A clinically applicable muscular index predicts long-term survival in resectable pancreatic cancer.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to clarify whether the types of portal vein (PV) occlusion during hepatectomy affect the long-term outcome in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). METHODS:Eighty-six patients who had undergone curative hepatic resection for HCC were divided on the basis of the type of PV o...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Makino I,Chijiiwa K,Kondo K,Ohuchida J,Kai M

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study examines factors associated with the performance of orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) without red blood cell (RBC) transfusion. METHODS:Between January 1992 and December 1994, 306 primary OLTs were performed with recipients divided into two groups: group 1 patients (61 recipients, 20% of tot...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Cacciarelli TV,Keeffe EB,Moore DH,Burns W,Chuljian P,Busque S,Concepcion W,So SK,Esquivel CO

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The quick parathyroid hormone assay (QPTH) reliably measures intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) levels intraoperatively. The accuracy in predicting postoperative calcemia is related to blood sample timing and the criteria applied. To improve specificity or to decrease the cost of QPTH, several criteria have b...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Carneiro DM,Solorzano CC,Nader MC,Ramirez M,Irvin GL 3rd

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The proliferation of transplantation programs has not been paralleled by a similar increase in the availability of organ donors. Between 1984 and 1987, 104 orthotopic heart transplantations were performed at Loyola University Medical Center. During the same period, 25 patients died while awaiting a donor organ. To red...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Pifarre R,Sullivan HJ,Montoya A,Bakhos M,Grieco J,Foy BK,Blakeman B,Costanzo-Nordin MR,Altergott R,Lonchyna V

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies performed in our laboratory with a constant-pressure model of hemorrhagic shock in the anesthetized rat have failed to find any significant effect of shock on the glycogen or high-energy phosphate content of the soleus muscle that would be consistent with inadequate oxygen supply. The present study ex...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Pearce FJ,Connett RJ,Drucker WR

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An ongoing debate exists regarding the relative merits of full versus limited neck exploration in the surgical management of parathyroid adenomata. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of localization studies on the subsequent surgical management of hyperparathyroidism. METHODS:The accuracy of com...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Arkles LB,Jones T,Hicks RJ,De Luise MA,Chou ST

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatopancreatobiliary surgery has a high incidence of postoperative morbidity, including incisional surgical site infection. Although several studies showed that subcuticular sutures reduced incisional surgical site infection in other fields of surgery, their impact on hepatopancreatobiliary surgery remains...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Okubo S,Gotohda N,Sugimoto M,Nomura S,Kobayashi S,Takahashi S,Hayashi R,Konishi M

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies have demonstrated that postoperative complications after pancreatectomy for pancreatic cancer adversely affect survival. The impact on survival of a pancreatic fistula according to the classification of the International Study Group for Pancreatic Surgery has not been fully evaluated. The aim...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Kawai M,Murakami Y,Motoi F,Sho M,Satoi S,Matsumoto I,Honda G,Hirono S,Okada K,Unno M,Nakajima Y,Uemura K,Kwon AH,Fukumoto T,Kurata M,Yamaue H

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although preoperative administration of high-dose glucocorticoid may lead to improved recovery after operative procedures, this regimen has not been examined in patients undergoing abdominal wall reconstruction for repair of large ventral hernias. The aim of the current trial was to examine the effects of pr...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Jensen KK,Brøndum TL,Leerhøy B,Belhage B,Hensler M,Arnesen RB,Kehlet H,Jørgensen LN

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We hypothesized that intraoperative parathyroid hormone monitoring (IOPTH) reliably would detect double parathyroid adenomas. METHODS:This was a retrospective study of 20 patients undergoing conventional parathyroidectomy with resection of exactly 2 abnormal glands. Full exploration was performed regardless...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Gauger PG,Agarwal G,England BG,Delbridge LW,Matz KA,Wilkinson M,Robinson BG,Thompson NW

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pheochromocytoma (Pheo) is usually considered a sporadic disease. Recently, an increasing rate of genetically based tumors has been reported. However, the need for systematic screening of unsuspected germline mutations in apparently sporadic forms is still debated. This study aimed to assess the effective ra...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Iacobone M,Schiavi F,Bottussi M,Taschin E,Bobisse S,Fassina A,Opocher G,Favia G

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Routine central lymph node dissection (CLND) for papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) at the time of initial thyroidectomy has been advocated with a demonstrated decrease in post-ablation serum thyroglobulin compared to total thyroidectomy alone. Patients now present with central compartment metastatic disease aft...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Alvarado R,Sywak MS,Delbridge L,Sidhu SB

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Beta-cell destruction in type I diabetes mellitus results from a chronic autoimmune process. Exposure of thymic T cells to islet antigens during the prehyperglycemic phase of diabetes may alter the likelihood of autoimmune damage to beta cells in the native pancreas. Thus we evaluated whether prophylactic ma...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Brayman KL,Nakai I,Field MJ,Lloveras JJ,Jessurun J,Najarian JS,Sutherland DE

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was conducted to determine if team training using a federally sponsored team training program improves operating room (OR) performance and culture. METHODS:The TeamSTEPPS program, a team training program designed and tested for health care applications, was provided to the OR staff. The training ...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Armour Forse R,Bramble JD,McQuillan R

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A clinical observation that patients with aortoiliac occlusive disease have a high aortic bifurcation serves as the stimulus for this study. A review of 100 consecutive abdominal aortograms revealed that patients with occlusive disease had an average bifurcation angle of 38 degrees and those with normal studies or ane...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Sharp WV,Donovan DL,Teague PC,Mosteller RD

