Differential clinical workloads among faculty at a major academic health center.

abstract：:A previously described balloon tipped dilatation catheter has been used during revascularization surgery to dilate lesions which potentially could limit the runoff of the saphenous bypass grafts. A total of 34 lesions were dilated in 25 patients. Restudy of 12 patients (15 lesions) demonstrated positive results and no...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Wallsh E,Franzone AJ,Clauss RH,Bruno MS,Steichen F,Stertzer SH

更新日期：1980-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of the study was to evaluate and study the full spectrum of swallowing dysfunction and long-term disease-specific outcomes in adults with surgically corrected esophageal atresia/tracheaesophageal fistula (EA/TEF). BACKGROUND:Long-term outcomes for adults who underwent EA/TEF repair because infants a...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Gibreel W,Zendejas B,Antiel RM,Fasen G,Moir CR,Zarroug AE

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Prehospital intravenous (IV) fluid administration is common in trauma patients, although little evidence supports this practice. We hypothesized that trauma patients who received prehospital IV fluids have higher mortality than trauma patients who did not receive IV fluids in the prehospital setting. METHODS...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Haut ER,Kalish BT,Cotton BA,Efron DT,Haider AH,Stevens KA,Kieninger AN,Cornwell EE 3rd,Chang DC

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although many factors may influence the choice of the operative incision, physiologic safety in terms of the degree of postoperative hypoxemia should be considered. No data currently exist to delineate in markedly obese patients the effect of the operative incision on the extent or duration of this hypoxemia. Fifty-f...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Vaughan RW,Wise L

更新日期：1975-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From 1963 through 1983, 327 patients underwent resection for gastric adenocarcinoma at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. Fifteen lesions (4.6%) were early gastric carcinoma (limited to the mucosa or submucosa regardless of nodal metastases). These lesions were in eight men and seven women (14 blacks and 1 white), with ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bringaze WL 3rd,Chappuis CW,Correa P,Cohn I Jr

更新日期：1986-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of severe infection on luminal transport of amino acids and glucose by the small intestine were investigated. Studies were done in endotoxin-treated rats and in septic patients who underwent resection of otherwise normal small bowel. In rats the kinetics of the brush border glutamine transporter and the gl...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Salloum RM,Copeland EM,Souba WW

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to define the post-traumatic changes in body fluid compartments and to evaluate the effect of plasma colloid osmotic pressure (COP) on the partitioning of body fluid between these compartments. Forty-two measurements of plasma volume (green dye), extracellular volume (bromine), and total body...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Böck JC,Barker BC,Clinton AG,Wilson MB,Lewis FR

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In our series of 101 patients with small bowel bypass for morbid obesity, nine developed biliary calculi postoperatively during a mean follow-up of 29.6 months. The development of gallstones depends in part on biliary cholesterol saturation and on the zeta potential of bile. In eight consecutive patients, the lithogen...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Wise L,Stein T

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To summarize the long-term efficacy and safety of tacrolimus in orthotopic liver transplant (OLT) recipients, as well as to examine the factors that influence long-term morbidity and mortality rates. BACKGROUND:Tacrolimus (FK506, Prograf) was introduced as primary immunosuppression for primary liver transpla...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Jain A,Reyes J,Kashyap R,Rohal S,Abu-Elmagd K,Starzl T,Fung J

更新日期：1999-09-01 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：:Nutritional status was investigated in 10 patients who had previously undergone total gastrectomy without evidence of malignancy. The ability of these patients to ingest and absorb adequate amounts of nutrients was examined. Metabolic balance studies were also performed to discover how effectively these patients coul...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bradley EL 3rd,Isaacs J,Hersh T,Davidson ED,Millikan W

更新日期：1975-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated a possible protective and therapeutic effect of moderate hypothermia in the treatment of severe hemorrhagic shock. A modified Wiggers shock preparation was used. Normothermic dogs (Group I, N = 6) were maintained at normal body temperature throughout hemorrhagic shock and resuscitation. In Group I...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Meyer DM,Horton JW

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the operation rate in Ghana and characterize it by types of procedures and hospital level. BACKGROUND:The Lancet Commission on Global Surgery recommended an annual rate of 5000 operations/100,000 people as a benchmark at which low- and middle-income countries could achieve most of the population-...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Gyedu A,Stewart B,Gaskill C,Boakye G,Appiah-Denkyira E,Donkor P,Maier R,Quansah R,Mock C

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We reviewed our experience with pediatric chest wall tumors (CWTs) to identify variables associated with survival, scoliosis development, and need for corrective scoliosis surgery. BACKGROUND:Chest wall neoplasms in children or adolescents are rare. Consequently, there are few large series that detail surviv...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Saltsman JA,Danzer E,Hammond WJ,Rhee D,Berhe S,Monteagudo J,Price AP,Heaton TE,Jones DR,LaQuaglia MP

