Pancreatic ascites: management by caudal pancreatectomy and side-to-side pancreaticojejunostomy.

abstract：:Appendicitis in preschool children is not uncommon. A duration of greater than 40 hours usually implied perforation. The most common findings were abdominal pain, tenderness, temperature elevation and vomiting. In the presence of perforation or abscess formation, appendectomy followed by copious wound irrigation, absc...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Graham JM,Pokorny WJ,Harberg FJ

更新日期：1980-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sustained intraabdominal pressures of 14 to 20 mm Hg have significant pathophysiological consequences, but there is currently no satisfactory low-morbidity procedure appropriate for intervention early in the disease process of abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS). The anatomical principles of abdominal wall ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Voss M,Pinheiro J,Reynolds J,Greene R,Dewhirst M,Vaslef SN,Clary E,Eubanks WS

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the purpose of facilitating liver biopsy during upper abdominal procedures, an adaptation of the percutaneous one-second needle biopsy technic is proposed. A simple device, consisting of a three-way deviator, allows the utilization of the standard needles for percutaneous biopsy. The entire procedure requires fro...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Menghini G,Antonini R,Bruschelli P

更新日期：1977-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prehospital and emergency room recordings of hemodynamic vital signs frequently play a major role in the evaluation and treatment of trauma victims. Guidelines for resuscitation and treatment are affected by absolute cutoffs in hemodynamic parameters. To determine the sensitivity of various strata of systolic blood pr...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Luna GK,Eddy AC,Copass M

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hemoglobin-based blood substitutes appear poised to deliver the promise of a universally compatible, disease-free alternative to banked blood. However, vasoconstriction following administration of tetrameric hemoglobins has been problematic, likely because of nitric oxide binding. Polymerized hemoglobin is e...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Johnson JL,Moore EE,Offner PJ,Haenel JB,Hides GA,Tamura DY

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A combination of heparin and dihydroergotamine mesylate (Heparin-Dihydergot) has been shown to be more effective than either of these drugs alone in preventing postoperative venous thromboembolism. The possible mechanism for the synergistic effect of heparin and dihydroergotamine was assessed. Phlebograms obtained aft...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Kakkar VV,Welzel D,Murray WJ,Malone P,Jones D

更新日期：1985-10-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Traumatic injuries during pregnancy are the leading cause of nonobstetric maternal mortality. We aimed to determine hospital charges for trauma activations during pregnancy. METHODS:We used the Illinois State Trauma Registry data from 1999 to 2003. Using STATA for bivariate and regression analyses, we compa...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Periyanayagam U,Crandall M

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The p53 tumor suppressor gene has been implicated in human esophageal tumorigenesis, and mutations are reported in primary esophageal adenocarcinomas and associated Barrett's epithelium. To evaluate the potential clinical significance of this molecular genetic marker in the progression of Barrett's epithelium to invas...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Casson AG,Manolopoulos B,Troster M,Kerkvliet N,O'Malley F,Inculet R,Finley R,Roth JA

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgery is indicated for acute uncomplicated appendicitis but the optimal timing is controversial. Recent literature is conflicting on the effect of time to intervention. METHODS:We queried the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Project dataset for patients undergoing laparos...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Fair BA,Kubasiak JC,Janssen I,Myers JA,Millikan KW,Deziel DJ,Luu MB

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty patients treated by femorofemoral bypass were retrospectively reviewed to determine if femorofemoral bypass was efficacious in the treatment of disabling claudication. The data have clearly demonstrated that two criteria are necessary for the successful outcome of femorofemoral bypass. First, the donor artery s...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Buchbinder D,Pasch AR,Schuler JJ,Meyer JP,Dillon BC,Rollins DL,Flanigan DP

更新日期：1986-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The accuracy of operative cholangiograms can be increased by radiomanometry. This study identified 17 patients among 198 studied whose choledocholiths would have likely been missed by routine cholangiography. These are almost invariably small stones the fate of which would be conjectural if left behind. In the present...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： McCarthy JD

更新日期：1977-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Identifying factors associated with resident autonomy may help improve training efficiency. This study evaluates resident and procedural factors associated with level of guidance needed in the operating room. METHODS:Intraoperative performance and yearly performance on Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Hoops HE,Haley C,Cook MR,Lopez O,Dewey E,Brasel KJ,Spight D,Kiraly LN

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A technic of esophagogastrostomy is described for constructing an end-to-side, back-to-front anastomosis using stapling devices. Twelve consecutive cases are reported with no deaths and no anastomotic leaks. ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Chassin JL

