The Linton splenorenal shunt in the management of the bleeding complications of portal hypertension.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the preoperative relationships of hypertension and diabetes mellitus in severe obesity and the effects of gastric bypass (GBP)-induced weight loss. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Severe obesity is associated with multiple comorbidities, particularly hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus, that may af...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Sugerman HJ,Wolfe LG,Sica DA,Clore JN

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical, pathological, surgical, postoperative findings and survivorship of 58 patients younger and 513 patients older than 21 years at the time of diagnosis with thyroid neoplasms are reported. The younger patients have a predominance of well differentiated carcinomas which are more likely to be follicular. The ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Buckwalter JA,Thomas CG,Freeman JB

更新日期：1975-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the therapeutic effects of dietary supplementation on Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). BACKGROUND:With limited treatment options, the rise of C. difficile-associated disease has spurred on the search for novel therapies. Recent data define a role for the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) and...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Julliard W,De Wolfe TJ,Fechner JH,Safdar N,Agni R,Mezrich JD

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) on tumor growth and growth factor expression in a murine model. BACKGROUND:Surgical excision remains the only potentially curative therapy for hepatic malignancies. Tumor growth in the remaining liver may be accelerated aft...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Meredith K,Haemmerich D,Qi C,Mahvi D

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the existence of a pathway between intraluminal products and the muscularis leukocytic infiltrate. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Mild intestinal manipulation or lipopolysaccharide initiates an intense inflammatory response within the intestinal muscularis, resulting in paralytic ileus. A major poten...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Schwarz NT,Beer-Stolz D,Simmons RL,Bauer AJ

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to examine the ability of Focused Assessment Using Sonography for Trauma (FAST) to discriminate between survivors and nonsurvivors undergoing resuscitative thoracotomy (RT). BACKGROUND:RT is a high-risk, low-salvage procedure performed in arresting trauma patients with poorly ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Inaba K,Chouliaras K,Zakaluzny S,Swadron S,Mailhot T,Seif D,Teixeira P,Sivrikoz E,Ives C,Barmparas G,Koronakis N,Demetriades D

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The proportion of the population of the U.S. 65 years of age and over is increasing. Biliary tract disease is estimated to involve 15% of the adult population. A review of 12,200 patients treated surgically at one medical center reveals that 2401 (20%) had acute cholecystitis. There were 93 deaths, for a mortality rat...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Glenn F

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An analysis of 584 operations for recurrent inguinal hernia was made in an attempt to determine the cause of the recurrence based on the anatomic findings. The recurrence was indirect in 300, direct in 241, and various other in 43 operations. The causes of the indirect recurrences appeared to be an unrecognized hernia...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Postlethwait RW

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The morphologic characteristics of a scar may render it an "immunologically privileged site" providing fertile ground for tumor occurrence and growth. We sought to extend this concept and to determine the effect of different stages of wound healing on tumor occurrence. Syngeneic strain-2 guinea pigs and a methylcholan...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Pendergrast WJ Jr,Futrell JW

更新日期：1979-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied a series of 26 cases of carcinoma of the ampulla of Vater. There were 24 adenocarcinomas and two neuroendocrine tumors. Histologically the carcinomas could be divided into tumors arising from periampullary duodenal mucosa and those arising within the ampulla. True ampullary tumors had a significantly better...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Dawson PJ,Connolly MM

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although survival from primary breast cancer has improved with earlier diagnosis and treatment, the management of the opposite breast is still in question. The risk factors for bilaterality are known, and preoperative mammography is occasionally helpful, but identification of early second breast cancer is very limited...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Wanebo HJ,Senofsky GM,Fechner RE,Kaiser D,Lynn S,Paradies J

更新日期：1985-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the clinical presentation and results of treatment of postcholecystectomy bile duct injuries in patients with and without arterial injuries. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Incidence and impact of arterial injuries in patients with a postcholecystectomy biliary injury are unknown, although they are claime...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Alves A,Farges O,Nicolet J,Watrin T,Sauvanet A,Belghiti J

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Desmoid tumors are locally invasive, nonmetastasizing fibrous tumors most frequently seen in patients with familial polyposis coli (FPC). Of 325 patients with FPC treated at the Cleveland Clinic, 29 (8.9%) were found to have a total of 36 desmoid tumors. These tumors occur in young patients (mean age: 29.8 years), par...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Jones IT,Jagelman DG,Fazio VW,Lavery IC,Weakley FL,McGannon E

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Individualized risk assessment in patients with UICC stage II colon cancer based on a panel of molecular genetic alterations. BACKGROUND:Risk assessment in patients with colon cancer and localized disease (UICC stage II) is not sufficiently reliable. Development of metachronous metastasis is assumed to be g...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Nitsche U,Rosenberg R,Balmert A,Schuster T,Slotta-Huspenina J,Herrmann P,Bader FG,Friess H,Schlag PM,Stein U,Janssen KP

更新日期：2012-11-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the first 1000 liver transplants performed at UCLA Medical Center to determine factors responsible for improved results. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Liver transplant has evolved impressively since the first case was performed in 1963. The 1980s have highlighted this progress with the development of b...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Busuttil RW,Shaked A,Millis JM,Jurim O,Colquhoun SD,Shackleton CR,Nuesse BJ,Csete M,Goldstein LI,McDiarmid SV

