Editorial (Spring) Board? Gender Composition in High-impact General Surgery Journals Over 20 Years.

abstract：:Nutritional status was investigated in 10 patients who had previously undergone total gastrectomy without evidence of malignancy. The ability of these patients to ingest and absorb adequate amounts of nutrients was examined. Metabolic balance studies were also performed to discover how effectively these patients coul...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bradley EL 3rd,Isaacs J,Hersh T,Davidson ED,Millikan W

更新日期：1975-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Length of postoperative stay (LOS) has gained increasing attention as a potential indicator of surgical efficiency. Our objective was to examine the feasibility of assessing LOS at 182 hospitals to identify institutions with outlying performance. METHODS:Patients were identified who underwent colorectal sur...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Cohen ME,Bilimoria KY,Ko CY,Richards K,Hall BL

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between metformin and survival of gastric cancer (GC) patients. BACKGROUND:Metformin has recently received attention as a potential anticancer treatment. However, no study has shown the survival benefit of metformin for GC patients. METHODS:A total of 19...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lee CK,Jung M,Jung I,Heo SJ,Jeong YH,An JY,Kim HI,Cheong JH,Hyung WJ,Noh SH,Kim HS,Rha SY,Chung HC

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the surgical and pathologic findings of 15 patients who had initially unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and received preoperative systemic chemoimmunotherapy and sequential resection. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:More than 80% of patients with HCC present for treatment at an unresectable stag...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lau WY,Leung TW,Lai BS,Liew CT,Ho SK,Yu SC,Tang AM

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of abdominal ultrasonography (US) for screening and grading pediatric splenic injury. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The use of abdominal US has increased rapidly as a method of evaluating organ damage after blunt abdominal trauma. Despite US's increasing use, ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Krupnick AS,Teitelbaum DH,Geiger JD,Strouse PJ,Cox CS,Blane CE,Polley TZ

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transcutaneous tissue oxygen tension (PtcO2) was evaluated as a noninvasive diagnostic test for peripheral arterial insufficiency; PtcO2 was measured at rest, during exercise, and following exercise at three leg sites in 36 controls and 138 patients with exercise-induced leg pain. Resting foot PtcO2 differed significa...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Byrne P,Provan JL,Ameli FM,Jones DP

更新日期：1984-08-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The authors review the general surgical complications of cardiopulmonary bypass, including newer procedures such as heart and lung transplantation, to identify patients at higher risk. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Although rare, the general surgical complications of cardiopulmonary bypass are associated with high...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Spotnitz WD,Sanders RP,Hanks JB,Nolan SP,Tribble CG,Bergin JD,Zacour RK,Abbott RD,Kron IL

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The current pathological lymph node (pN) staging is based on the number of positive lymph nodes but does not take into consideration characteristics of the involved lymph nodes itself. The current study aims to examine the prognostic value of extracapsular lymph node involvement (EC-LNI) and intracapsular lym...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Nafteux PR,Lerut AM,Moons J,Hölscher AH,Bollschweiler E,van Berge Henegouwen MI,Lagarde SM,van Lanschot JJ,Messager M,Mariette C,D'Journo XB,Thomas PA,De Leyn PR

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) on somatostatin receptor (SSR)-transfected colon carcinoma cells in a rat liver metastases model. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Previously the authors have shown highly effective therapy with PRRT of SSR-positive tumors. This treatment is SSR-m...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Mearadji A,Breeman W,Hofland L,van Koetsveld P,Marquet R,Jeekel J,Krenning E,van Eijck C

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We compared the effects of intravenous administration of 6% hydroxyethyl starch (maize-derived) in 0.9% saline (Voluven; Fresenius Kabi, Runcorn, United Kingdom) and a "balanced" preparation of 6% hydroxyethyl starch (potato-derived) [Plasma Volume Redibag (PVR); Baxter Healthcare, Thetford, United Kingdom] o...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Chowdhury AH,Cox EF,Francis ST,Lobo DN

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study compared the results of video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) with thoracoscopic surgery (TS) for diseases of the lung and pleura. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:No studies exist that compare the capabilities of VATS with advanced video systems and instrumentation to that of TS which has been done for 8...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Daniel TM,Kern JA,Tribble CG,Kron IL,Spotnitz WB,Rodgers BM

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The impact of co-morbid conditions on early and late clinical outcomes after endovascular treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) was assessed in concurrent cohorts of patients stratified with respect to risk for intervention. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:As a minimally invasive strategy for the treatment of...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Chaikof EL,Lin PH,Brinkman WT,Dodson TF,Weiss VJ,Lumsden AB,Terramani TT,Najibi S,Bush RL,Salam AA,Smith RB 3rd

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The American Academy of Pediatrics has established guidelines for optimal, age-appropriate child occupant restraint. While optimal restraint has been shown to reduce the risk of injuries overall, its effect on specific types of injuries, in particular abdominal injuries, has not been demonstrated. METHODS:C...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Nance ML,Lutz N,Arbogast KB,Cornejo RA,Kallan MJ,Winston FK,Durbin DR

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the adequacy of esophageal classification for adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction (AEJ) of the seventh American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) TNM classification. BACKGROUND:The seventh AJCC TNM classification proposed the new classification for AEJ as a par...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Suh YS,Han DS,Kong SH,Lee HJ,Kim YT,Kim WH,Lee KU,Yang HK

