Current status of conversion surgery for stage IV gastric cancer.

abstract：PURPOSE:Crohn's disease (CD) is a refractory inflammatory bowel disease of unknown etiology, frequently complicated by malnutrition. It is thought that the delayed wound healing associated with this malnutrition in CD patients might adversely affect the therapeutic benefits of infliximab (IFX). Therefore, we investigat...

journal_title：Surgery today

authors： Sumi R,Nakajima K,Iijima H,Wasa M,Shinzaki S,Nezu R,Inoue Y,Ito T

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intra-abdominal mucinous cystic tumors can be difficult to diagnose preoperatively. We report a case of histologically diagnosed primary urachal adenocarcinoma: a rare type of bladder tumor. This case report is interesting for clinicians. The patient was an 86-year-old man who presented with acute abdominal pain. Comp...

journal_title：Surgery today

authors： Hirashima K,Uchino R,Kume S,Iyama K,Honda Y,Asato T,Baba H

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malignant fibrous histiocytoma occurs most commonly in the extremities and trunk, but rarely in the visceral organs. Malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the small intestine is an extremely rare condition. To our knowledge, only ten cases of primary tumors involving the small intestine have been described up to now. Amon...

journal_title：Surgery today

authors： Kotan C,Kosem M,Alici S,Ilhan M,Tuncer I,Harman M

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report herein the case of a 76-year-old man with intractable dumping syndrome which had manifested itself 3 years after he underwent a gastric resection and Billroth I reconstruction for a gastric ulcer. Despite aggressive medical therapy by the time of admission, he had suffered from disabling dumping symptoms for...

journal_title：Surgery today

authors： Ishikawa M,Morioka E,Wada D,Komi N

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We investigated the efficiency of the Simplified Comorbidity Score (SCS) for predicting postoperative complications and prognosis in elderly patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for lung cancer. METHODS:We reviewed 216 patients aged 75 years or older, who underwent pulmonary resectio...

journal_title：Surgery today

authors： Haruki T,Yurugi Y,Wakahara M,Matsuoka Y,Miwa K,Araki K,Taniguchi Y,Nakamura H

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We compared the results of prospective and retrospective cohort studies in the field of digestive surgery to clarify whether the results of prospective cohort studies were more similar to those of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). METHODS:We conducted a secondary analysis of the results to compare the resul...

journal_title：Surgery today

authors： Ukai T,Shikata S,Nakayama T,Takemura YC

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report presents the case of a 27-year-old woman with a history of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Type IV (EDS-IV) who suffered from acute compartment syndrome caused by the spontaneous rupture of the posterior tibial artery. Bleeding control was achieved by endovascular embolization. A fasciotomy was successfully perform...

journal_title：Surgery today

authors： Matsushima K,Takara H

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multichannel intraluminal impedance-pH measurements (MII-pH) are useful for evaluating acid and non-acid gastroesophageal reflux (GER). However, the use of MIH-pH is not yet established in Japan. The Japanese Pediatric Impedance Working Group (Japanese-PIG) convened to devise a standard protocol for MII-pH in Japanese...

journal_title：Surgery today

authors： Fukahori S,Kawahara H,Oyama T,Saito T,Shimono R,Tanaka A,Noda T,Hatori R,Fujino J,Yagi M,Japanese Pediatric Impedance Working Group (Japanese-PIG).

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Cor triatriatum sinister, more commonly referred to as cor triatriatum (CT), is characterized by a common pulmonary venous chamber (proximal chamber) separated from the left atrium (distal chamber) by a fibromuscular septum. This report of our experience updates the surgical results of this anomaly in the Asian...

journal_title：Surgery today

authors： Huang YK,Chu JJ,Chang JP,Lu MS,Tseng CN,Chang YS,Tsai FC,Lin PJ

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 2-year-old female was hospitalized because of generalized peritonitis with pneumoperitoneum. A laparotomy disclosed a perforated ulcer of the cecum. A resection of the perforated portion of the cecum was then performed. Histopathologic examinations confirmed that the ulcer was non-specific in nature. No recurrence w...

