Abstract:
:A simple classification of inguinal hernias is presented which can be valuable to surgeons as a (1) blueprint for dissecting the canal, (2) means for choosing the most appropriate operative procedure, (3) means for evaluating and correlating the prognosis of postoperative symptoms, time of convalescence, and degree of disability, and (4) method of identifying and communicating the exact anatomic derangement found so that accurate and consistent follow-up studies and statistics can be prepared. Diligent follow-up is essential for verifying the true results of hernia surgery techniques. Such follow-up requires that the surgeon be dedicated to examining his patients for many years, as well as to understanding, recording, and referencing the exact anatomic and functional defects found and the repairs used to correct them. Only with these factors identified and recorded can there be a basis for meaningful reporting and valuable conclusions. The classification of inguinal hernias presented here is intended to provide surgeons an opportunity to better evaluate their own methods and to more clearly communicate results with colleagues. As Oliver Wendell Holmes once said, "Many times ideas grow better when they are transplanted from one mind to another."
journal_name
Am J Surgjournal_title
American journal of surgeryauthors
Gilbert AIdoi
10.1016/0002-9610(89)90564-3subject
Has Abstractpub_date
1989-03-01 00:00:00pages
331-3issue
3eissn
0002-9610issn
1879-1883pii
0002-9610(89)90564-3journal_volume
157pub_type
杂志文章abstract::Although the use of shunts for carotid artery surgery remains controversial, the hemodynamics of the shunts currently available have not been carefully evaluated in vivo. We developed an animal model using contralateral carotid artery ligation, which produced ipsilateral carotid blood flows (640 +/- 44 ml/min) and int...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(89)90354-1
更新日期:1989-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::We performed a 1 year review of mammographic interpretations and breast biopsy experiences at Madigan Army Medical Center, correlating biopsy results with mammographic interpretations when possible. Fibrocystic mammary dysplasia was reported in two thirds of our patients, with interpretations heavily weighted toward f...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(84)90130-2
更新日期:1984-05-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2006.01.042
更新日期:2006-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Miliary tuberculosis is the most lethal form of tubercular disease. If dissemination of tubercle bacilli occurs without therapy, death is almost certain. The importance of establishing an etiologic diagnosis as promptly as possible in patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy is self-explanatory. The presence of a ...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(75)90402-x
更新日期:1975-09-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2010.02.003
更新日期:2011-04-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2009.03.005
更新日期:2010-02-01 00:00:00
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pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2012.10.005
更新日期:2013-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9610(99)80285-2
更新日期:1995-08-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2009.07.048
更新日期:2010-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9610(97)90079-9
更新日期:1997-08-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2018.07.006
更新日期:2018-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2010.07.023
更新日期:2010-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::This is the Presidential Address from the 104th meeting of the North Pacific Surgical Association held in Tacoma, Washington November 8-9, 2016. ...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2017.01.041
更新日期:2017-05-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(79)90428-8
更新日期:1979-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2003.12.067
更新日期:2004-08-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2013.04.016
更新日期:2014-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2013.02.004
更新日期:2013-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:A prospective trial was undertaken to investigate the advantages and disadvantages of stapled skin closure versus conventional nylon sutures in head and neck surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The study included 20 consecutive patients who underwent extensive surgery in which their skin was closed with staples. ...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9610(99)80327-4
更新日期:1995-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s0002-9610(03)00212-5
更新日期:2003-09-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9610(85)80017-9
更新日期:1985-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2010.01.022
更新日期:2011-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(84)90048-5
更新日期:1984-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2015.03.022
更新日期:2015-09-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9610(05)81192-4
更新日期:1992-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9610(05)80438-6
更新日期:1993-05-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2012.06.009
更新日期:2013-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:One of the issues in the debate surrounding the extent of thyroid excision for localized, well-differentiated thyroid cancer is the low morbidity rate reported after all degrees of thyroid resection. This study was conducted to determine morbidity and mortality after surgical resection for thyroid cancer. M...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9610(05)80085-6
更新日期:1994-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9610(88)80267-8
更新日期:1988-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:We previously identified serum creatinine values >2 mg/dL (176.8 micromol/L) and pathological chest radiographs due to the presence of pleural effusions or pulmonary densifications as two early prognostic factors of life-threatening acute pancreatitis (AP). The aim of the present study was to validate their ...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9610(98)00296-7
更新日期:1999-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Autotransfusable shed blood has been poorly characterized in trauma and may have similarities to whole blood with additional benefits. METHODS:This was a prospective descriptive study of adult patients from whom ≥50 mL of blood was drained within the first 4 hours after chest tube placement. Pleural and ven...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2011.06.043
更新日期:2011-12-01 00:00:00