The Norwich method of total hip replacement: development and main indications.

abstract：:Three complications of the use of narrow bore nasogastric feeding tubes are described. Clinical tests to determine correct placement are noted to be unreliable and the importance of radiological confirmation is stressed. A number of suggestions are made for safe use of these tubes. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Biggart M,McQuillan PJ,Choudhry AK,Nickalls RW

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients undergoing colorectal surgical resections have a high incidence of surgical site infection (SSI). Many patient-specific risk factors have been recognised in association with SSI in such patients, but environmental contamination is increasingly recognised as a contributor to hospital-acquired infec...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Brady RR,Kalima P,Damani NN,Wilson RG,Dunlop MG

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The equivalence of breast-conserving surgery followed by postoperative radiotherapy against mastectomy is now firmly established in patients with early breast cancer. The results of surgery in large-breasted women can be poor, with radiation-induced fibrosis, chronic pain and poor cosmesis contributing to ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Currie A,Chong K,Davies GL

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A randomised, double-blind study was conducted to assess the influence of intra-articular and subcutaneous prilocaine with adrenaline on postoperative pain in day case arthroscopy of the knee. The time to first dose of oral analgesia postoperatively was significantly prolonged in those patients receiving prilocaine bu...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： White AP,Laurent S,Wilkinson DJ

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The introduction of modern business management practices in the National Health Service has exposed different levels of management training and expertise between clinicians and hospital managers. This is undesirable and frequently unproductive. This article puts the case for the inclusion of business management traini...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Hornick P,Hornick C,Taylor K,Ratnatunga C

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective study of 825 consecutive patients with colorectal cancer presenting to three general surgeons in a district general hospital over a 10-year period are reported. In all, 735 patients had an operation and are grouped according to whether their operation was within 24 h of admission (n = 63), more than 24 h...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Kingston RD,Walsh SH,Jeacock J

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In cases where surgeons face litigation over operative misadventure, the result of a trial is uncertain. In order to identify factors in cases of surgical litigation that have influenced the final decision of the courts, we have previously reviewed reported cases where the outcome turned on actions taken by surgeons. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Wheeler R,Blackburn S,Biggs H

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The nature of inhaled foreign bodies in the respiratory tract and problems in their removal are reviewed with reference to experience in a series of 41 cases, 36 of them in children under 4 years old. Bronchoscopic removal under general anaesthesia is preferred to inhalational therapy and postural drainage. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Bose P,El Mikatti N

更新日期：1981-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Scintigraphy was performed on 180 patients with suspected biliary tract disease using technetium-99m-labelled derivatives of iminodiacetic acid. Most of the patients were also evaluated by conventional techniques and the results were correlated with the findings at operation and with histological examination of tissue...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Ram MD

更新日期：1981-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Arthroscopy is the established 'gold standard' diagnostic investigation for detection of shoulder disorders. We aimed to compare the diagnostic accuracy of arthroscopy with magnetic resonance arthrography (MRA) for detection of shoulder disorders. METHODS Patients who underwent arthroscopy by a single surge...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Saqib R,Harris J,Funk L

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital absence of the anterior arch of the atlas is incredibly rare with only two cases reported previously in the literature. We present a third case of a medically fit patient who suffered neck trauma with an abnormal odontoid peg x-ray, which subsequently demonstrated a congenital non-fusion of the anterior ve...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Thavarajah D,McKenna P

更新日期：2012-10-01 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：:The emergency operating patterns in a district general hospital were significantly altered by the introduction of an afternoon emergency theatre list co-ordinated by a consultant anaesthetist. Before the introduction of the list, 88% of emergency operations were carried out after 17.00, with 40% of cases waiting until...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Lovett BE,Katchburian MV

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The necessity of an outpatient (OP) consultation for patients referred for minor surgery under local anaesthetic (LA) was examined. Two separate prospective studies were performed. The first comprised 107 patients referred for minor surgery, who were assessed in the outpatient department (OPD), before being booked for...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Johnson RC,Pullan RD,Hedges AR,Stamatakis JD

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The risk of venous thromboembolism increases during pregnancy and postpartum. The incidence in the first six weeks following delivery is approximately 0.15%. Deep vein thrombosis may present with acute appendicitis-like symptoms such as right iliac fossa pain, nausea and vomiting. A 22-year-old woman was admitted with...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Karaisli S,Selcuk E

