Endocrine Surgery: A Hopkins Legacy.

abstract：:This paper presents a 23-year follow-up of the separation of ischiopagus tetrapus conjoined twins reported in Annals of Surgery in December 1966. One twin died of septicemia at age 2 years after bilateral pelvic osteotomies for the treatment of her marked pelvic diastasis. The surviving twin has done reasonably well, ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hoyle RM,Thomas CG Jr

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blunt carotid artery trauma is uncommon but has been associated with severe, permanent neurologic deficits in 42% and mortality in 30% of 96 patients previously reported in the English literature. Since neurologic symptoms characteristically develop only after a latent interval and since physical evidence of significa...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Krajewski LP,Hertzer NR

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was designed to examine the differential effects of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and nitric oxide on the acute cardiovascular changes that occur in response to endotoxemia. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Recent studies have suggested that some, if not all, of the cardiovascular effects of TNF are mediated...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Fahey TJ 3rd,Yoshioka T,Shires GT,Fantini GA

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Desmoid tumors are locally invasive, nonmetastasizing fibrous tumors most frequently seen in patients with familial polyposis coli (FPC). Of 325 patients with FPC treated at the Cleveland Clinic, 29 (8.9%) were found to have a total of 36 desmoid tumors. These tumors occur in young patients (mean age: 29.8 years), par...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Jones IT,Jagelman DG,Fazio VW,Lavery IC,Weakley FL,McGannon E

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clinical coding is the translation of clinical activity into a coded language. Coded data drive hospital reimbursement and are used for audit and research, and benchmarking and outcomes management purposes. METHODS:We undertook a 2-center audit of coding accuracy across surgery. Clinician-auditor multidisci...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Nouraei SA,Hudovsky A,Frampton AE,Mufti U,White NB,Wathen CG,Sandhu GS,Darzi A

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to improve the 8th edition (8th) of the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). BACKGROUND:The new 8th AJCC staging system for PDAC was released in October, 2016, and will be applied in clinical practice in 2018. METHODS...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Shi S,Hua J,Liang C,Meng Q,Liang D,Xu J,Ni Q,Yu X

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the survival curves for laparoscopic resection (LR) of colorectal cancer. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Laparoscopic resection for cure of colorectal cancer is controversial, and survival curves have not been determined. METHODS:A prospective database of 177 consecutive LRs of colorectal cancers perf...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Poulin EC,Mamazza J,Schlachta CM,Grégoire R,Roy N

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A clinical program in liver transplantation was begun at UCLA in 1984 after a period of laboratory investigation. The first 100 orthotopic liver transplants (OLT) were performed in 83 patients (43 adults and 40 children) between February 1, 1984 and November 1, 1986. Donors and recipients were matched only for size an...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Busuttil RW,Colonna JO 2nd,Hiatt JR,Brems JJ,el Khoury G,Goldstein LI,Quinones-Baldrich WJ,Abdul-Rasool IH,Ramming KP

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arterial blood flow was measured in dogs simultaneously with electromagnetic flow probes and with ultrasonic "flow probes." The ultrasonic probes were used to determine transcutaneously the mean velocity of arterial flow and the cross-sectional area of the blood vessel. A 10 MHz probe was used for blood vessels 1 cm d...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kasulke RJ,Lichti EA,Kapsch DN,Silver D

更新日期：1982-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From January 1972 through December 1974, at Saint Louis University Medical Center (SLU), 345 patients similar to those of the VA Cooperative Coronary Artery Study received CABG. Operative mortality was SLU 2.3%, VA 5.6% (p < 0.05). Perioperative myocardial infarction rate was SLU 8.4%, VA 18% (p < 0.005). One year gra...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kaiser GC,Barner HB,Tyras DH,Codd JE,Mudd JG,Willman VL

更新日期：1978-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hospitals increasingly rely on surgical quality assessment programs that require considerable resources to capture outcomes after hospital discharge. However, it is unclear whether capturing postdischarge complications and deaths is important. Our objectives were (1) to determine the frequency of postdischar...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bilimoria KY,Cohen ME,Ingraham AM,Bentrem DJ,Richards K,Hall BL,Ko CY

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hypothesis that optimizing hemodynamics using pulmonary artery (PA) catheter (preoperative 'tune-up') would improve outcome in patients undergoing limb-salvage arterial surgery was tested. Eighty-nine patients were randomized to preoperative tune-up either in the surgical intensive care unit (SICU) (group 1) or th...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Berlauk JF,Abrams JH,Gilmour IJ,O'Connor SR,Knighton DR,Cerra FB

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether black patients have higher odds of readmission than white patients after major surgery, and to ascertain whether these disparities are related to where black patients receive care. BACKGROUND:Racial disparities are known to exist for many aspects of surgical care. However, it is unknown ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Tsai TC,Orav EJ,Joynt KE

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the 5-year period from January 1978 through December 1982, 196 patients with blunt trauma to the small bowel, colon, or mesentery were treated at the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Shock Trauma Center. More than 80% of these patients were the victims of motor vehicle accident...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Dauterive AH,Flancbaum L,Cox EF