更新日期：1982-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 1969 and 1976, 174 patients were treated surgically for simultaneous carotid and coronary atherosclerosis. In 59 patients, staged carotid endarterectomy was performed a few days to 6 months prior to myocardial revascularization. Severe (more than 60% stenosis) coronary atherosclerosis affected a single vessel ...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Hertzer NR,Loop FD,Taylor PC,Beven EG

更新日期：1978-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies using simulation-based curricula have focused largely on technical skills. We developed a set of simulation-based modules that focus on intraoperative decision making. The objective of this study was to conduct a faculty evaluation of: (1) the usefulness of 4 newly developed, simulation-base...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Pugh CM,DaRosa DA,Santacaterina S,Clark RE

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Late graft failure is still a problem for vascular surgeons. A previous study showed superior patency of arterial grafts compared with venous grafts. In this review we discuss the differences in functional and morphologic modulation of experimental autogenous venous and arterial grafts. RESULTS:In canine ve...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Komori K,Inoguchi H,Kume M,Shoji T,Furuyama T

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diffuse compensatory extramedullary hematopoiesis is well known to involve the spleen and liver in certain hematologic disorders. Hematopoietic tumor masses occasionally form and usually occur paraspinally in the posterior mediastinum. A 31-year-old patient with thalassemia is described with a massive, solitary, intra...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Dewar G,Leung NW,Ng HK,Bradley M,Li AK

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pathological fibrinolysis due to pseudoaneurysms was observed in a patient 4 years after aortobifemoral bypass graft. The patient presented with a pulsatile abdominal mass and ischemic changes in the legs. Excessive bleeding from venipuncture sites prompted coagulation screening, which disclosed rapid clot lysis, fibr...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Babu SC,Bole P,Sharma P,Purdy R,Clauss RH

更新日期：1980-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malignant intra-abdominal neuroendocrine tumors are rare; consequently, a standard chemotherapeutic protocol for patients with unresectable disease has not been established. This prompted a review of our experience with dimethyltriazeno imidazole carboxamide (dacarbazine) (DTIC) treatment for these tumors. From 1976 t...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Altimari AF,Badrinath K,Reisel HJ,Prinz RA

更新日期：1987-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The traditional approach to gastric outlet obstruction caused by unresectable pancreatic cancer is gastrojejunostomy performed during or after biliary bypass surgery. Previous work showed that gastrojejunostomy failed in 95% of patients with preoperative outlet obstruction, which was evidenced by nausea and vomiting. ...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Lucas CE,Ledgerwood AM,Bender JS

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty Dacron grafts (10 crimped and 10 noncrimped) were studied with light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) 1 to 10 months after insertion into the canine thoracoabdominal aorta. Fibroblast-derived pseudointima maintained a smooth luminal lining that approximated th...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Sottiurai VS,Batson RC

更新日期：1983-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Much can be learned about the history of vascular surgery by tracing the treatment of aneurysms. Rudolph Matas played a major role in the development of the current therapy for these lesions. In the centennial of the signal case that set him on the road to surgical immortality, the details and setting of this operatio...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Friedman SG,Friedman MS

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ten cases of vascular compression of the duodenum are presented, and 125 cases in the literature since 1962 are reviewed. More common in women than in men, the lesion may result from supine immobilization, wearing body cast, or a rapid weight loss. In about one third of the patients, no predisposing factor can be foun...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Akin JT Jr,Gray SW,Skandalakis JE

更新日期：1976-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:In patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) for pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PC), conversion to total pancreatectomy (TP) may be necessary to achieve R0 resection. HYPOTHESIS:We sought to examine the oncologic benefit of conversion of PD to TP to achieve an R0 resection in patients with an isolated po...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Schmidt CM,Glant J,Winter JM,Kennard J,Dixon J,Zhao Q,Howard TJ,Madura JA,Nakeeb A,Pitt HA,Cameron JL,Yeo CJ,Lillemoe KD

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of splenectomy in the management of immune thrombocytopenia purpura is well known. Recent improvements in laparoscopic technology have significantly expanded the variety of general surgical procedures amenable to a minimally invasive approach. An initial experience of four cases of immune thrombocytopenic pur...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Lefor AT,Melvin WS,Bailey RW,Flowers JL

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The long-term outcome of bilateral adrenalectomy in the management of patients with Cushing's syndrome has not been previously well studied. METHODS:We reviewed our long-term results in 34 patients treated with bilateral adrenalectomy between 1983 and the present. Fourteen presented with occult or metastati...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Zeiger MA,Fraker DL,Pass HI,Nieman LK,Cutler GB Jr,Chrousos GP,Norton JA

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Measuring patient work of breathing (WOBpt) has been suggested to provide safe, aggressive weaning from mechanical ventilation. We compared WOBpt and pressure-time-product (PTP) to routine weaning parameters [breath rate (f), tidal volume (VT), frequency/tidal volume ratio (f/VT)] at different levels of pres...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Johannigman JA,Davis K Jr,Campbell RS,Branson RD,Luchette FA,Hurst JM

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The deliberate induction of carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum during laparoscopic surgery could be a possible source of cardiovascular collapse. The effects of elevated intraabdominal pressure (IAP) on systemic hemodynamics and splanchnic blood flow created by insufflation of carbon dioxide were examined in an...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Ishizaki Y,Bandai Y,Shimomura K,Abe H,Ohtomo Y,Idezuki Y

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00