Thrombectomy of a Hemasite graft.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have shown that advanced age, diabetes, and male gender are associated with higher morbidity and mortality after bariatric surgery. Those risk factors are characteristic of patients in the Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system. Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) has become an es...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Safadi BY,Kieran JA,Hall RG,Morton JM,Bellatorre N,Shinoda E,Johnson PJ,Curet MJ,Wren SM

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Understanding of differentiated carcinoma of the thyroid has improved in recent years with the definition of prognostic factors and risk group analysis. We intend to review our experience of differentiated thyroid cancer in relation to the risk of nodal and distant metastasis based on various histologic subg...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Shaha AR,Shah JP,Loree TR

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent rapid increases in the aging population have created an impending "Silver Tsunami" in advanced countries. The overall prevalence of gallstone disease and its related complications will soon increase, and there will be a larger demand for gallbladder surgery. METHODS:We examined the outcomes of cholec...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Matsui Y,Hirooka S,Yamaki S,Kotsuka M,Kosaka H,Yamamoto T,Satoi S

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-one patients with melanoma of the head and neck received split-course radiation therapy (5,000 to 6,000 rads/30 fractions) for loco-regional disease. There was no difference in survival in patients with gross tumors versus patients with no clinical evidence of disease at the start of radiation therapy. The prog...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Creagan ET,Woods JE,Cupps RE,O'Fallon JR

更新日期：1979-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The generative learning model posits that individuals remember content they have generated better than materials created by others. The goals of this study were to evaluate question generation as a study method for the American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination (ABSITE) and determine whether practice ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Willis RE,Dent DL,Love JD,Kempenich JW,Uecker J,Brown KM,Thomas JS,Gomez PP,Adams AJ,Admire JR,Sprunt JM,Kahrig KM,Wiggins-Dohlvik K

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:DNA is the fundamental guide for the cell's processes. The alterations in DNA that can lead to abnormal or absent proteins and the role of chromosomal alterations in changing the function of the DNA are reviewed. The role of viruses in derailing a cell's normal functions, the major mechanisms of oncogene action, and t...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Samara G,Hurwitz M,Sawicki M,Passaro E Jr

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to determine the axillary recurrence rate in breast cancer patients with a negative sentinel lymph node who did not have an axillary node dissection. METHODS:Sentinel lymphadenectomy for breast cancer patients, without axillary node dissection if the node was negative, was intr...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Chung MA,Steinhoff MM,Cady B

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Readmissions have become a focus of pay-for-performance programs. Surgical site infections (SSI) are the reason for most readmissions. Readmissions for SSI could be a unique target for quality improvement. METHODS:Readmission risk for SSI were evaluated for patients undergoing colectomies from 2013 to 201...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Shah R,Pavey E,Ju M,Merkow R,Rajaram R,Wandling MW,Cohen ME,Dahlke A,Yang A,Bilimoria K

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epithelioid sarcoma is a rare sarcoma with a high local recurrence rate that frequently metastasizes to lymph nodes. We reviewed our experience with adjuvant therapy in patients with this disease. METHODS:Between 1990 and 2003, we treated 11 patients with epithelioid sarcoma. Patient, tumor, and treatment c...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Wolf PS,Flum DR,Tanas MR,Rubin BP,Mann GN

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite significant evolutions in health care, outcome discrepancies exist among demographic cohorts. We sought to determine the impact of race on emergency surgery outcomes. METHODS:This is a retrospective review of the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database (20...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Causey MW,McVay D,Hatch Q,Johnson E,Maykel JA,Champagne B,Steele SR

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since 1977, we have studied preoperative treatments using 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) suppositories alone or in combination with radiation to reduce local recurrence and improve survival of patients with rectal cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We developed a novel preoperative therapy combining radiation, intralumina...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Ichikawa D,Yamaguchi T,Yoshioka Y,Sawai K,Takahashi T

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The authors determined the radiological misdiagnosis rate of primary epiploic appendagitis (PEA) and its impact on patient management and hospital resource use. METHODS:A total of 660 computed tomography scans performed for clinically suspected diverticulitis (348 cases) or appendicitis (312 cases) were rev...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Rao PM,Rhea JT,Wittenberg J,Warshaw AL

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We hypothesized that intravenous methylene blue will facilitate adrenal gland identification and resection during laparoscopic adrenalectomy. METHODS:Five mini-Hanford pigs were anesthetized and monitored per an approved Internal Review Board protocol. Timing of color changes in the adrenals was recorded af...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Obermeyer RJ,Knauer EM,Millie MP,Ojeda H,Peters MB Jr,Sweeney JF

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-six infants and children with primary malignant liver tumors were studied. Thirty-three had hepatoblastomas, 9 hepatocellular carcinomas, and 4 had sarcomas. Thirty-eight patients underwent liver biopsy or excision of the tumor. Nineteen patients were treated between 1952 and 1971 (mean survival 5.5 months) and ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Mahour GH,Wogu GU,Siegel SE,Isaacs H