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypermetabolism characterizes the metabolic response to thermal injury and the extent of energy production is positively related to the rate of urinary catecholamine excretion. Alpha and beta adrenergic blockade decreased metabolism from 69.6 +/- 5.3 Kcal/m(2)/hr to 57.4 +/- 5.2 (p < 0.01), and infusion of 6 microgm e...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Wilmore DW,Long JM,Mason AD Jr,Skreen RW,Pruitt BA Jr

更新日期：1974-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:EVAR for abdominal aortic aneurysm has an initial survival advantage over OR, but more frequent complications increase costs and long-term aneurysm-related mortality. Randomized controlled trials of EVAR versus OR have shown EVAR is not cost-effective over a patient's lifetime. However, in the EVAR-1 trial, ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kim LG,Sweeting MJ,Epstein D,Venermo M,Rohlffs FEV,Greenhalgh RM

更新日期：2019-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This single-institution review examined the incidence of biliary stricture formation after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) for benign and malignant periampullary disease. BACKGROUND:The incidence and course of stricture of the hepaticojejunostomy have not been documented after PD. METHODS:Between January 1995 ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： House MG,Cameron JL,Schulick RD,Campbell KA,Sauter PK,Coleman J,Lillemoe KD,Yeo CJ

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A retrospective review was performed to determine the results after surgical reconstruction for chronic dysfunction of ileal pouch-anal procedures for ulcerative colitis and familial colonic polyposis at a university medical center. METHODS:During the 20-year period from 1978 to 1998, 601 patients underwent ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Fonkalsrud EW,Bustorff-Silva J

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As a continuation of work from this laboratory on anticholinesterase induced pancreatitis, a study of the relationship between reduced serum cholinesterase activity and changes in pancreatic intraductal pressure was undertaken. Pharmakokinetic studies in three dogs revealed rapid reduction in serum cholinesterase acti...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Dressel TD,Goodale RL Jr,Hunninghake DB,Borner JW

更新日期：1979-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective study was performed on 358 patients to examine the diagnosis, management, and natural history of fish bone ingestion. All patients admitted with the complaint had a thorough oral examination. Flexible endoscopy under local pharyngeal anesthesia would be performed on patients with negative findings. Of 11...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Ngan JH,Fok PJ,Lai EC,Branicki FJ,Wong J

更新日期：1990-04-01 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：:To evaluate the patency of PTFE (Gore-tex) as a femoropopliteal bypass, a prospective randomized trial was performed between PTFE and saphenous vein. Forty-nine consecutive patients with intermittent claudication, rest pain, or tissue loss due to an occlusion of the superficial femoral artery entered the study. Random...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Tilanus HW,Obertop H,Van Urk H

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM OF STUDY:The objective of this study was to determine the pattern of recurrence after one or more episodes of adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO) during a follow-up period of up to 40 years. Furthermore, we wanted to analyze possible factors with an influence on the recurrence rate and to study the magnitude of...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Fevang BT,Fevang J,Lie SA,Søreide O,Svanes K,Viste A

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the literature on current management of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). BACKGROUND:Hepatocellular carcinoma represents one of the most common malignancies worldwide with a rising incidence in western countries. There have been substantial advances in the surgical and medical treatment of HCC within...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Rahbari NN,Mehrabi A,Mollberg NM,Müller SA,Koch M,Büchler MW,Weitz J

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of severe infection on luminal transport of amino acids and glucose by the small intestine were investigated. Studies were done in endotoxin-treated rats and in septic patients who underwent resection of otherwise normal small bowel. In rats the kinetics of the brush border glutamine transporter and the gl...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Salloum RM,Copeland EM,Souba WW

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Study A included 30 patients who received immediate postoperative enteral feeding with a nonelemental diet. The nonelemental diet was well tolerated. Study patients rapidly achieved nitrogen equilibrium and had a cumulative nitrogen balance of -11.1 g verus -46.7 g for the control group. In part B, 16 patients with va...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Fairfull-Smith R,Abunassar R,Freeman JB,Maroun JA

更新日期：1980-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of pylorus resection on postoperative delayed gastric emptying (DGE) after partial pancreatoduodenectomy (PD). BACKGROUND:PD is the standard treatment for tumors of the pancreatic head. Preservation of the pylorus has been widely accepted as standard proce...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hackert T,Probst P,Knebel P,Doerr-Harim C,Bruckner T,Klaiber U,Werner J,Schneider L,Michalski CW,Strobel O,Ulrich A,Diener MK,Büchler MW

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of surgical transgastric necrosectomy (TGN) for walled-off pancreatic necrosis (WON) in selected patients. BACKGROUND:WON is a common consequence of severe pancreatitis and typically occurs 3 to 5 weeks after the onset of acute pancreatitis. When symptomatic, it...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Driedger M,Zyromski NJ,Visser BC,Jester A,Sutherland FR,Nakeeb A,Dixon E,Dua MM,House MG,Worhunsky DJ,Munene G,Ball CG

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00