Inferior epigastric artery pseudoaneurysms.

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：:Two patients undergoing inguinal herniorrhaphy developed transient quadriceps paresis after local inguinal nerve block. One sustained a compound fracture of the distal tibia and fibula. The importance of warning the patient and of increasing the awareness of nursing staff to the possibility of quadriceps weakness afte...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Széll K

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spontaneous cervical lymphocoeles are extremely rare. Their surgical management can pose many challenges with the lack of clear surgical planes potentiating risks. We present the case of a patient with an extensive right-sided cervical lymphocoele. Surgical excision would have involved extensive surgery with risk to ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Qureishi A,Silva P,Lamyman A,Cox G

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite published criteria predicting poor survival after operation for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (RAAA), little is known about the factors which influence surgeons not to operate. Questionnaires were sent to all 404 members of the Vascular Surgical Society of Great Britain and Ireland, posing questions about...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Hewin DF,Campbell WB

更新日期：1998-05-01 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：INTRODUCTION:We report our ten-year experience of thyroglossal cyst excision at Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, comparing outcomes, practice and technique. METHODS:Retrospective case note analysis was conducted alongside surgical histopathology review for all thyroglossal cyst excisions performed between 2000 and ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Ubayasiri KM,Brocklehurst J,Judd O,Beasley N

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective survey was carried out in West Dorset to determine the incidence of postoperative wound infection. A total of 1242 patients were included in the survey (1086 inpatients and 156 day cases). The overall infection rate was 6.7%. Although the incidence of infection was consistent with that reported by other ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Law DJ,Mishriki SF,Jeffery PJ

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Trauma care has evolved rapidly over the past decade. The benefits of operative fracture management in major trauma patients are well recognised. Concerns over early total care arose when applied broadly. The burden of additional surgical trauma could constitute a second hit, fuelling the inflammatory response and pre...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Bates P,Parker P,McFadyen I,Pallister I

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The risk of venous thromboembolism increases during pregnancy and postpartum. The incidence in the first six weeks following delivery is approximately 0.15%. Deep vein thrombosis may present with acute appendicitis-like symptoms such as right iliac fossa pain, nausea and vomiting. A 22-year-old woman was admitted with...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Karaisli S,Selcuk E

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thyroidectomy is associated with certain known complications, including recurrent laryngeal or superior laryngeal nerve injury and hypocalcaemia due to hypoparathyroidism. Other much rarer complications include oesophageal injury with oesophageal fistula formation. In this report, we describe the clinical course of a ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Rabie ME

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We have previously shown that Picolax bowel preparation causes a significant dehydrating effect, which can be minimised by administering a calculated volume of intravenous fluid. The aim of this prospective study was to assess whether peri-operative outcome is affected by administering a calculated volume ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Sanders G,Arthur CH,Hosie KB,Lambert AW

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As part of a waiting list initiative, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans were arranged for 69 patients waiting for knee arthroscopy. All patients had a clinical diagnosis of a meniscal tear. With 11 non-attenders, 58 scans were performed. Of the patients scanned, 35 had demonstrable meniscal tears, and five patien...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Williams RL,Williams LA,Watura R,Fairclough JA

更新日期：1996-09-01 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：:This is a report of a 2-year experience with the management of penetrating injury of the cervical trachea. There were 29 cases. The respiratory status of the patient on admission dominated the initial management: 12 patients required emergency intubation and were immediately taken to operation, while 17 patients were ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Levy RD,Degiannis E,Hatzitheophilou C,Maberti P,Kantarovsky A,John KD,Saadia R

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:First reported two decades ago, isolated incisional recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma is an extremely rare clinical entity. We present two cases of recurrence: one recurring over 10 years after initial resection, and the second presenting with a port site recurrence 3.5 years following laparoscopic radiofrequency...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Barrett M,Nathan H,Vankayala H,Bieliauskas SL,Viglianti BL,Frankel TL

