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abstract：BACKGROUND:Patient factors impact laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) difficulty, specifically operative duration. This study quantifies the impact of patient factors on LC duration. METHODS:The national surgery database (American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program) was reviewed for all el...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Lowndes B,Thiels CA,Habermann EB,Bingener J,Hallbeck S,Yu D

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This is a retrospective study analyzing data of normocalcemic patients with enlarged parathyroid glands discovered during thyroid surgery and comparing it with data of patients operated on for proved primary hyperparathyroidism. METHODS:The records of patients with enlarged parathyroid glands (group 1) and ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Abboud B,Sleilaty G,Braidy C,Ghorra C,Abadjian G,Tohme C,Noun R,Sarkis R

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy versus Stenting Trial (CREST) has major implications for the future of carotid revascularization and stroke prevention. The purpose of The William Hinter Harridge Lecture was to discuss the history of carotid revascularization before CREST, to delineate the emergence of car...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Weaver FA

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arteriovenous fistulas were performed in 100 patients over a three year period with a 90 per cent overall success rate. Various technics for construction of the fistula using autologous veins are discussed, with emphasis on pre- and intraoperative assessment of vessel condition and its relation to the prevention of im...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Paruk S,Koenig M,Levitt S,Hardy MA

更新日期：1976-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ability of the liver to control blood glucose levels was studied in relation to the blood ketone body ratio, which reflects the hepatic mitochondrial redox state. In partially hepatectomized rabbits, postoperative continuous administration of a hyperosmolar glucose solution revealed the following findings: (1) The...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Nakatani T,Yasuda K,Ozawa K

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antibiotic prophylaxis during placement of implanted central venous access ports (CVAP) has not been studied. This retrospective review compared the rate of catheter-related infections (CRIs) with and without perioperative antibiotics. METHODS:This was a single-center study that compared patients treated wi...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Scaife CL,Gross ME,Mone MC,Hansen HJ,Litz CL,Nelson ET,Anderson CJ,Wagner G,Gawlick U,Nelson EW

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Small intestinal epithelium digests and absorbs nutrients. Crypt stem cell transplantation can generate neomucosa with normal morphology, but the digestive and absorptive capacities of this neomucosa are unknown. This study evaluates stem cell induced neomucosal brush border digestive enzyme activity and nutrient tran...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Tait IS,Penny JI,Campbell FC

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although several methods of repair of extremity venous injuries have been shown to be efficacious, patency rates have varied significantly from center to center. METHODS:A retrospective review was made of treatment outcomes of adult and pediatric patients with major venous injuries of the lower extremity. ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Parry NG,Feliciano DV,Burke RM,Cava RA,Nicholas JM,Dente CJ,Rozycki GS

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied 48 patients with laryngeal or hypopharyngeal primary tumors with DNA flow cytometry. Twenty-four of the tumors were glottic, 18 were supraglottic, and 6 were from the pyriform sinus. Patients were followed for a minimum of 12 months, with a mean follow-up of 23 months. Twenty-three of the 48 primary tumors ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Goldsmith MM,Cresson DS,Postma DS,Askin FB,Pillsbury HC

更新日期：1986-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several anecdotal papers suggest that laparoscopic cholecystectomy can be done safely in pregnant patients, but few patients are reported and other patients such as those who underwent laparoscopic appendectomy are often included. A larger series would help clarify the situation. METHODS:The Connecticut Lap...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Barone JE,Bears S,Chen S,Tsai J,Russell JC

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an effort to determine the current incidence and clinical course of Buerger's disease, we reviewed the records of over 700 patients with small artery disease who were evaluated at Oregon Health Sciences University during a 15 year period. We identified 26 patients who met rigid criteria for the diagnosis of Buerger...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Mills JL,Taylor LM Jr,Porter JM

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical coaching, with the goal of improving operative performance, has been introduced into residency and fellowship programs. This is the first systematic review on surgical coaching limited to randomized controlled trials. The objective of this review is to synthesize the existing evidence that addresses...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Gagnon LH,Abbasi N

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study examined the impact of intraoperative myocardial acidosis and adverse postoperative outcomes on the cost of cardiac surgical care. METHODS:Myocardial tissue pH corrected to 37 degrees C (pH(37C)) was measured in 162 patients with cross-clamp (XC) duration of 119 minutes or longer. Perioperative d...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Healey CM,Kumbhani DJ,Healey NA,Crittenden MD,Gibson SF,Khuri SF

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new break-away needle for subclavian catheter insertion has been described. This needle functions exactly as the usual 14 gauge needle, but it can be completely removed from the catheter while leaving the integral Luer adaptor intact. ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Crowley WC,Klein MD

更新日期：1984-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) presents special challenges to treating physicians because of the diffuse infiltrative growth pattern. As sentinel lymph node dissection (SLND) is rapidly replacing axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) in the management of patients with early-stage breast cancer, we sought to...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Khakpour N,Hunt KK,Kuerer HM,Yi M,Meric-Bernstam F,Ross MI,Lucci A

