Thoracobilia: a rare complication of gallstone disease.

abstract：:Some 1000 postcard questionnaires were sent to Fellows of the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) to establish current follow-up practice of primary total hip replacement (THR) patients. For cemented THRs, 50% of surgeons saw their patients for under 1 year, 78% under 5 years with indefinite follow-up being performe...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Bankes MJ,Coull R,Ferris BD

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A total of 14 patients had operations for massive colonic haemorrhage. Of the seven who had a right hemicolectomy, four had the bleeding site localised, and three had only 'equivocal' indications of a right-sided source. One of these rebled 11 months later, but all survived and are well. Of the remaining patients, two...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Milewski PJ,Schofield PF

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The incidence of wound infection following total hip and knee arthroplasty has fallen with the introduction of laminar vertical laminar airflow, occlusive clothing and prophylactic antibiotics. However, infection still occurs after prosthetic joint replacement and can have devastating consequences. Intra-o...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Mackain-Bremner AA,Owens K,Wylde V,Bannister GC,Blom AW

更新日期：2008-07-01 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：:Although much is known about the late intestinal side effects of radiation, comparatively little has been published about its acute complications. We present a case of a small bowel obstruction due to acute radiation enteritis. As radiotherapy continues to expand its role in the management of oncological disease, cli...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Curtis NJ,Bryant T,Raj S,Bateman AR,Mirnezami AH

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The value of nasogastric tube decompression after elective abdominal operations was assessed in a randomised trial in which 97 patients were and 100 were not allocated postoperative nasogastric decompression. Only two patients in the latter group subsequently required decompression. There was no statistically signific...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Nathan BN,Pain JA

更新日期：1991-09-01 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 retrojugular approach for carotid endarterectomy (CEA) has been reported to have the advantages of shorter operative time and ease of dissection, especially in high carotid lesions. Controversial opinion exists with regard to its safety and benefits over the conventional antejugular approach. METHODS:...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Antoniou GA,Murray D,Antoniou SA,Kuhan G,Serracino-Inglott F

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The surgical commitment of No. 2 Field Hospital, R.A.M.C., during its stay in Jordan is presented. The majority of patients that were admitted had sustained war wounds, many of which were infected due to the delay in treatment. The difficulties encountered in their subsequent management are discussed. Special referenc...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Boyd NA,Barry NA,Davies AK

更新日期：1971-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the Royal Navy, after surgery, the time that servicemen spend away from work and the level of duty to which they return are decisions made by the surgeon, not the general practitioner. In a prospective study, we have thus been able to assess the acceptability of return to full duty at decreasing intervals after hig...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Tulloch DN,Dewar EP

更新日期：1989-11-01 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：:Non-parasitic splenic cysts are rare entities. In pregnancy, they are rarer still, with as few as seven cases reported in the literature. There is little consensus regarding the optimal management of this condition in pregnancy. Although small, the theoretical risk of intrapartum splenic rupture is associated with a f...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Kapp J,Lewis T,Glasgow S,Khalil A,Anjum A

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Jejunal perforation is a known complication of abdominal trauma. We report two cases of jejunal perforation presenting nearly 2 months following blunt injury to the abdomen and discuss possible mechanisms for delayed small bowel perforation. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Subramanian V,Raju RS,Vyas FL,Joseph P,Sitaram V

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epigastric hernia involving the falciform ligament is exceptionally rare. Most reported cases are incisional hernia secondary to prior abdominal surgery. We report a case of primary falciform ligament herniation into the epigastric region repaired by the laparoscopic preperitoneal approach. In this case, an accompanyi...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Liang TJ,Wang KC,Tsai CC,Chen IS

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital cholesteatoma is a rare entity. It arises from aberrant epithelial remnants left at the time of closure of the neural groove, between the 3rd and 5th week of embryonic life. Otoscopy typically shows a pearly white mass, medial to the intact tympanic membrane, primarily in the anterosuperior quadrant, withou...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Mahanta VR,Uddin FJ,Mohan S,Sharp JF

更新日期：2007-03-01 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：:Intra-operative injury to the ureter is a well known but fortunately uncommon complication of any major pelvic surgical procedure. If recognised on table, it can be repaired by either a substitution ureteroplasty or end-to-end anatomical repair depending upon the extent of tissue loss. Either of these anastomoses coul...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Chitale SV,Webb RJ

更新日期：2001-07-01 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：:INTRODUCTION In our regional spinal injuries unit, complex pressure ulcer reconstruction is facilitated by a monthly multidisciplinary team clinic. This study reviews a series of the more complex of these patients who underwent surgery as a joint case between plastics and other surgical specialties, aiming to provide ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Thomson CH,Choudry M,White C,Mecci M,Siddiqui H

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess and compare the safety and efficiency of a surgical unit at a District General Hospital and a Community Hospital for elective cold surgery. A retrospective survey was made using regional computer Hospital Activity Analysis data and monthly audit meeting records of all inpatients having selected elective gene...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Sanger R,Clyne CA

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Surgical intervention has become a common component in the management of patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or suffering from the clinical consequences of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). We investigated the evolution of this involvement at a tertiary referral centre fo...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Dua RS,Wajed SA,Winslet MC

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical practice must be driven by wise professional judgements, involving complex deliberation, in the interests of ensuring the safe care of patients. Large amounts of energy are now being concentrated in training doctors in skills (competencies) in the belief that this will reduce risk to patients. Little thought ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： de Cossart L

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The most important development in determining successful organ transplantation has been the improved understanding of the immune response and the interactions between antigens, antibody, immune complexes, complement component, lymphocytes and macrophages. The initiation and termination of an immune response, whether c...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Marks C

更新日期：1983-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Enterobius vermicularis is responsible for a variety of diseases but rarely affects the liver. Accurate characterisation of suspected liver metastases is essential to avoid unnecessary surgery. In the presented case, following a diagnosis of rectal cancer, a solitary liver nodule was diagnosed as a liver metastasis du...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Roberts KJ,Hubscher S,Mangat K,Sutcliffe R,Marudanayagam R

更新日期：2012-09-01 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：:This study suggests that appendicectomy should be routinely performed at laparoscopy for suspected acute appendicitis and that this can be achieved with minimal morbidity. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Grabham JA,Sutton C,Nicholson ML

更新日期：1999-07-01 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：:The Annual General Meeting of the British Association of Clinical Anatomists for 1983 was held at the Royal College of Surgeons of England on 14th January 1983. The following are abstracts of the papers presented. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors：

更新日期：1983-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:INTRODUCTION Central venous catheterisation (CVC) is a commonly performed procedure in a wide variety of hospital settings and is associated with appreciable morbidity. There is a paucity of literature focusing on mechanical complications specifically in the trauma setting. The aim of our study was to determine the sp...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Odendaal J,Kong VY,Sartorius B,Liu TY,Liu YY,Clarke DL

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to identify whether clinicians are obtaining a valid consent for surgery, and ascertain the parents' perception of parental responsibility when giving consent for their children. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Adults consenting for 100 children were questioned about the possession of paren...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Elmalik K,Wheeler RA

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00