Noncirrhotic portal vein thrombosis. Physiology before and after shunts.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether adjuvant chemotherapy (AC) after neoadjuvant chemoradiation and esophagectomy is associated with improved overall survival for patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer, and to evaluate how pathologic disease response to neoadjuvant treatment impacts this effect. BACKGROUND:Neoadj...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Burt BM,Groth SS,Sada YH,Farjah F,Cornwell L,Sugarbaker DJ,Massarweh NN

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the safety and efficacy of the ultrasonic dissection (UC) compared with standard electrosurgery (ES) in laparoscopic colorectal surgery. BACKGROUND DATA:High-frequency ultrasound energy was introduced in laparoscopic surgery to improve dissection and coagulation. Very limited data have been publish...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Morino M,Rimonda R,Allaix ME,Giraudo G,Garrone C

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study compares the quality of valve replacement and repair performed through minimally invasive incisions as compared to the standard operation for aortic and mitral valve replacement. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:With the advent of minimally invasive laparoscopic approaches to orthopedic surgery, urology, g...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Cohn LH,Adams DH,Couper GS,Bichell DP,Rosborough DM,Sears SP,Aranki SF

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the founding of the American Medical Association's Section on Surgery in 1859 and how it represented, on a national basis, the beginnings of organized surgery and the formal start of the professionalization and specialization of surgery in the United States. BACKGROUND:The broad social process of ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Rutkow I

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From January 1982 to June 1986, 444 patients had localization of 500 nonpalpable mammographically suspicious lesions using the Kopans hook wire technique. Four hundred ninety-nine biopsies were performed in 443 patients. Cancer was identified in 12% of the biopsies performed for a suspicious mass or density and in 20%...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Symmonds RE Jr,Roberts JW

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study is to use updated data and Bayesian methods to evaluate the effectiveness of hyperoxia to reduce surgical site infections (SSIs) and/or mortality in both colorectal and all surgery patients. Because few trials assessed potential harms of hyperoxia, hazards were not included. BACKGRO...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kao LS,Millas SG,Pedroza C,Tyson JE,Lally KP

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of preoperative transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for resectable large hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Resection of HCC is potentially curative, but local recurrence is very common. There is currently no effective neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy. METHODS:F...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Zhou WP,Lai EC,Li AJ,Fu SY,Zhou JP,Pan ZY,Lau WY,Wu MC

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the strategy of combining oncolytic herpes simplex virus (HSV) therapy with immunomodulatory therapy as treatment for experimental colon cancer. The oncolytic HSV recombinant NV1023 and the interleukin 12 (IL-12)-secreting oncolytic NV1042 virus were evaluated in vitro and in vivo with respect to an...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bennett JJ,Malhotra S,Wong RJ,Delman K,Zager J,St-Louis M,Johnson P,Fong Y

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the clinical presentation, diagnostic procedures, and surgical management of hepatic abscesses in patients with chronic granulomatous disease (CGD). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Chronic granulomatous disease is a rare inherited primary immunodeficiency in which phagocytes cannot destroy catalase-posit...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lublin M,Bartlett DL,Danforth DN,Kauffman H,Gallin JI,Malech HL,Shawker T,Choyke P,Kleiner DE,Schwartzentruber DJ,Chang R,DeCarlo ES,Holland SM

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate (1) levels of the host-defense/antimicrobial peptide LL-37 in patients with trauma and hemorrhagic shock (HS) and (2) the effects of a synthetic host-defense peptide; Pep19-4LF on multiple organ failure (MOF) associated with HS. BACKGROUND:HS is a common cause of death in severely injured patient...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Yamada N,Martin LB,Zechendorf E,Purvis GSD,Chiazza F,Varrone B,Collino M,Shepherd J,Heinbockel L,Gutsmann T,Correa W,Brandenburg K,Marx G,Schuerholz T,Brohi K,Thiemermann C

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Delivery of cardioplegic (CP) solutions to all regions of the myocardium is critical for optimal myocardial protection during cardiac surgery. However, there are little data regarding the effects of CP agents upon coronary vascular resistance (CVR) and CP delivery. Accordingly, we evaluated blood CP (Hct 30) delivery ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Leicher FG,Magrassi P,LaRaia PJ,Derkac WM,Buckley MJ,Austen WG

更新日期：1983-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the incidence and risk factors for mortality and morbidity in patients with cirrhosis undergoing elective or emergent abdominal surgeries. BACKGROUND:Postoperative morbidity and mortality are higher in patients with cirrhosis; variation by surgical procedure type and cirrhosis severity remain unc...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Johnson KM,Newman KL,Green PK,Berry K,Cornia PB,Wu P,Beste LA,Itani K,Harris AHS,Kamath PS,Ioannou GN

更新日期：2019-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether surgical subspecialty training in colorectal surgery or frequency of rectal cancer resection by the surgeon are independent prognostic factors for local recurrence (LR) and survival. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Variation in patient outcome in rectal cancer has been shown among centers and am...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Porter GA,Soskolne CL,Yakimets WW,Newman SC

更新日期：1998-02-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The objective of the study was to determine the long-term effect of the use of a hyaluronic acid-carboxymethylcellulose membrane (Seprafilm) on the incidence of adhesions and subsequent small-bowel obstruction and chronic abdominal complaints after colorectal surgery (Hartmann's procedure). BACKGROUND:Adhesi...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： van der Wal JB,Iordens GI,Vrijland WW,van Veen RN,Lange J,Jeekel J

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To develop, validate, and implement a competency assessment tool (CAT) for technical surgical performance in the context of a summative assessment process for the National Training Programme in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery (NTP). BACKGROUND:The NTP is an educational initiative by the National Cancer Acti...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Miskovic D,Ni M,Wyles SM,Kennedy RH,Francis NK,Parvaiz A,Cunningham C,Rockall TA,Gudgeon AM,Coleman MG,Hanna GB,National Training Programme in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery in England.

