Parathyroid carcinoma: pointers to successful management.

abstract：:Non-parasitic splenic cysts are rare entities. In pregnancy, they are rarer still, with as few as seven cases reported in the literature. There is little consensus regarding the optimal management of this condition in pregnancy. Although small, the theoretical risk of intrapartum splenic rupture is associated with a f...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Kapp J,Lewis T,Glasgow S,Khalil A,Anjum A

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite an increasing emphasis on data-driven quality improvement, few validated quality indicators for emergency surgical services have been published. The aims of this study therefore were: 1) to investigate whether the acute cholecystectomy rate is a valid process indicator; and 2) to use this rate to e...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Palser TR,Navarro AP,Swift S,Beckingham IJ

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:For patients with gastric cancer intraoperative macroscopic serosal change is not always consistent with pathological T stage. We investigated whether macroscopic serosal change is associated with unfavourable prognosis of patients with gastric cancer. METHODS:We reviewed 856 patients with stage T3 gastric ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Zhao B,Mei D,Zhang J,Zou S,Lu H,Xu H,Huang B

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The first 50 patients who underwent arthroscopic surgery as a half-day procedure in Doncaster Royal Infirmary were studied: 22 patients underwent an arthroscopic meniscectomy and 6 patients had other procedures. The mean return-to-work time for meniscectomy patients was 23.9 days. The cost improvement per patient, whe...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Redden JF

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a rare case of a big oesophageal liposarcoma causing dysphagia and weight loss in a 75-year-old patient. Endoscopically, a pedunculated lesion with subtotal obstruction of the oesophageal lumen had been detected and thoracoabdominal oesophageal resection with gastric sleeve reconstruction was performed. Sur...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Mehdorn AS,Schmidt F,Steinestel K,Wardelmann E,Greulich B,Palmes D,Senninger N

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The successful treatment of major burns depends upon accurate and early fluid replacement in the first 36 h. A burns calculator has been designed, based upon the Muir and Barclay formula, which should facilitate the estimation of fluid requirements in burned patients and therefore improve their immediate management in...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Jenkinson LR

更新日期：1982-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to determine whether tailoring the extent of resection would allow radical gastric cancer surgery to be performed safely in a UK population. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A total of 180 consecutive patients (median age 70 years; male:female ratio 2:1) undergoing resection for gastric aden...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Lamb P,Sivashanmugam T,White M,Irving M,Wayman J,Raimes S

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the case of an 89-year old Caucasian woman admitted with confusion and severe clinical manifestations of acute hypercalcaemia. There was no history suggestive of any malignancy and initial management included correction of the hypercalcaemia with intravenous fluid therapy. Sestamibi parathyroid scintigraph...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： D'cruz RT,Seet JE,Parameswaran R

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Insulinoma is a rare, but curable, endocrine tumour. The ability to localise the tumour accurately before or during surgery is an important factor in the management of these elusive lesions, which has been extensively debated. We have reviewed our experience of these lesions to establish the role of locali...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Ravi K,Britton BJ

更新日期：2007-04-01 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：:Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumours (MPNSTs) are a rare but aggressive form of soft tissue sarcoma with few reported cases in the anatomic location seen with the case presented here. This case involves a 23-year-old man presenting with a soft tissue mass under the mandible found to be a MPNST, which was investig...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Olivier JB

更新日期：2017-05-01 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:Extensor mechanism ruptures might be easily overlooked and misdiagnosed, and delayed diagnosis of quadriceps tendon rupture is frequent. However, the literature recommends early surgical repair within 72 h. PATIENTS AND METHODS:This paper describes a new simple clinical diagnostic test that directly evalu...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Jolles BM,Garofalo R,Gillain L,Schizas C

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retroperitoneal abscesses can be gastrointestinal, urological or vascular in origin, and can spread via the retrofascial compartment through the psoas muscle to the lower limb. We describe the case of a 73-year-old woman with right knee pain for three weeks, a cellulitic right thigh and cholestatic liver function test...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Granger L,Rao M,Rambani R

