A four-year experience with splenectomy versus splenorrhaphy.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the short-term results of the radiofrequency treatment of the gastroesophageal junction known as the Stretta procedure versus laparoscopic fundoplication (LF) in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The Stretta procedure has been shown to be safe, well tole...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Richards WO,Houston HL,Torquati A,Khaitan L,Holzman MD,Sharp KW

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of surgical transgastric necrosectomy (TGN) for walled-off pancreatic necrosis (WON) in selected patients. BACKGROUND:WON is a common consequence of severe pancreatitis and typically occurs 3 to 5 weeks after the onset of acute pancreatitis. When symptomatic, it...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Driedger M,Zyromski NJ,Visser BC,Jester A,Sutherland FR,Nakeeb A,Dixon E,Dua MM,House MG,Worhunsky DJ,Munene G,Ball CG

更新日期：2020-01-01 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 AND BACKGROUND:Our objective was to determine the fetal in vivo microRNA signature in hypoplastic lungs of human fetuses with severe isolated congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and changes in tracheal and amniotic fluid of fetuses undergoing fetoscopic endoluminal tracheal occlusion (FETO) to reverse sever...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Pereira-Terra P,Deprest JA,Kholdebarin R,Khoshgoo N,DeKoninck P,Munck AA,Wang J,Zhu F,Rottier RJ,Iwasiow BM,Correia-Pinto J,Tibboel D,Post M,Keijzer R

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective analysis was made of the complications from pelvic exenterations performed over the past 30 years for colorectal adenocarcinoma at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Seventy-five patients underwent exenteration, 51 for primary disease (PD) and 24 for recurrent disease (RD). Both total and posterior exe...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hafner GH,Herrera L,Petrelli NJ

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS), defined as a PaO2 less than or equal to 55 mmHg and/or PaCo2 greater than or equal to 47 mmHg, was found in approximately 8% of morbidly obese patients undergoing gastric surgery for morbid obesity and was frequently associated with clinically significant pulmonary hypertension ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Sugerman HJ,Baron PL,Fairman RP,Evans CR,Vetrovec GW

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although previous studies have suggested that bacteria may contribute to pigment gallstone formation, the current experiments provide evidence that bacteria have a central role in this process. The studies included scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of gallstones, measurements of bacterial adherence to gallstones in v...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Stewart L,Smith AL,Pellegrini CA,Motson RW,Way LW

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To prospectively evaluate the psychosocial outcomes and body image of patients 2 years postmastectomy reconstruction using a multicenter, multisurgeon approach. BACKGROUND:Although breast reconstruction has been shown to confer significant psychosocial benefits in breast cancer patients at year 1 postreconst...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Atisha D,Alderman AK,Lowery JC,Kuhn LE,Davis J,Wilkins EG

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Generation and maintenance of pain in chronic pancreatitis (CP) have been shown to be partially attributable to neuroimmune interactions, which involve neuropeptides such as substance P (SP). So far, expression of SP receptors NK-2R, NK-3R, the SP-encoding gene preprotachykinin A (PPT-A), and the SP degradati...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Michalski CW,Shi X,Reiser C,Fachinger P,Zimmermann A,Büchler MW,Di Sebastiano P,Friess H

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the relation between delay in surgery because of preoperative biliary drainage (PBD) and survival in patients scheduled for surgery for pancreatic head cancer. BACKGROUND:Patients with obstructive jaundice due to pancreatic head cancer can undergo PBD. The associated delay of surgery can lead to ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Eshuis WJ,van der Gaag NA,Rauws EA,van Eijck CH,Bruno MJ,Kuipers EJ,Coene PP,Kubben FJ,Gerritsen JJ,Greve JW,Gerhards MF,de Hingh IH,Klinkenbijl JH,Nio CY,de Castro SM,Busch OR,van Gulik TM,Bossuyt PM,Gouma DJ

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine whether older adults are at higher risk of lasting functional and cognitive decline after surgery, and the impact of decline on survival and healthcare use. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Patient-centered outcomes after surgery are poorly characterized. METHODS:Using data fro...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Suwanabol PA,Li Y,Abrahamse P,De Roo AC,Vu JV,Silveira MJ,Mody L,Dimick JB

更新日期：2020-05-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare outcomes for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) treated with either liver resection or transplantation. METHODS:A retrospective, single-institution analysis of 413 HCC patients from 1999 to 2009. RESULTS:A total of 413 patients with HCC underwent surgical resection (n = 106) and transpl...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Koniaris LG,Levi DM,Pedroso FE,Franceschi D,Tzakis AG,Santamaria-Barria JA,Tang J,Anderson M,Misra S,Solomon NL,Jin X,DiPasco PJ,Byrne MM,Zimmers TA

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data from the North Carolina Trauma Registry were analyzed to determine the effect of seat belt usage on outcome in motor vehicle accidents. Of 6237 persons involved in motor vehicle accidents, data on seat belt usage were available for 3396. Of these, 1916 were not and 1480 were wearing seat belts. The mean hospital ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Rutledge R,Lalor A,Oller D,Hansen A,Thomason M,Meredith W,Foil MB,Baker C

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the 5-year period from January 1978 through December 1982, 196 patients with blunt trauma to the small bowel, colon, or mesentery were treated at the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Shock Trauma Center. More than 80% of these patients were the victims of motor vehicle accident...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Dauterive AH,Flancbaum L,Cox EF

更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review a single center's experience and outcome with living donor transplants. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Outcome after living donor transplants is better than after cadaver donor transplants. Since the inception of the authors' program, they have performed 2,540 living donor transplants. For the most recent...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Matas AJ,Payne WD,Sutherland DE,Humar A,Gruessner RW,Kandaswamy R,Dunn DL,Gillingham KJ,Najarian JS

