A simplified technique for loop colostomy closure.

abstract：:An adaptable on-line computer system for entry, retrieval, and analysis of medical discharge summaries has been developed and applied in the Trauma Service of a busy city hospital. Each summary occupied 5 to 10 minutes of the physician's time and compared favorably in cost to the standard dictated summary. While the a...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Stillman RM,Mitchell WG,Shaftan GW,Sawyer PN,Kountz SL

更新日期：1976-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three hundred patients who underwent upper abdominal operations were studied. One hundred fifty patients were treated by insertion of a nasogastric tube, and 150 patients were treated without it. The incidence of postoperative pneumonia was 10 times higher in the patients treated with a nasogastric tube. Pneumonia was...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Argov S,Goldstein I,Barzilai A

更新日期：1980-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Extended release LCP-tacrolimus (LCPT) allows once-daily dosing in transplant recipients. The improved bioavailability may be beneficial for simultaneous pancreas-kidney recipients (SPK). METHODS:This is a study of 39 SPK recipients on standard immediate-release tacrolimus (IR-TAC, n = 21) or LCPT (n = 18)....

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Torabi J,Konicki A,Rocca JP,Ajaimy M,Campbell A,Azzi Y,Pynadath C,Liriano-Ward L,Akalin E,Kinkhabwala M,Graham JA

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Injuries to the inferior vena cava are being seen with increasing frequency in the civilian population. A review of the experience at UCLA/Harbor General Hospital Medical Center over a ten year period (1966 to 1976) discloses thirty-four patients with major injuries to the inferior vena cava, with an overall mortality...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Turpin I,State D,Schwartz A

更新日期：1977-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgeons who have demonstrated excellence through extensive publication in the medical education literature can provide valuable guidance for new surgeons interested in educational research. METHODS:National databases identified members of the Association for Surgical Education (ASE) who have accumulated th...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Dutta S,Dunnington GL

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Quality and Performance's July 2009 report detailed the quality of VA colorectal cancer (CRC) care on the basis of 10 quality indicators (QIs). Of 21 Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs), the authors' VISN ranked last or near last on more than half...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Hayman AV,Chang ET,Molokie RE,Kahng LS,Prystowsky JB,Bentrem DJ

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Consistent weight reduction by gastroplasty requires precise construction of an appropriately sized stoma that will not dilate. The technique described constructs such a stoma around a 32 French Hurst dilator with an external ring of Silastic tubing over polypropylene suture. ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Laws HL

更新日期：1981-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effect of the number of lymph nodes harvested on the long-term survival of gastric cancer according to Tumor, Node, and Metastasis (TNM) stage and tumor location remains unclear. METHODS:Patients who underwent gastrectomy for gastric cancer (1998 to 2009) were evaluated retrospectively (1,637 patients)....

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Shen Z,Ye Y,Xie Q,Liang B,Jiang K,Wang S

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study of 90 cases of esophageal perforation in the antibiotic era emphasizes individualized treatment and options of therapy based on a fundamental understanding of modifying pathophysiologic factors. If the patient is seen during the first 24 hours, surgical repair and irrigating tube drainage continue to be the tr...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Brewer LA 3rd,Carter R,Mulder GA,Stiles QR

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury is a serious complication of thyroidectomy. The purpose of this study is to determine the predictors and consequences of RLN injury during thyroidectomy. METHODS:A retrospective analysis was conducted using the ACS-NSQIP 2016-2017 main and thyroidectomy targeted proced...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Mahoney RC,Vossler JD,Murayama KM,Woodruff SL

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) produces durable and clinically significant weight loss. We aim to characterize the trajectory of weight loss, and demonstrate the predictive ability of three-month performance on final weight loss. METHODS:Retrospective analysis of 1097 consecutive LRYGB patien...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Wise ES,Felton J,Kligman MD

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since the introduction of the laparoscopic live donor nephrectomy in 1995, attempts have been made to depart from the total laparoscopic approach to the hand-assisted approach to decrease surgical time and complications. We present our 6-year experience with the total laparoscopic approach. METHODS:Between ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Hawasli A,Berri R,Meguid A,Le K,Oh H

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The results of the present study emphasize the importance of minimizing the time delay between a significant elevation in CEA and a second-look operation. Equally important are the frequency of serial determinations, a thorough understanding of the limitations of the assay, and careful evaluation of the clinical condi...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Martin EW Jr,Cooperman M,King G,Rinker L,Carey LC,Minton JP

更新日期：1979-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Experience with laparoscopic procedures and recent advances in laparoscopic devices have created an evolving interest in the application of these techniques to liver resection. However, laparoscopic liver resection has not been widely developed and anatomical segmental liver resection is not currently perfor...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Machado MA,Makdissi FF,Galvão FH,Machado MC

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Assessing outcomes in patients with colon cancer (CC) undergoing surgical intervention is challenging. Frailty has been as established tool for assessing patient outcomes. The aim was of this study was to assess role of frailty in patients with CC. METHODS:National estimates for patients with CC were abst...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Pandit V,Khan M,Martinez C,Jehan F,Zeeshan M,Koblinski J,Hamidi M,Omesieta P,Osuchukwu O,Nfonsam V

