Comparison of clinical outcomes of open, laparoscopic and single port appendicectomies.

abstract：:The medical records of 116 patients who had 168 ureteric double J (pigtail) catheters inserted over a 6-year period between 1981 and 1987 were reviewed. Eighty-five patients had pigtails inserted for benign conditions and 31 for malignant disease. The pigtail catheters were inserted cystoscopically in 88 patients, per...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Smedley FH,Rimmer J,Taube M,Edwards L

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lymphocele is a complication which will be familiar to the gynaecological surgeon, particularly the oncologist. It is also well recognised in association with urological pelvic surgery and renal transplantation. Occurrence of lymphocele has been described in relation to surgery in a wide variety of other areas includi...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Metcalf KS,Peel KR

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction Patients with large ptotic breasts undergoing immediate implant-based reconstruction often require skin-reducing mastectomy to optimise the aesthetic outcome. However, healing complications, especially at the resulting inverted T-junction, leading to wound dehiscence, infection, skin necrosis, implant exp...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Kankam H,Hourston G,Forouhi P,Di Candia M,Wishart GC,Malata CM

更新日期：2018-08-16 00:00:00

abstract：:INTRODUCTION The roles of non-medically trained practitioners within the NHS are expanding; they are now being employed by many specialties, including surgery, to relieve pressures on healthcare teams. AIMS To investigate the learning curve and competence of an orthopaedic surgical care practitioner (SCP) in performin...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Tingle SJ,Marriott A,Partington PF,Carluke I,Reed MR

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pulmonary staging in colorectal cancer (CRC) has traditionally been carried out by means of plain chest radiograph (CXR), although computerised tomography (CT) imaging of the chest is increasingly being performed for this purpose. The aim of this study was to assess the value of pre-operative thoracic CT f...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： McIntosh J,Sylvester PA,Virjee J,Callaway M,Thomas MG

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is often accepted by hospital staff that patients would prefer to be at home for the Christmas and Easter holiday periods. This is one of the reasons that elective surgery is reduced at these times. However there is very little evidence to prove whether this is true. To investigate this question 310 patients attend...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Whiteley MS,Williams DJ,Hocken D

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Little is known about the outcome after pancreatic debridement in the district general hospital (DGH) setting and the debate about centralisation of pancreatic surgical services continues. We retrospectively reviewed our experience over 2 years, looking particularly at mortality, morbidity and cost. Of 12 cases treate...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Catto JW,Alexander DJ

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The Ganz trochanteric flip approach aims to avoid the potential risk of avascular necrosis in hip conserving surgery and may reduce the risk of femoral neck fractures, neck thinning and femoral head implant migration in hip resurfacing. Our initial audit revealed the complications of non-union and trochant...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Guyver PM,Cattell A,Reddy RP,Edwards C,Williams D,Dixon SM,Norton MR,Fern ED

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Childhood achalasia is an uncommon condition characterised by the absence of oesophageal peristalsis together with increased resting pressure and failure of relaxation of the lower oesophageal sphincter. The currently accepted management is a modified Heller's cardiomyotomy with Nissen fundoplication; however, the lon...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Morris-Stiff G,Khan R,Foster ME,Lari J

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The national abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening programme measures internal wall diameter; however, current UK intervention criteria use external wall diameter. Our aim was to determine the clinical significance of the difference between these two measurements. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Fifty patients o...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Thapar A,Cheal D,Hopkins T,Ward S,Shalhoub J,Yusuf SW

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oesophageal cancer is an increasingly common disease in the UK. Sadly, the overall results of treatment remain poor with overall 5 year survival of approximately 10%. More than 50% of patients receive purely palliative care from the outset. Of those having potentially curative treatment, 40% will not survive the first...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Bancewicz J

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Circumcision is one of the commonest operations performed throughout the world for ritual, traditional or medical reasons. Self-circumcision may lead to disastrous complications. There have been reports of the complications following use of the constricting devices for improved sexual performance and for auto-erotic i...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Sagar J,Sagar B,Shah DK

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past 15 years, 32 cases of tuberculosis have been seen and diagnosed in the surgical and gynaecological departments of the Northern General Hospital, Sheffield. The average age of patients was 42.8 years. Of the sites affected, 17 had head, neck or axillary swellings, 6 affected the female genital tract, 3 ha...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Hodgson TJ,Duncan JL,Rogers K

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Falls are the most common accident occurring to patients in hospital, especially those undergoing rehabilitation. The types, causes, and consequences of such falls are discussed in relation to the patients' age and underlying condition with reference to 386 accidents occurring over a 5-month period in a hospital with ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Watkins JS,Robson P

