Popliteal artery puncture in the assessment of patients with severe leg ischemia.

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 identify risk factors for recurrence after pancreatic resection for intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Long-term follow-up data on recurrence after surgical resection for IPMN are currently lacking. Previous studies have presented mixed results on the ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Pflüger MJ,Griffin JF,Hackeng WM,Kawamoto S,Yu J,Chianchiano P,Shin E,Lionheart G,Tsai HL,Wang H,Rezaee N,Burkhart RA,Cameron JL,Thompson ED,Wolfgang CL,He J,Brosens LAA,Wood LD

更新日期：2020-11-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Hepp-Couinaud technique describes side-to-side HJ to the main left hepatic duct but a side-to-side approach is not consistently used when repairing other ducts. Compared with end-to-side repairs, side-to-side anastomoses require less dissection, theoretically preserving blood supply to the bile ducts, an...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Winslow ER,Fialkowski EA,Linehan DC,Hawkins WG,Picus DD,Strasberg SM

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Conversion of jejunoileal bypass to gastric bypass was performed in 11 patients because of metabolic problems and physical discomforts, and in three patients because of insufficient weight loss. There was no mortality and little morbidity after operation. An additional mean weight loss of 6% occurred, and weight stabi...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Ackerman NB

更新日期：1982-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because hospitalization is a key factor in controlling health care costs and because fee-for-service remains the predominant mode of physician payment, a study was undertaken of the hospitalization experiences of open panel fee-for-service health maintenance organizations (IPA-HMOs) and Foundations for Medical Care (F...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Edgahl RH,Taft CH,Friedland J,Linde K

更新日期：1977-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an attempt to prevent portoprival malcirculation after distal splenorenal shunt (DSRS), a splenic hilar renal shunt (HRS) with proximal flush ligation of splenic vein was designed. To accomplish this procedure, two methods were compared: HRS alone (Group A) and HRS plus proximal flush ligation of the splenic vein (...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Inokuchi K,Beppu K,Koyanagi N,Nagamine K,Hashizume M,Sugimachi K

更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peripheral vascular disease of the extremities causes ischemic pain and, at times, skin ulcerations and gangrene. It has been suggested that epidural spinal electrical stimulation (ESES) could improve peripheral circulation. Since 1978 we have used ESES in 34 patients with severe limb ischemia; all had resting pain an...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Augustinsson LE,Carlsson CA,Holm J,Jivegård L

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent reports cite better survival when repeatedly rejecting renal allografts are removed and patients returned to hemodialysis. However, the criteria for graft removal remain undefined; although some reports recommend removing all kidneys undergoing a third rejection. In our series (1968-1973) of 316 patients with t...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Matas AJ,Simmons RL,Kjellstrand CM,Fryd DS,Najarian JS

更新日期：1977-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Small intestinal morphologic and biochemical changes were studied following jejuno-ileal bypass for obesity after body weight stabilization had occurred. Four patients underwent biopsy of in-continuity and bypassed jejunal and ileal segments of the small intestine 11 to 22 months after the bypass operation. Microscopi...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Dudrick SJ,Daly JM,Castro G,Akhtar M

更新日期：1977-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The understanding of the association of mammalian ovarian function with lactation was common knowledge to dairy-men early in the 19th century or earlier. This thesis reviews the application of these empiric observations to lactation in humans by Beatson of Glasgow, supported by his preliminary laboratory investigation...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Macmahon CE,Cahill JL

更新日期：1976-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the ability of epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition-related microRNAs (miRNAs) as serum biomarkers for prognosis and prediction of metastasis in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). BACKGROUND:Epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition-related miRNAs drive CRC progression and metastasis. However, the...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Toiyama Y,Hur K,Tanaka K,Inoue Y,Kusunoki M,Boland CR,Goel A

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prior experience with the rare combination of horseshoe kidney and significant atherosclerotic vascular disease suggests difficulty in intraoperative management, often requiring division of the renal isthmus or sacrifice of some renal tissue. Seven patients have been managed successfully over the past ten years at The...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lobe TE,Martin EW Jr,Cooperman M,Vasko J,Evans WE

更新日期：1978-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past 27 years cavernous hemangioma of the liver has been diagnosed in 12 nonoperated patients and in 16 patients who had resection of the lesion at Strong Memorial Hospital. In almost all patients the diagnosis was suggested by an imaging procedure. In the 12 nonoperated patients the average size of the tumor...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Schwartz SI,Husser WC

更新日期：1987-05-01 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：BACKGROUND:While stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) is increasingly emerging as an alternative to surgery for node-negative non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), there is poor understanding of patients who may most benefit SABR compared to surgery. OBJECTIVE:This study examined the relationship between tumor size...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Raman V,Jawitz OK,Cerullo M,Voigt SL,Rhodin KE,Yang CJ,D'Amico TA,Harpole DH,Kelsey CR,Tong BC

更新日期：2021-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if addition of the S-nitrosylating agent ethyl nitrite (ENO) to the preservation solution can improve perfusion parameters in pumped human kidneys. BACKGROUND:A significant percentage of actively stored kidneys experience elevations in resistance and decreases in flow rate during the ex vivo sto...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Zhu L,Qureshi A,Awad M,Hausladen A,Perez-Protto S,Latifi SQ,Lebovitz DJ,Chavin K,Stamler JS,Reynolds JD

更新日期：2019-12-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We examined the influence of surgeon age and other factors on proficiency in laparoscopic or open hernia repair. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:In a multicenter, randomized trial comparing open and laparoscopic herniorrhaphies, conducted in Veterans Administration hospitals (CSP 456), we reported significant diffe...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Neumayer LA,Gawande AA,Wang J,Giobbie-Hurder A,Itani KM,Fitzgibbons RJ Jr,Reda D,Jonasson O,CSP #456 Investigators.

