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abstract：:A new way to stabilize nasogastric tubes is presented, aimed at preventing decubitus ulcerations of the mucosa of the nose and pharynx. ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Sader AA

更新日期：1975-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:How systemic inflammation-based prognostic scores such as the modified Glasgow Prognostic Score (mGPS) and neutrophil:lymphocyte ratio (NLR) differ across populations of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) remains unknown. The present study examined the mGPS and NLR in patients from United Kingdom (UK) and...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Park JH,Ishizuka M,McSorley ST,Kubota K,Roxburgh CSD,Nagata H,Takagi K,Iwasaki Y,Aoki T,Horgan PG,McMillan DC

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In about 30% of patients, chronic pancreatitis leads to an inflammatory enlargement of the pancreatic head with subsequent obstruction of the pancreatic duct, common bile duct, and duodenum. METHODS:In a prospective, randomized controlled trial, we compared duodenum-preserving pancreatic head resection (DPP...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Büchler MW,Friess H,Müller MW,Wheatley AM,Beger HG

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe fasting hypoglycemia and hypoinsulinemia occurred in a sixty-six year old woman with an intrahepatic mesenchymal tumor. An extract from the tumor was potent in inhibiting the arginine-induced glucagon secretion from the isolated perfused porcine pancreas. This observation supports the theory recently advanced t...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Jensen SL,Kühl C,Lauritsen KB,Moody AJ

更新日期：1978-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article is a textual record of the Presidential Address from the Association of Women Surgeons Annual Conference in 2020. This year (2020) has been a tumultuous year exposing inequities in Surgery and health care. Even during these challenging times, the ability to sculpt our future rests in our hands. We will do...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Stein SL

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blocking factors are small polypeptide molecules that may appear in the serum of patients with cancer. These factors block the transformation of lymphocytes in culture to nonspecific mitogens such as phytohemagglutinin or concanavalin A and, therefore, may reflect changes in the immunocompetence of the patient. Blocki...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Vetto RM,Burger DR,Vandenbark AA,Nolte J

更新日期：1975-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate readmissions to determine predictors and patterns of readmission. METHODS:Prospective database review identified readmitted and non-readmitted patients after colorectal surgery. Variables for the index and readmission episode were examined. RESULTS:A total of 212 readmissions and 3,292 nonreadm...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Keller DS,Swendseid B,Khorgami Z,Champagne BJ,Reynolds HL Jr,Stein SL,Delaney CP

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this paper is to review the experience of a community surgeon performing laparoscopic antireflux procedures (LAP). The experience has been difficult and at times unsettling, and underscores the need for advanced laparoscopic expertise not normally obtained performing laparoscopic cholecystecto...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Harris SC

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A review of 352 patients with primary liver cell carcinoma treated by the author is presented. The poor rate of resectability (7 per cent) has necessitated various forms of treatment over the years. These are described in detail. Based on this experience, the current form of treatment for nonresectable carcinoma is su...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Balasegaram M

更新日期：1975-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgery is indicated for acute uncomplicated appendicitis but the optimal timing is controversial. Recent literature is conflicting on the effect of time to intervention. METHODS:We queried the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Project dataset for patients undergoing laparos...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Fair BA,Kubasiak JC,Janssen I,Myers JA,Millikan KW,Deziel DJ,Luu MB

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Histiocytosis X describes a disease characterized by histiocytic infiltration of the reticuloendothelial system, skin, bones, and pituitary gland. The disseminated form frequently occurs in infants and children. Chemotherapy has significantly improved the prognosis in this disorder. Sixty-three per cent of survivors, ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Grosfeld JL,Fitzgerald JF,Wagner VM,Newton WA,Baehner RL

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:All carotid arteriograms performed between January 1, 1986 and December 31, 1991 were reviewed for instances of midcervical carotid stenosis. Sixteen cases were identified. A stenosis related to the hypoglossal nerve was specifically identified in three operative reports in the retrospective review. Pathologic examina...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Ranval TJ,Solis MM,Barnes RW,Vitti MJ,Gagne PJ,Eidt JF,Barone GW,Harshfield DL,Schaefer RF,Read RC

更新日期：1994-08-01 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

authors： Wright HK,Dunn E,MacArthur JD,Pelliccia O

更新日期：1982-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The charts of 81 patients who underwent skull base surgery between 1982 and 1993 were reviewed retrospectively. Data relative to demographic aspects, clinical stage, previous treatment, surgical approach, type of reconstruction, histology, extent of disease, complications, and follow-up were analyzed. The craniofacial...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Dos Santos LR,Cernea CR,Brandao LG,Siqueira MG,Vellutini EA,Velazco OP,Cruz OL,Morais-Besteiro J,Freitas CA

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Restoration of the abdominal wall's integrity after postoperative wound dehiscence is frequently performed in a delayed fashion, necessitating a temporary dressing of the dehisced wound. METHODS:The Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC) system (Kinetic Concepts, Inc., San Antonio, TX) was used in 21 patients with p...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Heller L,Levin SL,Butler CE