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of the study was to determine the long-term effect of the use of a hyaluronic acid-carboxymethylcellulose membrane (Seprafilm) on the incidence of adhesions and subsequent small-bowel obstruction and chronic abdominal complaints after colorectal surgery (Hartmann's procedure). BACKGROUND:Adhesi...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： van der Wal JB,Iordens GI,Vrijland WW,van Veen RN,Lange J,Jeekel J

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate perioperative statin treatment, to explore the rapidly increasing body of literature on the pleiotropic effects of statins, and to suggest a rational strategy of perioperative risk reduction. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Vascular, cerebrovascular, and cardiovascular complications are all too common...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Williams TM,Harken AH

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prognostic significance of histologic type/subtype in a large series of patients with primary resected retroperitoneal sarcoma. BACKGROUND:The histologic diversity and rarity of retroperitoneal sarcoma has hampered the ability to predict patient outcome. METHODS:From a single-institution, p...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Tan MC,Brennan MF,Kuk D,Agaram NP,Antonescu CR,Qin LX,Moraco N,Crago AM,Singer S

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cetuximab, a monoclonal antibody targeting epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), has been proven to be efficient in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC); however, the therapeutic response is variable and markers predictive of response are urgently required. This study was conducted to determinate the predic...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Yen LC,Uen YH,Wu DC,Lu CY,Yu FJ,Wu IC,Lin SR,Wang JY

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the survival benefit of additional resection of an intraoperative positive proximal bile duct margin (BD(Marg)) in patients undergoing hepatectomy for hilar cholangiocarcinoma (HCCA). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Intraoperative evidence of invasive cancer at the proximal (BD(Marg)) is associated with a ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Ribero D,Amisano M,Lo Tesoriere R,Rosso S,Ferrero A,Capussotti L

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare surgical versus medical treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remission and comorbidities in patients with a body mass index (BMI) less than 35 kg/m2. BACKGROUND:Obesity surgery can achieve remission of T2DM and its comorbidities. Metabolic surgery has been proposed as a treatment option fo...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Müller-Stich BP,Senft JD,Warschkow R,Kenngott HG,Billeter AT,Vit G,Helfert S,Diener MK,Fischer L,Büchler MW,Nawroth PP

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present work was performed to clarify the effects of epidermal growth factor (EGF) on the growth of human breast cancer and carcinoma of the esophagus. Human breast cancer MX-1, UM-1, and esophageal cancer ES-4 were transplanted to the subcutaneous tissue of nude mice. Human EGF (2 micrograms) was injected locally...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Murayama Y

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS), defined as a PaO2 less than or equal to 55 mmHg and/or PaCo2 greater than or equal to 47 mmHg, was found in approximately 8% of morbidly obese patients undergoing gastric surgery for morbid obesity and was frequently associated with clinically significant pulmonary hypertension ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Sugerman HJ,Baron PL,Fairman RP,Evans CR,Vetrovec GW

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A four year experience with the adaptation of the flexible fiberoptic endoscope to the intraoperative environment is presented in 30 patients. The technique of intraoperative endoscopy was utilized in a wide variety of difficult gastrointestinal surgical problems to include the location of the site and cause of bleedi...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bowden TA Jr,Hooks VH 3rd,Mansberger AR Jr

更新日期：1980-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) on tumor growth and growth factor expression in a murine model. BACKGROUND:Surgical excision remains the only potentially curative therapy for hepatic malignancies. Tumor growth in the remaining liver may be accelerated aft...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Meredith K,Haemmerich D,Qi C,Mahvi D

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The combined Cambridge/King's College Hospital series of 64 orthotopic liver grafts' experience dates back to 1968. Many patients were referred for liver grafting late in the course of their diseases and were operated on when they were too ill or died before suitable livers could be found. Complications of biliary dra...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Calne RY,McMaster P,Portmann B,Wall WJ,Williams R

更新日期：1977-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the risk factors for conversion during laparoscopic liver resection and its effect on patient outcome in a large cohort of patients. Additional analysis of outcomes in patients who required conversion for unfavorable intraoperative findings and conversion for unfavorable intraoperative events w...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Halls MC,Cipriani F,Berardi G,Barkhatov L,Lainas P,Alzoubi M,D'Hondt M,Rotellar F,Dagher I,Aldrighetti L,Troisi RI,Edwin B,Abu Hilal M

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The authors review current definition, classification, scoring, microbiology, inflammatory response, and goals of management of secondary peritonitis. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Despite improved diagnostic modalities, potent antibiotics, modern intensive care, and aggressive surgical treatment, up to one third ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Wittmann DH,Schein M,Condon RE

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A sterile Doppler probe was used for intraoperative monitoring of the integrity of carotid endarterectomy of 125 vessels of 107 patients. Our objective was to reduce the contribution of residual carotid lesions to recurrent stenosis, which was evaluated by Doppler spectrum analysis in the early (less than 3 months, 66...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Barnes RW,Nix ML,Wingo JP,Nichols BT

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the clinical outcome of simultaneous bilateral endoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernioplasty (TEP) using fibrin sealant (FS) and mechanical stapling for prosthetic mesh fixation. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Similar efficacy of FS and mechanical stapling for mesh fixation has been demonstrat...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lau H

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00