Abstract:
INTRODUCTION:The optimal duration of adjuvant endocrine therapy in early ER + breast cancer has been controversial. This article aims to provide an overview of the evidence. METHODS:A search of the literature was conducted via MEDLINE using appropriate keywords. Eligible studies were screened and relevant articles were selected for this report. RESULTS:Studies investigating the role of extended adjuvant tamoxifen beyond 5 years have revealed mixed results depending on the proportion of node positivity. In postmenopausal women, aromatase inhibitors (AIs) for 5 years are superior to tamoxifen. Extending the use of AIs beyond 5 years seem to reduce the risk of relapse in postmenopausal women with node positive disease. The addition of bisphosphonates to counteract AI-related osteopenia may further improve overall and disease-free survival. Women younger than 40 years seem to benefit from ovarian suppression combined with tamoxifen or exemestane. CONCLUSIONS:An individualised approach is required for every patient. The adverse effects of endocrine therapy should be weighed against the potential benefits of extended therapy to better inform decision-making.
journal_name
Am J Surgjournal_title
American journal of surgeryauthors
Wazir U,Mokbel L,Wazir A,Mokbel Kdoi
10.1016/j.amjsurg.2018.07.052subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2019-01-01 00:00:00pages
152-155issue
1eissn
0002-9610issn
1879-1883pii
S0002-9610(18)30269-1journal_volume
217pub_type
杂志文章,评审abstract::Diabetic neuropathic ulcers are thought to arise from repetitive injury during normal walking in areas of high plantar pressures. It has been suggested that metatarsal head (MTH) resection alleviates elevated pressures at the site of the ulcer and, thus, expedites healing and prevents recurrence. We investigated the e...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(94)90203-8
更新日期:1994-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::A new technique has been described for the placement of an implantable percutaneous triple-lumen catheter. This procedure eliminates the need for a large bore introducer. It also provides a mechanism to change these catheters over a wire if necessary. This cannot be accomplished with the Hickman or Broviac catheters. ...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9610(85)80116-1
更新日期:1985-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:The risk of an injury of the laryngeal recurrent nerve is an important issue during any surgical procedure in the lower neck. METHODS:Based on our experience with the transcervical-subxiphoid bilateral videothoracoscopic maximal thymectomies, we developed an original technique of visualization for both of t...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2004.08.064
更新日期:2005-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::The wire introducer method is a satisfactory technique for management of central venous catheters if bacteriologic monitoring of the removed catheter is used to determine whether the introduced catheter should be allowed to remain. The data indicate that when central venous catheters become infected, they do so throug...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(81)90327-5
更新日期:1981-12-01 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)90320-9
更新日期:1979-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Splenectomy is generally a second-line therapy in patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AHA) refractory to medical therapy. Our objective was to evaluate outcomes after splenectomy for these disorders. METHODS:A retrospective review of the medical records of pa...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2012.05.030
更新日期:2012-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:To identify trends in total and subtotal gastrectomy for middle and distal third gastric adenocarcinoma in the U.S. METHODS:NCDB was queried for patients with stage 0-III middle or distal gastric adenocarcinoma treated with total or subtotal gastrectomy. Statistical analysis including cox proportional hazar...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2019.04.012
更新日期:2020-04-01 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)89618-3
更新日期:1996-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Exposed bone, even in conjunction with a fracture, will cover spontaneously with granulation tissue followed by epithelium, or will sequestrate and then cover, providing there is adequate circulation at the wound site. The healing process is lengthy but need not interfere with the reestablishment of function of the wo...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(79)90115-6
更新日期:1979-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Intragastric illumination using a flexible light source is described as a technical aid in the management of gastric bleeding. The flexible light source can be recommended for illumination of the proximal intragastric area to facilitate surgical control of bleeding from Mallory-Weiss lacerations, ulcers, varices, and ...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(77)90173-8
更新日期:1977-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(87)90233-9
更新日期:1987-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::The records of 125 consecutive patients with unresectable pancreatic cancer treated between 1958 and 1979 were evaluated to determine the benefit or morbidity of gastroenterostomy performed on a routine basis. One hundred three patients had no evidence of gastric outlet obstruction from tumor extension as determined a...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(84)90203-4
更新日期:1984-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Although informed consent is vital to patient-physician communication, little training is provided to surgical trainees. We hypothesized that highlighting critical aspects of informed consent would improve resident performance. METHODS:Eighty (out of 88) surgical postgraduate year 1 surgical residents were ...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2014.12.044
更新日期:2015-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::This review of the literature has revealed that isotonic fluids, such as 0.9 percent sodium chloride and Ringer's lactate, are effective plasma volume expanders. Despite the continued use of a variety of colloid solutions in resuscitation, there is no good evidence to document a benefit of these solutions over the cry...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s0002-9610(88)80106-5
更新日期:1988-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::Metastatic malignancies of the hand are rare and usually develop from lung, breast, or kidney tumors. Metastases from tumors and sarcomas of the gastrointestinal system are even more uncommon. The authors report a case of differentiated adenocarcinoma of the colon in a 76-year-old man who presented with distal phalang...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2010.02.016
