Traumatic injuries of the abdominal aorta.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent advances in computed tomographic (CT) imaging have improved the detection rate of pulmonary metastasis. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that the pulmonary nodule detection rate for preoperative CT imaging and intraoperative palpation are now equivalent. METHODS:A retrospective review...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Ellis MC,Hessman CJ,Weerasinghe R,Schipper PH,Vetto JT

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new way to stabilize nasogastric tubes is presented, aimed at preventing decubitus ulcerations of the mucosa of the nose and pharynx. ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Sader AA

更新日期：1975-07-01 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:The prognostic significance of tumor location in breast cancer remains unclear. To better understand this relationship, we evaluated the Department of Defense tumor registry. METHODS:Patients with infiltrating ductal adenocarcinoma or lobular carcinoma over a 10-year period were identified and analyzed. RE...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Sohn VY,Arthurs ZM,Sebesta JA,Brown TA

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is still considerable controversy among surgeons regarding the most opportune moment for surgical intervention in the case of acute cholecystitis. For this reason, 471 patients cholecystectomized for acute cholecystitis from 1970 through 1982 were studied. During the first period, there were two types of surgica...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Sianesi M,Ghirarduzzi A,Percudani M,Dell'Anna B

更新日期：1984-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There is little consensus of quality measurements for restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis(RPC-IPAA) performed for ulcerative colitis(UC). The National Surgical Quality Improvement Program(NSQIP) cannot accurately classify RPC-IPAA staged approaches. We formed an IBD-surgery regist...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Luo WY,Holubar SD,Bordeianou L,Cosman BC,Hyke R,Lee EC,Messaris E,Saraidaridis J,Scow JS,Shaffer VO,Smith R,Steinhagen RM,Vaida F,Eisenstein S,National Surgical Quality Improvement Program-Inflammatory Bowel Disease (NSQIP-IB

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied 48 patients with laryngeal or hypopharyngeal primary tumors with DNA flow cytometry. Twenty-four of the tumors were glottic, 18 were supraglottic, and 6 were from the pyriform sinus. Patients were followed for a minimum of 12 months, with a mean follow-up of 23 months. Twenty-three of the 48 primary tumors ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Goldsmith MM,Cresson DS,Postma DS,Askin FB,Pillsbury HC

更新日期：1986-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs) capture peri-operative fatigue, pain, and quality of life and influence outcomes in gastrointestinal surgery. We compared peri-operative PROs in patients undergoing colorectal operations for neoplastic versus non-neoplastic processes. METHODS:Patients undergoing colectomy ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Yonkus JA,Thiels CA,Skaran P,Mathis KL,Bingener J

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ileal water and electrolyte absorption exceed jejunal absorption in both the basal and meal-stimulated states. The purposes of these experiments were to determine: (1) if luminal bile acids alter basal or meal-stimulated intestinal absorption, and (2) if there is site specificity or meal stimulation of intestinal bile...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Anthone GJ,Barry MK,Yeo CJ

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Estimation of Physiologic Ability and Surgical Stress (E-PASS) score was designed on the premise that the balance between the patient's physiologic reserve capacity and the surgical stress inflicted at operation was important in the occurrence of postoperative complications. The aim of this study was to ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Tang T,Walsh SR,Fanshawe TR,Gillard JH,Sadat U,Varty K,Gaunt ME,Boyle JR

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:DVT involving the lower extremities is a frequent (25-40 percent of patients) complication of major thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic surgery in patients beyond the age of 40 years. Herein, we have reported a recently completed large prospective, randomized multicenter investigation of the prophylaxis of postoperative D...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： DiSerio FJ,Sasahara AA

更新日期：1985-10-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Loss of function of the tumor suppressor gene TP53 contributes to the development of several tumors. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We screened DNA samples from 47 patients with upper respiratory system squamous cell carcinomas for the presence of TP53 mutations. Exons 4 to 8 of the TP53 gene were amplified by the po...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Nagai MA,Miracca EC,Yamamoto L,Kowalski LP,Brentani RR

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this review of 50 children with gallbladder disease in Houston, Texas, there were an equal number of patients with and without hemolytic disease and a slight predominance of males in both groups. Nearly all had been symptomatic for a prolonged period before diagnosis and cholecystectomy. Common early diagnoses were...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Pokorny WJ,Saleem M,O'Gorman RB,McGill CW,Harberg FJ

更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five patients with infected abdominal aortoiliac aneurysms were treated. The diagnosis was made preoperatively based upon fever, leukocytosis, positive blood culture findings, and presence of an aneurysm in all five patients. Two patients had salmonella species, two had staphylococcus species, and one had bacteroides ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Taylor LM Jr,Deitz DM,McConnell DB,Porter JM

