A five-year review of necrotising fasciitis in a tertiary referral unit.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to describe the impact of a 'fast-track' unit, combined with a computerised system for information collection and analysis, on the clinical practice and finance of a cardiothoracic department over the first 12 month period of its application. METHODS:Within 12 months, starting...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Hadjinikolaou L,Cohen A,Glenville B,Stanbridge RD

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Tranexamic acid has been used for many years to minimise blood loss during surgery and, more recently, to reduce morbidity after major trauma. While small studies have confirmed reduction in blood loss during tonsillectomy with its use, the rate of primary haemorrhage following tonsillectomy has not been r...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Robb PJ,Thorning G

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the effects of cuts in surgical beds and operating lists upon the waiting list. To evaluate the effects of the Waiting List Initiative upon the total number of patients on the waiting list, the number of patients waiting for more than one year, and the ratio of patients with low priority, non-li...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Umeh HN,Reece-Smith H,Faber RG,Galland RB

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction During ankle fracture fixation, iatrogenic trauma to retro fibula structures can result in morbidity and reoperation. We describe a safe zone for lag screw insertion. Materials and methods This study was completed in three sections. We identified the average entry and exit points for the lag screw using 4...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Kaye AR,Marlow W,Williams G,Molloy AP,Mason LW

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fibroepithelial polyps of the ureter are rare non-epithelial benign tumours with a slight female predominance. They are primarily located in the upper left ureter, incidentally diagnosed in patients who are evaluated for gross haematuria or renal colic. Fibroepithelial polyps are traditionally managed by open surgery ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Hajji F,Moufid K,Ghoundale O,Touiti D

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aims of this study were to audit the outcome of elective open abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair in a district general hospital, as well as investigate the true costs for this procedure in relation to the national tariff. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A database is maintained on AAA surgery in the trust. D...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： El Kafsi J,Wake J,Lintott P,Northeast A,McLaren A

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case report details an unusual, but preventable, error in surgical site marking. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Williams G,Roche A,Hennessy M,Gannon J

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Radial scars are benign breast lesions; their appearance on mammography may, however, mimic carcinoma. Needle core biopsy is performed for pre-operative diagnosis and, currently in Wales, all lesions with benign biopsy results are surgically excised. We have reviewed all cases of needle core biopsy-diagno...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Osborn G,Wilton F,Stevens G,Vaughan-Williams E,Gower-Thomas K

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bleeding from the edge of an ileostomy site is a common problem. In those who have undergone a proctocolectomy with ileostomy formation in conjunction with a risk of chronic liver disease (even with normal liver function tests), this may be due to peristomal varices. If this is the case, significant, difficult-to-cont...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Farquharson AL,Bannister JJ,Yates SP

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A technique of dissection of the sinuatrial node and of the atrioventricular node and main conducting bundles of the ox heart, without injection, is described. Museum specimens prepared in this way are illustrated. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Tompsett DH,Barrett GS

更新日期：1975-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS) is a rare disorder due to coeliac trunk compression by the median arcuate ligament, resulting in coeliac artery stenosis characterised by chronic, recurrent abdominal pain. Patients with MALS are often middle-aged females presenting with a triad of postprandial epigastric pain, ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Rubinkiewicz M,Ramakrishnan PK,Henry BM,Roy J,Budzynski A

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the recent Falklands campaign four Army Field Surgical Teams were deployed in the two phases of the war. They functioned as Advanced Surgical Centres and operated on 233 casualties. There were 3 deaths. The patterns of wounding and the methods of casualty management are discussed and compared with other recent camp...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Jackson DS,Batty CG,Ryan JM,McGregor WS

更新日期：1983-09-01 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：: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：:The collection of data for audit and clinical activity analysis is time consuming. This report outlines a technique by which data held on hospital data systems, such as the PAS and theatre management systems, can be made available to clinical investigators. The saving in time and effort can be enormous. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Dunn K,Bazire N,Housley L,Shakespeare P

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spontaneous cervical lymphocoeles are extremely rare. Their surgical management can pose many challenges with the lack of clear surgical planes potentiating risks. We present the case of a patient with an extensive right-sided cervical lymphocoele. Surgical excision would have involved extensive surgery with risk to ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Qureishi A,Silva P,Lamyman A,Cox G

