A Propensity-matched Analysis Comparing Survival After Esophagectomy Followed by Adjuvant Chemoradiation to Surgery Alone for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate effects of preoperative high-dose glucocorticoid on the inflammatory response and recovery after endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR). BACKGROUND:The postimplantation syndrome after EVAR may delay recovery due to the release of proinflammatory mediators. Glucocorticoids may reduce postopera...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： de la Motte L,Kehlet H,Vogt K,Nielsen CH,Groenvall JB,Nielsen HB,Andersen A,Schroeder TV,Lönn L

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A stapling instrument is described for end-to-end inverting anastomoses applicable principally to low rectal anastomosis or esophagogastric or esophagojejunal anastomosis. The instrument creates an inverting anastomosis held by a double staggered row of stainless steel wire staples creating an anastomosis 21.2 mm inte...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Ravitch MM,Steichen FM

更新日期：1979-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the prevalence of BRAF mutation among thyroid cancer histologic subtypes and determine the association of BRAF mutation with indicators of poor prognosis for papillary thyroid cancer and patient outcome. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The appropriate extent of surgical treatment, adjuvant therapy and fol...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kebebew E,Weng J,Bauer J,Ranvier G,Clark OH,Duh QY,Shibru D,Bastian B,Griffin A

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five dogs prepared with Heidenhain pouches received infusions of saline, GIP and VIP before and after a standard meat meal. Blood samples were obtained under basal conditions and at subsequent intervals for measurement of gastrin, insulin, GIP and VIP by radioimmunoassay. GIP and VIP infusions had no effect on basal l...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Villar HV,Fender HR,Rayford PL,Bloom SR,Ramus NI,Thompson JC

更新日期：1976-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To document the decreased incidence of surgical complications after pancreas transplantation in recent times. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Compared with other abdominal transplants, pancreas transplants have historically had the highest incidence of surgical complications. However, over the past few years, the au...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Humar A,Kandaswamy R,Granger D,Gruessner RW,Gruessner AC,Sutherland DE

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe acute care length of stay (LOS) over all consecutive hospitalizations for the injury and according to level of care [intensive care unit (ICU), intermediate care, general ward], compare observed and expected LOS, and identify predictors of LOS. BACKGROUND:Prolonged LOS has important consequences ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Moore L,Stelfox HT,Turgeon AF,Nathens A,Bourgeois G,Lapointe J,Gagné M,Lavoie A

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The efficacy of irrigating the peritoneal cavity during appendectomy for perforated appendicitis has been debated extensively. To date, prospective comparative data are lacking. Therefore, we conducted a prospective, randomized trial comparing peritoneal irrigation to suction alone during laparoscopic append...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： St Peter SD,Adibe OO,Iqbal CW,Fike FB,Sharp SW,Juang D,Lanning D,Murphy JP,Andrews WS,Sharp RJ,Snyder CL,Holcomb GW,Ostlie DJ

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the optimal management of symptomatic non-parasitic liver cysts. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Management options for symptomatic nonparasitic liver cysts lack substantiation through comparative studies with respect to safety and long-term effectiveness. METHODS:A retrospective review of the surgical...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Martin IJ,McKinley AJ,Currie EJ,Holmes P,Garden OJ

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a series of 112 patients who underwent reoperation for primary hyperparathyroidism at the Massachusetts General Hospital between 1930 and 1975, all but 10 were treated successfully. Seventy-five initial explorations had been performed elsewhere, and 37 in our hospital. A total of 110 diseased parathyroids were unco...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Wang CA

更新日期：1977-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From 1963 through 1983, 327 patients underwent resection for gastric adenocarcinoma at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. Fifteen lesions (4.6%) were early gastric carcinoma (limited to the mucosa or submucosa regardless of nodal metastases). These lesions were in eight men and seven women (14 blacks and 1 white), with ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bringaze WL 3rd,Chappuis CW,Correa P,Cohn I Jr

