Anatomical siting of the splenic flexure using computed tomography.

abstract：:The results of selective visceral angiography and colonoscopy were compared in the diagnosis of angiodysplasia of the large bowel. Fifty six patients were diagnosed as having angiodysplasia on angiography and 34 of these patients also underwent colonoscopy. Twenty three of the colonoscopies were positive giving a diag...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Salem RR,Wood CB,Rees HC,Kheshavarzian A,Hemingway AP,Allison DJ

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:INTRODUCTION Laparoscopic surgery has become the standard for colorectal cancer resection in the UK but it can be technically challenging in patients who are obese. Patients whose body fat is mainly inside the abdominal cavity are more challenging than those whose fat is mainly outside the abdominal cavity. Abdominal ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Scott SI,Farid S,Mann C,Jones R,Kang P,Evans J

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A previously fit 37-year-old man developed superior mesenteric venous thrombosis after undergoing a laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication. Despite receiving thrombo-embolic prophylaxis on postoperative day 16, he presented with a gradual onset of vague, but severe, umbilical and epigastric pains. Laboratory tests, abdomi...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Davies M,Satyadas T,Akle CA

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new method of audit delivery is described, based on the first large scale comparative audit meeting held at The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The concept of comparative audit is introduced and the methods of undertaking such an exercise are described. This comparative audit processed the clinical activity of...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Emberton M,Rivett R,Ellis BW

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopic papillotomy without cholecystectomy has been performed in 20 elderly patients with complications of bile duct stones. Good biliary drainage was achieved in 17, and there were no complications. One cholecystectomy was subsequently required. Later deaths have been due to unrelated causes. It is concluded that...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Leow CK,Thompson MH

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The results of a 12-month prospective study of 113 patients show that intravenous urography has no place in the management of men with acute urinary retention without haematuria. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Gajraj HA,Taube M

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a case of a very unusual cause of an acute groin lump in a 71-year-old woman that was presumed initially to either be an incisional or inguinal hernia. However, with subsequent computed tomography it was shown to be thrombophlebitis of collateral vessels secondary to a previous deep vein thrombosis. This case...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Davey PT,Byrnes C

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recording of medical data has developed from crude non-specific classifications to complex systems tailor-made for individual practices. The development of the Read Clinical Classification has produced a complex classification which is user friendly and covers the whole of medicine. The classification allows uniqu...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： James NK

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this article is to examine current orthopaedic training in the UK and objectively compare this with other English-speaking countries. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Syed S,Mirza AH,Ali A

更新日期：2009-04-01 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：:Introduction Large, complicated ventral hernias are an increasingly common problem. The transversus abdominis muscle release (TAMR) is a recently described modification of posterior components separation for repair of such hernias. We describe our initial experience with TAMR and sublay mesh to facilitate abdominal wa...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Appleton ND,Anderson KD,Hancock K,Scott MH,Walsh CJ

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The Intercollegiate Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) is a mandatory examination to enter higher surgical specialty training in the UK. It is designed to help to ensure that successful candidates are competent to practice as higher surgical trainees. The annual review of competence progres...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Scrimgeour D,Brennan PA,Griffiths G,Lee AJ,Smith F,Cleland J

更新日期：2018-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The demand for elective hand surgery in England is predicted to double by 2030 compared with 2011. With such increase in demand, the UK must seek strategies to reduce costs of treatment while still maintaining standards of care. Carpal tunnel decompression performed in a treatment room rather than in theat...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Palial V,Kheiran A,Siddiqui S

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastric spiral organisms were first described in man in 1939 and identified as Helicobacter pylori causing peptic ulcers in the early 1980s. Surgical specimens of gastric resections from 1939 showed H. pylori to be present. Full-thickness sections of gastric mucosa from gastric specimens from the eighteenth-century Hu...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Walker MM,Baron JH

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The indications for removal of tonsils and/or adenoids are discussed, along with preoperative assessment, operative technique, treatment of postoperative haemorrhage, aftercare, and results. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Haydon-Baillie M

