grewal HP,Kotb M,el Din AM,Ohman M,Salem A,Gaber L,Gaber AO

更新日期：1994-02-01 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：:Restoration of circulation following occlusion of an aortofemoral graft was attempted in 50 limbs in 38 patients. Progressive arteriosclerosis in the femoral vessels was the cause of graft limb thrombosis in most instances. Profundaplasty was employed in 47 limbs and femoral-popliteal bypass in two to provide effectiv...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Bernhard VM,Ray LI,Towne JB

更新日期：1977-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We have previously shown that in a randomized comparison of laparoscopic (LC) versus small incision (SC) cholecystectomy, postoperative hospital stay is comparable. This randomized prospective study compares the postoperative pain, analgesic and antiemetic consumption, perceived health, and metabolic and res...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Squirrell DM,Majeed AW,Troy G,Peacock JE,Nicholl JP,Johnson AG

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Misdiagnosed primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) during thyroid surgery may lead to a difficult reoperation. Because PHPT is often asymptomatic, calcium measurements have been recommended before thyroid surgery, but no study has focused on the results of a prospective PHPT screening. METHODS:The prospective ...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Denizot A,Dadoun F,Meyer-Dutour A,Alliot P,Argème M

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The reversibility of the morphologic and functional alterations that occur in veins transplanted into the arterial circulation was examined in this study. METHODS:Common carotid vein bypass grafts (VG) were performed in 20 male New Zealand White rabbits. Ten VG and jugular veins (CV) were harvested after 14...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Davies MG,Klyachkin ML,Dalen H,Svendsen E,Hagen PO

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glucagon-like peptide-2 induces small intestine mucosal epithelial cell proliferation and may have benefit for patients who suffer from short bowel syndrome. However, glucagon-like peptide-2 is inactivated rapidly in vivo by dipeptidyl peptidase IV. Therefore, we hypothesized that selectively inhibiting dipe...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Okawada M,Holst JJ,Teitelbaum DH

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:No reports have yet precisely determined corticotropin (ACTH) responsiveness in virilizing adrenocortical adenoma. METHODS:Five women with an androgen-secreting adrenal adenoma were reviewed. Three of them were examined by in vitro steroidogenesis. Two of these 3 patients were studied by immunohistochemistr...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Imai T,Tobinaga J,Morita-Matsuyama T,Kikumori T,Sasano H,Seo H,Funahashi H

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Refractory esophageal variceal hemorrhage (EVH) remains a formidable problem in patients awaiting liver transplantations. Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS) have provided an alternative approach for managing EVH that may obviate the need for portosystemic shunt surgery. Experience with TIPS placemen...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Woodle ES,Darcy M,White HM,Perdrizet GA,Vesely TM,Picus D,Hicks M,So SK,Jendrisak MD,McCullough CS

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thoracopancreatic fistula is a rare clinical entity but a serious complication of inflammatory pancreatic diseases, caused by a disruption of the pancreatic ductal system. Its diagnosis is frequently misleading, however, and thus is often delayed. METHODS:Seven patients with thoracopancreatic fistula who pr...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Tajima Y,Tsutsumi R,Kuroki T,Mishima T,Adachi T,Kitasato A,Kanematsu T

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of complications in the upper limbs as a new event after radial artery (RA) harvesting for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). METHODS:From June 1997 to August 2001, the RA graft was used in 271 patients who underwent cardiac surgery at our department....

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Budillon AM,Nicolini F,Agostinelli A,Beghi C,Pavesi G,Fragnito C,Busi M,Gherli T

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Right portal vein embolization has become popular in preparation for right hepatic lobectomy. However, right trisegment portal vein embolization (R3PE) is not well established. METHODS:We performed R3PE in 15 patients with biliary tract carcinoma and 1 patient with primary sclerosing cholangitis. We used 2 ...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Nagino M,Kamiya J,Kanai M,Uesaka K,Sano T,Yamamoto H,Hayakawa N,Nimura Y

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of cimetidine and ranitidine (histamine type-2 receptor antagonists) on the production of interleukin-2 (IL-2) by mitogen-activated, normal murine spleen cells was studied in vitro. Cimetidine (10(-4) mol/L to 10(-6) mol/L) increased IL-2 production to a maximal 8.8 +/- 1.6 U (IL-2 activity), as compared wi...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Gifford RR,Tilberg AF

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to determine whether intraoperative parathyroid hormone (IOPTH) assay improved results of reoperations. METHODS:One hundred two patients with persistent/recurrent sporadic primary hyperparathyroidism underwent 108 reoperations (1996-2002). IOPTH was not used (n=58) from 1996-19...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Sebag F,Shen W,Brunaud L,Kebebew E,Duh QY,Clark OH

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances in radiation techniques and increased dosage have improved the cure rate of patients with cancer of the cervix to 65 percent. Associated with this increased dosage (betatron, 5,250 r and intracavitary 137-cesium, 4,000 r at point A) has been a serious complication incidence of 10 percent. Major intestinal com...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Palmer JA,Bush RS

更新日期：1976-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Effective cytoprotection to xenoislets would circumvent the major tissue limitation for pancreatic islet transplantation (PIT). Cell-surface engineering with poly[ethylene glycol] (PEG) derivatives can successfully prevent antibody binding to the surface antigens. Gene transfer of the antiapoptotic Bcl-2 gen...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Contreras JL,Xie D,Mays J,Smyth CA,Eckstein C,Rahemtulla FG,Young CJ,Anthony Thompson J,Bilbao G,Curiel DT,Eckhoff DE

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00