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abstract：:Research performed in the late 1960s, using 24Na, suggested that the perfusion of skin and subcutaneous tissues is critically dependent on the relationship between capillary (Pc) and tissue pressures (Pt). Perfusion changes differed significantly between controls and patients with venous disease and the differences co...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Chant A

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction Large, complicated ventral hernias are an increasingly common problem. The transversus abdominis muscle release (TAMR) is a recently described modification of posterior components separation for repair of such hernias. We describe our initial experience with TAMR and sublay mesh to facilitate abdominal wa...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Appleton ND,Anderson KD,Hancock K,Scott MH,Walsh CJ

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients undergoing colorectal surgical resections have a high incidence of surgical site infection (SSI). Many patient-specific risk factors have been recognised in association with SSI in such patients, but environmental contamination is increasingly recognised as a contributor to hospital-acquired infec...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Brady RR,Kalima P,Damani NN,Wilson RG,Dunlop MG

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopic transthoracic sympathectomy (ETS) has recently become established as a successful treatment for severe palmar and axillary hyperhidrosis. In this unit the indications for ETS have been broadened to include patients with Raynaud's syndrome and critical upper limb ischaemia and this paper is primarily concern...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Nicholson ML,Dennis MJ,Hopkinson BR

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Nephroureterectomy with excision of a cuff of bladder remains the standard for managing upper tract transitional cell carcinoma (TCC). Increasing use of diagnostic upper tract endoscopy has underlined the importance of obtaining a pre-operative histological diagnosis in order to avoid under-treating high-g...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Chitale S,Mbakada R,Irving S,Burgess N

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is considered the gold standard surgical treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia. The number of TURPs performed has declined significantly over the last three decades owing to pharmaceutical therapy. TURP da...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Young MJ,Elmussareh M,Morrison T,Wilson JR

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to develop a standardised management plan for boys with abnormal appearance of meatus at circumcision for balanitis xerotica obliterans (BXO). METHODS:Between 1995 and 2008, 107 boys underwent circumcision for BXO (confirmed on histology). Of these, 23 had abnormal appearance of ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Holbrook C,Tsang T

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over 90% of patients referred to surgeons for investigation of rectal bleeding have haemorrhoids, fissure-in-ano or proctitis. Full investigation of these patients to exclude colonic neoplasia or inflammatory bowel disease imposes a considerable load on a hospital's resources as well as exposing the patient to signifi...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Toomey P,Asimakopoulos G,Zbar A,Kmiot W

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a patient presenting with a chronic groin sinus secondary to a tubal ligation clip migration (Filshie clip) 21 years after the laparoscopic sterilisation took place. Our case report adds to the small number of cases describing tubal clip migration with resultant local sepsis. Although this is a r...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Kolias AG,Nikolaou S,Bilal KO,Abu-Own A

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:More aesthetically acceptable treatment options have been sought to minimise the morbidity associated with open surgery for gynaecomastia. This study investigated the use of a vacuum-assisted biopsy device (VABD) and liposuction to provide minimally invasive approach. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Patients diagnos...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Qutob O,Elahi B,Garimella V,Ihsan N,Drew PJ

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the period 1978 to 1986, 13 children aged 2-15 years underwent surgical resection of malignant thoracic tumours. Five children with neuroblastomas presented with chest pain and infections, pleural effusions, dysphagia, lymphadenopathy and paraplegia. Chemo- and radiotherapy were given preoperatively to previous...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Lodge JP,Hamilton JR,Walker DR,Bailey CC

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Accurate written communication is essential in orthopaedic surgery. Incomplete and poorly structured letters can lead to poor knowledge of a patient's diagnosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Structured and traditional letter formats were compared for speed of reading and preference by general practitioners (GPs)...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Hook SE,Banister GC,Topliss C,Webb J

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The correction of anaemia prior to total hip arthroplasty reduces surgical risk, hospital stay and cost. This study considers the benefits of implementing a protocol of identifying and treating pre-operative anaemia whilst the patient is on the waiting list for surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From a prospec...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Rogers BA,Cowie A,Alcock C,Rosson JW

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Contact with rat saliva or faeces can lead to infection with Streptobacillus moniliformis and the condition known as 'rat bite fever'. We report a case of septic arthritis of the hip due to this organism following a bite on the finger of a 14-year-old boy from a rat for sale in a pet shop. The case was successfully tr...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Downing ND,Dewnany GD,Radford PJ

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:INTRODUCTIONAbstracts presented at national and international scientific meetings are an important educational resource. However, the work is not peer reviewed and little is known about the quality or validity of the presented results and the fate of such abstracts.MATERIALS AND METHODSThis is a retrospective cohort s...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Balasubramanian SP,Kumar ID,Wyld L,Reed MW