更新日期：1977-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extraskeletal Ewing sarcoma (EES) is a rare soft tissue neoplasm of primitive mesenchymal cells. There is a scarcity of data on EES involving the head and neck, with studies being over years or even decades. We are the first to report a case of EES involving the carotid artery and its subsequent surgical excision and ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Kallala R,Nikkhah D,Nix P,Woodhead C

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Only half of those patients undergoing major lower limb amputations for peripheral vascular disease (PVD) are likely to mobilise on a prosthesis. This study aimed to determine whether a surgeon's experience influenced the quality of the residual limb and thus the likelihood of the stump being suitable for a prosthe...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Cosgrove CM,Thornberry DJ,Wilkins DC,Ashley S

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bleeding from the edge of an ileostomy site is a common problem. In those who have undergone a proctocolectomy with ileostomy formation in conjunction with a risk of chronic liver disease (even with normal liver function tests), this may be due to peristomal varices. If this is the case, significant, difficult-to-cont...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Farquharson AL,Bannister JJ,Yates SP

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been renewed emphasis on research following the Calman recommendations for higher training. It is often considered essential for progression in training to have participated in research projects and to have some publications to one's credit. Orthopaedic surgery is usually thought to lag behind other discipli...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Singh GK,Qadir W,Deshmukh RG

更新日期：2003-01-01 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 Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a potentially fatal complication of hip arthroplasty and knee arthroplasty. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommend rivaroxaban for VTE prevention. Amid concerns over bleeding complications, the modified thromboprophylaxis policy of Chelsea and Westm...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Loganathan V,Hua A,Patel S,Gibbons C,Vizcaychipi MP

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a 91% accuracy with fine needle aspiration cytology in 46 patients found to have a mass in the pancreas at laparotomy. Results were compared with conventional biopsy at operation which was accurate in only 56% of an earlier group of 48 patients with a localised mass compared with 97% in 33 patients with diss...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Keighley MR,Moore J,Thompson H

更新日期：1984-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The emergency operating patterns in a district general hospital were significantly altered by the introduction of an afternoon emergency theatre list co-ordinated by a consultant anaesthetist. Before the introduction of the list, 88% of emergency operations were carried out after 17.00, with 40% of cases waiting until...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Lovett BE,Katchburian MV

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extraskeletal chondrosarcomas are rare and there is only one reported case of primary pancreatic chondrosarcoma. We report the case of a 34-year-old woman with a 6-month history of abdominal pain and distention. Radiological studies indicated a mass in the pancreas, and exploratory laparotomy revealed a tumour of the ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Bu X,Dai X

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Advanced (pT2/T3) incidental gallbladder cancer is often deemed unresectable after restaging. This study assesses the impact of the primary operation, tumour characteristics and timing of management on re-resection. METHODS:The records of 60 consecutive referrals for incidental gallbladder cancer in a sin...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Tsirlis T,Ausania F,White SA,French JJ,Jaques BC,Charnley RM,Manas DM

更新日期：2015-03-01 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：:Epigastric hernia involving the falciform ligament is exceptionally rare. Most reported cases are incisional hernia secondary to prior abdominal surgery. We report a case of primary falciform ligament herniation into the epigastric region repaired by the laparoscopic preperitoneal approach. In this case, an accompanyi...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Liang TJ,Wang KC,Tsai CC,Chen IS

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a rare and previously undocumented potential complication of computed tomography (CT) colonography. CT colonography is a commonly performed investigation with a relatively low risk of complications. While splenic injury is a well-documented complication after colonoscopy, it has never been reported followin...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Sehgal R,Whitehead-Clarke T,Tudyka V,Evans S

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The treatment of erectile dysfunction has been revolutionised with the introduction of orally active phosphodiesterase inhibitors which are successful in 70-80% of men. However, there remain a group of men in whom conservative treatment fails and surgical insertion of a penile prosthesis is required. This type of surg...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Jain S,Terry TR

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malignant oesophago-respiratory fistula is an incurable and distressing condition. Surgery is difficult, unsatisfactory or impossible, and standard oesophageal tubes often fail to occlude the fistula. A new tube is described which relieves dysphagia and occludes the fistula without risk of pressure necrosis. After ins...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Irving JD,Simson JN

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00