journal_title：Surgery today

authors： Sato H,Tatsumura T,Yamamoto K

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary complications after hepatectomy occur with relative frequency and are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Moreover, their prevention is often difficult. We report using prophylactic bilevel positive airway pressure ventilation, initiated just after the operation, for the successful postoperati...

journal_title：Surgery today

authors： Narita M,Hatano E,Nagata H,Yanagida A,Asechi H,Takahashi K,Ikai I,Uemoto S,Chin K

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to determine the utility of the peritoneal lavage cytology findings in predicting the clinical outcomes of resectable left-sided pancreatic cancer. METHODS:Peritoneal lavage samples were collected from 39 consecutive patients who underwent surgery for left-sided pancreatic cancer betw...

journal_title：Surgery today

authors： Iwagami Y,Eguchi H,Wada H,Tomimaru Y,Hama N,Kawamoto K,Kobayashi S,Mori M,Doki Y,Nagano H

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parathyroid carcinoma (PC) accounts for less than 0.005% of all cancers and less than 5% of causes of hyperparathyroidism. This tumor is difficult to identify during surgery, which is detrimental to the oncologic results. Surgery is still the main treatment for the primary tumor and to control parathyroid hormone leve...

journal_title：Surgery today

authors： Cruz RP,Padoin AV,Vilhordo DW,Hoffmann A,Mottin CC

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report herein the cases of two patients with Crohn's disease complicated by a psoas abscess. The first patient was a 29-year-old man who underwent definitive surgery after acute inflammation had been controlled by nutritional therapy. In the second patient, a 37-year-old man, the abscess required drainage under loc...

journal_title：Surgery today

authors： Funayama Y,Sasaki I,Naito H,Tsuchiya T,Takahashi M,Koyama K,Masuko T,Takahashi K,Hiwatashi N,Matsuno S

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-four patients with tracheal lesions were managed by various procedures, including primary anastomosis in 16, tracheoplasty in 2, and a terminal tracheostomy in 6. The patients undergoing anastomosis included 4 with primary tumors, 7 with secondary tumors, and 5 with benign stricture. Except for 2 patients, ther...

journal_title：Surgery today

authors： Tsubota N,Yoshimura M,Miyamoto Y,Nakamura H,Minami H

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was undertaken to determine whether or not the prostanoid metabolism contributes to peritonitis-induced early liver oxidant stress. Lipid peroxidation products, malondialdehyde (MDA) and conjugated dienes (CD), were used to monitor oxidant stress. The rats were given a 5-cc intraperitoneal (i.p.) injection ...

journal_title：Surgery today

authors： Tokyay R,Kaya E,Gur ES,Tuncel P,Ozbek R,Ozturk E

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a previous study, we used a murine monoclonal antibody, A7, against human colon carcinoma as a drug-carrier to treat colorectal cancer. In the present study, we found that MAb A7 also reacted immunohistochemically with 73% of human pancreatic carcinoma cell lines, with the A7 antigen mainly being detected on the ce...

journal_title：Surgery today

authors： Otsuji E,Yamaguchi T,Yamaguchi N,Koyama K,Imanishi J,Yamaoka N,Takahashi T

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a 25-year-old woman who had a successful pregnancy after the repair of a double outlet right ventricle using the Fontan procedure. Although the number of reported patients is small, women who have good hemodynamic results after the operation can apparently tolerate both pregnancy and delivery. ...

journal_title：Surgery today

authors： Ito M,Takagi N,Sugimoto S,Oosawa H,Abe T

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Fulminant myocarditis is potentially fatal because it progresses rapidly into cardiogenic shock; thus, immediate and appropriate treatment is essential. Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) is an important part of treatment for fulminant myocarditis. We review our experience of treating fulminant myocarditis wi...

journal_title：Surgery today

authors： Sezai A,Hata M,Niino T,Yoda M,Takayama T,Saito S,Ayusawa M,Minami K

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We designed an open-labeled, prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial to test the efficacy of topical lanolin ointment (PureLan) and bovine type I collagen spray (Gelfix) in the treatment of childhood anal fissures. METHODS:Seventy-one children with acute anal fissure were divided randomly into three...