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The pathophysiology of adrenal insufficiency, common in surgical intensive care units, has not been fully elucidated. METHODS:Patients at risk (age > 55 years, in the surgical intensive care unit >1 week, baseline cortisol < 20 μg/dL) were enrolled. After measuring cortisol and adrenocorticotropic hormone (...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Schuster KM,Macleod JB,Fernandez JB,Kumar M,Barquist ES

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Physiological and Operative Severity Score for the enUmeration of Mortality and morbidity (POSSUM) model and its Portsmouth modification (P-POSSUM) are used extensively to predict postoperative mortality and morbidity in general surgery. The aim of this study was to undertake the first systematic review ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Wang H,Chen T,Wang H,Song Y,Li X,Wang J

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Feeding gastrostomy can be troublesome, inconvenient and painful to the patient, especially if the catheter is redundant, thereby causing deformity of the opening ad leakage of gastric juice and food around the tube. A skin level permanent feeding gastrostomy was fashioned in four patients with neurologic disease. The...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Cohen OM,Donner Y,Berlatzky Y

更新日期：1981-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Approximately 30% to 50% of appendicitis in children is already perforated at presentation. The optimal management of these children remains controversial. METHODS:Ninety-six children (aged 2 to 16 years) were treated for perforated appendicitis. Seventy-one underwent immediate appendectomy and drainage of ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Weber TR,Keller MA,Bower RJ,Spinner G,Vierling K

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:DVT involving the lower extremities is a frequent (25-40 percent of patients) complication of major thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic surgery in patients beyond the age of 40 years. Herein, we have reported a recently completed large prospective, randomized multicenter investigation of the prophylaxis of postoperative D...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： DiSerio FJ,Sasahara AA

更新日期：1985-10-08 00:00:00

abstract：:The records of 104 patients with primary adenocarcinoma of the duodenum were reviewed. All patients were followed up to the date of this report, 91 for at least 5 years. Melena was an ominous preoperative finding. Survival was directly related to nodal status, the grade of the lesion, and the ability of the surgeon to...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Joesting DR,Beart RW Jr,van Heerden JA,Weiland LH

更新日期：1981-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Late biopsy results in 53 patients after jejunoileal bypass were reviewed and compared with 1 year postoperative biopsies. Patients were divided into groups based on clinical course and liver function tests. Of 24 patients with normal liver function tests and no clinical symptoms of liver failure, 8 (33 percent) had n...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Hocking MP,Duerson MC,Alexander RW,Woodward ER

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was designed to investigate abnormalities in gene expression in ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas using cDNA arrays. METHODS:Gene expression in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma was compared with normal pancreatic tissue controls. Specimens from 5 patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma were t...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Trachte AL,Suthers SE,Lerner MR,Hanas JS,Jupe ER,Sienko AE,Adesina AM,Lightfoot SA,Brackett DJ,Postier RG

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aspiration of foreign bodies in children can lead to illness and even death if not recognized and treated promptly. Seventy-six patients were referred to our hospital for suspected foreign body aspiration. The following is a retrospective review of their diagnosis and treatment. There was no foreign body found at bron...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Mantor PC,Tuggle DW,Tunell WP

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to calculate and analyze the cost of treatment for stage IV pressure ulcers. METHODS:A retrospective chart analysis of patients with stage IV pressure ulcers was conducted. Hospital records and treatment outcomes of these patients were followed up for a maximum of 29 months and ana...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Brem H,Maggi J,Nierman D,Rolnitzky L,Bell D,Rennert R,Golinko M,Yan A,Lyder C,Vladeck B

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eighty-five patients who underwent 100 transcatheter intraarterial thrombolytic infusions for occlusions of suprainguinal and infrainguinal grafts and arteries were analyzed to determine the initial and 6 month results. Analysis demonstrated that suprainguinal occlusions of arteries and grafts were most likely to both...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： McNamara TO,Bomberger RA

更新日期：1986-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. A review of the immediate and long-term results of prophylactic carotid endarterectomy for asymptomatic lesions of 78 carotid arteries in 72 patients between 1961 and 1976 is presented. 2. The inhospital operative mortality was zero. Two patients experienced postoperative transient neurologic deficit with complete ...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Moore WS,Boren C,Malone JM,Goldstone J

更新日期：1979-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the advantages of aseptic nonoperative intubation of the small intestine for decompression of obstructed loops, 48% of the attempts lead to failure to pass the tube through the pylorus. The difficulty and inconvenience of passage beyond the stomach have been overcome by the development of a special tube attach...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Johnson FW,Goodale RL,Leonard AS,Varco RL

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Approximately 91% of urologists are male and 9% female. We aim to characterize gender differences amongst urology society awardees over the past six decades. METHODS:We queried 16 American urology societies. Inclusion criteria were active membership enrollment, majority urologist members, and awards provide...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Woldegerima N,Thomopulos A,Bafford A,Malik RD

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Desmoid tumors of the head and neck are uncommon and associated with a posttreatment recurrence rate as high as 70 percent. This study was undertaken to determine cure rates achievable by surgery and radiotherapy and the factors influencing failure. A chart review of all patients at our institution with desmoid tumors...

journal_title：American journal of surgery

authors： Fasching MC,Saleh J,Woods JE

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00