Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) and splenectomy: a current appraisal.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy of adjunctive IPC to standard prophylaxis of postoperative VTE in patients at extremely high-risk. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The standard prophylaxis for postoperative VTE is insufficient in extremely high-risk patients. It is unclear whether an adjunctive use of IPC would result in a...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lobastov K,Sautina E,Alencheva E,Bargandzhiya A,Schastlivtsev I,Barinov V,Laberko L,Rodoman G,Boyarintsev V

更新日期：2020-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the outcomes of TransCarotid Artery Revascularization with flow reversal (TCAR) to the gold standard carotid endarterectomy (CEA) using data from the Society for Vascular Surgery Vascular Quality Initiative TCAR Surveillance Project. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:TCAR is a novel minimally invasive proce...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Malas MB,Dakour-Aridi H,Kashyap VS,Eldrup-Jorgensen J,Wang GJ,Motaganahalli RL,Cronenwett JL,Schermerhorn ML

更新日期：2020-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Among hypertensive and diabetic patients undergoing elective noncardiac surgery, preoperative status and intraoperative changes in mean arterial pressure (MAP) were evaluated as predictors of postoperative ischemic complications. Of 254 patients evaluated before operation and monitored during operation, 30 (12%) had p...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Charlson ME,MacKenzie CR,Gold JP,Ales KL,Topkins M,Fairclough GP Jr,Shires GT

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypersensitive carotid sinus is a rare cause of spontaneous syncopal attacks. It must be differentiated from the other more common causes, such as intrinsic cardiac disease, vasovagal responses, postural hypotension and cerebrovascular insufficiency, although it may accompany these conditions. The definition of caroti...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Trout HH 3rd,Brown LL,Thompson JE

更新日期：1979-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To document long-term results associated with an coordinated plan of care for acutely burned hands in children. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND DATA:Optimal hand function is a crucial component of a high-quality survival after burn injury. This can be achieved only with a coordinated approach to the injuries. Long-te...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Sheridan RL,Baryza MJ,Pessina MA,O'Neill KM,Cipullo HM,Donelan MB,Ryan CM,Schulz JT,Schnitzer JJ,Tompkins RG

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the rarity of chronic relapsing pancreatitis in children, in the last 15 years at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and its Children's Hospital we have used longitudinal pancreaticojejunostomy in treatment of eight patients whose symptoms began in childhood. Duration of symptoms ranged from 2 to 36 years. S...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Scott HW Jr,Neblett WW,O'Neill JA Jr,Sawyers JL,Avant GS,Starnes VA

更新日期：1984-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Arginine transport was characterized and studied in human liver. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Plasma arginine uptake may regulate hepatocyte intracellular availability and the subsequent biosynthesis of nitric oxide (NO), but little is known about arginine transport across the human hepatocyte plasma membrane. M...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Inoue Y,Bode BP,Beck DJ,Li AP,Bland KI,Souba WW

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of preoperative transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for resectable large hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Resection of HCC is potentially curative, but local recurrence is very common. There is currently no effective neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy. METHODS:F...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Zhou WP,Lai EC,Li AJ,Fu SY,Zhou JP,Pan ZY,Lau WY,Wu MC

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Mycophenolate mofetil (MM) is a new immunosuppressive agent that reversibly inhibits guanine nucleotide synthesis and DNA replication. Its activity is highly selective for T and B lymphocytes. Two open-label multicenter trials of MM in renal transplantation have been performed. This report summarizes the resu...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Deierhoi MH,Kauffman RS,Hudson SL,Barber WH,Curtis JJ,Julian BA,Gaston RS,Laskow DA,Diethelm AG

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ability of surgeons to accelerate wound healing through pharmacologic intervention is limited. The effects of locally applied, biosynthetic human epidermal growth factor (EGF) and transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) on tensile strength of experimental incisions were investigated. A single dose of EGF in sal...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Brown GL,Curtsinger LJ,White M,Mitchell RO,Pietsch J,Nordquist R,von Fraunhofer A,Schultz GS

