Prophylactic antibiotics in vascular surgery. Topical, systemic, or both?

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether an intervention with smoking cessation starting 4 weeks before general and orthopedic surgery would reduce the frequency of postoperative complications. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Complications are a major concern after elective surgery and smokers have an increased risk. There is insuffici...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lindström D,Sadr Azodi O,Wladis A,Tønnesen H,Linder S,Nåsell H,Ponzer S,Adami J

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to identify procedure-specific risk factors independently associated with incisional hernia (IH) and demonstrate the feasibility of preoperative risk stratification through the use of an IH risk calculator app and decision-support interface. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:IH occurs after 1...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Basta MN,Kozak GM,Broach RB,Messa CA 4th,Rhemtulla I,DeMatteo RP,Serletti JM,Fischer JP

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the impact of LT experience on the outcome of CLR for locally advanced hepatobiliary malignancy SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:: Despite evolution in LT knowledge and surgical techniques in the past decades, there is yet data to evaluate the significance of LT experience in performing CLR. METHODS:Posto...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Chan ACY,Chok KSH,Dai J,Tsang SHY,Cheung TT,Poon R,Fan ST,Lo CM

更新日期：2020-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of thrombopoietin on liver regeneration after hepatectomy and antifibrosis under conditions of liver cirrhosis in rats. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:We revealed that platelets induced by thrombopoietin administration promote liver regeneration after hepatectomy in the normal liver. METHODS...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Murata S,Hashimoto I,Nakano Y,Myronovych A,Watanabe M,Ohkohchi N

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Determine whether absorbable or nonabsorbable mesh in repair of large hiatus hernias reduces the risk of recurrence, compared with suture repair. BACKGROUND:Repair of large hiatus hernia is associated with radiological recurrence rates of up to 30%, and to improve outcomes mesh repair has been recommended. P...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Watson DI,Thompson SK,Devitt PG,Smith L,Woods SD,Aly A,Gan S,Game PA,Jamieson GG

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether intraoperative subcutaneous wound irrigation with 0.04% polyhexanide can reduce surgical site infection (SSI) in elective laparotomies compared to saline. BACKGROUND:SSI is a common complication after gastrointestinal surgery. To date, there is a lack of evidence whether subcutaneous woun...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Strobel RM,Leonhardt M,Krochmann A,Neumann K,Speichinger F,Hartmann L,Lee LD,Beyer K,Daum S,Kreis ME,Lauscher JC

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:On November 23, 1992, the first endovascular stent graft (ESG) repair of an aortic aneurysm was performed in North America. Following the treatment of this patient, we have continued to evaluate ESG over the past 10 years in the treatment of 817 patients. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND DATA:Abdominal (AAA) or thorac...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Marin ML,Hollier LH,Ellozy SH,Spielvogel D,Mitty H,Griepp R,Lookstein RA,Carroccio A,Morrissey NJ,Teodorescu VJ,Jacobs TS,Minor ME,Sheahan CM,Chae K,Oak J,Cha A

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study evaluates the effects of mechanical bowel preparation (MBP) on anastomosis below the peritoneal verge and questions the influence of MBP on anastomotic leakage in combination with a diverting ileostomy in lower colorectal surgery. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:In a previous large multicenter randomized ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Van't Sant HP,Weidema WF,Hop WC,Oostvogel HJ,Contant CM

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relative importance of oxygen in relation to resistance to infection was assessed in 24 mongrel dogs. Rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (MC) and corresponding cutaneous random pattern (RP) flaps based at the level of the xiphoid were elevated, replaced, and sutured. Immediately after the surgical procedure, 0.1 ml...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Jönsson K,Hunt TK,Mathes SJ

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The authors determined if more radical surgery with extended lymphadenectomy improves the results of gastrectomy in patients with adenocarcinoma of the gastric antrum. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The overall survival in patients with gastric cancer is disappointing. Improved survival has been reported by Japanes...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Robertson CS,Chung SC,Woods SD,Griffin SM,Raimes SA,Lau JT,Li AK

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pressures in the Oddi sphincter and common bile duct were determined before, immediately after and several weeks after endoscopic papillotomy. Fifteen patients were included in the study. Significant decreases in Oddi sphincter and common bile duct pressures were found and the decrease in Oddi sphincter pressure was t...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Funch-Jensen P,Csendes A,Kruse A,Oster MJ,Amdrup E

更新日期：1979-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our goal was to describe contemporary management and in-hospital mortality associated with blunt thoracic aortic intimal tears (IT) within the American College of Surgeons Trauma Quality Improvement Program. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The evidence basis for nonoperative expectant management of traumatic IT of t...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Jacob-Brassard J,Al-Omran M,Nathens AB,Forbes TL,de Mestral C

更新日期：2020-09-01 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 validate the authors' initial hypothesis-generating observation that eukaryotic initiation factor 4E (eIF4E) protein elevation predicts a higher cancer recurrence rate in patients with stage 1 to 3 breast cancer. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Tumor size and nodal status continue to be the two most important ind...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Li BD,Gruner JS,Abreo F,Johnson LW,Yu H,Nawas S,McDonald JC,DeBenedetti A

