Learning assessment at shoulder surgical skills course.

abstract：:Mastectomy remains the most commonly performed surgical procedure for breast cancer, and complications such as infection or wound breakdown (which may relate to the experience of the operator) could expensively prolong hospital stay and retard the administration of additional therapy. We examined the complications, ho...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Funnell IC,Crowe PJ,Dent DM

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Luc's abscess is a rare but important complication of acute otitis media (AOM), whereby infection spreads from the middle ear, resulting in a subperiosteal collection beneath the temporal muscle. Unlike other extracranial abscesses relating to AOM, Luc's abscess is not believed to involve the mastoid bone. We present ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Scrafton DK,Qureishi A,Nogueira C,Mortimore S

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper considers the potential role of videoconferencing technology for postgraduate dental and medical education. Drawing on work from the University of Bristol Dental School, it presents an analysis of the potential cost savings achievable by using videoconferencing compared to traditional face-to-face teaching ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Cook JH,Stevens CD

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute ischaemic stroke is a devastating postoperative complication that significantly impacts upon a patient's quality of life. Endovascular retrieval of thromboembolic material from proximal cerebral arteries by mechanical thrombectomy is the new standard of care for patients presenting with a proximal artery occlusi...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Ali JM,Wolff I,Falconieri F,Aresu G,Coonar AS,Joshi Y,Peryt A

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new surgical approach to the sublingual salivary gland is described, the key feature of which is the use of a flap rather than the usual incision. The flap includes the submandibular duct and, because of the relationship of the duct and lingual nerve, allows early identification of the latter before dissection of th...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Yates C

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Advanced (pT2/T3) incidental gallbladder cancer is often deemed unresectable after restaging. This study assesses the impact of the primary operation, tumour characteristics and timing of management on re-resection. METHODS:The records of 60 consecutive referrals for incidental gallbladder cancer in a sin...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Tsirlis T,Ausania F,White SA,French JJ,Jaques BC,Charnley RM,Manas DM

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:First reported two decades ago, isolated incisional recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma is an extremely rare clinical entity. We present two cases of recurrence: one recurring over 10 years after initial resection, and the second presenting with a port site recurrence 3.5 years following laparoscopic radiofrequency...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Barrett M,Nathan H,Vankayala H,Bieliauskas SL,Viglianti BL,Frankel TL

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the largest reported case of pilomatrixoma in the literature. While pilomatrixomas typically present as small soft-tissue nodules of the head, neck and upper extremities, they can also present as much larger masses in atypical locations. When they present in their usual size, pilomatrixomas have typical im...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Beattie G,Tai C,Pinar Karakas S,Cham E,Idowu O,Kim S

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hip fractures are common injuries in elderly patients presenting to the trauma surgeon. Mortality following such injuries approaches 10% at one month, rising to 30% at one year. Of those who survive, most experience a decrease in mobility and independence. The authors believe that the general public are no...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： McBride TJ,Panrucker S,Clothier JC

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report is based on a Hygienist Panel Meeting held at St Anne's Manor, Wokingham on 24-25 June 2009. The panel agreed that greater use should be made of antiseptics to reduce reliance on antibiotics with their associated risk of antibiotic resistance. When choosing an antiseptic for clinical use, the Biocompatibil...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Leaper D,McBain AJ,Kramer A,Assadian O,Sanchez JL,Lumio J,Kiernan M

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Insulinoma is a rare, but curable, endocrine tumour. The ability to localise the tumour accurately before or during surgery is an important factor in the management of these elusive lesions, which has been extensively debated. We have reviewed our experience of these lesions to establish the role of locali...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Ravi K,Britton BJ

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The increased use of day facilities for children undergoing surgery and the provision of a paediatric home nursing team has resulted in a change in overall care of surgical children in hospital in Southampton. The ratio of day patients to inpatients has fallen from 1 : 2 in 1970 to 1 : 1 in 1976 and the early discharg...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Atwell JD

更新日期：1978-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In 2006 the National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death undertook a large prospective study of trauma care, which revealed several findings pertaining to the management of head injuries in a sample of 493 patients. METHODS:Case note data were collected for all trauma patients admitted to ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Smith NC,Findlay GP,Weyman D,Freeth H

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The management of acute left-sided colonic obstruction still remains a challenging problem despite significant progress. METHODS:A literature search was undertaken using PubMed and the Cochrane Library regarding the options in emergency management of left-sided colonic obstruction focusing on outcomes suc...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Trompetas V

