Post-traumatic parotid fistulae and sialoceles. A prospective study of conservative management in 51 cases.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether intravascular volume expansion would improve renal blood flow and function during prolonged CO2 pneumoperitoneum. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Although laparoscopic living donor nephrectomies have a considerably reduced risk of complications for the donors, significant concerns exist regarding...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： London ET,Ho HS,Neuhaus AM,Wolfe BM,Rudich SM,Perez RV

更新日期：2000-02-01 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：:This work was undertaken to study the effects of various doses of locally applied epidermal growth factor (EGF) on developing granulation tissue in rats. Cylindrical hollow sponge implants were used as an inductive matrix for the growth of granulation tissue. In the test groups, the implants were injected daily with a...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Laato M,Niinikoski J,Lebel L,Gerdin B

更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Among hypertensive and diabetic patients undergoing elective noncardiac surgery, preoperative status and intraoperative changes in mean arterial pressure (MAP) were evaluated as predictors of postoperative ischemic complications. Of 254 patients evaluated before operation and monitored during operation, 30 (12%) had p...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Charlson ME,MacKenzie CR,Gold JP,Ales KL,Topkins M,Fairclough GP Jr,Shires GT

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the relationship between the amount of surgery-induced gastric volume reduction and long-term weight loss and glucose tolerance. BACKGROUND DATA:Vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) has recently surpassed gastric bypass to become the most popular surgical intervention to induce sustained weight loss. B...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Evers SS,Lewis AG,Tong C,Shao Y,Alvarez R,Ridelman E,Grant B,Seeley RJ

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study tested the validity of the hypothesis that eradication of esophageal varices by repeated injection sclerotherapy would reduce recurrent variceal bleeding and death from bleeding varices in a high-risk cohort of alcoholic patients with cirrhosis. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Although banding of esophage...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Krige JE,Kotze UK,Bornman PC,Shaw JM,Klipin M

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The opioid epidemic has stimulated initiatives to reduce the number of unnecessary narcotic prescriptions. We adopted an opt-in prescription system for patients undergoing ambulatory cervical endocrine surgery (CES). We hypothesized that empowering patients to decide whether or not to receive n...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Ruffolo LI,Jackson KM,Juviler P,Kaur R,Chennell T,Glover DM,Linehan DC,Moalem J

更新日期：2019-07-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Twelve children underwent elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy for symptomatic cholelithiasis during a 10-month period in one institution. The operative technique that has been described for adults was modified because of the smaller dimensions of pediatric patients. These modifications are discussed in this report, ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Davidoff AM,Branum GD,Murray EA,Chong WK,Ware RE,Kinney TR,Pappas TN,Meyers WC

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The extent of hepatectomies is limited by the functional reserve of the remnant liver. The introduction of preoperative portal vein occlusion techniques to induce a preoperative hyperplasia of the future liver remnant has reduced the risk of postoperative liver failure. However, it has remained ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Wilms C,Mueller L,Lenk C,Wittkugel O,Helmke K,Krupski-Berdien G,Rogiers X,Broering DC

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify the outcomes and risks of split-liver transplantation (SLT) for two adult recipients to determine the feasibility of more widespread use of this procedure to increase the graft pool for adults. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The shortage of cadaver liver grafts for adults is increasing. Using livers fro...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Azoulay D,Castaing D,Adam R,Savier E,Delvart V,Karam V,Ming BY,Dannaoui M,Krissat J,Bismuth H

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of effective, non-toxic (local and systemic) methods for the rapid chemical (enzymatic and non-enzymatic) debridement of third degree burns would dramatically reduce the morbidity and mortality of severely burned patients. Sepsis is still the major cause of death of patients with extensive deep burns. ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Levenson SM,Kan D,Gruber C,Crowley LV,Lent R,Watford A,Seifter E

更新日期：1974-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seventy-seven patients with a primary complaint of persistent cough, wheezing, and/or recurrent pneumonia were evaluated for the presence of occult gastroesophageal reflux disease. Fifty-four patients (70%) had increased esophageal acid exposure on 24-hour pH monitoring of the distal esophagus. In 28% of these patient...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： DeMeester TR,Bonavina L,Iascone C,Courtney JV,Skinner DB

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify factors that predict fourth- and fifth-year surgical resident satisfaction of attending teaching quality. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:With the training of surgical residents undergoing major changes, a key issue facing surgical educators is whether high-quality surgeons can still be produced. Innovat...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Ko CY,Escarce JJ,Baker L,Sharp J,Guarino C

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients frequently voice concerns regarding wait times for cancer treatment; however, little is known about the length of wait times from diagnosis to surgery in the United States. Our objectives were (1) to assess changes in wait times over the past decade and (2) to identify patient, tumor, and hospital f...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bilimoria KY,Ko CY,Tomlinson JS,Stewart AK,Talamonti MS,Hynes DL,Winchester DP,Bentrem DJ

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many women who present with desmoid-type fibromatosis (DF) have had a recent pregnancy. Long-term data about disease behavior during and after pregnancy are lacking. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the possible relationship between DF and pregnancy. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A cohort of women with DF and pregnancy was...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Fiore M,Coppola S,Cannell AJ,Colombo C,Bertagnolli MM,George S,Le Cesne A,Gladdy RA,Casali PG,Swallow CJ,Gronchi A,Bonvalot S,Raut CP

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-five patients with traumatic diaphragmatic hernia discovered at least five months after injury are described, of whom 18 were male and seven female. All but one hernia occurred on the left side. Stab wounds were the etiological factor in 22 patients and blunt trauma in three. The diagnosis was most often made b...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hegarty MM,Bryer JV,Angorn IB,Baker LW