更新日期：1986-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The effects of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) administration on pulmonary macrophage function and host response to gram-negative pulmonary infection were evaluated. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Administration of TPN resulted in increased infectious complications in traumatized and perioperative patients, but un...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Shou J,Lappin J,Daly JM

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate 2- and 12-month outcomes after ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) in Crohn's disease (CD). BACKGROUND:Surgical approaches to perianal fistulas in CD are frequently ineffective and hampered by concerns over adequate wound healing and sphincter injury. The efficacy of LIFT in CD ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Gingold DS,Murrell ZA,Fleshner PR

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A randomized controlled trial to confirm the non-inferiority of laparoscopic surgery to open surgery in terms of overall survival was conducted, and short-term surgical outcomes are demonstrated. BACKGROUND:The efficacy and safety outcome of laparoscopic surgery for clinical stages II/III colon cancer underg...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Yamamoto S,Inomata M,Katayama H,Mizusawa J,Etoh T,Konishi F,Sugihara K,Watanabe M,Moriya Y,Kitano S,Japan Clinical Oncology Group Colorectal Cancer Study Group.

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between September 1984 and August 1991, 265 whole pancreaticoduodenal transplants were done at our institution, with bladder drainage of exocrine secretions through a duodenocystostomy. Seventeen patients subsequently underwent conversion from bladder to enteric drainage at 2 to 64 months after transplant. Eight conve...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Stephanian E,Gruessner RW,Brayman KL,Gores P,Dunn DL,Najarian JS,Sutherland DE

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We recently reported increased CD4 CD25 T regulatory (Treg) activity after burn injury in mice. This study sought to determine if Tregs mediate the reduction in TH1-type immunity after serious injury in man and if Treg function is altered by injury. METHODS:Peripheral blood was withdrawn from 19 consenting ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： MacConmara MP,Maung AA,Fujimi S,McKenna AM,Delisle A,Lapchak PH,Rogers S,Lederer JA,Mannick JA

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our goal was to perform a comparative effectiveness study of intravenous (IV)-only versus IV + enteral contrast in computed tomographic (CT) scans performed for patients undergoing appendectomy across a diverse group of hospitals. BACKGROUND:Small randomized trials from tertiary centers suggest that enteral ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Drake FT,Alfonso R,Bhargava P,Cuevas C,Dighe MK,Florence MG,Johnson MG,Jurkovich GJ,Steele SR,Symons RG,Thirlby RC,Flum DR,Writing Group for SCOAP-CERTAIN.

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From December 1985 to December 1989, 100 consecutive simultaneous pancreas-kidney (SPK) transplants were performed at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. Bladder drainage technique was used for all grafts. One- and three-year patient survival was 93% and 90%; kidney survival, 90% and 85%; and pancreas su...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Sollinger HW,Knechtle SJ,Reed A,D'Alessandro AM,Kalayoglu M,Belzer FO,Pirsch J

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationship between two variables may be mathematically coupled if either one or both variables are derived and/or calculated, and this can lead to erroneous results and invalid conclusions. The purpose of this report is to identify four types of mathematic coupling of data. Type 1 coupling involves directional c...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Archie JP Jr

更新日期：1981-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The present study investigated the role of mental skills in surgery through the unique lens of current surgeons who had previously served as Olympic athletes, elite musicians, or expert military personnel. BACKGROUND:Recent work has demonstrated great potential for mental skills training in surgery. However,...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Deshauer S,McQueen S,Hammond Mobilio M,Mutabdzic D,Moulton CE

更新日期：2019-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To perform a systematic review of economic evaluations of enhanced recovery pathways (ERP) for colorectal surgery. BACKGROUND:Although there is extensive literature investigating the clinical effectiveness of ERP, little is known regarding its cost-effectiveness. METHODS:A systematic literature search ident...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lee L,Li C,Landry T,Latimer E,Carli F,Fried GM,Feldman LS