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The authors addressed whether a repeat hepatic operation is warranted in patients with recurrent isolated hepatic metastases. Are the results as good after second operation as after first hepatic operation? SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Five-year survival after initial hepatic operation for colorectal metastases i...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Pinson CW,Wright JK,Chapman WC,Garrard CL,Blair TK,Sawyers JL

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this prospective study was to determine incidence, duration, and risk factors for postoperative delirium (PD) in elderly patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The incidence and risk factors of PD after major abdominal surgery in elderly patients are not well document...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Brouquet A,Cudennec T,Benoist S,Moulias S,Beauchet A,Penna C,Teillet L,Nordlinger B

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The major objective of this study was to test vitamin E as a potential radioprotectant for the small bowel of the rat. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Vitamin E has previously been shown to provide radioprotection in animal models: increased survival after whole-body irradiation, diminished absorptive malfunction, ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Felemovicius I,Bonsack ME,Baptista ML,Delaney JP

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore challenges and opportunities for surgery departments' academic missions as they become increasingly affiliated with expanding health systems. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Academic medicine is in the midst of unprecedented change. In addition to facing intense competition, narrower margins, and decrease...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Chhabra KR,Diaz A,Byrnes MA,Rajkumar A,Yang P,Dimick JB,Nathan H

更新日期：2020-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Umbilical hernia is a common finding in cirrhotic patients with ascites. Spontaneous disruption of the hernia and attendant discharge of ascitic fluid is an unusual and rarely reported complication in these patients and is associated with an overall mortality rate of nearly 30%. During the 5-year period 1977-1982, nin...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lemmer JH,Strodel WE,Knol JA,Eckhauser FE

更新日期：1983-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with a syphilitic aneurysm of the aorta treated by the insertion of wire is presented. The patient remained well for almost 40 years, but finally succumbed after rupture. The autopsy findings are discussed. To our knowledge, this represents the longest reported survival after treatment of an aortic aneurysm ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Altman P,Voorhees AB Jr

更新日期：1976-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the independent prognostic ability of the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) tumor regression scores within pathologic stage II and III rectal cancers. BACKGROUND:Response to neoadjuvant chemoradiation (nCRT) has been debated as a biologic surrogate for tumor biology and prognosis in recta...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Karagkounis G,Thai L,Mace AG,Wiland H,Pai RK,Steele SR,Church JM,Kalady MF

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of the study was to identify determinants of disease recurrence after potentially curative resection of colorectal cancer. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The identification of patients at increased risk of disease recurrence is currently based on pathological factors. Recently, there has been consider...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Richards CH,Platt JJ,Anderson JH,McKee RF,Horgan PG,McMillan DC

更新日期：2011-07-01 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：:Nineteen patients with vascular deformities of the lower extremity were studied and were classified into three groups based on their clinical and angiographic findings. 1) The Klippel or Venous Dysplasia Group (n = 8) demonstrated: cutaneous nevi of metameric distribution, congenital varices (many of which were anomal...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： O'Donnell TF Jr

更新日期：1977-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify patient characteristics associated with the development of local recurrence and the effect of local recurrence on subsequent morbidity and mortality in patients with intermediate- to high-grade extremity soft tissue sarcomas. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Numerous studies on extremity soft tissue sarco...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Eilber FC,Rosen G,Nelson SD,Selch M,Dorey F,Eckardt J,Eilber FR

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the correlation between the morphologic nuclear features and clinicopathologic parameters in patients with advanced gastric cancer. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Nuclear profiles have been reported as useful prognostic predictors in various cancers. Data from computerized morphometries are objective an...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Ikeguchi M,Oka S,Saito H,Kondo A,Tsujitani S,Maeta M,Kaibara N

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the impact of a laparoscopic approach on female fecundity in ileoanal pouch surgery. BACKGROUND:Restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA) is associated with tubal factor infertility in female patients. Different studies showed less adhesion formation after laparoscopic co...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bartels SA,DʼHoore A,Cuesta MA,Bensdorp AJ,Lucas C,Bemelman WA

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To characterize factors predictive of improved survival following gastrectomy with additional organ resection for the treatment of gastric cancer. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Recent large series have reported significant survival disadvantages to patients who have undergone gastrectomy with splenectomy or pancre...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Martin RC 2nd,Jaques DP,Brennan MF,Karpeh M

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this retrospective cohort study was to investigate whether current practice where residents perform appendectomies affects quality of care. Therefore, we investigated whether there was a difference in incidence of complications and mortality in appendectomies performed by surgeons (S), supervis...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Graat LJ,Bosma E,Roukema JA,Heisterkamp J

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aims of this study were to: (1) measure the rate of failure to provide defect-free postoperative venous thromboembolism (VTE) chemoprophylaxis, (2) identify reasons for failure to provide defect-free VTE chemoprophylaxis, and (3) examine patient- and hospital-level factors associated with failure. SUMMA...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Yang AD,Hewitt DB,Blay E Jr,Kreutzer LJ,Quinn CM,Cradock KA,Prachand V,Bilimoria KY,Illinois Surgical Quality Improvement Collaborative (ISQIC).

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00