Brochial stump closure techniques following pneumonectomy: A serial comparative study.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To characterize the injuries to children by acts against civilian populations (AACP). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Only 2 articles have focused on the spectrum and severity of injuries to children by AACP. METHODS:A retrospective case study of children 0 to 18 years old who were entered into the Israel National ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Amir LD,Aharonson-Daniel L,Peleg K,Waisman Y,Israel Trauma Group.

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the present study was to determine whether trainee involvement in esophageal cancer resection is associated with adverse patient outcomes. BACKGROUND:Operative experience for surgical trainees is under threat. A number of factors have been implicated in this leading to fewer hours for training. Es...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Phillips AW,Dent B,Navidi M,Immanuel A,Griffin SM

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess relative clinical and economic performance of the revised American Thyroid Association (ATA) thyroid cancer guidelines compared to current standard of care. BACKGROUND:Diagnosis of thyroid cancer in the United States has tripled whereas mortality has only marginally increased. Most patients present...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： White C,Weinstein MC,Fingeret AL,Randolph GW,Miyauchi A,Ito Y,Zhan T,Ali A,Gazelle GS,Lubitz CC

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA AND OBJECTIVE: Persistent pain affects everyday activities in 5% to 8% of patients after groin hernia repair. Because previous reports on the effect of neurectomy and/or mesh removal suffer from methodological problems we performed a detailed prospective trial of the effect of neurect...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Aasvang EK,Kehlet H

更新日期：2009-02-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To find out how women with breast or ovarian cancer rate their chances of carrying hereditary factors for these cancers and to determine the extent to which they overestimate their risk. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes that cause breast and ovarian cancer when they are inherited in families...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Iglehart JD,Miron A,Rimer BK,Winer EP,Berry D,Shildkraut MJ

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Segments of rat inferior vena cava were modified by proteolytic digestion and dialdehyde starch tanning in an attempt to alter their antigenic nature and increase their tensile strength. These tissues were found to retain their ability to sensitize allogeneic recipients in both the intradermal and intra-aortic positio...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Perloff LJ,Rowlands DT,Barker CF

更新日期：1977-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to determine the long-term outcome among 390 patients with ulcerative colitis who underwent ileal J pouch-anal anastomosis and whether patient or operative factors influenced results. The combined operative morbidity rate for the pouch-anal anastomosis and the subsequent closure of the tempor...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Pemberton JH,Kelly KA,Beart RW Jr,Dozois RR,Wolff BG,Ilstrup DM

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the temporal integration of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), which has been shown to be present in wound fluid, with the putatively related processes of wound fluid oxygen content, wound angiogenesis, and granulation tissue formation. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:During cutaneous wound repair...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Howdieshell TR,Riegner C,Gupta V,Callaway D,Grembowicz K,Sathyanarayana,McNeil PL

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examines the influence of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) compared with 5% dextrose (D5) infusion on skeletal muscle and adipose tissue lipoprotein lipase (LPL) activity in nutritionally depleted, injured and infected patients. The plasma concentrations of glucose, free fatty acid (FFA), triglyceride and i...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Robin AP,Greenwood MR,Askanazi J,Elwyn DH,Kinney JM

更新日期：1981-12-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To determine prevalence of documented preoperative code status discussions and post-operative outcomes (specifically mortality, readmission and discharge disposition) of patients with completed Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatments (MOLST) forms before surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:A MOLST form...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Tanious M,Lindvall C,Cooper Z,Tukan N,Peters S,Streid J,Fields K,Bader A

更新日期：2020-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effectiveness of early, routine antioxidant supplementation using alpha-tocopherol and ascorbic acid in reducing the rate of pulmonary morbidity and organ dysfunction in critically ill surgical patients. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Oxidative stress has been associated with the development of the...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Nathens AB,Neff MJ,Jurkovich GJ,Klotz P,Farver K,Ruzinski JT,Radella F,Garcia I,Maier RV

更新日期：2002-12-01 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 graft function and ischemia/reperfusion injury of porcine kidneys after preservation with the new Groningen Machine Perfusion (GMP) system versus static cold storage (CS). INTRODUCTION:The increasing proportion of marginal and nonheart beating donors necessitates better preservation methods to maint...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Maathuis MH,Manekeller S,van der Plaats A,Leuvenink HG,'t Hart NA,Lier AB,Rakhorst G,Ploeg RJ,Minor T

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective analysis was made of the complications from pelvic exenterations performed over the past 30 years for colorectal adenocarcinoma at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Seventy-five patients underwent exenteration, 51 for primary disease (PD) and 24 for recurrent disease (RD). Both total and posterior exe...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hafner GH,Herrera L,Petrelli NJ

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Is colon cancer surgery justified in the very elderly from the standpoint of cost and 3-year survival rates? Two hundred eighty patients undergoing major surgery for colon cancer during 1981-1983 were divided into a group of 61 with ages greater than or equal to 80 (GE80) and 219 less than 80 (LT80). Although those GE...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hobler KE