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study is to ascertain the accuracy of diagnostic ultrasound in the assessment of the occult abdominal and groin herniae. The authors have previously demonstrated its efficacy in diagnosing the type of clinical groin herniae but occult herniae provide a further diagnostic problem. PATIENTS ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Bradley M,Morgan J,Pentlow B,Roe A

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parathyromatosis is a rare entity and usually appears as a consequence of the seeding on previous parathyroid surgery which was applied for the secondary hyperparathyroidism. A 63-year-old woman presented with a history of subtotal thyroidectomy 20 years ago and parathyroidectomy due to primary hyperparathyroidism (PH...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Haciyanli M,Karaisli S,Gucek Haciyanli S,Atasever A,Arikan Etit D,Gur EO,Acar T

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective review of surgical treatment for portal hypertension during a 23-year period in a regional unit is reported and the immediate and subsequent management of patients with bleeding oesophageal varices is discussed. Fifty-four patients with recurrent varix haemorrhage uncontrolled by conservative methods h...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Kirby R,Burke FD,Jones JD

更新日期：1975-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:General anaesthesia is infrequently requested for bronchography in small children. The clinical indications, recommendations for the anaesthetic technique, and problems associated with the investigation are discussed. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Ryan DW

更新日期：1980-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The usefulness of thoracic damage control (DC) for trauma requiring a thoracotomy is not established. The aim of this study was to clarify the usefulness of thoracic packing as DC surgery. METHODS:This was a retrospective case series study of 12 patients with thoracic trauma suffering uncontrollable intra...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Moriwaki Y,Toyoda H,Harunari N,Iwashita M,Kosuge T,Arata S,Suzuki N

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We have previously shown that Picolax bowel preparation causes a significant dehydrating effect, which can be minimised by administering a calculated volume of intravenous fluid. The aim of this prospective study was to assess whether peri-operative outcome is affected by administering a calculated volume ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Sanders G,Arthur CH,Hosie KB,Lambert AW

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction The aim of this study was to identify the proportion of children referred to a paediatric tertiary referral centre who required admission to the paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) following surgery for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and to establish risk factors for these admissions. Methods Retrospect...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Sharma SD,Gupta S,Wyatt M,Albert D,Hartley B

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Analysis of the primary fellowship results showed that on average candidates were scoring a significantly higher mark in the MCQ than in the essay or viva. The level of MCQ marking has therefore been reset to the standards of the other parts of the examination. The need for continually monitoring the results of all ex...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Lumley JS,Browne PD,Elcock NJ

更新日期：1984-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A questionnaire survey of general surgeons was undertaken to estimate the incidence of abdominal adhesions as a clinical problem and to establish current attitudes to the treatment of adhesional bowel obstruction and the prevention of adhesion formation. Replies were received from 362 of 416 surgeons (response rate 87...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Scott-Coombes DM,Vipond MN,Thompson JN

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Arthroscopy is the established 'gold standard' diagnostic investigation for detection of shoulder disorders. We aimed to compare the diagnostic accuracy of arthroscopy with magnetic resonance arthrography (MRA) for detection of shoulder disorders. METHODS Patients who underwent arthroscopy by a single surge...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Saqib R,Harris J,Funk L

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Failure to provide sufficient information to a patient when seeking consent can result in a claim in negligence. When determining what information to provide, you should be guided by what this particular patient needs to know in order to make an informed decision. Adult patients must be assumed to have capacity to giv...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Shah J,Fitz-Henry J

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to assess the safety and the efficacy of hepatic resective surgery in the treatment of single lobe hepatolithiasis. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Retrospective analysis and comparison between hepatic resections in patients with hepatolithiasis (hepatolithiasis group [HG]) and liver masses...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Catena M,Aldrighetti L,Finazzi R,Arzu G,Arru M,Pulitanò C,Ferla G

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intact parathyroid hormone (PTHi) has a relatively short half-life and levels fall significantly within 15 min of the successful excision of all the abnormal parathyroid glands during surgery for hyperparathyroidism. Monitoring this fall has been suggested as useful in decreasing the failure rate of neck explorations ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Madira W,Robertson GS,London NJ,Iqbal SJ,Bell PR,Veitch PS

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The primary objective of the Hospital Recognition Committee is to ensure that the so-called lost tribe of SHOs in surgery obtain a properly structured training during each six-month post (1). Systematic, supervised training for Senior House Officers (SHOs) is a vital prelude to optimum Higher Specialist Training (2). ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Ilott I,Bunch G

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00