更新日期：2017-07-01 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：: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

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Much literature reports on selective nerve root blocks (SNRBs) in cases of lumbosacral radiculopathy. Unfortunately, authors only inconsistently reveal the exact needle tip position relative to the causative pathology at the time of injection. Different injection sites may provide different symptomatic ben...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Eastley NC,Spiteri V,Newey ML

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Rapid-access carotid endarterectomy (RACE) is an evidence-based treatment for symptomatic carotid stenosis. Our vascular centre aims to provide this service within 48 h of symptoms in appropriate patients. This study audits safety and efficacy of the first year of RACE. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:A clear trust ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Rix TE,Singh I,Insall R,Senaratne J

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:INTRODUCTION In our regional spinal injuries unit, complex pressure ulcer reconstruction is facilitated by a monthly multidisciplinary team clinic. This study reviews a series of the more complex of these patients who underwent surgery as a joint case between plastics and other surgical specialties, aiming to provide ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Thomson CH,Choudry M,White C,Mecci M,Siddiqui H

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Total colectomy, mucosal proctectomy and ileal pouch formation has been carried out in 18 patients over a 4 year period. The rectum was divided 5 cm above the anorectal junction and a J-shaped ileal pouch was formed with a 15 cm limb. Two patients had an initial colectomy for toxic dilatation of the colon and mucosal ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Taylor TV

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Appendicectomy is the most common surgical procedure performed in general surgery. This study aimed to compare the outcomes of open appendicectomy (OA), laparoscopic appendicectomy (LA) and single port laparoscopic appendicectomy (SPLA). METHODS:Fifty consecutive patients with suspected acute appendicitis...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Jiang X,Meng HB,Zhou DL,Ding WX,Lu LS

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brachytherapy involves the therapeutic implantation of a radio-active seed source into, or close to, prostate cancer. We report the rare case of a 76-year-old man who presented with a prostate abscess after months of intractable pelvic pain following prostate cancer treatment with iodine-125 brachytherapy. Despite mul...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Gilmore PE,Baird AD,Javle PM

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In 2006 the National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death undertook a large prospective study of trauma care, which revealed several findings pertaining to the management of head injuries in a sample of 493 patients. METHODS:Case note data were collected for all trauma patients admitted to ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Smith NC,Findlay GP,Weyman D,Freeth H

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seatbelt associated blunt trauma to the rectum is a rare but well recognised injury. The exact mechanism of hollow visceral injury in blunt trauma is unclear. Stress and shear waves generated by abdominal compression may in part account for injury to gas containing structures. A 'seatbelt sign' (linear ecchymosis acro...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： El Kafsi J,Kraus R,Guy R

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oesophageal cancer is an increasingly common disease in the UK. Sadly, the overall results of treatment remain poor with overall 5 year survival of approximately 10%. More than 50% of patients receive purely palliative care from the outset. Of those having potentially curative treatment, 40% will not survive the first...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Bancewicz J

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While some degree of specialization is essential in surgery there remains a place for the general surgeon. The tendency to regard surgical intensive care as a specialty should be resisted. Similarly the surgery of trauma should remain in the field of the general surgeon in full co-operation with the orthopaedic surgeo...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Allgöwer M

更新日期：1975-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hip fractures are common injuries in elderly patients presenting to the trauma surgeon. Mortality following such injuries approaches 10% at one month, rising to 30% at one year. Of those who survive, most experience a decrease in mobility and independence. The authors believe that the general public are no...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： McBride TJ,Panrucker S,Clothier JC

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

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：:Intestinal fistulae have been outlined using the delayed phase of Tc-99m labelled HIDA. The technique involved is simple, safe and easily reproducible. This method has advantages over conventional radiography particularly for the leaking duodenal stump and involves minimal disturbance to the patient. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Gillen P,Peel AL,Rosenberg IL,Reeder A,Gill P

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00