更新日期：1986-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the factors that may predict music-induced relaxation in friends and family of patients in the emergency department. BACKGROUND:It remains unclear to date which demographic and experiential factors predict the effectiveness of music-induced relaxation. Furthermore, in-hospital stressors for frie...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Tilt AC,Werner PD,Brown DF,Alam HB,Warshaw AL,Parry BA,Jazbar B,Booker A,Stangenberg L,Fricchione GL,Benson H,Lillemoe KD,Conrad C

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To critically review the theoretical and actual risks and benefits of accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) after breast-conserving surgery. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Because of rapid evolution of radiation therapy techniques related to brachytherapy and three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy, A...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kuerer HM,Julian TB,Strom EA,Lyerly HK,Giuliano AE,Mamounas EP,Vicini FA

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the outcomes of elderly patients with do-not-resuscitate (DNR) status who undergo emergency general surgery and to improve understanding of the relationship between preoperative DNR status and postoperative mortality. BACKGROUND:Preoperative DNR status has previously been shown to predict increas...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Scarborough JE,Pappas TN,Bennett KM,Lagoo-Deenadayalan S

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Mycophenolate mofetil (MM) is a new immunosuppressive agent that reversibly inhibits guanine nucleotide synthesis and DNA replication. Its activity is highly selective for T and B lymphocytes. Two open-label multicenter trials of MM in renal transplantation have been performed. This report summarizes the resu...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Deierhoi MH,Kauffman RS,Hudson SL,Barber WH,Curtis JJ,Julian BA,Gaston RS,Laskow DA,Diethelm AG

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Because continuity of care (CC) is a necessary component of resident education, this analysis was done to understand what keeps CC between residents and patients low and how it can be most effectively improved. BACKGROUND:Many authors lament low CC between residents and patients, especially in the era of dut...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Turner JP,Rodriguez HE,Daskin MS,Mehrotra S,Speicher P,DaRosa DA

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A series of patients showing a previously unrecognized type of sliding hiatus hernia is presented and analyzed. This type of hernia is characterized by reflux of the mucous membrane of the Hiss angle into the lumen of the esophagus. The occurrence of mucosal prolapse is a secondary phase of gastroesophageal reflux. Th...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Myllärniemi H,Saario I

更新日期：1985-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the prevalence of BRAF mutation among thyroid cancer histologic subtypes and determine the association of BRAF mutation with indicators of poor prognosis for papillary thyroid cancer and patient outcome. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The appropriate extent of surgical treatment, adjuvant therapy and fol...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kebebew E,Weng J,Bauer J,Ranvier G,Clark OH,Duh QY,Shibru D,Bastian B,Griffin A

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The opioid epidemic has stimulated initiatives to reduce the number of unnecessary narcotic prescriptions. We adopted an opt-in prescription system for patients undergoing ambulatory cervical endocrine surgery (CES). We hypothesized that empowering patients to decide whether or not to receive n...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Ruffolo LI,Jackson KM,Juviler P,Kaur R,Chennell T,Glover DM,Linehan DC,Moalem J

更新日期：2019-07-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to compare patient outcomes between International Medical Graduate (IMG) versus US medical graduate (USMG) surgeons. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:One in 7 surgeons practicing in the US graduated from a foreign medical school. However, it remains unknown whether patient outcomes differ be...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Tsugawa Y,Dimick JB,Jena AB,Maggard-Gibbons M,Blumenthal DM,Gross N,Jha AK

更新日期：2019-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies were performed to further investigate an abnormality of the alternative complement pathway associated with burn injury. C3 conversion by inulin and cobra venom factor was measured in serial serum samples from 18 burned patients and in the sera from 25 normal controls. C3 conversion by both activating substance...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bjornson AB,Bjornson HS,Altemeier WA

更新日期：1981-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the 5-year period from January 1978 through December 1982, 196 patients with blunt trauma to the small bowel, colon, or mesentery were treated at the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Shock Trauma Center. More than 80% of these patients were the victims of motor vehicle accident...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Dauterive AH,Flancbaum L,Cox EF

更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the potential benefit of cytology of the peritoneal lavage obtained during diagnostic laparoscopy for staging gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Peritoneal lavage is a simple procedure that can be performed during laparotomy for GI tumors. Tumor cells in the lavage fluid ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Nieveen van Dijkum EJ,Sturm PD,de Wit LT,Offerhaus J,Obertop H,Gouma DJ

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The problem of lead poisoning from bullets has been investigated by surgically implanting discs of lead, each enriched in a different natural isotope, into the tissue of two mongrel dogs and monitoring by mass spectrometry the release of the lead into each animal's blood over the course of 3 years. Lead placed in the ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Manton WI,Thal ER

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00