Computed tomography as a screening exam in patients with suspected blunt aortic injury.

abstract：:Occurence of gastroenteric fistulae in non-surgically treated peptic ulcer disease is rare as suggested by only 26 cases published in the literature so far. We had the opportunity to care for 3 patients with this problem in a period of one year. At our institution, a search of the medical records dating back to 1955 y...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kumar GK,Razzaque MA,Naidu VG,Barbour EM

更新日期：1976-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There were 2 objectives: first, to investigate how many patients were excluded from surgery on the basis of the radiological extent of the peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) or the clinical examination; and second, to develop a score based primarily on serum tumor markers (STMs) that could predict short cancer-sp...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Cashin PH,Graf W,Nygren P,Mahteme H

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of adjuvant chemoradiation in esophageal cancer has been underestimated in the literature. This study was undertaken to determine whether adjuvant chemoradiation improves survival compared with surgery alone. METHODS:Data of 1095 esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) patients, including 679 in ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hwang JY,Chen HS,Hsu PK,Chao YK,Wang BY,Huang CS,Liu CC,Wu SC

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over a 24-year period, 411 partial hepatic resections were performed: 142 right or left trisegmentectomies, 158 lobectomies, 25 segmentectomies, and 86 local excisions. The operations were performed for benign lesions in 182 patients, for primary hepatic malignancies in 106, and for hepatic metastases in 123, includin...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Iwatsuki S,Starzl TE

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) develops in virtually all patients affected with multiple endocrine neoplasia type II (MEN II), a disease inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. The thyroid tumor cells secrete calcitonin (CT) and the detection of elevated plasma levels (>300 pg/ml) of this hormone in MEN II kindre...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Wells SA Jr,Baylin SB,Gann DS,Farrell RE,Dilley WG,Preissig SH,Linehan WM,Cooper CW

更新日期：1978-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The authors review the general surgical complications of cardiopulmonary bypass, including newer procedures such as heart and lung transplantation, to identify patients at higher risk. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Although rare, the general surgical complications of cardiopulmonary bypass are associated with high...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Spotnitz WD,Sanders RP,Hanks JB,Nolan SP,Tribble CG,Bergin JD,Zacour RK,Abbott RD,Kron IL

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aims to review the operative results and oncological outcomes of anterior resection for rectal and rectosigmoid cancer. Comparison was made between patients with total mesorectal excision (TME) for mid and distal cancer and partial mesorectal excision (PME) for proximal cancer, when a 4- to 5-cm me...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Law WL,Chu KW

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the methodology employed in surgical mortality studies to control for potential confounders. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Nationwide hospital data are increasingly used to investigate surgical outcomes. However, poor data granularity and coding inaccuracies may lead to flawed findings. METHODS:We condu...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Payet C,Lifante JC,Carty MJ,Rabilloud M,Duclos A

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM OF STUDY:The objective of this study was to determine the pattern of recurrence after one or more episodes of adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO) during a follow-up period of up to 40 years. Furthermore, we wanted to analyze possible factors with an influence on the recurrence rate and to study the magnitude of...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Fevang BT,Fevang J,Lie SA,Søreide O,Svanes K,Viste A

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:These studies were designed to elucidate the mechanism by which signals delivered by anti-CD2 monoclonal antibody (MoAb) interfere with activational signals delivered by anti-CD3 MoAb and induce long-term graft survival and tolerance. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Anti-CD2 or anti-CD3 MoAb can prolong allograft su...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Chavin KD,Qin L,Lin J,Woodward JE,Baliga P,Bromberg JS

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the use of coffee, caffeinated drinks, and caffeine tablets for pharmacological cognitive enhancement (CE) among surgeons. BACKGROUND:Surgeons have demanding workloads, and the resulting fatigue and concentration deficits can lead to medical errors. Some surgeons use substances that promote wa...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Franke AG,Bagusat C,McFarlane C,Tassone-Steiger T,Kneist W,Lieb K

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postcholecystectomy complex bile duct injuries involving the hilar confluence, which are often associated with vascular injuries and liver atrophy, remain a considerable surgical challenge. The aim of this study is to report our experience of major hepatectomy with long-term outcome in these patients. METHO...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Laurent A,Sauvanet A,Farges O,Watrin T,Rivkine E,Belghiti J

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) have increased risk on future cerebro- and cardiovascular events. Our aim was to examine whether carotid artery reactivity (CAR; a novel, simple procedure to examine endothelial function) predicts cardiovascular events in PAD patients. BACKGROUND:Increased risk...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： van Mil ACCM,Pouwels S,Wilbrink J,Warlé MC,Thijssen DHJ

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Length of postoperative stay (LOS) has gained increasing attention as a potential indicator of surgical efficiency. Our objective was to examine the feasibility of assessing LOS at 182 hospitals to identify institutions with outlying performance. METHODS:Patients were identified who underwent colorectal sur...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Cohen ME,Bilimoria KY,Ko CY,Richards K,Hall BL

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This large international cohort study aimed to investigate the associations of examined lymph node (ELN) number with accurate staging and long-term survival in pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PaC) and to robustly determine the minimal and optimal ELN thresholds. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:ELN number is an important ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Huang L,Jansen L,Balavarca Y,van der Geest L,Lemmens V,Groot Koerkamp B,van Santvoort HC,Grützmann R,Besselink MG,Schrotz-King P,Brenner H

更新日期：2019-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of the present study was to determine the effect of insulin therapy on hepatic function, structure, and hepatic mRNA and protein cytokine expression during the hypermetabolic cascade post burn. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Liver function and morphology are crucial for survival of patients suffering fr...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Klein D,Schubert T,Horch RE,Jauch KW,Jeschke MG

