The benefit of radiologically-guided steroid injections for trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis.

abstract：:The outcome of loop ileostomy closure was evaluated in 40 patients who had previously undergone restorative proctocolectomy. A standard operative technique was used which incorporated a circumstomal incision, non-resectional reconstruction and primary skin closure. Thirty-six patients (90%) enjoyed an uncomplicated re...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Lewis P,Bartolo DC

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hand-held Doppler (HHD) examination and duplex ultrasound scanning of patients with varicose veins are more accurate than clinical assessment alone. To assess how the introduction of HHD and the availability of duplex ultrasound scanning affects patient management, a retrospective review was carried out comparing the ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Pleass HC,Holdsworth JD

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A mathematical model for study of blood flow has been derived from the avian egg, utilizing the theories of crystallography and photosynthesis. The model is employed to explain the form of the eye and the function of the cells of the human retina, with special reference to colour vision and the pathology of migraine. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Malcolm JE

更新日期：1973-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding in patients who undergo hip and knee arthroplasty tends to be associated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use, steroid intake, pre-existing peptic ulcers and smoking. The use of aspirin for thromboprophylaxis is an added risk for the occurrence of GI bleed. The...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Madhusudhan TR,Rangan A,Gregg PJ

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A series of 12 femoral herniae in children is presented. Nine were misdiagnosed, eight as inguinal hernia. Nine were reducible. The sex incidence, M:F was 7:5 and nine presented between the ages of 8 and 10 years. One presented as intestinal obstruction due to a Richter's hernia and two had had a previous ipsilateral ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Zaman K,Taylor JD,Fossard DP

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case a 48-year-old man who was diagnosed with an upper limb deep vein thrombosis post clavicle fracture. He was successfully investigated with a computed tomography (CT) venogram, thrombophilia was excluded, and he was subsequently treated with a 3-month course of anticoagulation. We illustrate this case ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Jones RE,McCann PA,Clark DA,Sarangi P

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The first 50 patients who underwent arthroscopic surgery as a half-day procedure in Doncaster Royal Infirmary were studied: 22 patients underwent an arthroscopic meniscectomy and 6 patients had other procedures. The mean return-to-work time for meniscectomy patients was 23.9 days. The cost improvement per patient, whe...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Redden JF

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oral cavity cancers are on the increase in the UK. Understanding site-specific epidemiological trends is important for cancer control measures. This study demonstrates the changing epidemiological trends in lip, intra-oral cavity and tongue base cancers in south-east England from 1987 to 2006. AIM: METHODS...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Olaleye O,Ekrikpo U,Lyne O,Wiseberg J

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cochlear implants are surgically inserted electrical devices that enable severely or profoundly deaf individuals to interpret sounds from their environment and communicate more effectively. As a result of their electrical nature, they are susceptible to electromagnetic interference and can be damaged by e...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Frampton SJ,Ismail-Koch H,Mitchell TE

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Incisional hernia is a common complication of laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Extraction site may influence the rate of incisional hernias. Major risk factors for the development of incisional hernias include age, diabetes, obesity and smoking status. In this study, we investigated the effect of specimen ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Navaratnam AV,Ariyaratnam R,Smart NJ,Parker M,Motson RW,Arulampalam TH

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traumatic wounding to the upper aerodigestive tract can cause acute airway compromise. In these circumstances establishment of a safe airway is vital. We present a case report illustrating the decision making pathway in such a difficult case. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Mepani VN,Antscherl J

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Modern stapling equipment makes it possible to perform the vertical banded gastroplasty without major technical difficulties. Follow-up to date confirms its efficacy as a weight reducing procedure in the morbidly obese. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Harrison RA,Clark CG

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite an increasing emphasis on data-driven quality improvement, few validated quality indicators for emergency surgical services have been published. The aims of this study therefore were: 1) to investigate whether the acute cholecystectomy rate is a valid process indicator; and 2) to use this rate to e...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Palser TR,Navarro AP,Swift S,Beckingham IJ

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many people find computers intimidating. Even those happy to use a word processor will often steer clear of database programs since they are often regarded as only useful to people who have special expertise with computers. In fact, this is no more true for databases than it is for word processors. Anyone who can hand...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Halliwell PJ