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Nosocomial MRSA infection has become an important healthcare issue. We present 6 cases of MRSA enteritis, acquired following bowel surgery and ileostomy formation. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The data set was obtained from the experience of one consultant surgeon over 6 years in one medical centre. The clinical ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Haq AI,Cook LJ

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The salient steps of a 20-year programme of research into the nature of burn disease are described. By burn disease we mean the late mortality and morbidity following burns. We have isolated a burn toxin which is derived from a thermal polymerization of cell membrane lipoproteins within the dermis and have studied its...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Allgöwer M,Städtler K,Schoenenberger GA

更新日期：1974-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The usual indications for oesophageal replacement in childhood are intractable corrosive strictures and long-gap oesophageal atresia. Generally, paediatric surgeons attempt to preserve the native oesophagus with repeat dilatations. However, when this is not successful, an appropriate conduit must be fashio...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Arul GS,Parikh D

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cochlear implants are surgically inserted electrical devices that enable severely or profoundly deaf individuals to interpret sounds from their environment and communicate more effectively. As a result of their electrical nature, they are susceptible to electromagnetic interference and can be damaged by e...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Frampton SJ,Ismail-Koch H,Mitchell TE

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) usually presents in infancy with respiratory failure requiring urgent surgical correction. Mortality in this group of patients remains poor and persistent pulmonary hypertension is a significant contributor. It is therefore rare for patients to reach adulthood undiagnosed. CDH is ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Manson HJ,Goh YM,Goldsmith P,Scott P,Turner P

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Acute pancreatitis is a common surgical emergency. Identifying variations in presentation, incidence and management may assist standardisation and optimisation of care. The objective of the study was to document the current incidence management and outcomes of acute pancreatitis against international guide...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： PanWessex Study Group.,Wessex Surgical Trainee Research Collaborative.,Mirnezami A,Knight B,Moran B,Noble F,Branagan G,Primrose J,Pearson K,West M,Curtis N,Pucher P,Cuttress R,Pugh S,Underwood T

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hip fractures are common injuries in elderly patients presenting to the trauma surgeon. Mortality following such injuries approaches 10% at one month, rising to 30% at one year. Of those who survive, most experience a decrease in mobility and independence. The authors believe that the general public are no...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： McBride TJ,Panrucker S,Clothier JC

更新日期：2011-01-01 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：:Mean anaesthetic, surgical and turnover times were used to predict finishing times for elective general surgical operating lists. A predicted early finish was correct in 70 per cent, a predicted on-time finish in 19 per cent, and a predicted late finish in 56 per cent. Overall, predictions of an early or late finish h...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Widdison AL

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Annular small bowel ulceration is rare. We report three patients who presented with signs of chronic gastrointestinal blood loss. In two patients the main presenting symptom was intermittent abdominal pain while the third patient subsequently developed abdominal pain during the course of investigation. Preoperative lo...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Ballantyne KC,Morris DL,Hawkey CJ,Hardcastle JD

更新日期：1986-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There has been a shift away from gross anatomy teaching and hands-on cadaveric dissection. This has been replaced by a variety of teaching modalities including problem-based learning, models and prosections, and computer-assisted learning. We aim to pilot a technique of endoscopic visualisation of upper li...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Matteucci P,Lagopoulos M,Southern S

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 74-year old man underwent a radical cholecystectomy for presumed gallbladder cancer. The histology of the resected specimen in fact revealed the lesion to be metastatic renal cell carcinoma from his resected right nephrectomy performed 14 years previously. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： McWhirter D,den Dulk M,Terlizzo M,Malik HZ,Fenwick SW,Poston GJ

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 1-year prospective study of all surgical activity was undertaken by the Orthopaedic Unit using two weighting systems for operative complexity: the Intermediate Equivalent (IE) and the Operative Complexity Score (OCS). The objectives were to define the difference between caseload and workload, and to formulate a reas...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Pozo JL,Jones CB

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors present a case of pyomyositis of the piriformis muscle. This case, the first in the English speaking literature of piriformis involvement in a juvenile, serves to illustrate the need for a high index of suspicion when treating children with symptoms related to impalpable pathology deep in the pelvis and th...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Burton DJ,Enion D,Shaw DL

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lymphadenopathy is a common presentation in surgical assessment units and has numerous differential diagnoses. In one-stop breast clinics, its discovery often raises concerns of malignancy. This case report focuses on the case of a 33-year-old pregnant woman presenting to the breast clinic with a right axillary lump, ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Jalilzadeh Afshari S,Saad Abdalla Al-Zawi A,Idaewor P,Chicken DW

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00