Vertebral arteriovenous fistulas.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with adverse events or complications in various gastrointestinal diseases. In this study, we examined whether diabetic patients had higher risk for the development of complicated acute appendicitis than nondiabetic patients. The relevant risk factors also were determined....

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Tsai SH,Hsu CW,Chen SC,Lin YY,Chu SJ

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Biopsy of nonpalpable lesions has increased during the last decade. Commonly these lesions are excised using preoperative wire localization. We describe a technique of intraoperative ultrasound-guided breast biopsy that allows easier excision and aids in obtaining surgical margins in breast cancer. METHODS:...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Smith LF,Rubio IT,Henry-Tillman R,Korourian S,Klimberg VS

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) has recently been shown to be more sensitive than contrast arteriography in the detection of patent distal runoff vessels. This study compares MRA and contrast arteriography in evaluating the severity of stenotic lesions in peripheral arteries, which has not been previously investi...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Hertz SM,Baum RA,Owen RS,Holland GA,Logan DR,Carpenter JP

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery higher volumes are associated with improved outcomes; however, there are limitations to regionalization. Here we report our experience establishing multidisciplinary HPB program at a university-affiliated community hospital. METHODS:This is a retrospective review of...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Lu S,Khatri R,Tanner B,Shebrain S,Munene G

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to determine the axillary recurrence rate in breast cancer patients with a negative sentinel lymph node who did not have an axillary node dissection. METHODS:Sentinel lymphadenectomy for breast cancer patients, without axillary node dissection if the node was negative, was intr...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Chung MA,Steinhoff MM,Cady B

更新日期：2002-10-01 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：:Seven patients with carcinoma in a thyroglossal duct cyst have received treatment over a 15 year period. Findings in all of these patients reflect the likelihood of carcinoma arising within thyroglossal duct tissue. In each patient there was sufficient histologic evidence of the presence of a thyroglossal duct cyst an...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Roses DF,Snively SL,Phelps RG,Cohen N,Blum M

更新日期：1983-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endovascular treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms is a rapidly evolving technique that has gained broad acceptance in the treatment of patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms. METHODS:A review of the English literature was done to determine the short- and long-term outcomes of endovascular repair of abd...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Towne JB

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nipple discharge occurs in 2% to 5% of women. We evaluated the effectiveness of a previously proposed treatment algorithm for these patients. METHODS:Patients with pathologic nipple discharge and a negative mammogram and subareolar ultrasound were offered follow-up from 2005 to 2011 according to the algorit...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Ashfaq A,Senior D,Pockaj BA,Wasif N,Pizzitola VJ,Giurescu ME,Gray RJ

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-five patients were identified with non-pituitary, nonadrenal ACTH-secreting tumors (bronchial carcinoid, bronchial small cell carcinoma, pancreatic islet cell carcinoma, medullary thyroid carcinoma, thymic carcinoids, metastatic adenocarcinoma, and pancreatic cystadenoma). Clinical features were weakness, hyper...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Jex RK,van Heerden JA,Carpenter PC,Grant CS

更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The multicentric occurrence of tumors of the upper aerodigestive tract has been well described, with an incidence ranging from 5 to 16 percent. Detection of a synchronous primary tumor at the time of initial work-up is crucial both for management and final outcome. However, there is a diversity of opinions regarding t...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Shaha A,Hoover E,Marti J,Krespi Y

更新日期：1988-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intraoperative blood loss has been shown to be an important factor correlating with morbidity and mortality in liver surgery. A 5-cm long instrument with variably deployable metal electrodes using in-line radiofrequency ablation (ILRFA) energy was used for hepatic transection in an attempt to reduce bleeding...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Haghighi KS,Wang F,King J,Daniel S,Morris DL

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Selective shunting during carotid endarterectomy is associated with the lowest operative stroke rate; therefore, patient selection for carotid shunting is critical. Electroencephalography (EEG) can detect ischemic brain cell dysfunction before irreversible injury. The carotid stump back pressure (CSP) has be...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Harada RN,Comerota AJ,Good GM,Hashemi HA,Hulihan JF

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:ACS-NSQIP classifies hospitals as "high outliers" if their performance is significantly worse than expected. We determined how often hospitals return to as-expected performance after being newly identified as outliers. METHODS:Outlier status was identified in ACS-NSQIP semi-annual reports (SARs) 2008-2011 f...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Lawson EH,Roberts PL,Francone TD,Marcello PW,Read TE,Ricciardi R

