How Much Weight Loss is Required for Cardiovascular Benefits? Insights From a Metabolic Surgery Matched-cohort Study.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the current concepts in the mediastinal staging of nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC), evaluating traditional and modern staging modalities. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Staging of NSCLC includes the assessment of mediastinal lymph nodes. Traditionally, computed tomography (CT) and mediastinoscopy are us...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kramer H,Groen HJ

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the in vivo effects of hypertonic saline (HTS) resuscitation on the interactions of endothelial cells (ECs) and polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs) and vascular permeability after hemorrhagic shock. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The PMN has been implicated in the pathogenesis of EC damage and organ in...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Pascual JL,Ferri LE,Seely AJ,Campisi G,Chaudhury P,Giannias B,Evans DC,Razek T,Michel RP,Christou NV

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The results of surgical treatment in 100 patients with intrahepatic gallstones are reported including follow-up on 61 patients who survived more than three years. Nine patients died in the follow-up period, and of the remainder, 44 showed complete rehabilitation (72%). The results of follow-up examinations were best s...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Sato T,Suzuki N,Takahashi W,Uematsu I

更新日期：1980-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intestinal ischemia-reperfusion is a common clinical event associated with both clinical and experimental distant organ injury. In particular, the pulmonary microvasculature appears to be susceptible to injury resulting from systemic inflammatory mediator activation. This study was designed to evaluate the hypothesis ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Gerkin TM,Oldham KT,Guice KS,Hinshaw DB,Ryan US

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Analysis of experience with chronic bleeding peptic ulcer in 504 patients, admitted from 1960 to 1971, shows a hospital mortality of 12%. This retrospective review suggested that early endoscopic diagnosis, adequate resuscitation and a policy of early selective surgery was necessary if mortality was to be reduced. Wit...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hunt PS

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess whether weekday of surgery influences long-term survival in esophageal cancer. BACKGROUND:Increased 30-day mortality rates have been reported in patients undergoing elective surgery later compared with earlier in the week. METHODS:This population-based cohort study included 98% of all esophageal c...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lagergren J,Mattsson F,Lagergren P

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical, pathological, surgical, postoperative findings and survivorship of 58 patients younger and 513 patients older than 21 years at the time of diagnosis with thyroid neoplasms are reported. The younger patients have a predominance of well differentiated carcinomas which are more likely to be follicular. The ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Buckwalter JA,Thomas CG,Freeman JB

更新日期：1975-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the survival benefit of additional resection of an intraoperative positive proximal bile duct margin (BD(Marg)) in patients undergoing hepatectomy for hilar cholangiocarcinoma (HCCA). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Intraoperative evidence of invasive cancer at the proximal (BD(Marg)) is associated with a ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Ribero D,Amisano M,Lo Tesoriere R,Rosso S,Ferrero A,Capussotti L

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To critically review the theoretical and actual risks and benefits of accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) after breast-conserving surgery. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Because of rapid evolution of radiation therapy techniques related to brachytherapy and three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy, A...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kuerer HM,Julian TB,Strom EA,Lyerly HK,Giuliano AE,Mamounas EP,Vicini FA

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the distant metastatic potential of duodeno-pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (DP-NETs) in patients with MEN1, according to functional status and size. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:DP-NETs, with their numerous lesions and endocrine secretion-related symptoms, continue to be a medical challenge; unfortuna...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Vinault S,Mariet AS,Le Bras M,Mirallié E,Cardot-Bauters C,Pattou F,Ruszniewski P,Sauvanet A,Chanson P,Baudin E,Elias D,Menegaux F,Gaujoux S,Borson-Chazot F,Lifante JC,Caron P,Carrère N,Tabarin A,Laurent C,Klein M,

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of clinically significant decision conflict (CSDC) among patients undergoing cancer surgery and associations with postoperative physical activity, as measured through smartphone accelerometer data. BACKGROUND:Patients with cancer face challenging treatment decisions, which may lea...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Panda N,Solsky I,Cauley CE,Lipsitz S,Desai EV,Huang EJ,Benjamin EM,Lubitz CC,Onnela JP,Haynes AB