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to identify risk factors for recurrence after pancreatic resection for intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Long-term follow-up data on recurrence after surgical resection for IPMN are currently lacking. Previous studies have presented mixed results on the ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Pflüger MJ,Griffin JF,Hackeng WM,Kawamoto S,Yu J,Chianchiano P,Shin E,Lionheart G,Tsai HL,Wang H,Rezaee N,Burkhart RA,Cameron JL,Thompson ED,Wolfgang CL,He J,Brosens LAA,Wood LD

更新日期：2020-11-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the potential of postischemic intravenous infusion of the endogenous antioxidant glutathione (GSH) to protect the liver from reperfusion injury following prolonged warm ischemia. BACKGROUND DATA:The release of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by activated Kupffer cells (KC) and leukocytes causes rep...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Schauer RJ,Gerbes AL,Vonier D,Meissner H,Michl P,Leiderer R,Schildberg FW,Messmer K,Bilzer M

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent reports cite better survival when repeatedly rejecting renal allografts are removed and patients returned to hemodialysis. However, the criteria for graft removal remain undefined; although some reports recommend removing all kidneys undergoing a third rejection. In our series (1968-1973) of 316 patients with t...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Matas AJ,Simmons RL,Kjellstrand CM,Fryd DS,Najarian JS

更新日期：1977-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present work was performed to clarify the effects of epidermal growth factor (EGF) on the growth of human breast cancer and carcinoma of the esophagus. Human breast cancer MX-1, UM-1, and esophageal cancer ES-4 were transplanted to the subcutaneous tissue of nude mice. Human EGF (2 micrograms) was injected locally...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Murayama Y

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Two techniques of duodenum-preserving resection of the head of the pancreas were compared in a prospective, randomized trial. The technical feasibility and effects on quality of life were assessed. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Drainage and resection are the principles of surgery in chronic pancreatitis. The techn...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Izbicki JR,Bloechle C,Knoefel WT,Kuechler T,Binmoeller KF,Broelsch CE

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We compared the effects of intravenous administration of 6% hydroxyethyl starch (maize-derived) in 0.9% saline (Voluven; Fresenius Kabi, Runcorn, United Kingdom) and a "balanced" preparation of 6% hydroxyethyl starch (potato-derived) [Plasma Volume Redibag (PVR); Baxter Healthcare, Thetford, United Kingdom] o...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Chowdhury AH,Cox EF,Francis ST,Lobo DN

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA AND OBJECTIVE: Persistent pain affects everyday activities in 5% to 8% of patients after groin hernia repair. Because previous reports on the effect of neurectomy and/or mesh removal suffer from methodological problems we performed a detailed prospective trial of the effect of neurect...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Aasvang EK,Kehlet H

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if 5-year surgeon cumulative and annual volumes predict improved early postoperative outcomes in patients with rectal cancer. BACKGROUND:Operative experience has been shown to effect surgical outcomes. The differential role of cumulative versus annual volume has not yet been explored for rectal ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Yeo HL,Abelson JS,Mao J,O'Mahoney PR,Milsom JW,Sedrakyan A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Create and validate diverticulitis surgical site infection prediction scale. BACKGROUND:Surgical site infections cause significant morbidity after colorectal surgery. An infection prediction scale could target infection prevention bundles to high-risk patients. METHODS:Prospectively collected National Surgi...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bordeianou L,Cauley CE,Patel R,Bleday R,Mahmood S,Kennedy K,Ahmed KF,Yokoe D,Hooper D,Rubin M,Partners Colorectal Collaborative.

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of retroperitoneal hematomas remains confusing to many surgeons because the available literature frequently groups patients with blunt and penetrating etiologies together. Because the underlying injuries and their treatment may differ considerably, the nonoperative or operative approach to the common he...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Feliciano DV

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This investigation aimed at exploring the prospects of a cure for persistent medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) stratified by basal calcitonin levels before reoperation and the number of lymph node metastases previously removed at outside facilities. BACKGROUND:There is no evidence-based information supporting t...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Machens A,Dralle H

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The proportion of the population of the U.S. 65 years of age and over is increasing. Biliary tract disease is estimated to involve 15% of the adult population. A review of 12,200 patients treated surgically at one medical center reveals that 2401 (20%) had acute cholecystitis. There were 93 deaths, for a mortality rat...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Glenn F

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine prospectively the immunologic response and adverse clinical events in surgical patients exposed to bovine thrombin during cardiac surgical procedures. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Topical bovine thrombin is used extensively as a hemostatic agent during cardiovascular surgery. Antibodies developing af...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Ortel TL,Mercer MC,Thames EH,Moore KD,Lawson JH

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One-hundred and forty eight patients operated upon for chronic pancreatitis were reviewed retrospectively in 5-20 year followup. Treatment was by drainage of the duct of Wirsung to adefunctionalized jejunal loop, distal pancreatectomy, pancreato-duodenectomy, splanchnicectomy with an operative mortality of 5%. Influen...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Leger L,Lenriot JP,Lemaigre G

更新日期：1974-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationship of transcutaneous oxygen tension (PtcO2) to arterial oxygen tension (PaO2), pulmonary shunt (Qsp/Qt), mixed venous oxygen tension (PVO2), and O2 delivery was determined in patients with respiratory failure in order to explore the possible usefulness of PtcO2 to titrate the level of positive end expira...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Tremper KK,Waxman K,Shoemaker WC

更新日期：1981-02-01 00:00:00