更新日期：1978-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with the classic manifestations of the glucagonoma syndrome and hepatic metastases is presented. Clinical improvement occurred after removal of the primary tumor by distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy. No further antitumor therapy has been needed over a 15 month postoperative follow-up despite metastatic d...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Montenegro F,Lawrence GD,Macon W,Pass C

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 1960 and 1990, a total of 998 patients were treated at the Sydney Melanoma Unit for cutaneous melanoma of the head and neck. There were 595 male and 403 female patients, with a median age of 53 years. The most common primary lesion site was the face (47%), followed by the neck (29%), scalp (14%), and ear (10%)...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： O'Brien CJ,Coates AS,Petersen-Schaefer K,Shannon K,Thompson JF,Milton GW,McCarthy WH

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Following appendectomy, management is often guided by surgeon determination of whether the appendicitis is uncomplicated or complicated. Our objectives were to determine the incidence of discordance between intraoperative and pathological findings and determine effect on outcomes. METHODS:We performed a ret...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Holloway JJ,Lett LA,Kim DY,Saltzman DJ,Ferebee MP,Macqueen IT,de Virgilio CM

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Strategies for the effective application of palliative procedures are infrequently standardized and incompletely understood. The effect on patient outcome as determined by elements such as resolution of chief complaints, quality of life, pain control, morbidity of therapy, and resource utilization should pre...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Miner TJ,Jaques DP,Tavaf-Motamen H,Shriver CD

更新日期：1999-02-01 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：BACKGROUND:Surgical energy-based devices emit energy, which can interfere with other electronic devices (eg, implanted cardiac pacemakers and/or defibrillators). The purpose of this study was to quantify the amount of unintentional energy (electromagnetic interference [EMI]) transferred to an implanted cardiac defibril...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Paniccia A,Rozner M,Jones EL,Townsend NT,Varosy PD,Dunning JE,Girard G,Weyer C,Stiegmann GV,Robinson TN

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The American Association of Endocrine Surgeons initiated a fellowship match in 2007. The profile of applicants who successfully match into an endocrine surgery (ES) fellowship has not previously been characterized. METHODS:An institutional review board-approved, web-based survey was distributed to recent an...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Kulaylat AN,Kenning EM,Chesnut CH 3rd,James BC,Schubart JR,Saunders BD

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Only 3 per cent of all melanomas arise in the mucosa of the head and neck region. Melanomas of mucosal origin in this series differed from their cutaneous counterpart in that size of the primary lesion did not influence prognosis. Regional lymph node metastases were infrequent and did not seem to influence prognosis. ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Shah JP,Huvos AG,Strong EW

更新日期：1977-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-one patients with melanoma of the head and neck received split-course radiation therapy (5,000 to 6,000 rads/30 fractions) for loco-regional disease. There was no difference in survival in patients with gross tumors versus patients with no clinical evidence of disease at the start of radiation therapy. The prog...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Creagan ET,Woods JE,Cupps RE,O'Fallon JR

更新日期：1979-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this study was to characterize variations in packed red blood cell (PRBC) transfusion practices in critically ill patients and to identify which factors influence such practices. We hypothesized that significant variation in transfusion triggers exists among acute care surgeons. METHODS:A s...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Sim V,Kao LS,Jacobson J,Frangos S,Brundage S,Wilson CT,Simon R,Glass NE,Pachter HL,Todd SR

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with diverticulitis have a 20% risk of requiring urgent/emergent treatment. Since morbidity and mortality rates differ between elective and urgent/emergent care, understanding associated disparities is critical. We compared factors associated with treatment setting for diverticulitis and evaluated d...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Lemini R,Spaulding AC,Osagiede O,Cochuyt JJ,Naessens JM,Crandall M,Cima RR,Colibaseanu DT

更新日期：2020-06-01 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

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：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-one patients presented with pathologic interactions between the gastrointestinal tract and aortic grafts. Seventeen patients were managed by excision of the graft and axillobifemoral bypass. Six patients died. four deaths were due to disruption of the proximal aortic stump after initial therapy that appeared su...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Buchbinder D,Leather R,Shah D,Karmody A

更新日期：1980-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The accepted approach to patients with intermittent calf claudication is nonoperative unless the symptoms are truly incapacitating, in which case arteriography and either percutaneous angioplasty or operation is indicated. Arteriography is considered a preoperative procedure. However, with improvements in percutaneous...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Collier P,Wilcox G,Brooks D,Laffey S,Dalton T

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The lower extremity complications of 100 consecutive patients who required the placement of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) during a 3-year period were studied. Indications for the IABP included hypotension during cardiac catheterization (33%) or coronary angioplasty (13%), hemodynamic instability after open heart...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Mackenzie DJ,Wagner WH,Kulber DA,Treiman RL,Cossman DV,Foran RF,Cohen JL,Levin PM

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00