更新日期：1978-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The effects of regionalization of tertiary care were studied by analyzing cost and outcome for pancreaticoduodenectomies in a state in which the majority of these high-risk procedures were performed in one hospital. METHODS:Using Maryland inpatient discharge data via a retrospective study, the authors compared...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Gordon TA,Burleyson GP,Tielsch JM,Cameron JL

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnosis of intra-abdominal abscess by radiographic means often relies on combining the results of several different imaging modalities. Computed tomography (CT) has been shown to be a safe, accurate and rapid diagnostic method of diagnosing these abscesses. Five patients with a variety of intra-abdominal abscess...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Daffner RH,Halber MD,Morgan CL,Trought WS,Thompson WM,Rice RP

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The primary aim of this study was to delineate the role of computed tomography (CT) in patients undergoing NOM for AGSW. BACKGROUND:Nonoperative management (NOM) of abdominal gunshot wounds (AGSWs) remains controversial. METHODS:This prospective study included all patients with abdominal gunshot injuries ad...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Navsaria PH,Nicol AJ,Edu S,Gandhi R,Ball CG

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The authors analyzed the frequency and character of postoperative complications after splenectomy in patients with hematologic malignancies, and correlated these findings with preoperative conditions that could have predicted their outcome. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Splenectomy is performed for hematologic mal...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Horowitz J,Smith JL,Weber TK,Rodriguez-Bigas MA,Petrelli NJ

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metabolic and hormonal studies were performed in 6 infants during the first 3 months of life while receiving 3 different types of parenteral nutrition: 1) 20% glucose and a nitrogen source (Dudrick's method) 2) 12% glucose, a nitrogen source and soybean fat emulsion (Intralipid method) and 3) 12% glucose, a nitrogen s...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Asch MJ,Sperling M,Fiser R,Leake R,Moore TC,Oh W

更新日期：1975-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this prospective, nonrandomized study was to evaluate the immediate and long-term results of first-line chemotherapy and possible surgery in locally advanced, presumably T4 squamous cell esophageal cancer. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Locally advanced esophageal cancer is rarely operable and has ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Ancona E,Ruol A,Castoro C,Chiarion-Sileni V,Merigliano S,Santi S,Bonavina L,Peracchia A

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to identify the prognostic factors before neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (NCRT) in the patients with localized PDAC. Furthermore, to identify the post-surgical survival predictors of patients with LAPC. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Surgical resection may occupy an important position in ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kato H,Kishiwada M,Hayasaki A,Chipaila J,Maeda K,Noguchi D,Gyoten K,Fujii T,Iizawa Y,Tanemura A,Murata Y,Kuriyama N,Usui M,Sakurai H,Isaji S,Mizuno S

更新日期：2020-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：:From 1979 to 1983, 1726 carotid endarterectomies were performed at the Cleveland Clinic. During this period, 39 men (mean age, 60 years) and 22 women (mean age, 63 years) required 65 reoperations (3.8%) for correction of recurrent carotid stenosis occurring 3 to 194 months (mean, 42 months) after previous endarterecto...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Das MB,Hertzer NR,Ratliff NB,O'Hara PJ,Beven EG

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The results of proximal splenorenal shunts done in children with extrahepatic portal venous obstruction were evaluated. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Extrahepatic portal venous obstruction, a common cause of portal hypertension in children in India, is being treated increasingly by endoscopic sclerotherapy instead...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Prasad AS,Gupta S,Kohli V,Pande GK,Sahni P,Nundy S

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Previous studies have suggested a variety of factors that may affect the false negative (FN) rate for sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy in breast cancer. Because FN results are relatively rare, no prior studies have had sufficient sample size to allow detailed statistical analysis of factors pred...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Martin RC 2nd,Chagpar A,Scoggins CR,Edwards MJ,Hagendoorn L,Stromberg AJ,McMasters KM,University of Louisville Breast Cancer Sentinel Lymph Node Study.

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-one children from the ages of 4 to 12 years old were treated for esophageal hemorrhage by distal splenorenal shunt (DSS). In four patients, thrombosis of the shunt occurred within the first 24 hours after operation. In the other 17 children, long-term shunt patency was verified. Only one thrombosis has occurred...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Maksoud JG,Mies S

更新日期：1982-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This article outlines the formation of the Australian and New Zealand Audit of Surgical Mortality (ANZASM) and describes its objectives, governance, functioning and challenges. BACKGROUND:A nationwide audit of surgical mortality provides an overview of the leading causes of death in patients who require surg...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Raju RS,Guy GS,Majid AJ,Babidge W,Maddern GJ

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Currently single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy (SIL-A) has become an option for treating appendicitis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and feasibility of SIL-A compared with conventional laparoscopic appendectomy (CL-A) on a large experimental cohort. BACKGROUND:Several studies had repo...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kim JH,Kim HY,Park SK,Lee JS,Heo DS,Park SW,Lee YS

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was designed to determine whether the volume and type of fluid administered for pancreaticoduodenectomy impacts postoperative outcomes. BACKGROUND:Three percent hypertonic saline (HYS) has been suggested as a means of reducing the volume of fluid required to sustain tissue perfusion in the periope...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lavu H,Sell NM,Carter TI,Winter JM,Maguire DP,Gratch DM,Berman RA,Feil MG,Grunwald Z,Leiby BE,Pequignot EC,Rosato EL,Yeo CJ

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00