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During a 29-month trial, 65 patients with acute gallstone pancreatitis were randomly selected for biliary tract explorations either within 73 hours of admission (36 patients) or at three months following remission with nonoperative measures (29 patients, with five others awaiting elective operation). The details of su...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Stone HH,Fabian TC,Dunlop WE

更新日期：1981-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our study aims to provide a paradigm when it is ethical to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Hospitals around the nation are enacting systems to limit CPR in caring for COVID+ patients for a variety of legitimate reasons and based on...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kopar PK,Brown DE,Turnbull IR

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the short-term results of the radiofrequency treatment of the gastroesophageal junction known as the Stretta procedure versus laparoscopic fundoplication (LF) in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The Stretta procedure has been shown to be safe, well tole...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Richards WO,Houston HL,Torquati A,Khaitan L,Holzman MD,Sharp KW

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the incidence of gastroesophageal reflux (GER)related complications after correction of esophageal atresia (EA). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The association of EA and GER in children is well known. However, little is known about the prevalence of GER and its potential complications in adults who have un...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Deurloo JA,Ekkelkamp S,Bartelsman JF,Ten Kate FJ,Schoorl M,Heij HA,Aronson DC

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the results of a vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneus (VRAM) flap after abdomino-perineal resection (APR) for anal cancer (AC). BACKGROUND DATA:APR is the only curative treatment for AC that recurs or persists after radiochemotherapy. To obtain a clear surgical margin, APR frequently includes a...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lefevre JH,Parc Y,Kernéis S,Shields C,Touboul E,Chaouat M,Tiret E

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to determine the prognostic value of embryonic origin in patients undergoing resection after chemotherapy for colon cancer liver metastases (CCLM). METHODS:We identified 725 patients with primary colon cancer and known RAS mutation status who underwent hepatic resection after preop...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Yamashita S,Brudvik KW,Kopetz SE,Maru D,Clarke CN,Passot G,Conrad C,Chun YS,Aloia TA,Vauthey JN

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have demonstrated that administered antibiotics must be active against major anticipated pathogens and must have reached sufficient concentrations in the tissue or body fluid at risk by the time of bacterial challenge if prophylactic therapy is to be maximally effective in reducing the infection rate ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Stone HH,Haney BB,Kolb LD,Geheber CE,Hooper CA

更新日期：1979-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As a result of this retrospective analysis of hemorrhage from a porta-systemic venous shunt occurring within the small intestine, we believe that the early diagnosis of the syndrome is strongly suggested by the presence of varices in unusual locations demonstrated by the venous phase of mesenteric arteriography. In al...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Moncure AC,Waltman AC,Vandersalm TJ,Linton RR,Levine FH,Abbott WM

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine prospectively the immunologic response and adverse clinical events in surgical patients exposed to bovine thrombin during cardiac surgical procedures. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Topical bovine thrombin is used extensively as a hemostatic agent during cardiovascular surgery. Antibodies developing af...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Ortel TL,Mercer MC,Thames EH,Moore KD,Lawson JH

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the rate and clinicopathologic factors predictive of sentinel lymph node (SLN) positivity, regional lymph node recurrence, and survival in a large series of patients with thin primary cutaneous melanoma who underwent SLN biopsy (SLNB). METHODS:Patients with thin (≤1 mm) melanomas who underwent ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Murali R,Haydu LE,Quinn MJ,Saw RP,Shannon K,Spillane AJ,Stretch JR,Thompson JF,Scolyer RA

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare outcomes of fenestrated (FEVAR) and open repairs of complex abdominal aortic aneurysms (cAAA). BACKGROUND:FEVAR has emerged as an alternative to open surgery for treating cAAA, but direct comparisons are limited. METHODS:We studied all repairs of intact or symptomatic cAAA in the Vascular Quality...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： O'Donnell TFX,Boitano LT,Deery SE,Schermerhorn ML,Schanzer A,Beck AW,Green RM,Takayama H,Patel VI

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a prospective, block-randomized, multicenter study, the safety and efficacy of cefoxitin in preoperative prophylaxis were studied. 1735 patients undergoing appendectomy were evaluable, and half of these patients received 2 g of cefoxitin before undergoing operation. The patients were divided into three groups: pati...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bauer T,Vennits B,Holm B,Hahn-Pedersen J,Lysen D,Galatius H,Kristensen ES,Graversen P,Wilhelmsen F,Skjoldborg H

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To develop, validate, and implement a competency assessment tool (CAT) for technical surgical performance in the context of a summative assessment process for the National Training Programme in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery (NTP). BACKGROUND:The NTP is an educational initiative by the National Cancer Acti...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Miskovic D,Ni M,Wyles SM,Kennedy RH,Francis NK,Parvaiz A,Cunningham C,Rockall TA,Gudgeon AM,Coleman MG,Hanna GB,National Training Programme in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery in England.

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00