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four hundred twenty-six patients with esophageal atresia with or without tracheoesophageal fistula have been primarily cared for at the University of Michigan Medical Center since Cameron Haight's initial experience with this entity. Over the period of observation, the incidence of new cases as well as the number of a...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Manning PB,Morgan RA,Coran AG,Wesley JR,Polley TZ Jr,Behrendt DM,Kirsh MM,Sloan HE

更新日期：1986-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the independent prognostic ability of the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) tumor regression scores within pathologic stage II and III rectal cancers. BACKGROUND:Response to neoadjuvant chemoradiation (nCRT) has been debated as a biologic surrogate for tumor biology and prognosis in recta...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Karagkounis G,Thai L,Mace AG,Wiland H,Pai RK,Steele SR,Church JM,Kalady MF

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty-one adult patients were referred for surgical treatment during the time period from July 1980 to November 1985. The average age was 59 +/- 6 years (19-70 years). All patients had symptomatic ventricular tachycardia that was refractory to standard or experimental drug therapy. On the basis of patient condition, s...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hammon JW Jr,Echt DS,Merrill WH,Primm KR,Woosley RL,Smith RF,Roden DM,Bender HW Jr

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the association between race/ethnicity and perioperative outcomes in individuals undergoing major oncologic and nononcologic surgical procedures in the United States. BACKGROUND:Prior work has shown that there are significant racial/ethnic disparities in perioperative outcomes after several type...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Ravi P,Sood A,Schmid M,Abdollah F,Sammon JD,Sun M,Klett DE,Varda B,Peabody JO,Menon M,Kibel AS,Nguyen PL,Trinh QD

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether an intervention with smoking cessation starting 4 weeks before general and orthopedic surgery would reduce the frequency of postoperative complications. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Complications are a major concern after elective surgery and smokers have an increased risk. There is insuffici...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lindström D,Sadr Azodi O,Wladis A,Tønnesen H,Linder S,Nåsell H,Ponzer S,Adami J

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare actual 90-day hospital costs between elective open and laparoscopic colon and rectal cancer resection in a daily practice multicenter setting stratified for operative risk. BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic resection has developed as a commonly accepted surgical procedure for colorectal cancer. There are co...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Govaert JA,Fiocco M,van Dijk WA,Kolfschoten NE,Prins HA,Dekker JWT,Tollenaar RAEM,Tanis PJ,Wouters MWJM,Dutch Value Based Healthcare Study Group.

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastrectomy remains a major operation with potential for significant deterioration in patients' health-related quality of life (QOL). This study assessed differences in QOL among patients after distal (DG), proximal (PG), or total (TG) gastrectomy. METHODS:We prospectively enrolled patients undergoing gastr...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Karanicolas PJ,Graham D,Gönen M,Strong VE,Brennan MF,Coit DG

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the proportion of registered trials published in the surgical literature, to compare, in registered trials, the primary outcomes registered with those published and to determine whether outcome-reporting bias favored significant primary outcomes. BACKGROUND:Trial protocol registration before pat...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Killeen S,Sourallous P,Hunter IA,Hartley JE,Grady HL

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To develop, validate, and implement a competency assessment tool (CAT) for technical surgical performance in the context of a summative assessment process for the National Training Programme in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery (NTP). BACKGROUND:The NTP is an educational initiative by the National Cancer Acti...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Miskovic D,Ni M,Wyles SM,Kennedy RH,Francis NK,Parvaiz A,Cunningham C,Rockall TA,Gudgeon AM,Coleman MG,Hanna GB,National Training Programme in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery in England.

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The postoperative function of "free" jejunal autotransplants for replacement of the pharyngoesophagus after palliative resection was evaluated in nine patients using clinical assessment, cinefluoroscopy, manometry, and electrical studies. After an initial period of adjustment, all patients swallowed solids and liquids...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Meyers WC,Seigler HF,Hanks JB,Thompson WM,Postlethwait R,Jones RS,Akwari OK,Cole TB

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00