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study compares the assessment of lymph nodes by the surgeon, at the time of operation, with the pathologist's assessment on the resected specimen in 85 cases of total gastrectomy with extended lymphadenectomy for gastric carcinoma. There was correlation in 67% of cases, in 28% the disease was overstaged, and in o...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Park KG,Chung SC,McGuire L,Li AK,Crofts TJ

更新日期：1989-09-01 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:Intertwining of bowel loops to form a knot is very rare cause of intestinal obstruction. Among intestinal knots, ileoileal knotting is the most rare, with only a handful of cases reported in literature. We present a rare case of ileoileal knotting and review of small bowel knots. The aim of this review was...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Beg MY,Bains L,Lal P,Maranna H,Kumar N P

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two years individual experience of spine and joint tuberculosis in the North West Frontier of Pakistan is summarised. The problems of treating a population that presents late in the course of the disease, and of coping with an added influx of highly affected Afghans, feature prominently in surgical practice. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Currie MA

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simple technique is presented for the control of bleeding from the posterior aspect of an aortic end-to-end anastomosis. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Hosseinpour AR,Rajan S,Nashef SA

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Chronic low back pain is a common condition affecting a significant proportion of the population and has large economic implications on the society. Acupuncture has grown in popularity as an alternative therapy for chronic low back pain. Recent National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) g...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Trigkilidas D

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A high incidence of complications related to bleeding was observed after open prosthetic inguinal hernia repair. The site of injection of low-dose heparin into the abdominal wall was thought to be a possible causal factor for these complications. The wound complication rate after repair of primary unilateral inguinal ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Wright DM,O'Dwyer PJ,Paterson CR

更新日期：1998-01-01 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

abstract：:A method of treatment for cleft lip in children in the first 48 h of life is described and the rationale discussed. My experience over 18 years of the treatment of 300 newborn babies with this deformity is reported. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Desai SN

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Preliminary studies show that device assisted intravesical therapies appear more effective than passive diffusion intravesical therapy for the treatment of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) in specific settings, and phase III studies are now being conducted. Consequently, we have undertaken a non-...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Slater SE,Patel P,Viney R,Foster M,Porfiri E,James ND,Montgomery B,Bryan RT

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A detailed account is given of the mechanics of converting the manuscript results from a period of research into a thesis that is also a first-class, readable book. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Kelly MJ

更新日期：1981-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The correction of anaemia prior to total hip arthroplasty reduces surgical risk, hospital stay and cost. This study considers the benefits of implementing a protocol of identifying and treating pre-operative anaemia whilst the patient is on the waiting list for surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From a prospec...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Rogers BA,Cowie A,Alcock C,Rosson JW

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Rapid-access carotid endarterectomy (RACE) is an evidence-based treatment for symptomatic carotid stenosis. Our vascular centre aims to provide this service within 48 h of symptoms in appropriate patients. This study audits safety and efficacy of the first year of RACE. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:A clear trust ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Rix TE,Singh I,Insall R,Senaratne J

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:INTRODUCTION Laparoscopic surgery has become the standard for colorectal cancer resection in the UK but it can be technically challenging in patients who are obese. Patients whose body fat is mainly inside the abdominal cavity are more challenging than those whose fat is mainly outside the abdominal cavity. Abdominal ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Scott SI,Farid S,Mann C,Jones R,Kang P,Evans J

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Paragangliomas are rare lung tumours; endobronchial localisation is even more rare. This report describes the case of a 59-year-old patient with a symptomatic endobronchial paraganglioma successfully resected by means of pulmonary lobectomy. Recognition of this uncommon tumour can lead to a correct diagnosis and thera...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Muriana P,Bandiera A,Ciriaco P,Arrigoni G,Negri G,Zannini P

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Lipomas of the gastrointestinal tract are rare, slow-growing lesions that comprise 0.4% of all gastrointestinal neoplasms. They can cause dysphagia, dyspnoea or sudden choking. CASE HISTORY:Due to rarity of this condition and its uncommon presentation, a literature review was carried out (PubMed). This se...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Sestini S,Gisabella M,Pastorino U,Billé A

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00