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As part of a waiting list initiative, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans were arranged for 69 patients waiting for knee arthroscopy. All patients had a clinical diagnosis of a meniscal tear. With 11 non-attenders, 58 scans were performed. Of the patients scanned, 35 had demonstrable meniscal tears, and five patien...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Williams RL,Williams LA,Watura R,Fairclough JA

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A young woman who presented with loin pain and pyuria after a prolonged period of investigations and treatment, finally having a nephrectomy for non-functioning kidney, was revealed to have schistosomial infestation with an adult worm in the ureter. Unusually, she only developed bladder manifestations later. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Ajit MK,Groenewald EA,Speakman M

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thoracobilia and pleurobiliary fistulae secondary to obstructed choledocholithiasis are rare complications of gallstone disease. We present the case of a 64-year-old man with gallstone pancreatitis who developed a pleurobiliary fistula secondary to an obstructing ductal calculus, and was successfully managed non-opera...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Frampton AE,Williams A,Wilkerson PM,Paterson IM

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The problems encountered in introducing a pulmonary artery (PA) pressure and cardiac output (CO) measurement facility in a district general hospital intensive care unit are enumerated. The indications for its use are briefly reviewed. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Smith HS

更新日期：1983-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spontaneous rupture of colon or rectum is a rare event. Protrusion of several loops of small bowel through the anal orifice is a bizarre condition which has only rarely been reported in the literature. We report the first case where Thiersch repair was used to manage spontaneous perforation of rectal prolapse and prov...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Shoab SS,Saravanan B,Neminathan S,Garsaa T

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:All tumours have certain broad characteristics in common, though they vary widely in their origin, distribution, shape, and mode of spread. The part played by anatomical factors in determining these variations is discussed and the need for the surgeon to bear these factors in mind in diagnosis and treatment is emphasi...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Levene AL

更新日期：1978-01-01 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：:This study investigates incidence and outcome of iatrogenic vascular complications needing surgery in a single vascular unit serving interventional vascular radiology and interventional cardiology. Evolution of diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular radiology, along with the introduction of non-surgical therapie...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Lewis DR,Bullbulia RA,Murphy P,Jones AJ,Smith FC,Baird RN,Lamont PM

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The initial screening by senior surgical staff of surgical patients referred for emergency hospital admission should result in improved patient management. The present study was undertaken to determine the effects of this policy. The primary outcome measure was hospital admission rates. The number of operations, diagn...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Gaskell DJ,Lewis PA,Crosby DL,Roberts CJ,Fenn N,Roberts SM

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to describe the impact of a 'fast-track' unit, combined with a computerised system for information collection and analysis, on the clinical practice and finance of a cardiothoracic department over the first 12 month period of its application. METHODS:Within 12 months, starting...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Hadjinikolaou L,Cohen A,Glenville B,Stanbridge RD

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pharyngocutaneous fistulas following large oncological surgical resection of the upper aerodigestive tract are common and typically heal over a number of weeks. A pharyngostome is a surgically created non-healing opening into the pharynx, which is far less common and often difficult to manage. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Stew B,Dafydd C,Berry S,Howard D

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Perioperative visual loss occurring during non-ocular surgery is a devastating event. Ischaemic optic neuropathy (ION) is a complication described following many procedures. We report the first case of ION occurring during laparoscopic proctocolectomy and discuss the aetiological factors. CASE HISTORY:A 5...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Mizrahi H,Hugkulstone CE,Vyakarnam P,Parker MC

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Urologists perform retrograde contrast studies of the ureters and pelvicalyceal systems in the operating theatre, both for diagnostic purposes and to guide instrumentation. We describe the development of a set of guidelines that aim to standardise the diagnostic quality of these studies and to reduce radi...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Harris MA,Marsh T,Llewellyn A,West A,Naisby G,Gowda BD

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the widespread use of the EEA stapling device, little is known about the eventual fate of the stapled anastomosis. In a study of 38 stapled colonic anastomoses the staples were found to have passed out rectally in 11 patients (29%) within 6 months of surgery. Staple loss occurred only when the small or medium ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Kissin MW,Cox AG,Wilkins RA,Kark AE

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a 4-year review of 509 patients with chronic pancreatitis, the incidence of clinically manifest fixed common bile duct (CBD) stenosis was 9% (45 patients). In 76% this was alcohol related, and pancreatic calcification was present in 51%. All patients presented with unrelenting jaundice and five (11%) had cholangiti...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Huizinga WK,Thomson SR,Spitaels JM,Simjee AE

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of trephine colostomy is presented in which air insufflation incorrectly identified the distal limb. Disaster was averted by correct identification at laparotomy. The probable cause of the error and methods of avoidance are discussed. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Loder PB,Thomson JP

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00