Interleukin-6 in the injured patient. Marker of injury or mediator of inflammation?

abstract：:In 1974 total colectomy and ileoanal straight endorectal pull-through (ERPT) were first used at our institution for the definitive management of total colonic Hirschsprung's disease in infants and children. Early success with this operation encouraged us to use this procedure in children and adults with ulcerative col...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Coran AG

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the immediate and long-term clinical results of 2 different surgical procedures for the treatment of asymmetrical multinodular goiter (AMG). BACKGROUND:Half of the patients presenting with a single benign thyroid nodule have contralateral subclinical disease. There is a controversy whether these pa...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Sancho JJ,Prieto R,Dueñas JP,Ribera C,Ripollés J,Larrad A,Sitges-Serra A

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ileovesical and ileosigmoid fistulae were found to coexist in 22 patients with Crohn's ileocolitis. Persistent or recurrent urinary tract infection was a complaint in all cases, and 11 patients reported pneumaturia and/or fecaluria. Thus, bladder involvement was either suspected or clinically apparent in each patient....

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Schraut WH,Chapman C,Abraham VS

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The late results of brachial thrombectomy following cardiac catheterization were evaluated in 20 patients. All patients had a radial pulse present and no symptoms or signs of ischemia of the hand at the time of discharge from the hospital. Late evaluation of these 20 patients revealed 8 in whom the long-term results w...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Nicholas GG,DeMuth WE Jr

更新日期：1976-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the incidence and risk factors for mortality and morbidity in patients with cirrhosis undergoing elective or emergent abdominal surgeries. BACKGROUND:Postoperative morbidity and mortality are higher in patients with cirrhosis; variation by surgical procedure type and cirrhosis severity remain unc...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Johnson KM,Newman KL,Green PK,Berry K,Cornia PB,Wu P,Beste LA,Itani K,Harris AHS,Kamath PS,Ioannou GN

更新日期：2019-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the systemic cytokine response in patients after laparoscopic-assisted resection with those after open resection of rectosigmoid carcinoma. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Laparoscopic resection of colorectal carcinoma is technically feasible, but objective evidence of its benefit is scarce. Systemic cyto...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Leung KL,Lai PB,Ho RL,Meng WC,Yiu RY,Lee JF,Lau WY

更新日期：2000-04-01 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:The objective of the study was to identify determinants of disease recurrence after potentially curative resection of colorectal cancer. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The identification of patients at increased risk of disease recurrence is currently based on pathological factors. Recently, there has been consider...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Richards CH,Platt JJ,Anderson JH,McKee RF,Horgan PG,McMillan DC

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to perform the first statewide, population-based, time-series analysis of the frequency of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (RAAA), to determine the outcomes of RAAA, and to assess the association of patient, physician, and hospital factors with survival after RAAA. The hypoth...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Rutledge R,Oller DW,Meyer AA,Johnson GJ Jr

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate both institutional and individual learning curves with focused abdominal ultrasound for trauma (FAST) by analyzing the incidence of diagnostic inaccuracies as a function of examiner experience for a group of trauma surgeons performing the study in the setting of an urban level I trauma center. SU...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： McCarter FD,Luchette FA,Molloy M,Hurst JM,Davis K Jr,Johannigman JA,Frame SB,Fischer JE

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The authors analyzed the frequency and character of postoperative complications after splenectomy in patients with hematologic malignancies, and correlated these findings with preoperative conditions that could have predicted their outcome. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Splenectomy is performed for hematologic mal...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Horowitz J,Smith JL,Weber TK,Rodriguez-Bigas MA,Petrelli NJ

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An experience with 69 patients who underwent 72 common bile duct reoperations for retained or recurrent choledocholithiasis is presented. The mean age of the patients was 57 years, and 35 patients had associated conditions. In this series six patients (8.3%) had minor complications and no patient developed major compl...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Girard RM,Legros G

更新日期：1981-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 79 patients in whom distal small vessel bypass with autogenous vein was used for revascularization because of gangrene, gangrenous ulceration or rest pain, 14 had femoroperoneal bypasses. Femorotibial or femoroperoneal bypasses were performed in those patients in whom no popliteal runoff was present on pre-operativ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Reichle FA,Tyson RR

更新日期：1975-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:CLINICAL AND LABORATORY STUDIES OF AFP PRODUCING HEPATOMAS DEMONSTRATED THAT: 1) serum AFP levels correlated directly with tumor growth; 2) circulating AFP could be cleared by passive administration of an. excess of anti-AFP; and 3) highly specific anti-AFP functioned as a carrier to localize diagnostic and possibly t...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Parks LC,Baer AN,Pollack M,Williams GM

更新日期：1974-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We merged direct, multisource, and systematic assessments of surgeon behavior with malpractice claims, to analyze the relationship between surgeon 360-degree reviews and malpractice history. BACKGROUND:Previous work suggests that malpractice claims are associated with a poor physician-patient relationship, w...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lagoo J,Berry WR,Miller K,Neal BJ,Sato L,Lillemoe KD,Doherty GM,Kasser JR,Chaikof EL,Gawande AA,Haynes AB

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of surgery in the treatment of gastrinoma is unclear. The purpose of this study was to determine prospectively the surgical cure rate using a controlled clinical trial. Eleven patients who fit the entry criteria underwent abdominal exploration and attempted tumor resection for cure. A historical control group...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Howard TJ,Zinner MJ,Stabile BE,Passaro E Jr

