Ischaemic lumbosacral plexopathy following aorto-iliac bypass graft: case report and review of literature.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Inferior epigastric artery (IEA) pseudoaneurysms are recognised complications of abdominal wall procedures, and a variety of approaches including surgical excision and ligation, percutaneous procedures and conservative management have been employed in treating this rare complication. METHODS:We describe a...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Edwards KJ,Avula SK,Babu BD,England RA

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Falls are the most common accident occurring to patients in hospital, especially those undergoing rehabilitation. The types, causes, and consequences of such falls are discussed in relation to the patients' age and underlying condition with reference to 386 accidents occurring over a 5-month period in a hospital with ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Watkins JS,Robson P

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three hundred and forty consecutive patients received successful spinal anaesthesia with 0.5% plain bupivacaine. A small randomised study of 40 of these cases showed little difference between 3.5 and 3 ml; however, analysis of its use in 200 patients receiving 3.5 ml (mean block T10.5 +/- 1 segment) and 100 receiving ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Ryan DW,Pridie AK,Copeland PF

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the late relapse of a patient following 43 years of surveillance of a germ cell tumour, thought to be a pure seminoma, having undergone yolk sac differentiation. The longest previous recorded time to relapse was 32 years (malignant teratoma with adenocarcinoma de-differentiation).(1) This case report demonst...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Mukhtar S,Beatty J,Agrawal S,Christmas TJ,Jameson C,Huddart RA

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Little is known about the outcome after pancreatic debridement in the district general hospital (DGH) setting and the debate about centralisation of pancreatic surgical services continues. We retrospectively reviewed our experience over 2 years, looking particularly at mortality, morbidity and cost. Of 12 cases treate...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Catto JW,Alexander DJ

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The Ganz trochanteric flip approach aims to avoid the potential risk of avascular necrosis in hip conserving surgery and may reduce the risk of femoral neck fractures, neck thinning and femoral head implant migration in hip resurfacing. Our initial audit revealed the complications of non-union and trochant...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Guyver PM,Cattell A,Reddy RP,Edwards C,Williams D,Dixon SM,Norton MR,Fern ED

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A term neonate was born with a grossly swollen and discoloured left hand and forearm. He was transferred from the local hospital to the plastic surgical unit, where a diagnosis of compartment syndrome was made and he underwent emergency forearm fasciotomies at six hours of age. Following serial debridements of necroti...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Martin B,Treharne L

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Enhanced recovery programmes (ErPs) are increasingly being used for arthroplasty. One of the core aims of an ErP is to improve the quality of patient experience. However, there is currently no published evaluation of patient satisfaction in relation to this new programme of care within orthopaedic surgery....

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Machin JT,Phillips S,Parker M,Carrannante J,Hearth MW

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intestinal fistulae have been outlined using the delayed phase of Tc-99m labelled HIDA. The technique involved is simple, safe and easily reproducible. This method has advantages over conventional radiography particularly for the leaking duodenal stump and involves minimal disturbance to the patient. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Gillen P,Peel AL,Rosenberg IL,Reeder A,Gill P

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical practice must be driven by wise professional judgements, involving complex deliberation, in the interests of ensuring the safe care of patients. Large amounts of energy are now being concentrated in training doctors in skills (competencies) in the belief that this will reduce risk to patients. Little thought ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： de Cossart L

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital absence of the anterior arch of the atlas is incredibly rare with only two cases reported previously in the literature. We present a third case of a medically fit patient who suffered neck trauma with an abnormal odontoid peg x-ray, which subsequently demonstrated a congenital non-fusion of the anterior ve...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Thavarajah D,McKenna P

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An observational study was conducted of 105 patients presenting with an open fracture of the tibia or ankle to determine the impact of a dedicated orthoplastic operating list on our management of these injuries over the time period January 2012 to July 2014. There were 51 patients before and 54 after the introduction ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Fernandez MA,Wallis K,Venus M,Skillman J,Young J,Costa ML

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis has become a major issue for surgeons both in the UK and worldwide. Several different sources of guidance on VTE prophylaxis are available but these differ in design and detail. METHODS:Two similar audits were performed, one year apart, on the VTE prophylaxis presc...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Veeramootoo D,Harrower L,Saunders R,Robinson D,Campbell WB

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary hyperparathyroidism may be cured surgically by complete excision of abnormal parathyroid tissue. Reoperation for persistent hypercalcaemia due to residual abnormal parathyroid tissue may be associated with a high complication rate. It is possible to assay intact parathormone (iPTH) intraoperatively and as iPTH...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Tan P,Leveson SH,Wilkinson H

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is considered by many to be the 'gold standard' treatment for benign prostatic enlargement. However, with the relatively recent introduction of pharmacological and other surgical treatment modalities, the performance of TURP appears to be in decline. METHODS:A ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Wilson JR,Urwin GH,Stower MJ