更新日期：2020-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:From 1966 to 1975, 38 patients underwent 42 procedures for renovascular hypertension; 35 operations were aortorenal bypasses and 7 were nephrectomies. Forty-five per cent of the patients were cured, 43% were improved and 12% were unimproved. There were no operative deaths and only three late deaths. Two grafts occlude...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： McCombs PR,Berkowitz HD,Roberts B

更新日期：1975-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From July 1983 through December 1987, 300 consecutive patients with penetrating gunshot wounds of the abdomen causing visceral or vascular injuries were treated. Resuscitative thoracotomy was required in 20 patients (6.6%), and only two survived. The most commonly injured organs were the small bowel (60%), colon (41.6...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Feliciano DV,Burch JM,Spjut-Patrinely V,Mattox KL,Jordan GL Jr

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:PORTAS-3 was designed to compare the frequency of pneumothorax or haemothorax in a primary open versus closed strategy for port implantation. BACKGROUND DATA:The implantation strategy for totally implantable venous access ports with the optimal benefit/risk ratio remains unclear. METHODS:PORTAS-3 was a mul...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hüttner FJ,Bruckner T,Hackbusch M,Weitz J,Bork U,Kotschenreuther P,Heupel O,Kümmel S,Schlitt HJ,Mattulat M,Pintér L,Seiler CM,Gutt CN,Nottberg HS,Pohl A,Ghanem F,Meyer T,Imdahl A,Neudecker J,Müller VA,Gehrig T,R

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The outcome of pelvic exenteration was compared in patients with locally advanced primary (LAP) cancer and recurrent rectal cancer (RRC). BACKGROUND:There are few reports comparing the results of pelvic exenteration for primary advanced rectal cancer and RRC. METHODS:Consecutive patients undergoing pelvic e...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bhangu A,Ali SM,Brown G,Nicholls RJ,Tekkis P

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cyclosporine has been used as primary immunosuppression in renal allograft recipients in our unit for the past decade. The overall clinical experience and long-term effects of the agent are reviewed. There were 461 consecutive recipients of kidney grafts; 379 received grafts from cadaver donors (CAD) and 82 from livin...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Tilney NL,Chang A,Milford EL,Whitley WD,Lazarus JM,Ramos EL,Strom TB,Carpenter CB,Kirkman RL

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spectral analysis was used to examine 257 carotid arteries in 227 patients who had undergone carotid endarterectomy at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery and annually thereafter. Routine intraoperative completion angiography ensured that the operations were technically satisfactory. Postoperative restenoses were ide...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Thomas M,Otis SM,Rush M,Zyroff J,Dilley RB,Bernstein EF

更新日期：1984-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the safety and efficacy of transversus abdominis muscle release (TAR) with retrorectus synthetic mesh reinforcement in a large series of complex hernia patients. BACKGROUND:Posterior component separation via TAR during abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) continues to gain popularity. Although our...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Novitsky YW,Fayezizadeh M,Majumder A,Neupane R,Elliott HL,Orenstein SB

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 1968 and 1984 liver resection with curative attempt was performed in 22 patients with hilar cholangiocarcinoma. Right lobectomy was performed in 4 patients, extended right lobectomy in 7, left lobectomy in 8, and excision of the median segment segment of the left lobe (segment IV) in 3. Bilio-enteric continuit...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bengmark S,Ekberg H,Evander A,Klofver-Stahl B,Tranberg KG

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The study was conducted to determine whether the performance of an extended lymphadenectomy and retroperitoneal soft-tissue clearance in association with a pancreatoduodenal resection improves the long-term survival of patients with a potentially curable adenocarcinoma of the head of the pancreas. SUMMARY BA...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Pedrazzoli S,DiCarlo V,Dionigi R,Mosca F,Pederzoli P,Pasquali C,Klöppel G,Dhaene K,Michelassi F