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The effects of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) administration on pulmonary macrophage function and host response to gram-negative pulmonary infection were evaluated. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Administration of TPN resulted in increased infectious complications in traumatized and perioperative patients, but un...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Shou J,Lappin J,Daly JM

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Of 915 resections for bronchogenic carcinoma over a 25-year period (1945-1969), 249 patients survived over 5 years; 127 of the patients eligible survived over 10 years, 61 over 15 years, and 22 over 20 years. The case material was divided into three time periods: 1945-49, 1950-59 and 1960-69, as well as by extent of r...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Paulson DL,Reisch JS

更新日期：1976-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The current study was undertaken to determine long-term results of aortic valve replacement (AVR) in the elderly, to ascertain predictors of poor outcome, and to assess quality of life. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Aortic valve replacement is the procedure of choice for elderly patients with aortic valve disease....

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Tseng EE,Lee CA,Cameron DE,Stuart RS,Greene PS,Sussman MS,Watkins L,Gardner TJ,Baumgartner WA

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of subspecialty practice and experience on the relationship between annual volume and inpatient mortality after hepatic resection. BACKGROUND:The impact of annual surgical volume on postoperative outcomes has been extensively examined. However, the impact of cumulative surgeon exper...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hashimoto DA,Bababekov YJ,Mehtsun WT,Stapleton SM,Warshaw AL,Lillemoe KD,Chang DC,Vagefi PA

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify predictive factors associated with operative morbidity, mortality, and survival outcomes in patients with borderline resectable (BR) or locally advanced (LA) pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) undergoing total neoadjuvant therapy (TNT). BACKGROUND:The optimal preoperative treatment sequencin...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Truty MJ,Kendrick ML,Nagorney DM,Smoot RL,Cleary SP,Graham RP,Goenka AH,Hallemeier CL,Haddock MG,Harmsen WS,Mahipal A,McWilliams RR,Halfdanarson TR,Grothey AF

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The outcome of pelvic exenteration was compared in patients with locally advanced primary (LAP) cancer and recurrent rectal cancer (RRC). BACKGROUND:There are few reports comparing the results of pelvic exenteration for primary advanced rectal cancer and RRC. METHODS:Consecutive patients undergoing pelvic e...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bhangu A,Ali SM,Brown G,Nicholls RJ,Tekkis P

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prognostic and postoperative monitoring capabilities of the CEA assay were compared to pathological staging of the operative specimens, clinical followup including endoscopy, radiology and scanning techniques, as well as DNCB skin testing and laboratory enzyme determinations (alkaline phosphatase and transaminase)...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Herrera MA,Chu TM,Holyoke ED

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Analysis of experience with chronic bleeding peptic ulcer in 504 patients, admitted from 1960 to 1971, shows a hospital mortality of 12%. This retrospective review suggested that early endoscopic diagnosis, adequate resuscitation and a policy of early selective surgery was necessary if mortality was to be reduced. Wit...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hunt PS

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the potential benefit of cytology of the peritoneal lavage obtained during diagnostic laparoscopy for staging gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Peritoneal lavage is a simple procedure that can be performed during laparotomy for GI tumors. Tumor cells in the lavage fluid ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Nieveen van Dijkum EJ,Sturm PD,de Wit LT,Offerhaus J,Obertop H,Gouma DJ

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the clinical, microbiological, and therapeutic features of nonpostoperative nosocomial intra-abdominal infections (non-PostopNAI) with community-acquired intra-abdominal infections (CAI). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Prospective (June 2000 through January 2001) consecutive case series analysis of patie...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Montravers P,Chalfine A,Gauzit R,Lepape A,Pierre Marmuse J,Vouillot C,Martin C

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the literature on chest wall resection for recurrent breast cancer and evaluate overall survival (OS) and quality-of-life (QOL) outcomes. BACKGROUND:Full-thickness chest wall resection for recurrent breast cancer is controversial, as historically these recurrences have been thought of as a harbinge...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Wakeam E,Acuna SA,Keshavjee S

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1016 Women were placed on estrogen support following hysterectomy and have been followed for a total of 14,318 patient/years. Support was principally conjugated estrogen with the customary dose 1.5 mg/day. The follow-up studies in this group of women shows a marked drop in deaths from all causes over those which might...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Byrd BF Jr,Burch JC,Vaughn WK

更新日期：1977-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the risk factors of morbidity after surgery for ileocolonic Crohn disease (CD). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The risk factors of morbidity after surgery for CD, particularly the role of anti-TNF therapy, remain controversial and have not been evaluated in a large prospective cohort study. METHODS:Fr...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Brouquet A,Maggiori L,Zerbib P,Lefevre JH,Denost Q,Germain A,Cotte E,Beyer-Berjot L,Munoz-Bongrand N,Desfourneaux V,Rahili A,Duffas JP,Pautrat K,Denet C,Bridoux V,Meurette G,Faucheron JL,Loriau J,Guillon F,Vicaut E

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To construct a postoperative nomogram to estimate the risk of local recurrence for patients with desmoid tumors. BACKGROUND:The standard management of desmoid tumors is resection, but many recur locally. Other options include observation or novel chemotherapeutics, but little guidance exists on selecting tre...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Crago AM,Denton B,Salas S,Dufresne A,Mezhir JJ,Hameed M,Gonen M,Singer S,Brennan MF

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00