Massive air emboli from intravenous infusion pump: etiology and prevention.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite significant advantages to patients, less than 5% of all colorectal surgeries for cancer are performed laparoscopically. A minimally invasive colorectal cancer program was created in our Veterans' Affairs hospital with the intent of increasing access and improving quality of patient care while maintai...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Wilks JA,Balentine CJ,Berger DH,Anaya D,Awad S,Lee L,Haderxhanaj K,Albo D

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The study investigates the relationship between motor coordination errors and total errors using a human factors framework. We hypothesize motor coordination errors will correlate with total errors and provide validity evidence for error tolerance as a performance metric. METHODS:Residents' laparoscopic ski...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Law KE,Gwillim EC,Ray RD,D'Angelo AD,Cohen ER,Fiers RM,Rutherford DN,Pugh CM

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) presents special challenges to treating physicians because of the diffuse infiltrative growth pattern. As sentinel lymph node dissection (SLND) is rapidly replacing axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) in the management of patients with early-stage breast cancer, we sought to...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Khakpour N,Hunt KK,Kuerer HM,Yi M,Meric-Bernstam F,Ross MI,Lucci A

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increased anesthesia time may lead to respiratory complications in patients receiving tracheostomy, which contributes to patient morbidity. METHODS:The American College of Surgeon's National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP) database was queried for cases of planned tracheostomy (CPT 31600) f...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Azmy MC,Bansal AP,Yip C,Kalyoussef E

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared the prevalence of stroke and death in 133 patients aged 75 and older in whom 170 carotid endarterectomies were performed with that in 501 patients less than age 75 in whom 640 carotid endarterectomies were performed. There were three strokes (2%) in patients aged 75 and older and nine strokes (1%) in young...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Maxwell JG,Rutherford EJ,Covington DL,Churchill P,Patrick RD,Scott C,Clancy TV

更新日期：1990-12-01 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:Most studies of trauma deaths include non-preventable deaths, potentially limiting successful intervention efforts. In this study we aimed to compare the potentially preventable trauma deaths between 2 time periods at our institution. METHODS:Trauma patients who died in our hospital in 2005-2006 or 2012-201...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Koh EY,Oyeniyi BT,Fox EE,Scerbo M,Tomasek JS,Wade CE,Holcomb JB

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with cancer who undergo pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) followed by radiation and 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) therapy have experienced median overall survival from 18 to 24 months and an actuarial 2-year overall survival from 34% to 48%. We previously reported an 84% 2-year survival using a novel adjuvant ch...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Picozzi VJ,Kozarek RA,Traverso LW

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was designed to evaluate the impact of changes made to our morbidity and mortality (M&M) conference. METHODS:A 23-item survey using corresponding Likert-type scales was created. Faculty and residents were asked to anonymously complete the surveys in June 1999. Based on this information, specific ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Murayama KM,Derossis AM,DaRosa DA,Sherman HB,Fryer JP

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sequential intraarterial chemotherapy using bleomycin and methotrexate followed by high dose radiation and surgery was evaluated in 10 patients with stage III and IV squamous carcinomas of the maxillary sinus. Seven of 10 patients had extensive tumor necrosis in the surgical specimen, and no evidence of residual tumor...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Moseley HS,Thomas LR,Everts EC,Stevens KR,Ireland KM

更新日期：1981-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intragastric illumination using a flexible light source is described as a technical aid in the management of gastric bleeding. The flexible light source can be recommended for illumination of the proximal intragastric area to facilitate surgical control of bleeding from Mallory-Weiss lacerations, ulcers, varices, and ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Delany HM,Moss CM

更新日期：1977-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, carotid plaque factors, specifically intraplaque hemorrhage, have been studied with respect to the production of cerebrovascular symptoms. Ninety-five carotid endarterectomies were performed and the plaques that were removed were examined for intraplaque hemorrhage. Patients were separated into three groups:...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Ammar AD,Wilson RL,Travers H,Lin JJ,Farha SJ,Chang FC

更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In addition to its own inherent morbidity, the pain associated with chronic wounds presents a primary obstacle to healing. To initiate safe and effective therapy, we used a multidisciplinary approach that required the wound-healing clinician and pain-management practitioner to work together to diagnose and treat the p...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Freedman G,Entero H,Brem H

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This is a retrospective study analyzing data of normocalcemic patients with enlarged parathyroid glands discovered during thyroid surgery and comparing it with data of patients operated on for proved primary hyperparathyroidism. METHODS:The records of patients with enlarged parathyroid glands (group 1) and ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Abboud B,Sleilaty G,Braidy C,Ghorra C,Abadjian G,Tohme C,Noun R,Sarkis R

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A review has been made of the records of 208 patients operated on for complications of diverticulitis of the colon. One hundred forty patients had emergency operations and 68, elective operations. Resection and anastomosis, with or without temporary diverting colostomy, practiced in the majority of emergency cases in ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Gregg RO