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The stainless steel 316 mesh tray with cancellous bone offers a method of mandibular reconstruction which theoretically is appealing from the viewpoint of basic osseous healing. The results in fity-two patients at twenty different institutions indicates encouraging results. Further evaluation of this method is recomme...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Salyer KE,Newsom HT,Holmes R,Hahn G

更新日期：1977-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parastomal hernia repair remains a significant surgical challenge. Recurrence after standard "keyhole" or primary suture repair is common. We adopted and modified a new technique using a construct shaped like an inverted top hat. We review our experience over the last six years in the first 30 patients (31 consecutive...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Fitzgerald MJ,Ullrich S,Singh K,Misholy O,Kingham P,Brady MS

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective clinical trial was designed to evaluate the efficacy of postoperative jejunostomy feedings using high (44 percent) and low (15 percent) branched-chain amino acid elemental diet formulations compared with no jejunostomy feedings in a homogeneous surgical population. Twenty-eight patients undergoing radica...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Daly JM,Bonau R,Stofberg P,Bloch A,Jeevanandam M,Morse M

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The standard paradigm for acutely injured patients involves evaluation in an emergency department (ED). Our center has employed a policy for bypassing the ED and proceeding directly to the operating room (OR) based on prehospital criteria. METHODS:This is a retrospective analysis of all trauma patients admi...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Martin M,Izenberg S,Cole F,Bergstrom S,Long W

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-five patients with ulcerative colitis were treated between 1959 and 1986 at the Mount Sinai Hospital, with severe gastrointestinal hemorrhage as their major complaint. Twenty-two patients required operation, while three patients were treated medically. Total proctocolectomy with ileostomy was carried out in 5 p...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Robert JH,Sachar DB,Aufses AH Jr,Greenstein AJ

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Respiratory failure secondary to a variety of causes remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the pediatric population. Newer therapies are appearing frequently in an attempt to decrease the number of deaths from this disease state. We briefly review the current literature on some of the new...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Arensman RM,Statter MB,Bastawrous AL,Madonna MB

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Though morbidity and mortality rates following pancreatic resection have improved in recent years, they are still around 35% and 5%, respectively. Typical complications, such as pancreatic fistula, abscess, and subsequent sepsis, are chiefly associated with exocrine pancreatic secretion. In order to clarify whether th...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Büchler M,Friess H,Klempa I,Hermanek P,Sulkowski U,Becker H,Schafmayer A,Baca I,Lorenz D,Meister R

更新日期：1992-01-01 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：:Percentage and levels of circulating T-lymphocytes were studied in forty-six patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck before and/or after treatment and compared with control values obtained in fifty-one healthy volunteers. Mean percentages of circulating T-cells and mean T-cell levels in cancer patie...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Olkowski ZL,Wilkins SA Jr

更新日期：1975-10-01 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：BACKGROUND:Gastroesophageal reflux is frequently associated with abnormal motility in the body of the esophagus. Concern for dysphagia has led surgeons to perform less competent procedures in this group, or to avoid surgery altogether. The current study was undertaken to evaluate our experience with the laparoscopic Hi...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Aye RW,Mazza DE,Hill LD

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Students report that their operating room experience during specialty clerkships has been less than satisfactory. To deal with this and other problems in a 1-week cardiothoracic clerkship, a video conference system was introduced. METHODS:Three teaching strategies were used: a seminar dealing with the disea...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Amiel GE,Cohen R,Amar R,Sarafov I,Safadi T,Saute M,Porat E,Sharony R,Bolotin G,Tann M,Uretzky G

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:These experimental studies provide an explanation for the therapeutic value of proteolytic enzymes as adjuncts to antibiotic treatment of contaminated wounds. After wounding, a fibrinous coagulum develops on the wound surface. This coagulum surrounds the bacteria and protects them from contact with sustemically or top...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Rodeheaver GT,Rye DG,Rust R,Marsh D,Edgerton MT,Edlich RF

更新日期：1978-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Common bile duct stenosis (CBDS) is one of the most frequent complications in chronic pancreatitis with inflammatory mass in the head of the pancreas (IMH). METHODS:A total of 474 patients who underwent duodenum-preserving pancreatic head resection (DPPHR) between 1982 and 1998 were reevaluated; 219 patient...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Schlosser W,Poch B,Beger HG

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cysts of the mesothelial investment of the round ligament are rare and occur in women in their late third or fourth decades. They are relatively painless, mobile, may be perceived to be reducible, and should be included in the differential diagnosis of groin masses in women. Differentiation of these cysts from a small...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Harper GB Jr,Awbrey BJ,Thomas CG Jr,Askin FB

更新日期：1986-04-01 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