Experience with a modified Witzel gastrostomy without gastropexy.

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：OBJECTIVES:Recent data from Iraq supporting early aggressive use of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) in a 1:1 ratio to packed red blood cells (PRBCs) has led many civilian trauma centers to adopt this resource intensive strategy. METHODS:Prospective data were collected on 806 consecutive trauma patients admitted to the inten...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Scalea TM,Bochicchio KM,Lumpkins K,Hess JR,Dutton R,Pyle A,Bochicchio GV

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:"Rediscovered" in 1976, transhiatal esophagectomy (THE) has been applicable in most situations requiring esophageal resection and reconstruction. The objective of this study was to review the authors' 30-year experience with THE and changing trends in its use. METHODS:Using the authors' prospective Esophagec...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Orringer MB,Marshall B,Chang AC,Lee J,Pickens A,Lau CL

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine the contribution of the hepatic artery, gastroduodenal artery, and portal vein to the microvascular blood flow in the common bile duct (CBD). BACKGROUND:Biliary complications are a common cause of graft loss after liver transplantation. The occurrence is, partly, attrib...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Slieker JC,Farid WR,van Eijck CH,Lange JF,van Bommel J,Metselaar HJ,de Jonge J,Kazemier G

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The late results of brachial thrombectomy following cardiac catheterization were evaluated in 20 patients. All patients had a radial pulse present and no symptoms or signs of ischemia of the hand at the time of discharge from the hospital. Late evaluation of these 20 patients revealed 8 in whom the long-term results w...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Nicholas GG,DeMuth WE Jr

更新日期：1976-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether black patients have higher odds of readmission than white patients after major surgery, and to ascertain whether these disparities are related to where black patients receive care. BACKGROUND:Racial disparities are known to exist for many aspects of surgical care. However, it is unknown ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Tsai TC,Orav EJ,Joynt KE

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Retrospective single-center studies have shown that diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DWI) is promising for identification of patients with rectal cancer with a complete tumor response after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (CRT), using certain volumetric thresholds. OBJECTIVE:This study aims to v...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lambregts DM,Rao SX,Sassen S,Martens MH,Heijnen LA,Buijsen J,Sosef M,Beets GL,Vliegen RA,Beets-Tan RG

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the gene expression signature of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in relation to the gross morphology. BACKGROUND:Eggel's nodular type of HCC is morphologically subclassified into the single nodular (SN) type, the single nodular type with extranodular growth (SNEG), and the confluent multinodular (...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Murakata A,Tanaka S,Mogushi K,Yasen M,Noguchi N,Irie T,Kudo A,Nakamura N,Tanaka H,Arii S

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objectives of this study were to compare in dogs the effects of massive infusion of Ringer's lactate, 5% dextrose in water, and whole blood. Special interest centered upon lung function, central venous pressure, and dilutional effects upon the blood components. Three groups of 5 healthy dogs each received respecti...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hardy JD,Hardy KP,Turner MD

更新日期：1975-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Liver resection is performed for many types of malignancies. Few reports document actual long-term survival. METHODS:Long-term follow-up of a series of 548 liver resections performed between 1970 and 1992 was performed and is presented. RESULTS:All patients were followed for at least 15 years after surgery...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Fortner JG,Fong Y

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to analyze the health care costs and savings associated with quality improvement (QI) interventions initiated and implemented utilizing NSQIP. BACKGROUND:Five acute care facilities of Alberta Health Services (AHS) adopted NSQIP in 2015 for a pilot project. METHODS:The cost-savings ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Thanh NX,Baron T,Litvinchuk S

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND BACKGROUND:Our objective was to determine the fetal in vivo microRNA signature in hypoplastic lungs of human fetuses with severe isolated congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and changes in tracheal and amniotic fluid of fetuses undergoing fetoscopic endoluminal tracheal occlusion (FETO) to reverse sever...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Pereira-Terra P,Deprest JA,Kholdebarin R,Khoshgoo N,DeKoninck P,Munck AA,Wang J,Zhu F,Rottier RJ,Iwasiow BM,Correia-Pinto J,Tibboel D,Post M,Keijzer R

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The authors examined the natural history of choledochal cysts in adults treated surgically. BACKGROUND:An initial diagnosis of choledochal cyst is uncommon in adults. The recommended treatment is excision, rather than bypass, to achieve effective biliary drainage and because of the risk of cancer. METHODS:A...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Stain SC,Guthrie CR,Yellin AE,Donovan AJ

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop a model of established respiratory immunity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa pneumonia and to investigate the effects of route and type of nutrition on this immunity. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Diet influences the ability of gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT) to maintain mucosal immunity. Complex en...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： King BK,Kudsk KA,Li J,Wu Y,Renegar KB