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Medical schools are undergoing major curricular reform, partly in attempts to increase the number of graduates pursuing careers in the generalist disciplines. These reforms have often resulted in a shortening of the surgery clerkship, decreasing students' experiences in several domains important to the gener...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Neumayer LA,Sachdeva AK,Hebert JC,Lang NP

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. A well defined group of patients have been studied. 2. Composite operation resulted in a 56 per cent five year disease-free survival rate. 3. Treatment of recurrent disease with irradiation increased the five year survival to 61 per cent. 4. Preoperative irradiation for squamous cell carcinoma of the intraoral cavi...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Marchetta FC,Sako K

更新日期：1975-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with the best performance status have the best prognosis after resection for pancreatic adenocarcinoma. This study was undertaken to determine the impact of performance status on survival after pancreatectomy for adenocarcinoma. METHODS:Patients with a Karnofsky Performance Score (KPS) status (KPS)...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Mullinax JE,Hernandez JM,Toomey P,Villadolid D,Bowers C,Cooper J,Rosemurgy AS

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bloodstream infections in critically ill patients are associated with mortality as high as 60% and a prolonged hospital stay. We evaluated the impact of inappropriate antibiotic therapy (IAAT) in a critically ill surgical cohort with bacteremia. METHODS:This retrospective study evaluated adults with intensi...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Abraham K,Dolman HS,Zimmerman LH,Faris J,Edelman DA,Baylor A,Wilson RF,Tyburski JG

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The frequency of 90-day, postdischarge deaths and readmissions in Medicare patients undergoing elective surgical procedures has not been well studied. METHODS:The Medicare MedPar database for 2009 to 2010 was used to develop inpatient risk-adjusted, postoperative length-of-stay (RApoLOS) prediction models f...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Fry DE,Pine M,Pine G

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An animal wound model was used to compare the effectiveness of topical and systemic antibiotics and to examine the validity of using a combined regimen of both routes of antibiotic delivery. Gross infection rates and wound bacterial concentrations were determined after contamination with Staphylococcus aureus or Esche...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Scher KS,Peoples JB

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The nephrocholedochoscope designed for inspection of the ductal system of the urinary and bladder tracts has proved to be a useful method for examining the denuded vessel wall after limited blind endarterectomy. This technic is especially helpful in endarterectomy of the common iliac arteries and also has application ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Davies OG Jr

更新日期：1976-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inadequate attention has been paid to optimal closure of the postmastectomy incision in patients not desirous of breast reconstruction. Herein, we describe the use of a basic plastic surgical technique at the time of mastectomy to eliminate the dog-ear deformity at the axillary end of the incision. The technique is co...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Farrar WB,Fanning WJ

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Training and experience vary widely among surgeons performing laparoscopic surgery (LS). Visual perceptual demands are greater for LS than for traditional surgery, necessitating greater understanding of surgeon variables in skill acquisition and performance. METHODS:During an LS skills course incorporating ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Risucci D,Geiss A,Gellman L,Pinard B,Rosser J

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study examined the clinical value of intraoperative peritoneal lavage for cytological examination in patients with gastric cancer. Peritoneal dissemination is the most frequent mode of recurrence for this tumor. METHODS:A retrospective of lavage findings, other factors, and outcome was performed in 1,2...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Bando E,Yonemura Y,Takeshita Y,Taniguchi K,Yasui T,Yoshimitsu Y,Fushida S,Fujimura T,Nishimura G,Miwa K

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over a 2 year period, 34 limbs were revascularized in 33 patients. The in situ saphenous vein technique was used. Improved instrumentation and patency rates have encouraged the use of this method. Eighteen patients were insulin-dependent diabetics. The indication for operation was limb salvage in 25 limbs (73 percent)...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Hallin RW

更新日期：1983-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A stainless steel wire mesh prosthesis was used as a primary mandibular replacement in 102 patients after resection of malignant neoplasms arising in the head and neck. In sixty-seven patients the prosthesis was considered successful. Failure of the host to tolerate the prosthesis was associated with a history of prev...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Terz JJ,Bear SE,Brown PW,Watkins J,Lawrence W Jr

更新日期：1978-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We hypothesized that mandatory multidisciplinary team (MDT) participation improves process evaluation, outcomes, and technical aspects of surgery for rectal cancer in a stable practice of colorectal surgery. METHODS:A retrospective review of MDT data was conducted of all patients with colorectal cancer sinc...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Richardson B,Preskitt J,Lichliter W,Peschka S,Carmack S,de Prisco G,Fleshman J

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty patients underwent placement of a jejunal catheter for early postoperative feeding at the time of upper abdominal operations, and a control group of 11 patients underwent operative procedures of similar magnitude without jejunostomy. Advancement of the rate of feeding to target intake over 6 to 7 days was attem...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Hayashi JT,Wolfe BM,Calvert CC

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A large number of necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTI) treated at a single institution over an 8-year period were analyzed with respect to microbial pathogens recovered, treatment administered, and outcome. Based on this analysis, optimal empiric antibiotic coverage is proposed. METHODS:A retrospective ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Elliott D,Kufera JA,Myers RA

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00