Assessment of the amylase--creatinine clearance ratio in postoperative patients.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To quantitate disease-specific hospital-based medical costs in 34 patients with chronic pancreatitis before and after treatment by either duodenal-preserving pancreatic head resection (DPPHR) or pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy (PPPD). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Pancreatic head resection in selected p...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Howard TJ,Jones JW,Sherman S,Fogel E,Lehman GA

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Advances in molecular biology have led to the identification of potential markers of prognostic and therapeutic importance in human cancers. HER-2 testing and targeted therapy now represents a critical cornerstone in the management of breast cancer. The objectives of the current study were to determine the...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Chiu CG,Masoudi H,Leung S,Voduc DK,Gilks B,Huntsman DG,Wiseman SM

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ventral anomalies of accessory pulmonary tissue have been classified as "bronchopulmonary foregut malformations." Between July 1, 1981, and May 31, 1985, 10 children with bronchopulmonary malformations have been cared for on the Pediatric Surgical Service at the University of Virginia. Six patients had bronchogenic cy...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Rodgers BM,Harman PK,Johnson AM

更新日期：1986-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A randomized, controlled, multicenter trial was undertaken in 102 patients with objective evidence of severe acute pancreatitis to evaluate whether selective decontamination reduces mortality. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Secondary pancreatic infection is the major cause of death in patients with acute necrotizin...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Luiten EJ,Hop WC,Lange JF,Bruining HA

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To quantify gender composition of 10 high-impact general surgery journals, delineate how board composition has changed over time, and evaluate qualification metrics by gender. BACKGROUND:Underrepresentation of women on editorial boards may contribute to the gender-based achievement gap in surgery. METHODS:W...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Harris CA,Banerjee T,Cramer M,Manz S,Ward ST,Dimick J,Telem DA

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to investigate transitions of recurrence hazard and peak recurrence time in patients with nonmetastatic CRC using the hazard function. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:A postoperative surveillance period of 5 years is consistent across major guidelines for patients with nonmetastatic CRC, but surv...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kudose Y,Shida D,Ahiko Y,Nakamura Y,Sakamoto R,Moritani K,Tsukamoto S,Kanemitsu Y

更新日期：2020-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether ischemic preconditioning protects the human liver against a subsequent period of ischemia in patients undergoing hemihepatectomy, and to identify possible underlying protective mechanisms of ischemic preconditioning, such as inhibition of hepatocellular apoptosis. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Clavien PA,Yadav S,Sindram D,Bentley RC

更新日期：2000-08-01 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：BACKGROUND:Surgery is the criterion standard for the treatment of severe burns and of late sequels after ingestion of corrosive agents, but long-term outcome is unknown. METHODS:Patients who underwent surgery between 1987 and 2006, for the treatment of severe caustic burns (group I, n = 268) or of late sequels (group ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Chirica M,Resche-Rigon M,Bongrand NM,Zohar S,Halimi B,Gornet JM,Sarfati E,Cattan P

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-four patients with intra-peritoneal infections were studied sequentially to evaluate neutrophil chemotaxis, spontaneous migration, and chemiluminescence. In six patients, infection was due to spontaneous disease processes and 18 others, infection was a sequel of intra-abdominal operation. In the patients studie...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Solomkin JS,Bauman MP,Nelson RD,Simmons RL

更新日期：1981-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To clarify whether bowel preparation use or its individual components [mechanical bowel preparation (MBP)/oral antibiotics] impact specific outcomes after colorectal surgery. METHODS:National Surgical Quality Improvement Program-targeted colectomy data initiated in 2012 capture information on the use/type o...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kiran RP,Murray AC,Chiuzan C,Estrada D,Forde K

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The importance of prostacyclin (PGI2) and thromboxane (Tx) medication of depressed cardiac performance during abdominal aortic aneurysm operative surgery was studied by contrasting the effects of 650 mg aspirin administered 12 hours before operation to that of a placebo. In 11 patients who received a placebo, the stab...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Utsunomiya T,Krausz MM,Dunham B,Mannick JA,Allen PD,Shepro D,Hechtman HB

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of parastomal hernias (PSHs) after end-colostomy formation using a polypropylene mesh in a randomized controlled trial versus conventional colostomy formation. BACKGROUND:A PSH is the most frequent complication after stoma formation. Symptoms may range f...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Brandsma HT,Hansson BM,Aufenacker TJ,van Geldere D,Lammeren FM,Mahabier C,Makai P,Steenvoorde P,de Vries Reilingh TS,Wiezer MJ,de Wilt JH,Bleichrodt RP,Rosman C,Dutch Prevent Study group.