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data from the North Carolina Trauma Registry were analyzed to determine the effect of seat belt usage on outcome in motor vehicle accidents. Of 6237 persons involved in motor vehicle accidents, data on seat belt usage were available for 3396. Of these, 1916 were not and 1480 were wearing seat belts. The mean hospital ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Rutledge R,Lalor A,Oller D,Hansen A,Thomason M,Meredith W,Foil MB,Baker C

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We reviewed 37 consecutive, hemodynamically stable patients (16 adults, 21 children) who had splenic injuries diagnosed by computed tomography (CT) scan to compare the CT evaluation with operative assessment of injury and eventual treatment. Computed tomographic scans and operative findings were graded by a splenic in...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Malangoni MA,Cué JI,Fallat ME,Willing SJ,Richardson JD

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Planned perioperative endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERC) and sphincterotomy (ES) for suspected or proven common bile duct stones (CBDS) has been attempted in 63 of 540 consecutive patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Experience with this intervention has been studied with respect to...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Graham SM,Flowers JL,Scott TR,Bailey RW,Scovill WA,Zucker KA,Imbembo AL

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if certain outcomes of incisional hernia repair have improved in recent eras. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Technological developments have been reported to improve outcomes in the repair of abdominal wall incisional hernias. METHODS:This retrospective, population-based cohort study was conducted usi...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Flum DR,Horvath K,Koepsell T

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to identify the utility of "keyhole" thoracotomy approaches to single vessel coronary artery bypass surgery. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Although minimally invasive surgery is efficacious in a wide variety of surgical disciplines, it has been slow to emerge in cardiac surgery. Amo...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Landreneau RJ,Mack MJ,Magovern JA,Acuff TA,Benckart DH,Sakert TA,Fetterman LS,Griffith BP

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the field of surgical innovation from a historical perspective, applying new findings from research in technology innovation. BACKGROUND:While surgical innovation has a rich tradition, as a field of study it is embryonic. Only a handful of academic centers of surgical innovation exist, all of whi...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Riskin DJ,Longaker MT,Gertner M,Krummel TM

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate angiographic and clinical outcomes associated with open and closed dissection tunnel endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) devices. BACKGROUND:A previous PREVENT-IV (PRoject of Ex-vivo Vein graft ENgineering via Transfection IV) analysis reported that EVH for coronary artery bypass graft surgery was a...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： van Diepen S,Brennan JM,Hafley GE,Reyes EM,Allen KB,Ferguson TB,Peterson ED,Williams JB,Gibson CM,Mack MJ,Kouchoukos NT,Alexander JH,Lopes RD

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Analysis of experience with chronic bleeding peptic ulcer in 504 patients, admitted from 1960 to 1971, shows a hospital mortality of 12%. This retrospective review suggested that early endoscopic diagnosis, adequate resuscitation and a policy of early selective surgery was necessary if mortality was to be reduced. Wit...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hunt PS

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:All patients who underwent isolated myocardial revascularization procedures from 1967-70 (n = 741) were compared with the first 1,000 patients who received similar elective operations each year from 1971 through 1978. Data from these eight years were processed through a computerized cardiovascular information registry...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Loop FD,Cosgrove DM,Lytle BW,Thurer RL,Simpfendorfer C,Taylor PC,Proudfit WL

更新日期：1979-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Emergency portacaval shunt for variceal bleeding is associated with a high operative mortality, particularly if used as a last resort. Because of this, a strong case has been made against emergency shunt. This report describes an experience with emergency portacaval shunt for the treatment of variceal bleeding when us...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Villeneuve JP,Pomier-Layrargues G,Duguay L,Lapointe R,Tanguay S,Marleau D,Willems B,Huet PM,Infante-Rivard C,Lavoie P

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objectives of this study were to compare in dogs the effects of massive infusion of Ringer's lactate, 5% dextrose in water, and whole blood. Special interest centered upon lung function, central venous pressure, and dilutional effects upon the blood components. Three groups of 5 healthy dogs each received respecti...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hardy JD,Hardy KP,Turner MD

