Abstract:
:The histopathology, clinical features, treatment, and results are reported in twenty-nine patients with thymoma. Benign and malignant thymomas are differentiated by their invasive characteristics. Surgical excision is recommended for benign lesions. Surgical excision and postoperative irradiation are recommended for malignant thymomas irrespective of the predominant cell type. The recommended treatment for thymoma and the symptomatic results in myasthenia gravis are unpredictable.
journal_name
Am J Surgjournal_title
American journal of surgeryauthors
Gerein AN,Srivastava SP,Burgess Jdoi
10.1016/0002-9610(78)90199-xsubject
Has Abstractpub_date
1978-07-01 00:00:00pages
49-53issue
1eissn
0002-9610issn
1879-1883pii
0002-9610(78)90199-Xjournal_volume
136pub_type
杂志文章abstract:BACKGROUND:There is little evidence supporting or refuting clamping trials, a period of clamping thoracostomy tubes prior to removal. We sought to evaluate whether clamping trials reduce the need for subsequent pleural drainage procedures. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective cohort study of trauma patients who underw...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2020.01.007
更新日期:2020-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Standard two-dimensional (2D) specimen radiography may guide intraoperative re-excision of margins in patients undergoing breast conserving surgery. We sought to determine the impact of three-dimensional (3D) specimen imaging in further reducing positive margin rates. METHODS:A prospective study of 100 pati...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2015.05.018
更新日期:2015-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Many cases of acute adhesive small-bowel obstruction (SBO) can be successfully treated with intestinal tube decompression. There is considerable controversy, however, regarding whether a short nasogastric tube (NGT) or a long nasointestinal tube (LT) is the best method of intestinal tube decompression. PATI...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/s0002-9610(99)80305-5
更新日期:1995-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:During the reproductive years, women have a 4-fold higher prevalence of gallstones than men, making gallbladder disease a critically important topic in women's health. Among age-matched women and men hospitalized for cholecystitis, gender based differences in demographics, management, and economic and clinic...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2013.07.011
更新日期:2013-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::We describe our experience with a supraumbilical skin-fold incision for pyloromyotomy in infants. Our technique uses a vertical fascial incision. This approach provides excellent exposure to the pylorus, allows greater operative flexibility, and results in a superior cosmetic outcome compared to the traditional right ...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/S0002-9610(97)89628-6
更新日期:1996-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that surgical site infections (SSIs) create a significant hospital burden. To date, few multi-institutional studies have been performed to evaluate the risk factors for SSIs in mastectomy patients. METHODS:By using the American College of Surgeons' Nat...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2012.05.007
更新日期:2013-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Using an original model, the Donor Rat Model, we showed that bile-pancreatic juice (BPJ) exclusion from gut exacerbates ligation-induced acute pancreatitis in rats. We also showed that muscarinic cholinergic M3 and CCK-A receptor expression is induced following duct ligation. Increased receptor number potent...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2004.07.008
更新日期:2004-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Professionalism and ethics are Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) core competencies, but there is little evidence regarding the effectiveness of ethics education. METHODS:General surgery residents at the University of Pittsburgh completed questionnaires measuring attitudes and know...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2010.08.002
更新日期:2010-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Cholecystostomy in patients with noninflammatory disease of the biliary tract has rarely been evaluated. Our experience with 124 patients suggests that, in addition to being helpful in inflammatory conditions, cholecystostomy is helpful in performing cholangiography, in removing stones and in decompressing an otherwis...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(81)90192-6
更新日期:1981-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:The role of advanced life support (ALS) versus basic life support (BLS) in blunt trauma is controversial. Previous studies have shown no mortality benefit with ALS for penetrating trauma but the blunt population has mostly remained unaddressed. METHODS:A retrospective cohort study was conducted at a Level...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2020.01.012
更新日期:2020-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:We investigated whether or not interleukin-8 (IL-8) and granulocyte elastase (GE) can be associated with pulmonary complication after esophagectomy (the most common cause of postoperative death). METHODS:We measured serial changes in the IL-8 concentration and GE activity in the plasma and bronchoalveolar l...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9610(00)00558-4
更新日期:2001-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Protection of the bronchial stump after pneumonectomy reduces the incidence of bronchopleural fistula. However, which technique provides the most satisfactory results remains open for debate. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We describe a study in which a bronchial stump coverage technique was performed using 2 layers...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2008.01.022
更新日期:2008-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Despite the very high accuracy rate of imaging studies (ultrasound, computed tomography, liver-lung-spleen scans and gallium-67 scans) in detecting intraabdominal abscesses, our experience with 80 recent cases indicate that these techniques have not significantly altered traditional methods of decision-making about wh...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(82)90195-7
更新日期:1982-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Thirty patients with carcinoid tumors of the ileum over a recent 10-year period have been analyzed. Seventeen patients were symptomatic and 13 others were found to have tumors incidentally at autopsy or celiotomy. Patients with symptoms almost invariably had metastatic disease, yet preoperative diagnosis was rarely ac...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(83)90272-6