更新日期：2017-04-01 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：OBJECTIVE:This study investigated the pathogenesis of water and sodium metabolism derangements in obstructive jaundice. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Obstructive jaundice is associated with hypodipsia, depletion of extracellular water, alterations of the water and sodium regulating hormones, and an increased incidence of re...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Pereira JA,Torregrosa MA,Martínez-Ródenas F,Clària J,Pallarés L,Gubern JM,Ruano-Gil D,Sitges-Serra A

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the distant metastatic potential of duodeno-pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (DP-NETs) in patients with MEN1, according to functional status and size. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:DP-NETs, with their numerous lesions and endocrine secretion-related symptoms, continue to be a medical challenge; unfortuna...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Vinault S,Mariet AS,Le Bras M,Mirallié E,Cardot-Bauters C,Pattou F,Ruszniewski P,Sauvanet A,Chanson P,Baudin E,Elias D,Menegaux F,Gaujoux S,Borson-Chazot F,Lifante JC,Caron P,Carrère N,Tabarin A,Laurent C,Klein M,

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two patients with aortic abdominal aneurysms in association with horseshoe kidney are presented, making a total of 34 cases recorded in the literature. In 29 patients, the aneurysm was resected and five patients were non-resectable. Because of the abnormalities in vascular supply to the abnormal kidney, it is importan...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bietz DS,Merendino KA

更新日期：1975-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of pancreatic resection in pancreatic endocrine neoplasias (PENs) in patients affected by multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) syndrome. BACKGROUND:Since these tumors often show an indolent course, the role of diagnostic procedures and type of surgical ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Tonelli F,Fratini G,Nesi G,Tommasi MS,Batignani G,Falchetti A,Brandi ML

更新日期：2006-07-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To develop a prediction model for clinical outcomes after unilateral adrenalectomy for unilateral primary aldosteronism. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Unilateral primary aldosteronism is the most common surgically curable form of endocrine hypertension. Surgical resection of the dominant overactive adrenal in unil...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Burrello J,Burrello A,Stowasser M,Nishikawa T,Quinkler M,Prejbisz A,Lenders JWM,Satoh F,Mulatero P,Reincke M,Williams TA

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To prevent bile duct injury by using a cold 5% glucose isotonic solution cooling in the bile ducts when radiofrequency (RF) is performed in a porcine model. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Complications that may arise during liver RF ablation include biliary stenosis and abscesses. METHODS:The RITA 1500 generator w...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Marchal F,Elias D,Rauch P,Zarnegar R,Leroux A,Stines J,Verhaeghe JL,Guillemin F,Carteaux JP,Villemot JP

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred fifty-five adult patients with "operable" soft part sarcomas including rhabdomyosarcoma, liposarcoma, leiomyosarcoma and fibrosarcoma of the trunk and extremities are reviewed. Local recurrences of 93% and 60% occurred after local and wide excisions of the primary tumor. In this series of patients, amputat...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Gerner RE,Moore GE,Pickren JW

更新日期：1975-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transcutaneous tissue oxygen tension (PtcO2) was evaluated as a noninvasive diagnostic test for peripheral arterial insufficiency; PtcO2 was measured at rest, during exercise, and following exercise at three leg sites in 36 controls and 138 patients with exercise-induced leg pain. Resting foot PtcO2 differed significa...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Byrne P,Provan JL,Ameli FM,Jones DP

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role for neoadjuvant systemic therapy in resectable pancreas adenocarcinoma remains undefined. OBJECTIVE:We evaluated the efficacy of gemcitabine and oxaliplatin administered as preoperative therapy in patients with resectable pancreas adenocarcinoma. METHODS:Eligible patients were screened using compu...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： OʼReilly EM,Perelshteyn A,Jarnagin WR,Schattner M,Gerdes H,Capanu M,Tang LH,LaValle J,Winston C,DeMatteo RP,DʼAngelica M,Kurtz RC,Abou-Alfa GK,Klimstra DS,Lowery MA,Brennan MF,Coit DG,Reidy DL,Kingham TP,Allen PJ

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The goal of this scoping review was to summarize the literature on facilitators and barriers to surgical practice change. This information can inform research to implement best practices and evaluate new surgical innovations. BACKGROUND:In an era of accelerated innovations, surgeons face the difficult decisi...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Arroyo NA,Gessert T,Hitchcock M,Tao M,Smith CD,Greenberg C,Fernandes-Taylor S,Francis DO

更新日期：2020-08-26 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy of a novel 2-stage treatment with reductive surgery plus percutaneous isolated hepatic perfusion (PIHP) for multiple hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), which was previously unresectable. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Surgical resection is the treatment of choice for HCC, but the majority of p...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Ku Y,Iwasaki T,Tominaga M,Fukumoto T,Takahashi T,Kido M,Ogata S,Takahashi M,Kuroda Y,Matsumoto S,Obara H

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemodynamic and metabolic consequences of a 90-minute period of liver ischemia followed by 120 minutes of reperfusion were studied in rats that were awake during most of the experiment and in rats anesthetized with either pentobarbital (40 mg/kg body weight) or chloralose (30 mg/kg X hour) during the complete length o...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Nordström G,Winsö O,Biber B,Hasselgren PO

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the events and people that shaped Harvey Cushing, one of the nation's leading surgeons, into a political actor as he rallied support for the issue of military medical preparedness for World War One. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:In a little remembered episode of American medical history, for 2 years bef...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Rutkow E,Rutkow I

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chest computed tomography (CT) screening of patients with blunt trauma for thoracic aortic injury is controversial. This study was undertaken to determine whether CT could exclude aortic injury and be used to select patients for aortography. METHODS:Computed tomography and aortography were used to evaluate ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Durham RM,Zuckerman D,Wolverson M,Heiberg E,Luchtefeld WB,Herr DJ,Shapiro MJ,Mazuski JE,Salimi Z,Sundaram M

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To critically review the theoretical and actual risks and benefits of accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) after breast-conserving surgery. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Because of rapid evolution of radiation therapy techniques related to brachytherapy and three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy, A...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kuerer HM,Julian TB,Strom EA,Lyerly HK,Giuliano AE,Mamounas EP,Vicini FA

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00