Haemorrhage from idiopathic annular ulcers of the small intestine.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Lipomas of the gastrointestinal tract are rare, slow-growing lesions that comprise 0.4% of all gastrointestinal neoplasms. They can cause dysphagia, dyspnoea or sudden choking. CASE HISTORY:Due to rarity of this condition and its uncommon presentation, a literature review was carried out (PubMed). This se...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Sestini S,Gisabella M,Pastorino U,Billé A

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction Pseudoaneurysm formation following ankle arthroscopy is a rare but potentially catastrophic complication. The placement of anterior ankle portals carries inherent risk to the superficial and deep peroneal nerves, as well as to the dorsalis pedis artery. Anatomical variations in the dorsalis pedis and the ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Parikh S,Dawe E,Lee C,Whitehead-Clarke T,Smith C,Bendall S

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction During ankle fracture fixation, iatrogenic trauma to retro fibula structures can result in morbidity and reoperation. We describe a safe zone for lag screw insertion. Materials and methods This study was completed in three sections. We identified the average entry and exit points for the lag screw using 4...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Kaye AR,Marlow W,Williams G,Molloy AP,Mason LW

更新日期：2018-05-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Although examination under anaesthesia and panendoscopy (EUAP) has traditionally been used in the assessment of patients presenting with oral cavity and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), the era of modern medicine with its advanced imaging techniques has meant that the indications for this techn...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Kerawala CJ,Bisase B,Lee J

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To ascertain whether a written information sheet is acceptable to patients and improves recall of the consent interview. DESIGN:Prospective randomised controlled study using questionnaires, comparing a group of patients given information in a written sheet with appropriate explanation to a group given verbal...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Langdon IJ,Hardin R,Learmonth ID

更新日期：2002-11-01 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：:Twenty-one knees with isolated chronic deficiency of the anterior cruciate ligament have been treated by reconstruction using the ABC carbon and polyester bioprosthetic composite ligament; 16 were reviewed at an average of 34.6 months. The Lysholm score indicated a good or excellent result in nine knees (56%) with a s...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Campbell AC,Rae PS

更新日期：1995-09-01 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:Suspected testicular torsion (TT) is a surgical emergency, usually requiring urgent scrotal exploration. Provision of urology on-call cover varies widely between hospitals and often falls under the remit of the general surgical team. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the management of su...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Tydeman C,Davenport K,Glancy D

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Peripheral angioplasty is increasingly the first choice intervention in patients with peripheral vascular disease. The aim of the current study was to audit prospectively all major complications, especially the requirement for emergency surgical intervention. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A prospective audit of outc...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Axisa B,Fishwick G,Bolia A,Thompson MM,London NJ,Bell PR,Naylor AR

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A study was completed to determine if operating has an effect on a surgeon's muscular fatigue. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:Six head and neck surgery consultants, two ENT registrars, 20 normal controls from two tertiary referral centres in the West Midlands participated in the study. Electromyography (EMG) measur...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Slack PS,Coulson CJ,Ma X,Webster K,Proops DW

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Wound ooze is common following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and persistent wound infection is a risk factor for infection, and increased length and cost of hospitalisation. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We undertook a prospective study to assess the effect of tourniquet time, peri-articular local anaesthesia and ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Butt U,Ahmad R,Aspros D,Bannister GC

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the first case of infective endocarditis caused by Paenibacillus provencensis. A mitral valve vegetation was incidentally discovered by intraoperative transoesophageal echocardiography in a 70-year-old woman undergoing aortic valve replacement. The precise identification of the causative agent was by means o...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Pinho-Gomes AC,Nasir A,Mosca R,Mirza S,Kadir I

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied prospectively 247 consecutive patients given morphine by continuous intravenous infusion for 24 h to provide pain relief following elective abdominal surgery. Using a dose of 1 mg/kg supplemented by additional intramuscular morphine 5 mg as necessary, only 26% required more than two additional intramuscular...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Ray DC,Drummond GB

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pattern of preoperative investigation was audited in 256 patients entering hospital for elective surgery over a 12-week period. During the initial 6 weeks (phase one), no guidance was given to the house surgeons and the investigations were assessed as being 'indicated' or 'not indicated' according to preset criter...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Billings PJ,Davies JP,Richards R,Aubrey DA

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is considered the gold standard surgical treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia. The number of TURPs performed has declined significantly over the last three decades owing to pharmaceutical therapy. TURP da...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Young MJ,Elmussareh M,Morrison T,Wilson JR

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Intraoperative neural monitoring of the recurrent laryngeal nerve has been widely used to avoid nerve injury during thyroidectomy. We discuss the results of the change in surgical strategy after unilateral signal loss surgeries using intermittent intraoperative neural monitoring in a high-volume referral c...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Gür EO,Haciyanli M,Karaisli S,Haciyanli S,Kamer E,Acar T,Kumkumoglu Y

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:INTRODUCTIONAbstracts presented at national and international scientific meetings are an important educational resource. However, the work is not peer reviewed and little is known about the quality or validity of the presented results and the fate of such abstracts.MATERIALS AND METHODSThis is a retrospective cohort s...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Balasubramanian SP,Kumar ID,Wyld L,Reed MW

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past decade fibre supplementation has achieved widespread acceptance in the management of symptomatic diverticular disease, although the efficacy of this treatment has been debated. We have conducted a retrospective review of 72 patients admitted to hospital with symptomatic diverticular disease over a ten ye...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Leahy AL,Ellis RM,Quill DS,Peel AL

更新日期：1985-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Lymph node metastasis is a poor prognostic indicator and is well established in tongue squamous cell carcinoma. Based on the current staging system, accurate risk stratification is difficult. There is thus a need to evaluate an alternate method for predicting recurrence and survival. The objective of the s...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Iftikhar H,Rozi S,Zahid N,Awan MS,Nathani KR

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:More aesthetically acceptable treatment options have been sought to minimise the morbidity associated with open surgery for gynaecomastia. This study investigated the use of a vacuum-assisted biopsy device (VABD) and liposuction to provide minimally invasive approach. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Patients diagnos...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Qutob O,Elahi B,Garimella V,Ihsan N,Drew PJ

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of sharps injury reporting amongst surgeons. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:A total of 164 surgeons completed a questionnaire on the reporting of sharps injuries, on the reasons for not reporting and their practise of universal precautions. RESULTS:Out of 164 surgeon...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Kerr HL,Stewart N,Pace A,Elsayed S

更新日期：2009-07-01 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：: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：:Five patients with parathyroid carcinoma are reported. In the first case the clinical and histological features of malignancy at initial surgery were not recognised and recurrence of the tumour occurred within two years. Referring to previously published series this sequence appeared to be typical and underlined the l...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Lillemoe KD,Dudley NE

更新日期：1985-07-01 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：INTRODUCTION:It is well documented that music plays a role in reducing anxiety levels. Its role in reducing intra-operative anxiety levels in surgical patients while awake is less well known. We report the effects of music on intra-operative patient anxiety in both the elective and trauma plastic surgical setting. ME...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Sadideen H,Parikh A,Dobbs T,Pay A,Critchley PS

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Delay in operating on trauma patients leads to increased morbidity, mortality, length of hospital stay and overall cost. The urgency of operative intervention depends on the injury sustained. There are no published guidelines on what constitutes a reasonable delay between admission and operation. As part of the clinic...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Lankester BJ,Paterson MP,Capon G,Belcher J

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00