更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The enterococcus has been relegated to a position of unimportance in the pathogenesis of surgical infections. However the increasing prevalence and virulence of these bacteria prompt reconsideration of this view, particularly because the surgical patient has become increasingly vulnerable to infectious morbidity due t...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Barie PS,Christou NV,Dellinger EP,Rout WR,Stone HH,Waymack JP

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twelve patients with anal incontinence due to neurologic disease or failure of previous incontinence surgery underwent implantation of an artificial anal sphincter. The system used was a modification of the AMS 800 artificial urinary sphincter. In two patients, infection necessitated removal of the system, and in four...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Christiansen J,Sparsø B

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MINI: In cases of true short esophagus diagnosed intraoperatively with an endoscopic-laparoscopic method, Collis-Nissen and stomach around stomach fundoplication procedures achieved similar results. The notion that the gastric fundus must be wrapped around a conveniently long segment of the tubular esophagus to obtain...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lugaresi M,Mattioli B,Daddi N,Bassi F,Pilotti V,Ferruzzi L,Mattioli S

更新日期：2019-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To critically review the theoretical and actual risks and benefits of accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) after breast-conserving surgery. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Because of rapid evolution of radiation therapy techniques related to brachytherapy and three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy, A...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kuerer HM,Julian TB,Strom EA,Lyerly HK,Giuliano AE,Mamounas EP,Vicini FA

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study determined the association between proximal gastrointestinal (GI) colonization and the development of intensive care unit (ICU)-acquired infection and multiple organ failure (MOF) in a population of critically ill surgical patients. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:ICU-acquired infection in association wit...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Marshall JC,Christou NV,Meakins JL

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the accuracy of the modified Fried Index (mFI) and the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) to predict death or patient-reported new disability 90 days after major elective surgery. BACKGROUND:The association of frailty with patient-reported outcomes, and comparisons between preoperative frailty instrumen...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： McIsaac DI,Taljaard M,Bryson GL,Beaulé PE,Gagné S,Hamilton G,Hladkowicz E,Huang A,Joanisse JA,Lavallée LT,MacDonald D,Moloo H,Thavorn K,van Walraven C,Yang H,Forster AJ

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a disease process characterized by microangiopathic anemia, fever, neurologic manifestations, renal abnormalities, and thrombocytopenia. These clinical findings are caused by vascular occlusions of the microcirculation. At present the utilization of splenectomy, in the trea...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Rutkow IM

更新日期：1978-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The dilution technique for determining cardiac output using indocyanine green dye is limited in patients weighing less than 20 kg because of the obligatory volume loss. Reproducible achieved using the green dye dilution method by the establishment of a low flow peripheral arteriovenous shunt. The shunt materials were ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Deeb GM,Borovetz HS,Griffith BP,Hardesty RL

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to compare patient outcomes between International Medical Graduate (IMG) versus US medical graduate (USMG) surgeons. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:One in 7 surgeons practicing in the US graduated from a foreign medical school. However, it remains unknown whether patient outcomes differ be...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Tsugawa Y,Dimick JB,Jena AB,Maggard-Gibbons M,Blumenthal DM,Gross N,Jha AK

更新日期：2019-12-10 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:The purpose of this study was to investigate whether individualized deliberate practice on a virtual reality (VR) simulator results in improved technical performance in the operating room. BACKGROUND:Training on VR simulators has been shown to improve technical performance in the operating room (OR). Current...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Palter VN,Grantcharov TP

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aims to objectively define the criteria for assessing the presence of lymphedema and to report the prevalence of lymphedema after inguinal and ilio-inguinal (inguinal and pelvic) lymph node dissection for metastatic melanoma. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Lymphedema of the lower limb is a common problem...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Spillane AJ,Saw RP,Tucker M,Byth K,Thompson JF

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine which mammographically guided breast biopsy technique is the most efficient in making a diagnosis in women with suspicious mammograms. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Mammographically guided biopsy techniques include stereotactic 14-gauge core-needle biopsy (SC bx), stereotactic 11-gauge suction-assiste...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Velanovich V,Lewis FR Jr,Nathanson SD,Strand VF,Talpos GB,Bhandarkar S,Elkus R,Szymanski W,Ferrara JJ

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied a series of 26 cases of carcinoma of the ampulla of Vater. There were 24 adenocarcinomas and two neuroendocrine tumors. Histologically the carcinomas could be divided into tumors arising from periampullary duodenal mucosa and those arising within the ampulla. True ampullary tumors had a significantly better...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Dawson PJ,Connolly MM

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify and prioritize hazards in surgical wards and recommend interventions. BACKGROUND:Retrospective and prospective studies report the frequency and severity of surgical adverse events, but not in sufficient detail to allow interventions to be recommended in surgical wards. METHODS:Seventy hours of o...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Anderson O,Brodie A,Vincent CA,Hanna GB

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the incidence and risk factors for mortality and morbidity in patients with cirrhosis undergoing elective or emergent abdominal surgeries. BACKGROUND:Postoperative morbidity and mortality are higher in patients with cirrhosis; variation by surgical procedure type and cirrhosis severity remain unc...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Johnson KM,Newman KL,Green PK,Berry K,Cornia PB,Wu P,Beste LA,Itani K,Harris AHS,Kamath PS,Ioannou GN

更新日期：2019-10-23 00:00:00