Clinical experience with nuclear pacemakers.

abstract：:The effect of chronic electrical stimulation on muscle mass of pedicled diaphragmatic muscle grafts (DMGs) implanted into the right ventricle was studied in 21 dogs. Nineteen dogs, followed up to 70 days (mean, 34 days), were divided into three groups. In six dogs (control) the DMG was not stimulated. In six other dog...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Macoviak JA,Stephenson LW,Alavi A,Kelly AM,Edmunds LH Jr

更新日期：1981-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bilateral axillo-breast approach (BABA) robotic thyroidectomy (RoT) has good postoperative and excellent cosmetic outcomes. To assess the surgical completeness of BABA RoT, it was compared to open thyroidectomy (OT) after propensity score matching of the cohorts. METHODS:Between 2008 and 2010, 760 patients ...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Lee KE,Koo do H,Im HJ,Park SK,Choi JY,Paeng JC,Chung JK,Oh SK,Youn YK

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Individual trials of small-volume resuscitation of 7.5% NaCl (HS) with and without 6% dextran 70 (HSD) for the treatment of trauma have failed to provide convincing evidence of efficacy. We performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the effects of HS and HSD on survival until discharge or for 30 days. We identifi...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Wade CE,Kramer GC,Grady JJ,Fabian TC,Younes RN

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vaccination of tumor-bearing animals with tumor cells genetically engineered to secrete cytokines including interleukin-2 (IL-2) and interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) has been shown to induce effective tumor-specific immune responses capable of inhibiting local and metastatic disease. Previous unsuccessful attemp...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Clary BM,Coveney EC,Blazer DG 3rd,Philip R,Lyerly HK

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Polypeptide growth factors have been shown to accelerate wound repair in rodent animal model systems. METHODS:In this report, insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) and the combination of IGF-I plus insulin-like growth factor binding protein (IGFBP-1) were applied directly to linear incisions made through dor...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Jyung RW,Mustoe JA,Busby WH,Clemmons DR

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of a nonanastomotic, atheromatous aneurysm in a femoropopliteal saphenous vein graft is presented. This disease is unusual, especially in nonsmokers with normal lipid levels, and, in this case, may be related to mechanical graft failure 22 years after implantation. The aneurysm was excised and the arterial cont...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Kelly PH,Julsrud JM,Dyrud PE,Blake DP

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interleukin-2 (IL-2) mediates the regression of metastatic cancer, but clinical application has been limited by the induction of dose-dependent toxicities in normal tissues. The most clinically significant toxicities occur secondary to a vascular leak syndrome and include acute respiratory failure and hemodynamic inst...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Edwards MJ,Abney DL,Miller FN

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transplantation of the pancreaticoduodenal allograft (PDA) has recently been advocated as a technique that is superior to the use of the segmental allograft. However, the effect of simple cold storage preservation on the PDA has not been studied. We investigated the effect of 24 and 4 hours of cold storage in Eurocoll...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Dafoe DC,Campbell DA Jr,Marks WH,Borgstrom A,Merion RM,Berlin RE,Turcotte JG

更新日期：1986-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the effects of infusion of somatostatin (200 and 500 ng/kg/min) on central hemodynamics and renal blood flow measured with radioactive microspheres. At the lower dose infusion rate somatostatin did not alter any hemodynamic parameter, but at 500 ng/kg/min somatostatin caused minor transient bradycardia...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Price BA,Jaffe BM,Zinner MJ

更新日期：1985-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Failure to achieve primary fascial closure (PFC) after damage control laparotomy is costly and carries great morbidity. We hypothesized that time from the initial laparotomy to the first take-back operation would be predictive of successful PFC. METHODS:Trauma patients managed with open abdominal techniques...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Pommerening MJ,DuBose JJ,Zielinski MD,Phelan HA,Scalea TM,Inaba K,Velmahos GC,Whelan JF,Wade CE,Holcomb JB,Cotton BA,AAST Open Abdomen Study Group.

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the present study was to investigate whether the incidence of surgical site infection after pancreatoduodenectomy decreased after changing the prophylactic antibiotic to a third-generation cephalosporin in patients with unknown preoperative bile culture results after biliary drainage. METHODS:In ...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Sano S,Sugiura T,Kawamura I,Okamura Y,Ito T,Yamamoto Y,Ashida R,Ohgi K,Kurai H,Uesaka K

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During a period of slightly over 25 years, 949 new patients with aortoiliac atherosclerotic occlusive disease--409 (43%) with associated distal disease--were submitted to various reconstructive operations for claudication in 719 and rest ischemic problems in 230 patients. The ages ranged from 21 to 91 years with a med...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Crawford ES,Bomberger RA,Glaeser DH,Saleh SA,Russell WL

更新日期：1981-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ex situ liver surgery allows liver resection and vascular reconstruction in patients who have liver tumors located at critical sites. Only a small series of studies about ex situ liver surgery is available in the literature. No long-term results have been published. METHODS:Twenty-four patients were conside...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Oldhafer KJ,Lang H,Schlitt HJ,Hauss J,Raab R,Klempnauer J,Pichlmayr R

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From 1975 to 1980, 79 major limb amputations were performed from a group of 552 lower extremity vascular reconstructions with glutaraldehyde-stabilized umbilical vein grafts. All amputations were performed in instances in which limb salvage had been the indication for the attempted bypass (n = 520)--an incidence of 15...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Dardik H,Kahn M,Dardik I,Sussman B,Ibrahim IM

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the 24-year period from 1956 to 1980, 148 patients with aneurysms confined to the thoracic aortic segment, bounded above by the left subclavian artery and below the diaphragm, were treated with replacement therapy. From 1956 to 1967, 36 patients were treated by use of temporary bypass or shunts which carried a ...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Crawford ES,Walker HS 3rd,Saleh SA,Normann NA

