Fractured migrated oesophageal stent fragment presenting as small bowel obstruction three years after insertion.

abstract：:A new surgical approach to the sublingual salivary gland is described, the key feature of which is the use of a flap rather than the usual incision. The flap includes the submandibular duct and, because of the relationship of the duct and lingual nerve, allows early identification of the latter before dissection of th...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Yates C

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The distribution of histological types, presenting symptoms, and treatment in a series of 29 cases of carcinoma of the thyroid gland are described. The treatment policy adopted in such cases is outlined. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Hargreaves AW

更新日期：1981-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ureteric obstruction is a rare consequence of inguinoscrotal hernias. We report the case of a 71-year-old man who presented with a left hemiscrotal swelling and ipsilateral hydronephrosis. Following investigations, he was found to have a sliding inguinal hernia involving the left ureter. His left inguinal hernia was r...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Ahmed S,Stanford R

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of patients with severe hepatic trauma and damage to the inferior vena cava presents many difficulties. Our experience suggests that vena caval injury is more common than has previously been reported. In spite of the severity of the injuries a period for resuscitation is usually available and operation ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： McMaster P,Tolley M

更新日期：1977-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been renewed emphasis on research following the Calman recommendations for higher training. It is often considered essential for progression in training to have participated in research projects and to have some publications to one's credit. Orthopaedic surgery is usually thought to lag behind other discipli...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Singh GK,Qadir W,Deshmukh RG

更新日期：2003-01-01 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：:Introduction While surgery is the cornerstone of bowel cancer treatment, it comes with significant risks. Among patients aged over 80 years, 30-day mortality is 13%-15%, and additionally 12% will not return home and go on to live in supportive care. The question for patients and clinicians is whether operative surgery...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Bethune R,Sbaih M,Brosnan C,Arulampalam T

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of bacteriological contamination of drainage fluid (water constituting the underwater seal plus drainage effluent) was studied in 38 patients (50 chest drains), up to 6 days after thoracotomy. No bacteriological contamination was demonstrated in any of the samples taken during this period of time. We con...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Hornick P,John LC,Wallis J,Wilkins V,Rees GM,Edmondson SJ

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the period 1978 to 1986, 13 children aged 2-15 years underwent surgical resection of malignant thoracic tumours. Five children with neuroblastomas presented with chest pain and infections, pleural effusions, dysphagia, lymphadenopathy and paraplegia. Chemo- and radiotherapy were given preoperatively to previous...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Lodge JP,Hamilton JR,Walker DR,Bailey CC

更新日期：1988-03-01 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：INTRODUCTION:The diagnostic performance of ultrasound-fine needle aspiration to identify thyroid nodules harbouring malignancy remains variable. The aim of this study was to determine thyroid nodule size and cytological classification as predictors of malignancy risk. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We conducted a retrospective...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Jinih M,Faisal F,Abdalla K,Majeed M,Achakzai AA,Heffron C,McCarthy J,Redmond HP

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Osteoarthritis of the trapeziometacarpal joint (TMJ) is a common condition causing significant disability. Conservative treatments include intra-articular steroid injections. PATIENTS AND METHODS:This clinical, observational study prospectively reviewed the longevity of benefit of steroid injections into ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Swindells MG,Logan AJ,Armstrong DJ,Chan P,Burke FD,Lindau TR

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The three main risk factors for cardiovascular disease, smoking, hypertension, and hyperlipidaemia, are examined in the light of changing world trends and the mechanisms by which they aggravate this large group of conditions. Prostaglandin activity within the vessel wall and the blood platelets may be disturbed by the...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Eastcott HH

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a personal series of 162 tumours, 101 were pleomorphic adenomas 28 of which were removed by elective local extra capsular dissection and 73 by a conventional nerve dissection. There were no recurrences in either group after a mean follow-up 10.3 years, range 3-21 years for local dissection and 8.3 years, range 3-22...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Hancock BD