更新日期：1983-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The experience with gastrointestinal cancer at a single large hospital has been utilized as a "micro-model" of the experience for the country at large, and the reasons why such a comparison might be possible have been presented. The incidence of various lesions has been discussed in terms of sex, age, and race. The ch...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Cohn I Jr

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to investigate the reliability and validity of a performance assessment of communication, professionalism, and surgical skills competencies for surgery residents. METHODS:Fourteen residents from the general surgery program of the University of Calgary were assessed in 7 surgica...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Ponton-Carss A,Hutchison C,Violato C

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The anastomotic leak and stricture formation after esophagectomy and cervical esophagogastric anastomosis deny patients with esophageal carcinoma the benefits of surgery. The present study was designed to ascertain whether a wide cross-sectional area at the site of anastomosis leads to lesser anastomotic com...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Gupta NM,Gupta R,Rao MS,Gupta V

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A technique is described for salvage of looped forearm polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) vascular access grafts that fail because of thrombosis due to cephalic vein outflow obstruction. It entails reversal of blood flow direction through the graft and construction of a new venous outflow in the medial upper arm. This pro...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Schulak JA,Lukens ML,Mayes JT

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. A review of the immediate and long-term results of prophylactic carotid endarterectomy for asymptomatic lesions of 78 carotid arteries in 72 patients between 1961 and 1976 is presented. 2. The inhospital operative mortality was zero. Two patients experienced postoperative transient neurologic deficit with complete ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Moore WS,Boren C,Malone JM,Goldstone J

更新日期：1979-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical experience with adrenal disease from 1970 to 1979 was reviewed in 315 patients. The pathologic conditions that were encountered were hypercortisolism (74 patients), hyperaldosteronism (46 patients), adrenocortical carcinoma (35 patients), pheochromocytoma (77 patients), and nonfunctioning adenoma (47 patients...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Hamberger B,Russell CF,van Heerden JA,ReMine WH,Northcutt RC,Sheedy PF 2nd,Edis AJ,Ilstrup DM

更新日期：1982-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Respiratory failure secondary to a variety of causes remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the pediatric population. Newer therapies are appearing frequently in an attempt to decrease the number of deaths from this disease state. We briefly review the current literature on some of the new...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Arensman RM,Statter MB,Bastawrous AL,Madonna MB

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of hepatic hemangioma is reported in which preoperative diagnosis, with the combined aid of serial selective hepatic arteriography and laparoscopy, was necessary. The patient underwent right hepatic lobectomy after extensive extrahepatic individual ligations with no severe postoperative complications. The combi...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Kato M,Sugawara I,Okada A,Kuwata K,Satani M

更新日期：1975-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is a challenging procedure performed by surgeons and gastroenterologists. We employed cognitive task analysis to identify steps and decision points for this procedure. METHODS:Standardized interviews were conducted with expert gastroenterologists (7) and surgeo...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Canopy E,Evans M,Boehler M,Roberts N,Sanfey H,Mellinger J

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The first case of a carotid body chemodectoma that was diagnosed using dynamic radionuclide perfusion angiography and subsequently excised is presented. The value of this technic in the investigation of pulsatile tumors is emphasized. ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Peters JL,Ward MW,Fisher C

更新日期：1979-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Substitution of segments of traumatized or diseased ureter has been attempted often with little success. The ideal ureteral subsitute has yet to be found, and experiments with the newer biologically inert prosthetic materials such as the bovine carotid artery heterograft are warranted. ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Albert PS,Vitolo RV,Friedenberg R,Davis JE

更新日期：1976-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This 17-year review was undertaken to examine clinical outcomes and the changing trends in resource utilization for lower extremity bypass grafts performed in a managed care setting. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between 1979 and 1995, 338 bypasses in 276 patients (199 men, 77 women; 62% diabetics) were carried out ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Maini BS,Orr RK,O'Mara P,Hendershott T

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a noninvasive method for diagnosing choledocholithiasis. It is said to be as accurate as the gold standard endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for detecting common bile duct (CBD) stones. A study was needed to look at the accuracy of MRC...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Richard F,Boustany M,Britt LD

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cusps of valve-bearing segments of canine cephalic, femoral, and jugular veins were completely divided and were used in interposition grafts in the femoral and carotid arteries in the nonreversed position. Three control grafts had intact valves in the reversed position, and one control graft in the reversed positi...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Donovan TJ,Lowe R

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since the introduction of the laparoscopic live donor nephrectomy in 1995, attempts have been made to depart from the total laparoscopic approach to the hand-assisted approach to decrease surgical time and complications. We present our 6-year experience with the total laparoscopic approach. METHODS:Between ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Hawasli A,Berri R,Meguid A,Le K,Oh H

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Follicular carcinoma of the thyroid usually metastasizes through a hematogenous route to the bone, lung, and central nervous system. Metastasis to subcutaneous tissues and retro-orbital region is unusual. We report an unusual case of follicular thyroid carcinoma with metastasis to subcutaneous tissues in the right tem...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Anoop TM,Mini PN,Divya KP,Nikhil S,Jabbar PK

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00