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fibroepithelial polyps of the ureter are rare non-epithelial benign tumours with a slight female predominance. They are primarily located in the upper left ureter, incidentally diagnosed in patients who are evaluated for gross haematuria or renal colic. Fibroepithelial polyps are traditionally managed by open surgery ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Hajji F,Moufid K,Ghoundale O,Touiti D

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Only half of those patients undergoing major lower limb amputations for peripheral vascular disease (PVD) are likely to mobilise on a prosthesis. This study aimed to determine whether a surgeon's experience influenced the quality of the residual limb and thus the likelihood of the stump being suitable for a prosthe...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Cosgrove CM,Thornberry DJ,Wilkins DC,Ashley S

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Since its first publication in 1997, minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy (MIVAT) has developed into the predominant minimally invasive surgery of the thyroid. A major advantage over conventional thyroid surgery is the superior cosmetic result. However, there are still few data comparing the lon...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Sahm M,Otto R,Pross M,Mantke R

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Peripheral angioplasty is increasingly the first choice intervention in patients with peripheral vascular disease. The aim of the current study was to audit prospectively all major complications, especially the requirement for emergency surgical intervention. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A prospective audit of outc...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Axisa B,Fishwick G,Bolia A,Thompson MM,London NJ,Bell PR,Naylor AR

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 58-year-old woman presenting with dysphagia secondary to an intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm arising from a heterotopic pancreas in the oesophageal wall. This was successfully treated with a laparoscopic/thoracoscopic ivor Lewis oesophagectomy. Dysphagia is the most common symptom of oe...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Crighton E,Botha A

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new method of audit delivery is described, based on the first large scale comparative audit meeting held at The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The concept of comparative audit is introduced and the methods of undertaking such an exercise are described. This comparative audit processed the clinical activity of...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Emberton M,Rivett R,Ellis BW

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The management of acute left-sided colonic obstruction still remains a challenging problem despite significant progress. METHODS:A literature search was undertaken using PubMed and the Cochrane Library regarding the options in emergency management of left-sided colonic obstruction focusing on outcomes suc...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Trompetas V

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Little is known about the outcome after pancreatic debridement in the district general hospital (DGH) setting and the debate about centralisation of pancreatic surgical services continues. We retrospectively reviewed our experience over 2 years, looking particularly at mortality, morbidity and cost. Of 12 cases treate...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Catto JW,Alexander DJ

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To identify what proportion of patients who, having sustained an initial distal radial fragility fracture and a subsequent femoral neck fracture, had had their osteoporosis addressed in the interval between the two events. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The hospital electronic information system was used to identify all pat...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Smith MG,Dunkow P,Lang DM

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The value of nasogastric tube decompression after elective abdominal operations was assessed in a randomised trial in which 97 patients were and 100 were not allocated postoperative nasogastric decompression. Only two patients in the latter group subsequently required decompression. There was no statistically signific...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Nathan BN,Pain JA

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A series of 12 femoral herniae in children is presented. Nine were misdiagnosed, eight as inguinal hernia. Nine were reducible. The sex incidence, M:F was 7:5 and nine presented between the ages of 8 and 10 years. One presented as intestinal obstruction due to a Richter's hernia and two had had a previous ipsilateral ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Zaman K,Taylor JD,Fossard DP

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Accurate clinical diagnosis depends on the reliable recognition of signs and symptoms. This expertise comes from experience in seeing patients which has been traditionally gained over a long training period. Shortened specialist training (Modernising Medical Careers) has led to a greater reliance on struct...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Pearl RA,Townley W,Stott D,Grobbelaar AO

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In future, outcomes following shoulder surgery may be subject to public survey. Many outcome measures exist but we do not know whether there is a consensus between shoulder surgeons in the UK. The aim of this study was to survey the preferred outcome measures used by National Health Service (NHS) shoulder ...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Varghese M,Lamb J,Rambani R,Venkateswaran B

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied prospectively 247 consecutive patients given morphine by continuous intravenous infusion for 24 h to provide pain relief following elective abdominal surgery. Using a dose of 1 mg/kg supplemented by additional intramuscular morphine 5 mg as necessary, only 26% required more than two additional intramuscular...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Ray DC,Drummond GB

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The series comprises 6 patients (mean age, 21 years) who presented with an epidermoid cyst of the testis between 1991 and 1998. Pre-operative ultrasonography suggested the presence of a testicular cancer in 3 patients who underwent a radical orchidectomy. The ultrasound successfully predicted the true diagnosis in 3 p...

journal_title：Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

authors： Gupta SK,Golash A,Thomas JA,Cochlin D,Griffiths D,Jenkins BJ

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00