Regional differences in surgical care based upon uniform physician and hospital discharge abstract data.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We sought association of genetic variants in the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) and vitamin D system with acute pancreatitis (AP) development and severity. BACKGROUND:The endocrine RAS is involved in circulatory homeostasis through the pressor action of angiotensin II at its AT1 receptor. However, local RAS...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Skipworth JR,Nijmeijer RM,van Santvoort HC,Besselink MG,Schulz HU,Kivimaki M,Kumari M,Cooper JA,Acharya J,Shankar A,Malago M,Humphries SE,Olde Damink SW,Montgomery HE

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Evaluate current risk factors for mortality and morbidity in patients undergoing the Fontan procedure at a single institution in the current era. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:An emphasis on early relief of volume and pressure overload culminating in the Fontan procedure has improved patient outcomes for patients ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hirsch JC,Goldberg C,Bove EL,Salehian S,Lee T,Ohye RG,Devaney EJ

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The factors contributing to the development of esophageal mucosal injury in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are unclear. The lower esophageal sphincter, esophageal acid and acid/alkaline exposure, and the presence of excessive duodenogastric reflux (DGR) was evaluated in 205 consecutive patients with GERD and v...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Stein HJ,Barlow AP,DeMeester TR,Hinder RA

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to determine which factors most influence late survival after the coronary bypass procedure, a review was made of the initial experience of one surgeon who performed 792 operations between 1968 and 1972. The initial 250 patients were compared with the subsequent 542 patients. The two groups were of similar ag...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lawrie GM,Morris GC Jr

更新日期：1978-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine whether parastomal hernia (PSH) rate can be reduced by using synthetic mesh in the sublay position when constructing permanent end colostomy. The secondary aim was to investigate possible side-effects of the mesh. BACKGROUND:Prevention of PSH is important as it often ca...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Odensten C,Strigård K,Rutegård J,Dahlberg M,Ståhle U,Gunnarsson U,Näsvall P

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the financial impact of quality improvement using Medicare payment data. BACKGROUND:Demonstrating a business case for quality improvement--that is, that fewer complications translates into lower costs--is essential to justify investment in quality improvement. Prior research is limited to cross-se...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Scally CP,Thumma JR,Birkmeyer JD,Dimick JB

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether adjuvant chemotherapy (AC) after neoadjuvant chemoradiation and esophagectomy is associated with improved overall survival for patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer, and to evaluate how pathologic disease response to neoadjuvant treatment impacts this effect. BACKGROUND:Neoadj...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Burt BM,Groth SS,Sada YH,Farjah F,Cornwell L,Sugarbaker DJ,Massarweh NN

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to create a technical skills assessment toolbox for 35 basic and advanced skills/procedures that comprise the American College of Surgeons (ACS)/Association of Program Directors in Surgery (APDS) surgical skills curriculum and to provide a critical appraisal of the included tools...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Ghaderi I,Manji F,Park YS,Juul D,Ott M,Harris I,Farrell TM

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess whether weekday of surgery influences long-term survival in esophageal cancer. BACKGROUND:Increased 30-day mortality rates have been reported in patients undergoing elective surgery later compared with earlier in the week. METHODS:This population-based cohort study included 98% of all esophageal c...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lagergren J,Mattsson F,Lagergren P

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) remains a significant cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Previous studies have suggested that hospital volume is an independent predictor of in-hospital mortality. We sought to validate this effect using a large national database incor...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bucher BT,Guth RM,Saito JM,Najaf T,Warner BW

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Early hospital readmission is a common and costly problem in the Medicare population. In 2009, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services began mandating hospital reporting of disease-specific readmission rates. We sought to determine the rate and predictors of readmission after colectomy for cancer, as ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Greenblatt DY,Weber SM,O'Connor ES,LoConte NK,Liou JI,Smith MA

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients recovering from acute respiratory insufficiency are usually not extubated until they can ventilate adequately while breathing spontaneously at ambient end-expiratory pressure (T-tube). It is hypothesized that this period of T-tube breathing might be detrimental to gas exchange since the endotracheal tube abol...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Annest SJ,Gottlieb M,Paloski WH,Stratton H,Newell JC,Dutton R,Powers SR Jr

更新日期：1980-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There is a documented association between critically ill patients who are in refractory shock and adrenal insufficiency. The underlying pathophysiology may be related to ischemia, necrosis, reperfusion, or resuscitative dilution. We hypothesize this blunted adrenal response is due to ischemia and necrosis ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Rushing GD,Britt RC,Britt LD

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether translocation of bacteria or endotoxin occurred into the thoracic duct in patients with multiple organ failure (MOF). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Translocation of bacteria or endotoxin has been proposed as a causative factor for MOF in patients without an infectious focus, although it has ra...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lemaire LC,van Lanschot JB,Stoutenbeek CP,van Deventer SJ,Dankert J,Oosting H,Gouma DJ

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study is to identify a set of microRNAs (miRNAs) as prognostic molecular biomarkers for the progression of Barrett esophagus (BE) to esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) to rationalize the surveillance programs in patients with BE. BACKGROUND:Histological dysplasia is currently used as the main bi...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Revilla-Nuin B,Parrilla P,Lozano JJ,de Haro LF,Ortiz A,Martínez C,Munitiz V,de Angulo DR,Bermejo J,Molina J,Cayuela ML,Yélamos J

