Auxiliary partial orthotopic liver transplantation for acute liver failure.

abstract：:Introduction There is a known correlation between anaerobic threshold (AT) during cardiopulmonary exercise testing and development of cardiopulmonary complications in high-risk patients undergoing oesophagogastric cancer surgery. This study aimed to assess the value of routine retesting following neoadjuvant chemother...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Drummond RJ,Vass D,Wadhawan H,Craig CF,MacKay CK,Fullarton GM,Forshaw MJ

更新日期：2018-09-01 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：: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：INTRODUCTION:Radial scars are benign breast lesions; their appearance on mammography may, however, mimic carcinoma. Needle core biopsy is performed for pre-operative diagnosis and, currently in Wales, all lesions with benign biopsy results are surgically excised. We have reviewed all cases of needle core biopsy-diagno...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Osborn G,Wilton F,Stevens G,Vaughan-Williams E,Gower-Thomas K

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The internal anal sphincter (IAS) is an important structure that is responsible for the majority of resting tone of the sphincter complex. It has a central role in continence and damage to the muscle has serious implications. Injury is most frequently from obstetric trauma though iatrogenic injury from pro...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Jones OM

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Enhanced recovery programmes (ErPs) are increasingly being used for arthroplasty. One of the core aims of an ErP is to improve the quality of patient experience. However, there is currently no published evaluation of patient satisfaction in relation to this new programme of care within orthopaedic surgery....

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Machin JT,Phillips S,Parker M,Carrannante J,Hearth MW

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intact parathyroid hormone (PTHi) has a relatively short half-life and levels fall significantly within 15 min of the successful excision of all the abnormal parathyroid glands during surgery for hyperparathyroidism. Monitoring this fall has been suggested as useful in decreasing the failure rate of neck explorations ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Madira W,Robertson GS,London NJ,Iqbal SJ,Bell PR,Veitch PS

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Overseas Doctors have been coming for higher surgical training to the UK for many years. Little is known about the reasons they choose to come here, what their expectations are and if the training they receive fulfils these expectations and prepares them for a career back home. The aim of this study was to address the...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Dawson R,Shukla HS,Mansel RE,Lewis MH

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Chronic low back pain is a common condition affecting a significant proportion of the population and has large economic implications on the society. Acupuncture has grown in popularity as an alternative therapy for chronic low back pain. Recent National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) g...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Trigkilidas D

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to evaluate the intra- and inter-observer variation of the Schatzker and AO/OTA classifications in assessing tibial plateau fractures, using plain radiographs. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Fifty tibial plateau fractures were classified independently by six observers as per the Schatzker ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Charalambous CP,Tryfonidis M,Alvi F,Moran M,Fang C,Samarji R,Hirst P

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Nicorandil is a commonly prescribed antianginal medication that has been found to be associated with painful anal ulceration. The incidence of this complication is unknown. We have used the best data available to us to make an estimate of this figure in a health district with a remarkably stable populatio...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Colvin HS,Barakat T,Moussa O,Babu H,Slaughter T,Palmer JG,Hinson FL

更新日期：2012-04-01 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：:Internal herniation of the small bowel through a defect in the falciform ligament and subsequent small bowel obstruction is exceedingly rare with the majority of previous cases being attributed to congenital abnormalities. As laparoscopic techniques approach the forefront of modern surgery, an iatrogenic source for a ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Dusu K,Dindyal S,Gadhvi V

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parathyromatosis is a rare entity and usually appears as a consequence of the seeding on previous parathyroid surgery which was applied for the secondary hyperparathyroidism. A 63-year-old woman presented with a history of subtotal thyroidectomy 20 years ago and parathyroidectomy due to primary hyperparathyroidism (PH...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Haciyanli M,Karaisli S,Gucek Haciyanli S,Atasever A,Arikan Etit D,Gur EO,Acar T

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary breast carcinoma is a common pathology in the UK. It can present with metastatic deposits but it is rare that lesions in the breast are the sole primary or secondary presentation for metastatic cancer from other sources. We present a case of a primary peritoneal cancer recurring after optimal treatment with a...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Coyne PE,Kenny L,Barnes E,Westley R,Ward E,Jain M,Iwuchukwu O

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with phyllodes tumour of the breast is discussed. During follow-up, she presented with intestinal obstruction caused by ileocaecal intussusception. The cause of the intussusception was metastatic phyllodes tumour, which is a unique presentation. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Morcos BB,Baker B,Hashem SA

更新日期：2010-09-01 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：:A detailed account is given of the mechanics of converting the manuscript results from a period of research into a thesis that is also a first-class, readable book. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Kelly MJ

更新日期：1981-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new surgical approach to the sublingual salivary gland is described, the key feature of which is the use of a flap rather than the usual incision. The flap includes the submandibular duct and, because of the relationship of the duct and lingual nerve, allows early identification of the latter before dissection of th...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Yates C

更新日期：1994-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:Haemorrhagic radiation proctitis frequently presents as a problem in management. We analysed the technique of formalin dab in its management. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Twenty patients presenting with haemorrhagic radiation proctitis and treated with formalin dab were prospectively analysed. RESULTS:Twelve patie...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Ismail MA,Qureshi MA

更新日期：2002-07-01 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 management of patients with severe hepatic trauma and damage to the inferior vena cava presents many difficulties. Our experience suggests that vena caval injury is more common than has previously been reported. In spite of the severity of the injuries a period for resuscitation is usually available and operation ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： McMaster P,Tolley M

更新日期：1977-11-01 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:Gastric neuromodulation (GNM) has been advocated for the treatment of drug refractory gastroparesis or persistent nausea and vomiting in the absence of a mechanical bowel obstruction. There is, however, little in the way of objective data to support its use, particularly with regards to its effects on gas...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Ullah S,Arsalani-Zadeh R,Sedman P,Avery G,Duthie GS,MacFie J

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction The weekend effect is a perceived difference in outcome between medical care provided at the weekend when compared to that of a weekday. Clearly multifactorial, this effect remains incompletely understood and variable in different clinical contexts. In this study we analyse factors relevant to the weekend...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Briggs W,Guevel B,McCaskie AW,McDonnell SM

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective controlled randomised study has been performed of 100 consecutive patients undergoing varicose vein surgery. One group underwent saphenofemoral flush ligation and multiple lower leg avulsions with the leg exsanguinated with a Rhys-Davies cuff, and ischaemia maintained with a pneumatic tourniquet. The oth...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Thompson JF,Royle GT,Farrands PA,Najmaldin A,Clifford PC,Webster JH

更新日期：1990-03-01 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：:Aggressive angiomyxoma (AAM) was first reported in 1983 as a distinct, slow growing, benign but locally infiltrative, soft tissue tumour. It usually arises in the pelvic and perineal organs, mostly in women. A 47-year-old woman was found to have a large encapsulated retroperitoneal aggressive angiomyxoma. The mass was...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Adwan H,Patel B,Kamel D,Glazer G

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Orthopaedic outpatient waiting lists are long and the majority of referrals are for conditions that do not respond to surgical intervention. Many of these patients are best managed by physiotherapy, orthotics or steroid injections, which can be administered by an appropriately trained physiotherapist. The effectivenes...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Weale AE,Bannister GC

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00