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eighty-two femoropopliteal reconstructions were performed on sixty-six consecutive patients. Of seventeen late failures, thirteen were secondarily reconstructed. Clinical and angiographic studies demonstrated the reasons for failure in all patients except one. Seven patients were improved and six unimproved by reopera...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Painton JF,Avellone JC,Plecha FR

更新日期：1978-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews the philosophy and principles of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) that the founders of the program had in mind when they developed the program; explains how the philosophy and principles led to the design and statistical methods that were chosen for the program; and review...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Henderson WG,Daley J

更新日期：2009-11-01 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 determine whether lysosome-associated protein transmembrane-4 beta (LAPTM4B) overexpression is associated with the prognosis in patients with colorectal cancer. METHODS:LAPTM4B expression was evaluated in colorectal cancer patients by Western blot analysis and immunohistoche...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Kang Y,Yin M,Jiang W,Zhang H,Xia B,Xue Y,Huang Y

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A critical outcome analysis of a large, single-institution experience provides a better frame of reference for an assessment of the role of laparoscopic colectomy for colorectal pathology. METHODS:Review of a prospectively gathered database was performed of a consecutive series of laparoscopic colectomy pat...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Senagore AJ,Delaney CP

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the importance of the profunda femoris artery in maintenance of lower extremity integrity was recognized in the earliest days of modern vascular surgery, disappointment with the performance of primary profundaplasty has emerged fully only in recent years. During the 10 year period from 1977 to 1987, only 17 p...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Harward TR,Bergan JJ,Yao JS,Flinn WR,McCarthy WJ

更新日期：1988-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ileal water and electrolyte absorption exceed jejunal absorption in both the basal and meal-stimulated states. The purposes of these experiments were to determine: (1) if luminal bile acids alter basal or meal-stimulated intestinal absorption, and (2) if there is site specificity or meal stimulation of intestinal bile...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Anthone GJ,Barry MK,Yeo CJ

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We found clinical phlebitis in 57 of 88 patients with peripheral hyperalimentation (65%). To determine if this was a problem common to all intravenous fluid therapy at our hospital, we performed a point-prevalence study. The prevalence of phlebitis in nonhyperalimentation intravenous patients was 18% (84 of 456 patien...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Rypins EB,Johnson BH,Reder B,Sarfeh IJ,Shimoda K

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastrointestinal hormones regulate growth of cancers as well as normal tissues. We investigated whether long-term cholecystokinin (CCK) administration might affect growth or metabolism of human tumors xenografted in nude mice. In each experiment, approximately 20 nude mice bearing subcutaneous xenografts of the partic...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Hudd C,LaRegina MC,Devine JE,Palmer DC,Herbold DR,Beinfeld MC,Gelder FB,Johnson FE

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Phyllodes tumors (PTs) of the breast are rare, and their prognosis and treatment are still subject of discussion. The purpose of this study is to clarify therapeutic aspects and prognostic factors of this disease. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 106 patients who had h...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Ben Hassouna J,Damak T,Gamoudi A,Chargui R,Khomsi F,Mahjoub S,Slimene M,Ben Dhiab T,Hechiche M,Boussen H,Rahal K

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A procedure of tape-guided living donor left hepatectomy is described. A tape was placed along the anterior wall of the inferior vena cava for left liver with caudate lobe, and along Arantius' ligament for left liver without caudate lobe. The final step of liver transection was applied by dividing the liver parenchyma...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Takatsuki M,Kawashita Y,Eguchi S,Tajima Y,Kanematsu T

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new instrument for the placement of U tubes through malignant and benign biliary strictures consists of a 3 mm Bakes dilator modified by a circumferential groove and a small hole through its tip. ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Tatarchuk TW,White TT

更新日期：1979-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypercapnia and local pressure effects unique to CO(2) base minimally invasive surgery alter renal blood flow. We have demonstrated laparoscopic antireflux surgery to have an additional impact upon hemodynamics (decreased cardiac output), potentially extending known effects upon renal blood flow. METHODS:We...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Are C,Kutka M,Talamini M,Hardacre J,Mendoza-Sagaon M,Hanley E,Toung T

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A survey was made of 112 cases of gallstone ileus reported in the Japanese literature, including 3 of our cases. The ratio of males to females was 1 to 1.1, the age range was 13 to 87 years, and biliary-enteric fistulas were demonstrated in 81 percent of the patients. Although cholecystoduodenal fistula was most commo...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Kasahara Y,Umemura H,Shiraha S,Kuyama T,Sakata K,Kubota H

更新日期：1980-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:For locally advanced Siewert type II and III tumors we have performed total gastrectomy including resection of the distal 2/3 of the esophagus, through separate abdominal and right chest incisions (THX-ABD). The procedure involves wide lymphadenectomy in the abdomen/chest and a Roux-en-Y jejunostomy to the l...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Jeremiasen M,Walther B,Djerf P,Staël von Holstein C,Zilling T,Hermansson M,Falkenback D,Johansson J

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00