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Evaluate the value of cytology relative to imaging features in risk assessment for malignancy as defined in the Sendai Guidelines. BACKGROUND:The Sendai Guidelines list symptoms, cyst size >30 mm, dilated main pancreatic duct (MPD) >6 mm, mural nodule (MN) and "positive" cytology as high risk stigmata for ma...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Genevay M,Mino-Kenudson M,Yaeger K,Konstantinidis IT,Ferrone CR,Thayer S,Castillo CF,Sahani D,Bounds B,Forcione D,Brugge WR,Pitman MB

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE(S):To define the evolving role of integrative surgical management including transplantation for patients gut failure (GF). METHODS:A total of 500 patients with total parenteral nutrition-dependent catastrophic and chronic GF were referred for surgical intervention particularly transplantation and comprised t...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Abu-Elmagd KM,Armanyous SR,Fujiki M,Parekh NR,Osman M,Scalish M,Newhouse E,Fouda Y,Lennon E,Shatnawei A,Kirby D,Steiger E,Khanna A,Radhakrishnan K,Quintini C,Hashimoto K,Barnes J,Costa G

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because of important differences in prognosis and treatment, prompt and accurate diagnosis of fever, decreasing function, and pain and tenderness around a renal allograft is crucial for differentiation between acute rejection and other post-operative conditions which may give a similar picture. Ultrasound examinations...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Petrek J,Tilney NL,Smith EH,Williams JS,Vineyard GC

更新日期：1977-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate whether the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, a national program that introduced financial penalties for high readmission rates for certain medical conditions, had a "spillover" effect on surgical conditions. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:During the past decade, ther...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Mehtsun WT,Papanicolas I,Zheng J,Orav EJ,Lillemoe KD,Jha AK

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Staging laparotomy (multiple liver and lymph node biopsies and splenectomy) was performed at the North Carolina Baptist Hospital in 123 patients with Hodgkin's disease. There were no deaths. Wound, pulmonary, intra-abdominal or urinary tract complications developed in 17 patients. Of those complications, one case each...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Sterchi JM,Myers RT

更新日期：1980-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether the accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) after neoadjuvant systemic therapy (NST) is affected by molecular features of primary breast cancer and the use of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-targeted agents. BACKGROUND:Improved understanding of factors affecting th...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Moon HG,Han W,Ahn SK,Cho N,Moon WK,Im SA,Park IA,Noh DY

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficacy of three gastric restriction operations were compared in a prospective randomized study of 310 morbidly obese subjects. The median patient age was 34 years (range, 18 to 62 years). They were predominantly female (13:1) and had a median pre-operative weight that was 198% of their ideal weight (range, 160% ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hall JC,Watts JM,O'Brien PE,Dunstan RE,Walsh JF,Slavotinek AH,Elmslie RG

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:These studies were designed to elucidate the mechanism by which signals delivered by anti-CD2 monoclonal antibody (MoAb) interfere with activational signals delivered by anti-CD3 MoAb and induce long-term graft survival and tolerance. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Anti-CD2 or anti-CD3 MoAb can prolong allograft su...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Chavin KD,Qin L,Lin J,Woodward JE,Baliga P,Bromberg JS

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the rate and clinicopathologic factors predictive of sentinel lymph node (SLN) positivity, regional lymph node recurrence, and survival in a large series of patients with thin primary cutaneous melanoma who underwent SLN biopsy (SLNB). METHODS:Patients with thin (≤1 mm) melanomas who underwent ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Murali R,Haydu LE,Quinn MJ,Saw RP,Shannon K,Spillane AJ,Stretch JR,Thompson JF,Scolyer RA

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Length of stay (LOS) is an important outcome as a marker of resource consumption. Determining which factors increase LOS may provide information on reducing costs and improving the delivery of care. The purpose of this study was to determine the independent association of intraoperative process of care and po...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Collins TC,Daley J,Henderson WH,Khuri SF

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00