更新日期：1987-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breast-associated morphea (BAM) can mimic benign and malignant inflammatory breast disorders. The aim of the current study was to document our experience with this rare sclerosing dermatologic disorder. METHOD:We conducted a retrospective study at a single institution of all patients who had pathological di...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Clark CJ,Wechter D

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatic resection is main approach to treatment of hepatolithiasis, but the long-term follow-up results of hepatic resection for hepatolithiasis are rarely reported. METHODS:A retrospective study was conducted of 87 patients with hepatolithiasis who underwent hepatic resection. RESULTS:The final stone clea...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Uenishi T,Hamba H,Takemura S,Oba K,Ogawa M,Yamamoto T,Tanaka S,Kubo S

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is important that physicians participate in the debate and planning process that will ultimately guide how we reform the way health care is financed and delivered in the United States. Herein is offered a perspective on the problem, one which is not necessarily appreciated by health planners. While we deliver the b...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Krakauer RS

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine whether the use of pedicled full-thickness gastric patches would be feasible and safe in esophageal reconstruction, studies were undertaken in eleven dogs. The results demonstrate that patches containing parietal cell mucosa are likely to produce localized adjacent esophagitis. Patches containing antral m...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Hugh TB,Lusby RJ,Coleman MJ

更新日期：1979-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role for liver resection in metastatic ovarian cancer has not been defined. The aim of the current study was to investigate the validity of hepatic resection as a treatment option in metastatic ovarian cancer. METHODS:Retrospective review of a single institution's experience of patients undergoing hepat...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Abood G,Bowen M,Potkul R,Aranha G,Shoup M

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgery is a vital component of a comprehensive health system, but there are often personnel limitations in resource constrained areas. Zambia provides post graduate surgical training through two systems to help address this shortage. However, no studies have analyzed surgical trainees' perceptions of these ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Freitas DM,Munthali J,Musowoya J,Ismail H,Herbst A,Chikoya L,Dhage S,Hopkins MA

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The histopathology, clinical features, treatment, and results are reported in twenty-nine patients with thymoma. Benign and malignant thymomas are differentiated by their invasive characteristics. Surgical excision is recommended for benign lesions. Surgical excision and postoperative irradiation are recommended for m...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Gerein AN,Srivastava SP,Burgess J

更新日期：1978-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human pancreatic cancers exhibit a high frequency of K-ras mutations. METHODS:In this study we used oligonucleotide specific hybridization to compare the frequency of K-ras mutations in genomic DNA samples prepared from 21 normal pancreatic tissues, 26 chronic pancreatitis tissues, and 24 pancreatic cancers...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Hsiang D,Friess H,Büchler MW,Ebert M,Butler J,Korc M

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An experimental wound model has been used to evaluate the effectiveness of cefazolin and cefoxitin in the prevention of wound infection. Incisions were contaminated with Staph. aureus, E. coli, or a standardized fecal suspension. Regardless of the contaminant employed, the prophylactic use of either cefazolin or cefox...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Sarap MD,Scher KS,Jones CW

更新日期：1986-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital abnormality of the small intestine, occurring in about 2 per cent of the population. Complications of a Meckel's diverticulum, including hemorrhage, inflammation, bowel obstruction, and neoplasms, occur in 15 to 33 per cent of cases and invariably demand operative tr...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Michas CA,Cohen SE,Wolfman EF Jr

更新日期：1975-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From 1971 through 1975, 104 patients with squamous carcinoma of the anterior and anterolateral floor of the mouth underwent surgery, irradiation therapy or a combination of both with the purpose of eliminating their tumors. No patient had received treatment before, and this effort was considered primary and definitive...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Guillamondegui OM,Oliver B,Hayden R

更新日期：1980-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to evaluate graft patency and limb salvage rates for infrainguinal polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) bypass grafts using distal anastomotic Taylor vein patch in patients lacking suitable vein conduit. METHODS:We reviewed 44 patients who underwent infrainguinal bypass between Januar...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Yeung KK,Mills JL Sr,Hughes JD,Berman SS,Gentile AT,Westerband A

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We sought to determine the number of patients with known breast cancer who were found to have an additional, mammographically occult lesion detected on breast-specific gamma imaging (BSGI). METHODS:An institutional review board-approved review of all patients who underwent BSGI at Beth Israel Medical Center...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Killelea BK,Gillego A,Kirstein LJ,Asad J,Shpilko M,Shah A,Feldman S,Boolbol SK

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to determine if there is any predictive factor indicating the risk of bile leakage before surgery for hepatic hydatid disease in clinically asymptomatic patients. METHODS:The data of 116 patients who underwent surgery for hepatic hydatid disease were reviewed retrospectively. There...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Kilic M,Yoldas O,Koc M,Keskek M,Karakose N,Ertan T,Gocmen E,Tez M

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of severe complications of adult inguinal hernia surgery from 2003 to 2007 using data from the Finnish National Patient Insurance Association. METHODS:All major surgical complications are reported to the association because it handles financial compensatio...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Paajanen H,Scheinin T,Vironen J

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00