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two types of 4 mm ID prostheses were studied in the carotid arteries of the dog. These were noncrimped polypropylene-supported filamentous velour knitted Dacron (PPSFV) and expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (e-PTFE, Gore-Tex). Thrombus-"Free" Surface TFS) areas and patency rates were determined at the end of the implan...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kenny DA,Berger K,Walker MW,Robel SB,Boguslavsky L,Ray LI,Lischko MM,Sauvage LR

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The induction of donor-specific tolerance could prevent the side effects of immunosuppression while improving allograft survival. Male adult Buffalo (RT1b) rats underwent an intrathymic (IT), portal venous (PV), intrasplenic (IS), or subcutaneous (SQ) injection of 25 x 10(6) major histocompatibility complex (MHC) mism...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Goss JA,Nakafusa Y,Flye MW

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three hundred seventeen carotid endarterectomies performed on 240 consecutive patients in four Charleston hospitals were reviewed. The overall incidence of stroke was 10.7% and the mortality 3.2%. From these 317 operations a standardized series of 253 operations performed on neurologically stable patients was analyzed...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Prioleau WH Jr,Alken AF,Hairston P

更新日期：1977-06-01 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:The authors assess the long-term results of repeat hepatectomies for recurrent metastases of colorectal cancer and determine the factors that can predict survival. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Safer techniques of hepatic resection have allowed surgeons to consider repeat hepatectomy for colorectal metastases in a...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Adam R,Bismuth H,Castaing D,Waechter F,Navarro F,Abascal A,Majno P,Engerran L

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-three selected patients presenting with massive bleeding from peptic ulcers underwent emergency parietal cell vagotomy (PCV). Nineteen patients had a duodenal ulcer, two a prepyloric ulcer, and one a gastric ulcer. The patients were studied retrospectively with regard to postoperative mortality and morbidity, e...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hoffmann J,Devantier A,Koelle T,Jensen HE

更新日期：1987-11-01 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:This study aimed to explore the impact of a human factors intervention bundle on the quality of ward-based surgical care in a UK hospital. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Improving the culture of a surgical team is a difficult task. Engagement with stakeholders before intervention is key. Studies have shown that ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Johnston MJ,Arora S,King D,Darzi A

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This prospective study describes the current prognosis of patients in acute Organ System Failure (OSF). Objective definitions were developed for five OSFs, and then 5677 ICU admissions from 13 hospitals were monitored. The number and duration of OSF were linked to outcome at hospital discharge for each of the 2719 ICU...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Knaus WA,Draper EA,Wagner DP,Zimmerman JE

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the events and people that shaped Harvey Cushing, one of the nation's leading surgeons, into a political actor as he rallied support for the issue of military medical preparedness for World War One. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:In a little remembered episode of American medical history, for 2 years bef...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Rutkow E,Rutkow I

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-two patients undergoing elective abdominal surgery were given total parenteral nutrition (TPN) after the operation. The TPN contained either a conventional amino acid solution supplemented with glutamine or a conventional amino acid solution without supplementation. To study amino acid and protein metabolism, m...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hammarqvist F,Wernerman J,Ali R,von der Decken A,Vinnars E

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop and validate a robust, objective mobility assessment tool, Hamlyn Mobility Score (HMS), using a wearable motion sensor. BACKGROUND:Advances in reconstructive techniques allow more limbs to be salvaged. However, evidence demonstrating superior long-term outcomes compared with amputation is unavaila...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kwasnicki RM,Hettiaratchy S,Jarchi D,Nightingale C,Wordsworth M,Simmons J,Yang GZ,Darzi A

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A method of clinical staging for infants with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is proposed. On the basis of assigned stage at the time of diagnosis, 48 infants were treated with graded intervention. For Stage I infants, vigorous diagnostic and supportive measures are appropriate. Stage II infants are treated medically,...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bell MJ,Ternberg JL,Feigin RD,Keating JP,Marshall R,Barton L,Brotherton T

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To clarify whether bowel preparation use or its individual components [mechanical bowel preparation (MBP)/oral antibiotics] impact specific outcomes after colorectal surgery. METHODS:National Surgical Quality Improvement Program-targeted colectomy data initiated in 2012 capture information on the use/type o...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kiran RP,Murray AC,Chiuzan C,Estrada D,Forde K

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the influence of esophageal cancer surgeon volume upon mortality from upper gastrointestinal emergencies. BACKGROUND:Volume-outcome relationships led to the centralization of esophageal cancer surgery. METHODS:Hospital Episode Statistics data were used to identify patients admitted to hospitals wit...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Markar SR,Mackenzie H,Askari A,Faiz O,Hanna GB

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The extent of hepatectomies is limited by the functional reserve of the remnant liver. The introduction of preoperative portal vein occlusion techniques to induce a preoperative hyperplasia of the future liver remnant has reduced the risk of postoperative liver failure. However, it has remained ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Wilms C,Mueller L,Lenk C,Wittkugel O,Helmke K,Krupski-Berdien G,Rogiers X,Broering DC

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00