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oxidative stress and inflammation are implicated in the pathogenesis of steatohepatitis. We hypothesize that Roux-en-Y gastric bypass reduces oxidative stress and inflammation in the liver of obese rats via activation of AMPK-α. METHODS:Obese Sprague-Dawley male rats underwent either sham operation or Roux-...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Peng Y,Li JZ,You M,Murr MM

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic techniques are being used increasingly in the repair of ventral hernias and offer the potential benefits of a shorter hospital stay, decreased wound complications, and possibly a lower recurrence rate. Despite good results from high-volume centers, significant complications may occur with this a...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Perrone JM,Soper NJ,Eagon JC,Klingensmith ME,Aft RL,Frisella MM,Brunt LM

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neointima formation after human saphenous vein grafting (hSVG) involves several matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and their tissue inhibitors (TIMPs). This study assessed the feasibility of modulating MMP activity in hSVGs by adenovirus-mediated gene transfer. METHODS:First, 1 x 10(9) plaque-forming units (p...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Fernandez HA,Kallenbach K,Seghezzi G,Mehrara B,Apazidis A,Baumann FG,Grossi EA,Colvin S,Mignatti P,Galloway AC

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Posthepatectomy liver failure (PHLF) is a severe complication after hepatectomy for colorectal liver metastases. This study evaluated its actual incidence and its effects on short- and long-term overall survival (OS) in a specialized center. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Between 2006 and 2008, 193 patients who un...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Vibert E,Pittau G,Gelli M,Cunha AS,Jamot L,Faivre J,Castro Benitez C,Castaing D,Adam R

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study compares the effects of carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum versus laparotomy on cellular-mediated immune response in a murine model. METHODS:Sixty-eight female C3H/He mice were sensitized to keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH) and to a mouse mammary carcinoma cell line (MC2) before surgery. Animals were...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Gitzelmann CA,Mendoza-Sagaon M,Talamini MA,Ahmad SA,Pegoli W Jr,Paidas CN

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Central gastrectomy (CG) for gastric cancer was developed to preserve pyloric function and maintain a large gastric volume. Whether this procedure is feasible for limited cases of gastric cancer is unclear. METHODS:On the basis of Union Internationale Contre le Cancer TNM classification, pathologic characte...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Iseki J,Takagi M,Touyama K,Sano K,Nakagami K,Ori T,Ooba N,Kin H,Kojima H,Kojima K

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Seeding of vascular grafts with genetically engineered human endothelial cells (hECs) secreting antithrombogenic or fibrinolytic agents has considerable clinical potential. METHODS:An adenoviral vector was used to transfer the human tissue-type plasminogen activator (htPA) gene to hECs, and the ability of t...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Sugawara Y,Sakata Y,Minowada S,Hamada H,Yoshida Y,Sato O,Deguchi J,Kimura H,Namba T,Makuuchi M,Miyata T

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antigen injected subcutaneously (SQ) results in a strong systemic immune response, whereas antigen infused orally or by the portal vein tends to induce tolerance. Nontransgenic C57BL/6J (H-2(b)), or B6, mice and transgenic 2C mice (that express a cytotoxic T cell receptor against major histocompatibility com...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Margenthaler JA,Flye MW

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to investigate the genotype-phenotype relationship of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors in patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 treated at our institution. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective chart review of all patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 treated...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Christakis I,Qiu W,Hyde SM,Cote GJ,Grubbs EG,Perrier ND,Lee JE

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although pentoxifylline has been shown to improve tissue oxygenation and restore hepatocellular function after hemorrhagic shock, its effect on hepatic ischemia and reperfusion injury has not been fully clarified. The purpose of this study was to determine whether pentoxifylline exerted beneficial effects on...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Fabia R,Travis DL,Levy MF,Husberg BS,Goldstein RM,Klintmalm GB

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The early work of Dr. William Longmire with total gastrectomy for gastric carcinoma prompted us to initiate an aggressive surgical approach to gastric carcinoma in 1960: in curative resections radical total gastrectomy with hepaticoceliac-left gastric arterial node dissection was to be performed for tumors involving t...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Scott HW Jr,Adkins RB Jr,Sawyers JL

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Small bowel neuroendocrine tumors (SBNETs) present frequently with metastases, yet little is known about the molecular basis of this progression. This study sought to identify the serial differential expression of genes between normal small bowel, primary small bowel neuroendocrine tumors, and liver metastas...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Keck KJ,Breheny P,Braun TA,Darbro B,Li G,Dillon JS,Bellizzi AM,O'Dorisio TM,Howe JR

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Major postoperative complications are associated with a substantial increase in hospital costs. Trauma patients are known to have a higher rate of complications than the general surgery population. We used the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) methodology to evaluate hospital costs, durat...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Hemmila MR,Jakubus JL,Maggio PM,Wahl WL,Dimick JB,Campbell DA Jr,Taheri PA

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:From a post hoc analysis a hypothesis was generated that women deposit more collagen in a surrogate test wound than men. The purpose of this study has been to verify this hypothesis prospectively in a controlled study. METHODS:Post hoc analyses were done on 37 volunteers (study A). The prospective trial inc...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Jorgensen LN,Sorensen LT,Kallehave F,Vange J,Gottrup F

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Resection for hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with cirrhosis and impaired liver function is usually unjustified because of higher surgical risks and poorer long-term prognosis. METHODS:A retrospective comparison of the background and resectional results of patients with cirrhosis and hepatocellular car...

journal_title：Surgery

authors： Wu CC,Ho WL,Yeh DC,Huang CR,Liu TJ,P'eng FK

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00