更新日期：1975-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The efficacy of irrigating the peritoneal cavity during appendectomy for perforated appendicitis has been debated extensively. To date, prospective comparative data are lacking. Therefore, we conducted a prospective, randomized trial comparing peritoneal irrigation to suction alone during laparoscopic append...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： St Peter SD,Adibe OO,Iqbal CW,Fike FB,Sharp SW,Juang D,Lanning D,Murphy JP,Andrews WS,Sharp RJ,Snyder CL,Holcomb GW,Ostlie DJ

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the immediate and long-term clinical results of 2 different surgical procedures for the treatment of asymmetrical multinodular goiter (AMG). BACKGROUND:Half of the patients presenting with a single benign thyroid nodule have contralateral subclinical disease. There is a controversy whether these pa...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Sancho JJ,Prieto R,Dueñas JP,Ribera C,Ripollés J,Larrad A,Sitges-Serra A

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A simulator to enable safe practice and assessment of ALND has been designed, and face, content and construct validity has been investigated. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND DATA:The reduction in the number of ALNDs conducted has led to decreased resident exposure and confidence. METHODS:A cross-sectional multicente...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Muthuswamy K,Fisher R,Mavroveli S,Petrou F,Khawar S,Amlani A,Hanna GB,Hadjiminas DJ,Thiruchelvam PTR,Leff DR

更新日期：2020-06-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to predict recurrence in patients with grade 1 or 2 nonfunctioning pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (NF-pNET) after curative resection. BACKGROUND:Surgical resection is the preferred treatment for NF-pNET; however, recurrence occurs frequently after curative surgery, worsening progn...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Genç CG,Jilesen AP,Partelli S,Falconi M,Muffatti F,van Kemenade FJ,van Eeden S,Verheij J,van Dieren S,van Eijck CHJ,Nieveen van Dijkum EJM

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A clinical program in liver transplantation was begun at UCLA in 1984 after a period of laboratory investigation. The first 100 orthotopic liver transplants (OLT) were performed in 83 patients (43 adults and 40 children) between February 1, 1984 and November 1, 1986. Donors and recipients were matched only for size an...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Busuttil RW,Colonna JO 2nd,Hiatt JR,Brems JJ,el Khoury G,Goldstein LI,Quinones-Baldrich WJ,Abdul-Rasool IH,Ramming KP

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Midgestation fetal wound healing is characterized by healing without fibrosis or scar formation. The mechanisms that underlie this remarkable process are mediated in part through a fetal wound extracellular matrix rich in hyaluronic acid. In this study a newly developed assay was used to determine the hyaluronic acid ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Longaker MT,Chiu ES,Adzick NS,Stern M,Harrison MR,Stern R

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of our study was to determine if differences in outcomes at treating facilities can help explain these age-based racial disparities in survival after trauma. BACKGROUND:It has been previously demonstrated that racial disparities in survival after trauma are dependent on age. For patients younge...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hicks CW,Hashmi ZG,Hui X,Velopulos C,Efron DT,Schneider EB,Cooper L,Haut ER,Cornwell EE 3rd,Haider AH

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A total of 360 patients underwent preoperative cardiac risk assessment using 23 clinical parameters, seven multivariate clinical scoring systems, and quantitative dipyridamole-thallium imaging to predict postoperative and long-term myocardial infarction and cardiac death after noncardiac surgery. There were 30 postope...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lette J,Waters D,Bernier H,Champagne P,Lassonde J,Picard M,Cerino M,Nattel S,Boucher Y,Heyen F

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report on the long-term follow-up of a randomized clinical trial comparing pancreatic head resection according to Beger and limited pancreatic head excision combined with longitudinal pancreatico-jejunostomy according to Frey for surgical treatment of chronic pancreatitis. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Resectio...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Strate T,Taherpour Z,Bloechle C,Mann O,Bruhn JP,Schneider C,Kuechler T,Yekebas E,Izbicki JR

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00