The brachioaxillary interposition graft as a successful tertiary vascular access procedure for hemodialysis.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The insertion and subsequent removal of chest tubes are frequently performed procedures. We hypothesize that routine chest radiographs obtained after chest tube removal to confirm the absence of any post-procedure complications have little impact on clinical management. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A 5-year retros...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Palesty JA,McKelvey AA,Dudrick SJ

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An analysis of unsuccessful extractions of retained biliary calculi using basket catheters reveals more than half the failures are related to the selection, placement, and size of the T tube. A new T tube has been developed which will improve postoperative access to the common duct and facilitate removal of retained c...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Moss JP,Whelan JG Jr,Fry DE

更新日期：1978-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a multicenter prospective, randomized study, the efficacy of a single preoperative dose of 1 g of cefotaxime for avoiding wound infections was compared with four 2-g doses of cefoxitin. In the study, 1,451 patients with infection risk factors who underwent gastroduodenal or biliary surgery were included, of whom 72...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Garcia-Rodriguez JA,Puig-LaCalle J,Arnau C,Porta M,Vallvé C

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The reported incidence of hypotension after carotid reconstruction ranges from 21 to 50 percent. To evaluate baroreceptor dysfunction, 283 carotid reconstructions were studied. During 181 consecutive reconstructions, a transcutaneous Teflon catheter was positioned intraoperatively at the carotid bifurcation for postop...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Pine R,Avellone JC,Hoffman M,Plecha FR,Swayngim DM Jr,Urban J

更新日期：1984-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We retrospectively studied whether ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy (US-FNAB) showed improved sensitivity in patients with palpable thyroid nodules. METHODS:A total of 70 patients (72 lesions) with thyroid nodules underwent US-FNAB and 94 patients (94 lesions) underwent FNAB guided by manual ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Hatada T,Okada K,Ishii H,Ichii S,Utsunomiya J

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The influence of blood transfusions in the risk of postoperative infection remains controversial. We examined the association between autologous (AB) and homologous (HB) blood transfusions with postoperative infection in elective surgery. METHODS:The medical records of 991 Medicare patients aged > or =65 ye...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Sauaia A,Alexander W,Moore EE,Stevens BR,Rosen H,Dunn TR

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) herniorrhaphy provides an opportunity to definitively evaluate both inguinal areas without the need for additional dissection. We aimed to establish the rates and contributing patient factors to errors in the preoperative assessment. METHODS:A retrospective r...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Novitsky YW,Czerniach DR,Kercher KW,Kaban GK,Gallagher KA,Kelly JJ,Heniford BT,Litwin DE

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Perihilar cholangiocarcinoma is usually unresectable at the time of diagnosis. Only few patients are candidates for a potential curative treatment. For those patients, prognosis is strongly related to negative resection margin and lymph node status. Thus, a certain benchmark of lymph node count is necessary ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Kambakamba P,Linecker M,Slankamenac K,DeOliveira ML

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colonoscopic examination of the entire colon was performed on 146 patients for radiographically suspected benign polypoid disease. Of thirty-six patients who did not have a neoplastic lesion at the suspected site, seven (19 per cent) had unsuspected small benign polypoid adenomas elsewhere in the colon. Of the remaini...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Coller JA,Corman ML,Veidenheimer MC

更新日期：1976-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Loss of function of the tumor suppressor gene TP53 contributes to the development of several tumors. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We screened DNA samples from 47 patients with upper respiratory system squamous cell carcinomas for the presence of TP53 mutations. Exons 4 to 8 of the TP53 gene were amplified by the po...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Nagai MA,Miracca EC,Yamamoto L,Kowalski LP,Brentani RR

更新日期：1995-11-01 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:Bariatric patients may not always obtain long-term care by their primary surgeon. Our aim was to evaluate weight loss outcomes in patients who had surgery elsewhere. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective analysis. Postreferral management included nonsurgical, revision, or conversion. Primary outcomes were pe...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Obeid NR,Malick W,Baxter A,Molina B,Schwack BF,Kurian MS,Ren-Fielding CJ,Fielding GA

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with the classic manifestations of the glucagonoma syndrome and hepatic metastases is presented. Clinical improvement occurred after removal of the primary tumor by distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy. No further antitumor therapy has been needed over a 15 month postoperative follow-up despite metastatic d...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Montenegro F,Lawrence GD,Macon W,Pass C

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies of gender disparity in surgical training have yielded conflicting results. We hypothesize that there is no influence of gender on resident self-evaluation Milestone (SEM) scores and those assigned by the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC). METHODS:42 residents (25 male & 17 female) and faculty comp...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Kwasny L,Shebrain S,Munene G,Sawyer R

更新日期：2020-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A clear understanding of simulation-based curricula in use at American College of Surgeons Accredited Education Institutes (ACS-AEIs) is lacking. METHODS:A 25-question online survey was sent to ACS-AEIs. RESULTS:The response rate approached 60%. The most frequent specialties to use the ACS-AEIs are general...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Ghaderi I,Fitzgibbons S,Watanabe Y,Lachapelle A,Paige J,Association for Surgical Education Simulation Committee.