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An attempt has been made to assess the patency and function of the choledochoduodenal junction after biliary sphincterotomy by estimating the first arrival time of injected bromsulphalein (BSP) in duodenal aspirate and the effect of morphine on this. Studies on 49 patients 1--12 years after this operation showed the a...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Peel AL,Delvin HB,Ritchie HD

更新日期：1975-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred and four patients with second, third degree or thrombosed prolapsed piles, treated by cryotherapy, were studied pre- and postoperatively. A computer analysis was made of all relevant data such as pile mass, freezing time and results of treatment. The method, which is easy to perform and cost effective, is ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Southam JA

更新日期：1983-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The significance of congenital abnormalities in predisposing to portal hypertension and variceal haemorrhage needs to be remembered when these effects manifest in childhood, as portal venography will permit elucidation of the complicated congenital developmental abnormalities underlying the pathological condition and ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Marks C

更新日期：1974-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a 6-month prospective study of management of surgical emergencies in a district general hospital, we have tried firstly to determine the degree to which non-life-threatening emergencies could be managed within 'social hours' (0800-1800), and secondly to identify examples of and reasons for potentially hazardous del...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Flook DJ,Crumplin MK

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inguinal hernia often presents as an emergency with obstruction and subsequent strangulation. We report a unique case where an inguinoscrotal sliding type hernia contained the entire hepatic flexure as its lead point, resulting in acute colonic obstruction and caecal wall perforation. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Skelly BL,Neill AK

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A comparative review of changing patterns between 1997 and 2002 of who performs appendicectomy and a snapshot of the surgical approaches in use. It also indicates the stage at which competency in appendicectomy may be achieved by contemporary trainees in surgery and anaesthesia. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Lansdown MR,Gray AJ,Treasure T,Layer GT

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy and complications of postoperative endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in confirming and treating choledocholithiasis found at intraoperative cholangiography during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. METHODS:Patients who had undergone ERCP f...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Lynn AP,Chong G,Thomson A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital cysts of the biliary tree, although uncommon, are being reported in increasing numbers. The widely accepted classification would seem to warrant modification in the light of recent observations. The clinical spectrum of the condition is reviewed, together with the surgical approach to treatment and its indi...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Olbourne NA

更新日期：1975-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Intestinal intubation with a Jones' tube has been suggested to reduce the incidence of recurrent adhesive obstruction. This paper describes our experience of this technique. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A retrospective case-note review was performed on 68 patients admitted to a teaching hospital who were identifi...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Fazel MZ,Jamieson RW,Watson CJ

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hip fractures are common injuries in elderly patients presenting to the trauma surgeon. Mortality following such injuries approaches 10% at one month, rising to 30% at one year. Of those who survive, most experience a decrease in mobility and independence. The authors believe that the general public are no...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： McBride TJ,Panrucker S,Clothier JC

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To compare the effect of buffered commercial 1% xylocaine (with 1:200,000 adrenaline) and the unbuffered commercial 1% xylocaine (with 1:200,000 adrenaline) preparation on pain during infiltration and procedure. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A randomised, double blind controlled trial involving 85 patients who underwent b...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Younis I,Bhutiani RP

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recording of medical data has developed from crude non-specific classifications to complex systems tailor-made for individual practices. The development of the Read Clinical Classification has produced a complex classification which is user friendly and covers the whole of medicine. The classification allows uniqu...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： James NK

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past decade fibre supplementation has achieved widespread acceptance in the management of symptomatic diverticular disease, although the efficacy of this treatment has been debated. We have conducted a retrospective review of 72 patients admitted to hospital with symptomatic diverticular disease over a ten ye...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Leahy AL,Ellis RM,Quill DS,Peel AL

更新日期：1985-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction Transnasal oesophagoscopy is a relatively new method of examining the upper aerodigestive tract via the nasal passage as an outpatient procedure without the need for sedation. It has been shown to be a well tolerated, safe and accurate technique, that can therefore be used in the investigation of patients...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Sanyaolu LN,Jemah A,Stew B,Ingrams DR

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Postoperative urinary retention requiring urethral catheterisation increases the risk of joint sepsis following arthroplasty. Spinal anaesthesia with opiate administration is used widely in lower limb arthroplasty. We sought to establish whether the choice of opiate agent had any effect on the incidence of...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Fernandez MA,Karthikeyan S,Wyse M,Foguet P

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective controlled randomised study has been performed of 100 consecutive patients undergoing varicose vein surgery. One group underwent saphenofemoral flush ligation and multiple lower leg avulsions with the leg exsanguinated with a Rhys-Davies cuff, and ischaemia maintained with a pneumatic tourniquet. The oth...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Thompson JF,Royle GT,Farrands PA,Najmaldin A,Clifford PC,Webster JH

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00