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The operative approach for esophageal cancer varies from simple palliative resection to extended esophagectomy with 3-field lymph-node dissection or en-bloc esophagectomy (EBE) depending on tumor and patient status and surgical strategy of the surgeon. The merits and demerits of such EBE are yet to be determ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Tachibana M,Kinugasa S,Yoshimura H,Shibakita M,Tonomoto Y,Dhar DK,Tabara H,Nagasue N

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postoperative expectations after stapled hemorrhoidopexy are still being clarified. Our purpose was to evaluate how outcome is affected by staple line height (SLH) above the dentate line and specimen histology. METHODS:A prospective database identified demographics, SLH, histology, narcotic use, return to w...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Williams R,Kondylis L,Geisler D,Kondylis P

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to assess the impact of previous abdominal surgery (PAS) on single-port laparoscopic colectomy (SPLC). METHODS:We studied 429 consecutive patients who underwent SPLC in our department from May 2009 to December 2013. Patients were divided into 2 groups: those with PAS (PAS group) an...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Tei M,Wakasugi M,Omori T,Ueshima S,Tori M,Akamatsu H

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A safe and rapid technic for internal jugular vein cannulation is described. The success rate is almost as high and the serious complication rate is much lower than subclavian vein cannulation. ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Stevens JC,Hamit HF

更新日期：1978-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Metastatic colorectal carcinoma to the liver is a potentially curable disease. The purpose of this study was to determine the safety and efficacy of hepatic resection for metastatic colorectal carcinoma. METHODS:One hundred twenty-one consecutive hepatic resections in 110 patients with metastatic colorectal...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Harmon KE,Ryan JA Jr,Biehl TR,Lee FT

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical observation is an integral part of surgical training. Junior residents, who have limited understanding of the procedures being performed, use observation to gain an initial exposure to surgical techniques. This study explores the challenges junior residents face from a cognitive standpoint when they...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Raîche I,Hamstra S,Gofton W,Balaa F,Dionne É

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Historically, tertiary syphilis infection has been the most common cause of thoracic aortic aneurysm, resulting in 5% to 10% of cardiovascular deaths until the era of antibiotics. METHODS:A 49-year-old Caucasian man presented to our institution with progressive dysphagia, weight loss, incomplete bladder emp...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Cruz RP,Marrone LC,Marrone AC

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A multicenter, randomized, clinical trial was initiated to evaluate the possible benefits of extended D2 (D2+) lymphadenectomy after potentially curative resection of gastric cancer. METHODS:Standard D2 lymphadenectomy was defined according to the Japanese Gastric Cancer Association classification. D2+ lymp...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Kulig J,Popiela T,Kolodziejczyk P,Sierzega M,Szczepanik A,Polish Gastric Cancer Study Group.

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A technique for the repair of inguinal hernias in elderly patients with weak abdominal muscles has been presented. It consists of the overlapping of the flaps of the aponeurosis of the external oblique muscle according to the method previously proposed by Andrews. To date, the technique has given good results, even in...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Nano M

更新日期：1983-09-01 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: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：BACKGROUND:Lack of exposure to surgery in the preclinical years of medical school contributes to students' negative opinions of the field and to low application rates to categorical surgical programs. METHODS:Forty preclinical medical students attended a series of 16 seminars and practice sessions covering the gamut o...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Riboh J,Curet M,Krummel T

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Colonic inertia (CI) is a disturbance of colonic motility characterized by severe constipation and abdominal pain. This study was conducted to assess the results of total abdominal colectomy (TAC) in the management of CI. METHODS:A retrospective chart review of 55 patients who underwent TAC for CI was condu...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Webster C,Dayton M

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study is to compare outcomes of patients who become pregnant within the first year after surgery and those who delayed pregnancy until after 1 year after surgery. METHODS:A retrospective review was performed to identify patients who became pregnant after their gastric-bypass surgery from...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Dao T,Kuhn J,Ehmer D,Fisher T,McCarty T

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Training and experience vary widely among surgeons performing laparoscopic surgery (LS). Visual perceptual demands are greater for LS than for traditional surgery, necessitating greater understanding of surgeon variables in skill acquisition and performance. METHODS:During an LS skills course incorporating ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Risucci D,Geiss A,Gellman L,Pinard B,Rosser J

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The integrity of the normal mature intestinal mucosal barrier to unaltered proteins was evaluated with tritiated bovine albumin in rats. Intact H3-BSA placed into either colon or small intestinal lumen regularly reached the bloodstream in quantities sufficient to be antigenic or toxigenic, although the fraction of H3-...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Warshaw AL,Bellini CA,Walker WA

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00