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gallbladder inflammation and mucus hypersecretion are prominent features of cholesterol and pigment gallstones in humans and animals. The factors leading to inflammation and mucus hypersecretion are poorly understood. These studies examine the inflammatory potential of bile from dogs with pigment gallstones....

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Rege RV,Prystowsky JB

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since 1977, we have studied preoperative treatments using 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) suppositories alone or in combination with radiation to reduce local recurrence and improve survival of patients with rectal cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We developed a novel preoperative therapy combining radiation, intralumina...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Ichikawa D,Yamaguchi T,Yoshioka Y,Sawai K,Takahashi T

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the frequency, presentation, clinical management, and prognosis of appendiceal carcinoid tumors in children. METHOD:A review of our institution's experience over 50 years. RESULTS:Twenty-two patients below the age of 20 presented with appendiceal carcinoid tumor. The mean age at presentation wa...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Corpron CA,Black CT,Herzog CE,Sellin RV,Lally KP,Andrassy RJ

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of preoperative localization tests in patients undergoing initial neck exploration for hyperparathyroidism (HPT) is controversial. The use of parathyroid ultrasonography (US) in 46 patients (7 men, 39 women; mean age: 60 years) who underwent initial neck exploration for hypercalcemia and who had the diagnosis...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Hasselgren PO,Fidler JP

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between July 1973 and October 1984, we performed proctectomy either as part of a primary proctocolectomy or as a secondary staged procedure in 388 patients with ulcerative colitis and in 39 patients with Crohn's disease. The proctectomies were performed using a two-team synchronous approach. An intersphincteric or per...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Bauer JJ,Gelernt IM,Salk BA,Kreel I

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prehospital and emergency room recordings of hemodynamic vital signs frequently play a major role in the evaluation and treatment of trauma victims. Guidelines for resuscitation and treatment are affected by absolute cutoffs in hemodynamic parameters. To determine the sensitivity of various strata of systolic blood pr...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Luna GK,Eddy AC,Copass M

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies using a refined substrate, n-acetyl-L-phenylalanyl-L-diiodotyrosine [n-APDT], demonstrate that bile salts inhibit pepsin activity in vitro by a noncompetitive effect on the enzyme. ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Tompkins RK,Croke JC

更新日期：1980-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To clarify the widespread practice of preoperative transfusion to attain a 10 g/dL level of hemoglobin, the relationship between preoperative hemoglobin level, operative blood loss, and mortality was studied by analyzing the results of 113 operations in 107 consecutive Jehovah's Witness patients who underwent major el...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Spence RK,Carson JA,Poses R,McCoy S,Pello M,Alexander J,Popovich J,Norcross E,Camishion RC

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Etiologies contributing to failure to wean from mechanical ventilation (MV) are multiple, resulting in morbid and costly outcomes. Diaphragm pacing (DP) is used in spinal cord injury to replace MV. Temporary DP could be utilized in acute respiratory failure to reduce MV. METHODS:A prospective FDA feasibilit...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Onders RP,Markowitz A,Ho VP,Hardacre J,Novitsky Y,Towe C,Elmo M,Kaplan C,Schilz R

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pancreatic neoplasms can be difficult to diagnose and stage preoperatively. Accurate staging allows the surgeon to select which patients can benefit from resection versus palliative therapy. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) with endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) is a diagnostic modalit...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Frazee RC,Singh H,Erickson RA

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over a 2 year period, 34 limbs were revascularized in 33 patients. The in situ saphenous vein technique was used. Improved instrumentation and patency rates have encouraged the use of this method. Eighteen patients were insulin-dependent diabetics. The indication for operation was limb salvage in 25 limbs (73 percent)...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Hallin RW

更新日期：1983-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new catheter has been developed that can be accurately and precisely positioned using duplex ultrasonography alone. A piezoelectric transducer that functions as a passive, omnidirectional receiver is attached to the mid-balloon region of an angioplasty catheter. Integration to a standard duplex imaging system allows...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Cluley SR,Brener BJ,Hollier LH,Eisenbud DE,Ferrara-Ryan M,Villaneuva A,Parsonnet V,Vilkomerson D

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The success of gastric restriction procedures for morbid obesity depends on a persistently small gastric pouch and stoma, an intact staple line, and, of equal importance, dietary compliance. Evaluation of patients with either excessive or inadequate weight loss should be directed at determining both the technical adeq...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Halverson JD,Koehler RE

更新日期：1983-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective review of 58 rare breast neoplasms encountered at the British Columbia Cancer Agency between 1972 and 1992 was undertaken. There were 38 cystosarcoma phyllodes tumors, 6 carcinosarcomas, and 14 other sarcomas. Initial management involved total mastectomy in 37 cases, wide excision in 14, and excision b...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： McGregor GI,Knowling MA,Este FA

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:AbdCT for the evaluation of AAP in the ED in the US may be excessive and is potentially (although rarely) misleading and harmful. A selective policy of 'AbdUS first' combined with an observation unit and/or surgeon evaluation prior to AbdCT is preferred to a 'routine AbdCT' policy. Repeated AbdCTs for abdominal pain a...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Bax T,Macha M,Mayberry J

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00