journal_title：Surgery today

authors： Büyükyavuz BI,Savaş C,Duman L

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was conducted to evaluate the release of nitroglycerin (NG) that has been absorbed into the central venous catheter. A 0.05% NG solution was infused through a central venous catheter and the flow rates were set at 1, 5, or 10 ml/h, given over 12, 24, or 48 h. The catheter was flushed with lactate Ringer sol...

journal_title：Surgery today

authors： Akiyama K,Hirota J,Takiguchi M,Ohsawa S,Hashimoto A

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to investigate the genetic mutation profiles of Japanese pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) patients. METHODS:Next-generation sequencing was performed using FoundationOne® CDx on 17 PDAC patients who were treated by surgical resection at Kyushu University Hospital between Februar...

journal_title：Surgery today

authors： Kimura R,Ohtsuka T,Kubo M,Kajihara A,Fujii A,Watanabe Y,Mori Y,Ikenaga N,Nakata K,Shindo K,Ohuchida K,Nakamura M

更新日期：2020-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:A new method for ensuring hemostasis during thyroid surgery has recently been introduced. This technique, electrothermal (LigaSure) and ultrasound blood vessel sealing, is still experimental. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the applications and efficacy of LigaSure by analyzing the duration of the ...

journal_title：Surgery today

authors： Ignjatović M,Kostić Z

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report herein the rare case of a 56-year-old man who gradually developed congestive cardiac failure 6 months after undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting and was found to have a fistula between the internal mammary artery and the pulmonary artery of the upper lobe diagnosed by selective left internal mammary ar...

journal_title：Surgery today

authors： Imawaki S,Arioka I,Nakai M,Tsuruno Y,Takama T,Maeta H,Inagawa T

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSES:Serum P53 antibody (S-P53Ab) is reportedly an effective screening tool for cancer. The aim of this study is to investigate the clinical significance of tumor markers combination in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. METHODS:Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), carbohydrate 19 - 9 (CA19-9), and S-P53Ab levels were m...

journal_title：Surgery today

authors： Tokunaga R,Sakamoto Y,Nakagawa S,Yoshida N,Baba H

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Invasive micropapillary carcinoma is characterized by extensive lymph node metastasis and a poor prognosis. This histological variant was first described in breast cancer, with a few subsequent reports of it in the ampullo-pancreato-biliary region. We report a case of invasive micropapillary carcinoma of the papilla o...

journal_title：Surgery today

authors： Fujita T,Konishi M,Gotohda N,Takahashi S,Nakagohri T,Kojima M,Kinoshita T

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:There is still debate about the practicality of performing laparoscopic colectomy instead of open colectomy for patients with curable cancer, although laparoscopic surgery is now being performed even for patients with advanced colon cancer. We compared the long-term results of laparoscopic versus...

journal_title：Surgery today

authors： Guerrieri M,Campagnacci R,De Sanctis A,Lezoche G,Massucco P,Summa M,Gesuita R,Capussotti L,Spinoglio G,Lezoche E

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mass screening for breast cancer using physical examination alone has been carried out since 1983 in Zentsuji, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. Over a 7-year period, breast cancer was detected in 11 of a total 8,271 examinees, the detection rate being high at 0.13%. The detected cases included a few early-staged breast cance...

journal_title：Surgery today

authors： Morimoto T,Komaki K,Mori T,Sasa M,Ooshimo K,Miki H,Monden Y,Inui K,Saoyama N,Yoshida H

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study is to evaluate the association between the participation of board-certified surgeons in gastroenterological surgery (BCS-Gs) and the surgical outcomes of gastroenterological surgery. METHODS:Data from the National Clinical Database on patients who underwent eight major gastroenterological...

journal_title：Surgery today

authors： Konno H,Kamiya K,Kikuchi H,Miyata H,Hirahara N,Gotoh M,Wakabayashi G,Ohta T,Kokudo N,Mori M,Seto Y

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Double common bile duct (DCBD) is a rare congenital anomaly of the biliary system, often associated with biliary lithiasis, choledochal cyst, pancreaticobiliary maljunction (PBM), and upper gastrointestinal tract malignancies. We report a case of type I DCBD with choledochal cyst and cholelithiasis in a 52-year-old Ch...

journal_title：Surgery today

authors： Chen G,Wang H,Zhang L,Li Z,Bie P

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00