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to assess the effect of cancer-related genes and their mutations analyzed by next-generation sequencing (NGS) on the oncological outcome after resection of colorectal liver metastases (CRLM). BACKGROUND:Traditional prognostic scores include clinical and pathological parameters of pr...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lang H,Baumgart J,Heinrich S,Tripke V,Passalaqua M,Maderer A,Galle PR,Roth W,Kloth M,Moehler M

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of parotid sialoceles and fistulae have been unsatisfactory in the past, and numerous methods of treatment with varying success and morbidity have been described. The present prospective study reports results of conservative therapy in 51 patients over a 3-year period. In 50 patients, the injury healed ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Parekh D,Glezerson G,Stewart M,Esser J,Lawson HH

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to assess safety and efficacy of pancreatic duct occlusion (PDO) with neoprene-based glue in selected patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) at high risk of postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF). BACKGROUND DATA:PD is the reference standard approach for tumors of the pancr...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Mazzaferro V,Virdis M,Sposito C,Cotsoglou C,Droz Dit Busset M,Bongini M,Flores M,Prinzi N,Coppa J

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blunt carotid artery trauma is uncommon but has been associated with severe, permanent neurologic deficits in 42% and mortality in 30% of 96 patients previously reported in the English literature. Since neurologic symptoms characteristically develop only after a latent interval and since physical evidence of significa...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Krajewski LP,Hertzer NR

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Minimal immunosuppression (IS) is desirable in organ transplantation to reduce side effects and to promote the process of tolerance induction. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Between February 2000 and September 2004, 156 adults (>15 years old) receiving a primary liver graft were enrolled in a prospective, randomized,...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lerut J,Mathys J,Verbaandert C,Talpe S,Ciccarelli O,Lemaire J,Bonaccorsi-Riani E,Vanthuyne V,Hetsch N,Roggen F,Reyck CD,Goffette P,Latinne D,Orlando G,Rahier J,Sempoux C,Wallemacq P,Laterre PF,Gianello P

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The significance of regional therapy against the intrahepatic recurrence for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) was evaluated. During the past 6 years, 101 patients who had radical operations for HCC (liver cirrhosis, 75%; chronic hepatitis, 22%) were followed. Forty-seven patients (47%) had recurrences; the liver was the...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Sasaki Y,Imaoka S,Fujita M,Miyoshi Y,Ohigashi H,Ishikawa O,Furukawa H,Koyama H,Iwanaga T,Kasugai H

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to elucidate the significance and limitations of serum amylase levels in the diagnosis of blunt injury to the pancreas. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Several recently published reports of analyses of patients with blunt abdominal trauma have indicated that determination of the serum...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Takishima T,Sugimoto K,Hirata M,Asari Y,Ohwada T,Kakita A

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the relevance of the International Study Group of Liver Surgery (ISGLS) definition of posthepatectomy liver failure compared with 2 well-established criteria, 50-50 and PeakBili>7, as early predictors of posthepatectomy outcome. BACKGROUND:There is limited data on the postoperative use of ISGLS def...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Skrzypczyk C,Truant S,Duhamel A,Langlois C,Boleslawski E,Koriche D,Hebbar M,Fourrier F,Mathurin P,Pruvot FR

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:To analyze the effects of a treatment program of intraoperative electron beam radiation therapy (IOERT) and external beam radiation therapy and chemotherapy on the outcome of patients with unresectable or locally advanced pancreatic cancer. METHODS:From 1978 to 2001, 150 patients with unresecta...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Willett CG,Del Castillo CF,Shih HA,Goldberg S,Biggs P,Clark JW,Lauwers G,Ryan DP,Zhu AX,Warshaw AL

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To familiarize surgeons with the specific complications of cutaneous, gastrointestinal, inhalation, and systemic infection with Bacillus Anthracis, which may require surgical treatment. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The recent cases of intentional exposure to Bacillus Anthracis in the United States make familiarit...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Binkley CE,Cinti S,Simeone DM,Colletti LM

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess whether elective colon and rectal surgery can be safely performed without preoperative mechanical bowel preparation. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Mechanical bowel preparation is routinely done before colon and rectal surgery, aimed at reducing the risk of postoperative infectious complications. However,...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Zmora O,Mahajna A,Bar-Zakai B,Rosin D,Hershko D,Shabtai M,Krausz MM,Ayalon A

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty patients with chronic alcohol-induced pancreatitis with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography evidence of common bile duct stenosis were studied to determine the clinical spectrum and natural history of this complication, as well as the indications for biliary bypass. In 17% of patients, common bile duc...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kalvaria I,Bornman PC,Marks IN,Girdwood AH,Bank L,Kottler RE

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) on somatostatin receptor (SSR)-transfected colon carcinoma cells in a rat liver metastases model. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Previously the authors have shown highly effective therapy with PRRT of SSR-positive tumors. This treatment is SSR-m...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Mearadji A,Breeman W,Hofland L,van Koetsveld P,Marquet R,Jeekel J,Krenning E,van Eijck C

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test whether frailty, a novel measure of physiologic reserve, is associated with longer kidney transplant (KT) length of stay (LOS), and modifies the association between LOS and mortality. BACKGROUND:Better understanding of LOS is necessary for informed consent and discharge planning. Mortality resulting ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： McAdams-DeMarco MA,King EA,Luo X,Haugen C,DiBrito S,Shaffer A,Kucirka LM,Desai NM,Dagher NN,Lonze BE,Montgomery RA,Walston J,Segev DL

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00