更新日期:1983-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Fifty-three patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding and proven esophageal varices were treated by intravascular injection sclerotherapy of the varices using a mixture of ethanolamine oleate, bovine thrombin and cephalothin. An intraesophageal balloon was used to impede craniad flow during the injection. Except i...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(82)90191-x
更新日期:1982-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Over a 20 year period, 60 patients underwent 76 procedures for upper dorsal sympathectomy, usually with a transaxillary approach but occasionally with an anterior approach. Procedures in male patients and in those that were carried out on the right side were most frequent. There were few simultaneous procedures. The e...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(85)90425-8
更新日期:1985-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Three distinct forms of postoperative breakdown after Nissen fundoplication have been discussed. Disruption and recurrent reflux is most common, with slipping occurring infrequently. For the first time, three patients developing a proximal gastric pouch deformity causing partial obstruction of the fundus without recur...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(77)90278-1
更新日期:1977-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Current standard of care dictates that central venous catheter (CVC) insertion should be followed by an immediate chest radiograph to confirm appropriate position and rule out complications. We hypothesized that a subset of monitored intensive care unit patients exists that is at low risk for complications a...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9610(00)00498-0
更新日期:2000-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Forty-two patients (age range: 70 to 86 years) underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy between 1970 and 1990 for carcinomas of the pancreas (23), ampulla (8), common bile duct (5), duodenum (5), or islet cells (1). After resection, reconstruction was done by either pancreaticojejunostomy (13) or pancreaticogastrostomy (25);...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(91)90104-l
更新日期:1991-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:The role of sentinel lymph node status (SLNS) in thick melanoma is evolving. The purpose of this study was to determine the prognostic value of SLNS in thick melanoma. METHODS:A retrospective analysis of 120 prospectively collected clinically node-negative thick melanomas over 5 years was performed. Patient...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2013.12.022
更新日期:2014-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::We performed a large single-center prospective randomized controlled study to assess the role of peritoneal drainage in simple elective cholecystectomy. In 248 patients, drains were omitted; 122 patients had closed suction drains and 124 had Penrose drains. There were no deaths, and no patient required reoperation or ...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验,评审
doi:10.1016/s0002-9610(05)80271-5
更新日期:1990-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Consistent weight reduction by gastroplasty requires precise construction of an appropriately sized stoma that will not dilate. The technique described constructs such a stoma around a 32 French Hurst dilator with an external ring of Silastic tubing over polypropylene suture. ...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(81)90206-3
更新日期:1981-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::This study prospectively compared the following tests for their accuracy in amputation level selection: transcutaneous oxygen, transcutaneous carbon dioxide, transcutaneous oxygen-to-transcutaneous carbon dioxide, foot-to-chest transcutaneous oxygen, intradermal xenon-133, ankle-brachial index, and absolute popliteal ...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(87)90174-7
更新日期:1987-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::The dose response curves for acid and pepsin output to increasing intravenous doses of pentagastrin (0.01, 0.02, 2, 8, and 16 micrograms/kg per hour) were determined in six male patients with duodenal ulcer and six with type 1 corporeal gastric ulcer before and 3 to 6 months after selective proximal vagotomy and excis...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(85)90433-7
更新日期:1985-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::In a model of severe hemorrhagic shock in rats, blood culture findings became positive within 2 to 4 hours of shock. The organisms cultured were primarily gram-negative. To test the hypothesis that the gut was the source of the bacteria, E. coli labeled with carbon-14 oleic acid were fed to rats undergoing hemorrhagic...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9610(88)80691-3
更新日期:1988-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Pancreatic cancer is a leading cause of financial insolvency and cancer related deaths in the United States. The risk of catastrophic health expenditure (CHE) was calculated for patients undergoing pancreatic resection at an academic institution. METHODS:Patients who underwent pancreatic resection between 2...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2020.11.040
更新日期:2020-11-20 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Most of the patients with scrotal hernia have sexual dysfunction to some extent. Therefore, we investigated the recovery of sexual function after scrotal hernia repair by using an internationally approved, patient-administered questionnaire. METHODS:In a prospective follow-up study, 34 patients with scrotal...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2006.12.040
更新日期:2007-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery involving rectal division with intracorporeal stapling devices is technically difficult. This study aimed to identify risk factors for anastomotic leakage associated with laparoscopic anterior resection for rectal cancer. METHODS:We studied 363 patients who underwent lapar...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2010.11.014
更新日期:2011-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Twenty-eight consecutive patients with tibial or peroneal artery injury are reported. Of these, eight underwent direct arterial repair, eight received vein graft reconstruction, and the involved artery was ligated in the remainder, with amputation required for various reasons in four. Tibial or peroneal artery injury ...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9610(82)90021-6
更新日期:1982-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Estrogen-receptor (ER)-, progesterone-receptor (PR)-, and androgen-receptor (AR)-negative breast cancer cells are unaffected by treatment with dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate (DHEAS) and an aromatase inhibitor (AI). We hypothesized that cell growth would be inhibited with DHEAS/AI treatment after successful t...
journal_title:American journal of surgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2006.02.004
更新日期:2006-05-01 00:00:00