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a rare and previously undocumented potential complication of computed tomography (CT) colonography. CT colonography is a commonly performed investigation with a relatively low risk of complications. While splenic injury is a well-documented complication after colonoscopy, it has never been reported followin...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Sehgal R,Whitehead-Clarke T,Tudyka V,Evans S

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the surgical workload on a renal unit, with particular reference to non-transplant-related surgery and to assess the workload in relation to surgical staffing levels. DESIGN:Prospective audit of all surgical procedures carried out on patients in acute or chronic renal failure, and on transplanted p...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Raftery AT

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the operating microscope was introduced more than 50 years ago, its use was at first confined to otolaryngology and, later, to ophthalmology. More recently its use in the development of microvascular techniques has led to spectacular advances in the field of replantation and reconstructive surgery. The organi...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： O'Brien BM

更新日期：1976-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes the mortality in 100 liver resections performed in 96 patients for seven benign and 93 malignant liver tumours. Repeat hepatectomy was performed in four patients who developed recurrences after the first liver resection. Two patients died within 30 days. The first was a 67-year-old man who died o...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Habib NA

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Overseas Doctors have been coming for higher surgical training to the UK for many years. Little is known about the reasons they choose to come here, what their expectations are and if the training they receive fulfils these expectations and prepares them for a career back home. The aim of this study was to address the...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Dawson R,Shukla HS,Mansel RE,Lewis MH

更新日期：1997-11-01 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：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

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：:We detail the unusual occurrence of successive episodes of diabetic myonecrosis in both lower and upper limbs in a young woman with diabetic end organ dysfunction. We highlight the importance of recognising this as a differential diagnosis for acute limb pain in diabetic patients and advocate conservative measures fo...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Welck MJ,Vetpillai P,Balaji V,Jennings R,Goodier WD

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Since its first publication in 1997, minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy (MIVAT) has developed into the predominant minimally invasive surgery of the thyroid. A major advantage over conventional thyroid surgery is the superior cosmetic result. However, there are still few data comparing the lon...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Sahm M,Otto R,Pross M,Mantke R

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of 12 patients with medullary thyroid carcinoma is reviewed. All patients underwent total thyroidectomy. Local nodal and extracapsular spread was aggressively resected, followed by radiotherapy. No patient died from uncontrolled local disease. Prolonged survival after radical treatment is demonstrated e...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Lannigan FJ,Watkinson JC,Clarke SE,Maisey MN,Shaheen OH

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) is a rare cause of the acute abdomen in adults and carries one of the highest mortality rates in gastroenterology. However, its rarity confines research to small case reports. Both its pathogenesis and aetiology remain enigmatic in adult patients, proving timely diagnosis and management...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Schapira B,Nazarian S,Thanapal M,Parmar C,Mukhtar H

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aortic angiography is widely considered the 'gold standard' for the diagnosis of traumatic thoracic aortic injury. Unfortunately, thoracic aortic angiography has many disadvantages: the technique is invasive but, more importantly, it is not routinely available in all hospitals, necessitating transfer of critically ill...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Beese RC,Allan R,Treasure T

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Randomised controlled trials have shown that laparoscopic colorectal surgery is equal in terms of safety to open surgery. Benefits have been seen for length of stay, blood loss, immune suppression and analgesia requirements. The aim of this study was to assess the safety and feasibility of introducing lapa...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Smith JK,Acheson AG,Simpson JA,Stewart J,Beckingham IJ,Gornall CB,Williams JP,Robinson MH,Maxwell-Armstrong CA

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper considers the potential role of videoconferencing technology for postgraduate dental and medical education. Drawing on work from the University of Bristol Dental School, it presents an analysis of the potential cost savings achievable by using videoconferencing compared to traditional face-to-face teaching ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Cook JH,Stevens CD

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Information was collected about 302 women referred for breast symptoms and seen in surgical outpatient or outreach clinics during one month at two hospitals in Sheffield. Three-quarters of the women (n = 244) were referred to specialist breast clinics, 22% (n = 70) were referred to general surgical clinics and 3% (n =...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Laver RC,Reed MW,Harrison BJ,Newton PD

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00