更新日期：2020-11-01 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：BACKGROUND:Serious complications of laparoscopic fundoplication (LF) have been reported by surgeons new to LF. We investigated whether the reported benefits of LF could be realised by an established consultant, new to LF, without compromising safety, control of reflux or dysphagia rates obtained after open surgery. PA...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Tan LC,Samanta S,Hosking SW

更新日期：2002-03-01 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：:Changes in anal pressure have been monitored during the induction of anaesthesia. Falls in pressure accompany loss of consciousness following bolus doses of commonly used intravenous and inhalational anaesthetic agents. Subsequent rises in pressure towards pre-anaesthetic levels are usually associated with the time ta...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Harrison MJ,Tomlinson PA,Ubhi CS,Wright J,Hardcastle JD

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data was collected on the techniques currently employed in adult inguinal hernia repair by means of a postal questionnaire to consultants in four Regional Health Authorities in England. Questionnaires were returned by 240 consultants (85%). This identified a considerable range in methods of repair, with a Moloney nylo...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Morgan M,Reynolds A,Swan AV,Beech R,Devlin HB

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastric tube conduit is the method of choice for restoring continuity of the digestive track after a partial or total esophagectomy. Redundant gastric conduit (i.e. an elongated, floppy conduit) is a rare cause of dysphagia in patients with long survival. Gastric tube volvulus is exceedingly rare with only three cases...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Schizas D,Michalinos A,Vergadis C,Oikonomou D,Baili E,Sougioultzis S,Moris D,Liakakos T

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chemotherapy may cause oral ulceration but a thorough investigation of symptoms and signs is important to determine the underlying diagnosis accurately. We describe a case of a patient with a poorly differentiated urothelial carcinoma of the bladder developing a tongue metastasis. This is a challenging diagnosis to ma...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Kaleva AI,Hone RW,Szakacs SM,Streeter E,Nixon IJ

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:As a result of a single spinal injury seen at Frimley Park Hospital, we reviewed the injuries recorded at the Army School of Physical Training since December 1996. PATIENTS AND METHODS:This was a retrospective review of all acute accidents and injuries recorded in the Accident Book since its inception. R...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Griffiths DE,Hargrove R,Clasper J

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using ward rounds in the department of surgery at a major teaching hospital, and with the help of the preregistration house officers (PRHO), we assessed whether the lesson taught to us by Semmelweis had been forgotten. We asked the PHROs to count the number of patients examined by their consultant or registrar on a wa...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Daniels IR,Rees BI

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Isolated monocular ischaemic events are thought to be low risk for stroke recurrence. In the presence of carotid stenosis however, the risks should not be treated similarly and surgical intervention should be considered at an early stage. The aim of this study was to determine the vascular risk profile and...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Cheng SF,Zarkali A,Richards T,Simister R,Chandratheva A

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Osteoarthritis of the trapeziometacarpal joint (TMJ) is a common condition causing significant disability. Conservative treatments include intra-articular steroid injections. PATIENTS AND METHODS:This clinical, observational study prospectively reviewed the longevity of benefit of steroid injections into ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Swindells MG,Logan AJ,Armstrong DJ,Chan P,Burke FD,Lindau TR

更新日期：2010-11-01 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：:Operative cholangiography is for most surgeons a routine part of every cholecystectomy. Computerised digital subtraction angiography was adapted for operative cholangiography using a portable machine. After cannulation of the cystic duct the background image was subtracted before injecting contrast. Only the contrast ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Motson RW,Shinkwin MA,May AR,Akhtar N

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We performed a retrospective radiological audit of the hip resurfacings carried out in our trust over a five-year period. Abnormal cup inclination angle (CIA) and stem shaft angle (SSA) are recognised risk factors for revision in hip resurfacing. Our aims were to identify the CIA and SSA for hip resurfacin...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Ramisetty N,Krishnan KM,Partington PF

更新日期：2011-05-01 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：:Rectus femoris origin injuries in adult athletes are uncommon. In the acute phase, conservative treatment seems to have a favourable outcome, with surgical repair reserved for unsuccessful cases only. However, a group of patients may develop chronic pain and disability after recovery from the acute phase due to heter...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： El-Husseiny M,Sukeik M,Haddad FS

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00