更新日期:2010-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Percentage and levels of circulating T-lymphocytes were studied in forty-six patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck before and/or after treatment and compared with control values obtained in fifty-one healthy volunteers. Mean percentages of circulating T-cells and mean T-cell levels in cancer patie...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(75)90481-x
更新日期:1975-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Rectopexy is one of the accepted treatment options for full-thickness rectal prolapse, but the details of the technique remain controversial. This unit has adopted a laparoscopic approach as an alternative to open surgery, and has used three techniques: mesh, suture, and resection. This retrospective study c...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9610(01)00672-9
更新日期:2001-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Little is known about postgastrectomy syndrome and quality of life (QOL after laparoscopy-assisted pylorus-preserving gastrectomy (LAPPG). The aim of this study was to assess postgastrectomy syndrome and QOL after LAPPG as compared with laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy with Billroth-I reconstruction (...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2016.09.041
更新日期:2017-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Early diagnosis of esophageal perforation is critical. The importance of performing sufficient surgery at the first procedure whenever possible is emphasized. If early primary closure cannot be achieved, then the initial therapeutic method of choice is resection or diversion followed by reconstruction. Drainage of the...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(80)90379-7
更新日期:1980-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::Despite the advantages of aseptic nonoperative intubation of the small intestine for decompression of obstructed loops, 48% of the attempts lead to failure to pass the tube through the pylorus. The difficulty and inconvenience of passage beyond the stomach have been overcome by the development of a special tube attach...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(76)90427-x
更新日期:1976-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Esophageal cancer mortality is increased in African Americans relative to white patients. The reasons for this are unknown but are thought to be related to inadequate access to health care secondary to a higher poverty rate in African American populations. METHODS:The National Health Interview Survey databa...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2003.12.055
更新日期:2004-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent shunt (TIPS) has become the modality of choice for complicated portal decompression. This study was undertaken to determine outcomes after TIPS and the usefulness of TIPS as a "bridge" to transplantation. METHODS:Patients undergoing TIPS from 2001 to 2010 at a t...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2012.06.005
更新日期:2013-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::During the last 100 years, since César Roux began utilizing his "Ansa-en-Y" procedure for gastric outlet obstruction, the procedure at first fell into disuse but was later adapted for other applications. This article discusses the background of the procedure and compares the original indications with the author's curr...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 传,历史文章,杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(91)91142-6
更新日期:1991-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::As discussed by Urschel [13], 50 to 70 percent of patients with symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome may be treated conservatively by nonsurgical methods. Patients who still have symptoms after years of such therapy are referred to us for surgical treatment. Failure to obtain symptomatic relief after scalenotomy alone...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(80)90351-7
更新日期:1980-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::A total of ninety three patients with biliary tract disease were studied to determine the concentration of the pancreatic enzymes, amylase and lipase, in bile obtained from the gallbladder and/or common bile duct. Of seventy gallbladder bile samples, amylase levels were higher than actual or predicted serum levels in ...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(79)90055-2
更新日期:1979-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::The results of aggressive surgical treatment of primary lip cancer and advanced and recurrent carcinoma of the lip are illustrated and discussed. Early detection of involved lymph nodes before capsular penetration occurs and careful and complete dissection of the submental and submandibular regions are advocated as po...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(76)90326-3
更新日期:1976-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::The stainless steel 316 mesh tray with cancellous bone offers a method of mandibular reconstruction which theoretically is appealing from the viewpoint of basic osseous healing. The results in fity-two patients at twenty different institutions indicates encouraging results. Further evaluation of this method is recomme...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(77)90378-6
更新日期:1977-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) has been used to treat a variety of splenic disorders. However, there have been few direct comparisons of this approach with open splenectomy (OS). METHODS:Results and outcomes were compared retrospectively in 46 consecutive patients treated by laparoscopic (n = 26) or open spl...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9610(96)00241-3
更新日期:1996-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Prognosis after resection for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) remains unsatisfactory. There remains no effective therapy after recurrent ICC. OBJECTIVE:The current study sought to evaluate risk factors associated with recurrent ICC and possible therapies after resection. METHOD:A review of data from ...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2008.12.035
更新日期:2011-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Since its inception in 1994, the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) has been used to compare the performance of all Veterans Administration (VA) hospitals offering major surgical procedures. The program's outcome data are used to identify areas of both excellent and poor performance. The data can al...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2004.10.004
更新日期:2004-12-01 00:00:00