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The results of selective visceral angiography and colonoscopy were compared in the diagnosis of angiodysplasia of the large bowel. Fifty six patients were diagnosed as having angiodysplasia on angiography and 34 of these patients also underwent colonoscopy. Twenty three of the colonoscopies were positive giving a diag...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Salem RR,Wood CB,Rees HC,Kheshavarzian A,Hemingway AP,Allison DJ

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The usefulness of thoracic damage control (DC) for trauma requiring a thoracotomy is not established. The aim of this study was to clarify the usefulness of thoracic packing as DC surgery. METHODS:This was a retrospective case series study of 12 patients with thoracic trauma suffering uncontrollable intra...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Moriwaki Y,Toyoda H,Harunari N,Iwashita M,Kosuge T,Arata S,Suzuki N

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The indications for removal of tonsils and/or adenoids are discussed, along with preoperative assessment, operative technique, treatment of postoperative haemorrhage, aftercare, and results. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Haydon-Baillie M

更新日期：1977-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of sharps injury reporting amongst surgeons. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:A total of 164 surgeons completed a questionnaire on the reporting of sharps injuries, on the reasons for not reporting and their practise of universal precautions. RESULTS:Out of 164 surgeon...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Kerr HL,Stewart N,Pace A,Elsayed S

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a 6-month prospective study of management of surgical emergencies in a district general hospital, we have tried firstly to determine the degree to which non-life-threatening emergencies could be managed within 'social hours' (0800-1800), and secondly to identify examples of and reasons for potentially hazardous del...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Flook DJ,Crumplin MK

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Arthroscopy is the established 'gold standard' diagnostic investigation for detection of shoulder disorders. We aimed to compare the diagnostic accuracy of arthroscopy with magnetic resonance arthrography (MRA) for detection of shoulder disorders. METHODS Patients who underwent arthroscopy by a single surge...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Saqib R,Harris J,Funk L

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aims of this study were to audit the outcome of elective open abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair in a district general hospital, as well as investigate the true costs for this procedure in relation to the national tariff. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A database is maintained on AAA surgery in the trust. D...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： El Kafsi J,Wake J,Lintott P,Northeast A,McLaren A

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 74-year old man underwent a radical cholecystectomy for presumed gallbladder cancer. The histology of the resected specimen in fact revealed the lesion to be metastatic renal cell carcinoma from his resected right nephrectomy performed 14 years previously. ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： McWhirter D,den Dulk M,Terlizzo M,Malik HZ,Fenwick SW,Poston GJ

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary breast carcinoma is a common pathology in the UK. It can present with metastatic deposits but it is rare that lesions in the breast are the sole primary or secondary presentation for metastatic cancer from other sources. We present a case of a primary peritoneal cancer recurring after optimal treatment with a...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Coyne PE,Kenny L,Barnes E,Westley R,Ward E,Jain M,Iwuchukwu O

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Circumcision is one of the commonest operations performed throughout the world for ritual, traditional or medical reasons. Self-circumcision may lead to disastrous complications. There have been reports of the complications following use of the constricting devices for improved sexual performance and for auto-erotic i...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Sagar J,Sagar B,Shah DK

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 1999, a statement of best practice in primary total hip replacement was approved by the Council of the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) and by the British Hip Society (BHS) to provide a basis for regional and national auditable standards. We have compared practice in the North West Region of England ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Malik MH,Gambhir AK,Bale L,Pradhan N,Porter ML

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:It is well documented that music plays a role in reducing anxiety levels. Its role in reducing intra-operative anxiety levels in surgical patients while awake is less well known. We report the effects of music on intra-operative patient anxiety in both the elective and trauma plastic surgical setting. ME...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Sadideen H,Parikh A,Dobbs T,Pay A,Critchley PS

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a case of a very unusual cause of an acute groin lump in a 71-year-old woman that was presumed initially to either be an incisional or inguinal hernia. However, with subsequent computed tomography it was shown to be thrombophlebitis of collateral vessels secondary to a previous deep vein thrombosis. This case...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Davey PT,Byrnes C

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Introducing laparoscopic colorectal surgery is a challenge to the whole surgical team. It is usual for an assistant to hold the laparoscope and be responsible for the surgeon's view of the operative field and a lack of expertise in the assistant can add significant difficulties. The EndoAssist is a robotic...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Gilbert JM

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Portal and mesenteric venous thrombosis is a rare but potentially serious complication after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. There are no consistent studies that prove the safety and effectiveness of oral anticoagulant thromboprophylaxis with rivaroxaban after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. The objectiv...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Rodríguez JI,Kobus V,Téllez I,Pérez G

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00