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A review of the experience with 66 patients on chronic hemodialysis who underwent 67 major surgical procedures is presented. There were 58 general surgical procedures, and nine major cardiovascular procedures including four emergency cardiac valve replacements. The preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative manage...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Haimov M,Glabman S,Schupak E,Neff M,Burrows L

更新日期：1974-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The authors analyzed patient care (1981-1995) and financial data (1991-1996) to determine if differential workloads existed at a major academic health center. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Academic health centers differ markedly from community-based medical centers, but they are required to compete with others who...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Zelenock GB,Stanley JC,More RA,Greenfield LJ,Shanley CJ,Jacobs LA

更新日期：1997-09-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To determine if the extent of lymphadenectomy (number of recovered lymph nodes) was associated with long-term outcome in patients operated on for stage B and C colon cancer. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Lymphatic spreading is the main prognostic indicator in colon cancer patients, although the optimal extent of l...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Prandi M,Lionetto R,Bini A,Francioni G,Accarpio G,Anfossi A,Ballario E,Becchi G,Bonilauri S,Carobbi A,Cavaliere P,Garcea D,Giuliani L,Morziani E,Mosca F,Mussa A,Pasqualini M,Poddie D,Tonetti F,Zardo L,Rosso R

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As a consequence of an experience with 175 patients undergoing reoperation for persistent or recurrent hyperparathyroidism, the authors have evolved an approach to management. The emphasis is on the confirmation of the diagnosis; the critical evaluation of invasive and noninvasive localization tests, techniques of int...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Brennan MF,Norton JA

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to perform an external validation of 2 institutionally derived predictive models of laparoscopic conversion in colorectal surgery using the Mayo Clinic, Rochester (MCR) laparoscopic colon and rectal surgery experience. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Two different predictive scoring syst...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Cima RR,Hassan I,Poola VP,Larson DW,Dozois EJ,Larson DR,O'Byrne MM,Huebner M

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify predictive factors associated with operative morbidity, mortality, and survival outcomes in patients with borderline resectable (BR) or locally advanced (LA) pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) undergoing total neoadjuvant therapy (TNT). BACKGROUND:The optimal preoperative treatment sequencin...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Truty MJ,Kendrick ML,Nagorney DM,Smoot RL,Cleary SP,Graham RP,Goenka AH,Hallemeier CL,Haddock MG,Harmsen WS,Mahipal A,McWilliams RR,Halfdanarson TR,Grothey AF

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the evolution of visceral transplantation in the milieu of surgical technical modifications, new immunosuppressive protocols, and other management strategies. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:With the clinical feasibility of intestinal and multivisceral transplantation in 1990, multifaceted innovative tacti...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Abu-Elmagd KM,Costa G,Bond GJ,Soltys K,Sindhi R,Wu T,Koritsky DA,Schuster B,Martin L,Cruz RJ,Murase N,Zeevi A,Irish W,Ayyash MO,Matarese L,Humar A,Mazariegos G

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a five-year study of massive upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage, 143 patients had esophageal varices diagnosed on emergency endoscopic examination. Seventy-one patients had active bleeding from varices and required Sengstaken tube tamponade during at least one hospital admission. The remaining patients included 33 w...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Terblanche J,Yakoob HI,Bornman PC,Stiegmann GV,Bane R,Jonker M,Wright J,Kirsch R

更新日期：1981-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the impact of short-term surgical missions (STMs) on medical practice in Guatemala as perceived by Guatemalan and foreign physicians. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:STMs send physicians from high-income countries to low and middle-income countries to address unmet surgical needs. Although participation a...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Coughran AJ,Merrell SB,Pineda C,Sceats LA,Yang GP,Morris AM

更新日期：2019-04-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Appendicitis is more common in developed than in developing societies and appendiceal fecaliths are thought to have an etiologic role in the disease. The geographic distribution of appendiceal fecaliths was investigated by systematic, intraoperative palpation of the appendix in patients in Toronto, Canada and Johannes...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Jones BA,Demetriades D,Segal I,Burkitt DP

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the utility of quick intraoperative parathyroid hormone (PTH) measurement in the surgical management of primary hyperparathyroidism. BACKGROUND DATA:The use of intraoperative PTH monitoring is well established in the surgery of primary hyperparathyroidism. However, some false-negative predictions ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Mozzon M,Mortier PE,Jacob PM,Soudan B,Boersma AA,Proye CA

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twelve patients with anal incontinence due to neurologic disease or failure of previous incontinence surgery underwent implantation of an artificial anal sphincter. The system used was a modification of the AMS 800 artificial urinary sphincter. In two patients, infection necessitated removal of the system, and in four...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Christiansen J,Sparsø B

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was designed to determine if resection of positive regional nodes in patients with breast cancer provided a group of cured patients. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Previous studies of long-term follow-up of patients with breast cancer have demonstrated that 30% of patients with positive nodes may be aliv...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Gardner B,Feldman J

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00