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate long-term mortality following major burn injury compared with matched controls. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The effect of sustaining a major burn injury on long-term life expectancy is poorly understood. METHODS:Using health administrative data, all adults who survived to discharge after major burn ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Mason SA,Nathens AB,Byrne JP,Diong C,Fowler RA,Karanicolas PJ,Moineddin R,Jeschke MG

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The authors evaluated the causal relationship between entrapment of the posterior tibial nerve and neuropathic pain and describe the results of nerve decompression in a selected group of patients with intractable pain. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Painful metabolic neuropathy has, until recently, been thought to ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Wieman TJ,Patel VG

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine inguinal hernia recurrence rates 5 years after endoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair when either lightweight or heavyweight mesh was used. BACKGROUND:Recurrence is an important complication of inguinal hernia surgery. Higher recurrence rates of...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Roos MM,Bakker WJ,Schouten N,Voorbrood CEH,Clevers GJ,Verleisdonk EJ,Davids PH,Burgmans JP

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the survival curves for laparoscopic resection (LR) of colorectal cancer. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Laparoscopic resection for cure of colorectal cancer is controversial, and survival curves have not been determined. METHODS:A prospective database of 177 consecutive LRs of colorectal cancers perf...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Poulin EC,Mamazza J,Schlachta CM,Grégoire R,Roy N

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the effects of autologous platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) versus human albumin on incisional wound breaking strength and subcutaneous collagen deposition in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a randomized trial. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Platelet peptidic growth factors may stimulate colla...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Danielsen PL,Agren MS,Jorgensen LN

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present work was performed to clarify the effects of epidermal growth factor (EGF) on the growth of human breast cancer and carcinoma of the esophagus. Human breast cancer MX-1, UM-1, and esophageal cancer ES-4 were transplanted to the subcutaneous tissue of nude mice. Human EGF (2 micrograms) was injected locally...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Murayama Y

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This case control study is a detailed analysis of the causes of death and the risk factors of short-term mortality after appendectomy. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Although death is a rare event after appendectomy, we found a 7-fold excess mortality after appendectomy overall and a 9-fold excess mortality after n...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Andersson MN,Andersson RE

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the accuracy of physical examination, ultrasonography, and mammography in predicting residual size of breast tumors following neoadjuvant chemotherapy. BACKGROUND:Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is an accepted part of the management of stage II and III breast cancer. Accurate prediction of residual pathol...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Chagpar AB,Middleton LP,Sahin AA,Dempsey P,Buzdar AU,Mirza AN,Ames FC,Babiera GV,Feig BW,Hunt KK,Kuerer HM,Meric-Bernstam F,Ross MI,Singletary SE

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) is currently the primary diagnostic procedure in diagnosing thyroid malignancy and guides surgeons on patient selection for thyroidectomy for thyroid nodules. Diagnostic sensitivity is reported to be approximately 80%; however, patients with negative FNA results do not necessaril...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Tee YY,Lowe AJ,Brand CA,Judson RT

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the optimum excision margin and nodal management for patients with primary cutaneous melanomas 2.01- to 4.00-mm thick (T3 melanomas). BACKGROUND:Currently available evidence does not reliably define the minimum safe excision margin and best nodal management for patients with primary cutaneous T3...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lamboo LG,Haydu LE,Scolyer RA,Quinn MJ,Saw RP,Shannon KF,Spillane AJ,Stretch JR,Bonenkamp JJ,Thompson JF

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A biochemical assay of renal viability previously described for rabbits is validated in a canine model using anoxia, hypothermia, and hypothermic perfusion. The assay correlated well with the decree of anoxic injury and protective effect of hypothermia. It was found to be unable to document significant injury when pul...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Weinerth JL,Abbott WM

更新日期：1974-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The authors determined the incidence of complications in 133 patients who had undergone staging laparotomy with splenectomy before treatment for Hodgkin's disease (stages I-IV). METHODS AND MATERIALS:Medical records were reviewed, and the patients or their relatives were interviewed. Median follow-up after l...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Jockovich M,Mendenhall NP,Sombeck MD,Talbert JL,Copeland EM 3rd,Bland KI

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The problem of lead poisoning from bullets has been investigated by surgically implanting discs of lead, each enriched in a different natural isotope, into the tissue of two mongrel dogs and monitoring by mass spectrometry the release of the lead into each animal's blood over the course of 3 years. Lead placed in the ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Manton WI,Thal ER

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pattern of failure was studied in 1012 patients with resected Stage I or II non-small-cell carcinoma of the lung. Initial intrathoracic failure (41%) was more common than initial extrathoracic failure (34%) even though a complete resection was the intent in all patients. The most frequent sites of initial failure ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors：

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Of 178 patients with sclerosing cholangitis treated since 1950, 88 patients had associated inflammatory bowel disease, 72 had no such history, and 18 had iatrogenic injury or stone disease. A total of 233 biliary operations were performed, with a 75% rate of temporary improvement after initial operation. Subsequent op...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Martin FM,Rossi RL,Nugent FW,Scholz FJ,Jenkins RL,Lewis WD,Gagner M,Foley E,Braasch JW

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00