更新日期：2019-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This multicenter study sought to evaluate the accuracy of the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program's (ACS-NSQIP) surgical risk calculator for predicting outcomes after pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) and to determine whether incorporating other factors improves its predictive ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： McMillan MT,Allegrini V,Asbun HJ,Ball CG,Bassi C,Beane JD,Behrman SW,Berger AC,Bloomston M,Callery MP,Christein JD,Dickson E,Dixon E,Drebin JA,Fernandez-Del Castillo C,Fisher WE,Fong ZV,Haverick E,Hollis RH,House MG

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of ethanol on pancreatic blood flow and interstitial pH in chronic pancreatitis. BACKGROUND:Ethanol is known to contribute to the development of both acute and chronic pancreatitis. However, it is unclear how ethanol precipitates episodes of acute pa...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Toyama MT,Patel AG,Nguyen T,Ashley SW,Reber HA

更新日期：1997-02-01 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：UNLABELLED:One hundred consecutive laparoscopic adrenal procedures for a variety of endocrine disorders were reviewed. There was no mortality, morbidity was 12%, and conversions was 3%. During follow-up, none had recurrence of hormonal excess. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is the procedure of choice for adrenal removal ex...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Gagner M,Pomp A,Heniford BT,Pharand D,Lacroix A

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the role of the microvascular endothelium in the regulation of regenerating liver mass after partial hepatectomy. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Angiogenesis is critical for both pathologic and physiologic processes. The ability of certain tissues, such as the liver, kidney, and spleen, to regenerate a...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Greene AK,Wiener S,Puder M,Yoshida A,Shi B,Perez-Atayde AR,Efstathiou JA,Holmgren L,Adamis AP,Rupnick M,Folkman J,O'Reilly MS

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypersensitive carotid sinus is a rare cause of spontaneous syncopal attacks. It must be differentiated from the other more common causes, such as intrinsic cardiac disease, vasovagal responses, postural hypotension and cerebrovascular insufficiency, although it may accompany these conditions. The definition of caroti...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Trout HH 3rd,Brown LL,Thompson JE

更新日期：1979-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty-one adult patients were referred for surgical treatment during the time period from July 1980 to November 1985. The average age was 59 +/- 6 years (19-70 years). All patients had symptomatic ventricular tachycardia that was refractory to standard or experimental drug therapy. On the basis of patient condition, s...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hammon JW Jr,Echt DS,Merrill WH,Primm KR,Woosley RL,Smith RF,Roden DM,Bender HW Jr

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the preoperative relationships of hypertension and diabetes mellitus in severe obesity and the effects of gastric bypass (GBP)-induced weight loss. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Severe obesity is associated with multiple comorbidities, particularly hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus, that may af...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Sugerman HJ,Wolfe LG,Sica DA,Clore JN

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:High rate of complications has been reported following revascularization for acute limb ischemia (ALI). No adjuvant pharmacologic treatment, apart from anticoagulation and standard perioperative care, has been shown clinically effective. OBJECTIVE:Aim of this study was to evaluate the effects o...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： de Donato G,Gussoni G,de Donato G,Andreozzi GM,Bonizzoni E,Mazzone A,Odero A,Paroni G,Setacci C,Settembrini P,Veglia F,Martini R,Setacci F,Palombo D

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study addresses the use of decision analysis and Markov models to make contemplated decisions for surgical problems. Decision analysis and decision modeling in surgical research are increasing, but many surgeons are unfamiliar with the techniques and are skeptical of the results. The goal of this review is to fam...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hogendoorn W,Moll FL,Sumpio BE,Hunink MG

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three methods of closing bronchial stumps were evaluated in 90 dogs undergoing left pneumonectomy:interrupted 3-0 silk sutures, interrupted 3-0 nylon sutures, and stapling with an automatic device. The dogs were sacrificed at 24 hours, 3, 5, 7, 10, and 14 days after pneumonectomy. Brochial stump leakage pressures and ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Scott RN,Faraci RP,Hough A,Chretien PB

更新日期：1976-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to report 10+ year outcome of laparoscopic biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (LDS), with special focus on quality of life. BACKGROUND::Reports on long-term morbidity and quality of life after LDS are rare. METHODS:Records of all patients who underwent LDS 10+ years ago ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bolckmans R,Himpens J

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate Fas and FasL expression in pancreatic tissues and cultured pancreatic cancer cell lines, and to assess the ability of anti-Fas antibodies to induce apoptosis. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Activation of the Fas receptor by Fas-ligand (FasL) results in apoptosis, and dysregulation of this pathway may...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kornmann M,Ishiwata T,Kleeff J,Beger HG,Korc M

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the potential of postischemic intravenous infusion of the endogenous antioxidant glutathione (GSH) to protect the liver from reperfusion injury following prolonged warm ischemia. BACKGROUND DATA:The release of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by activated Kupffer cells (KC) and leukocytes causes rep...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Schauer RJ,Gerbes AL,Vonier D,Meissner H,Michl P,Leiderer R,Schildberg FW,Messmer K,Bilzer M

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe acute care length of stay (LOS) over all consecutive hospitalizations for the injury and according to level of care [intensive care unit (ICU), intermediate care, general ward], compare observed and expected LOS, and identify predictors of LOS. BACKGROUND:Prolonged LOS has important consequences ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Moore L,Stelfox HT,Turgeon AF,Nathens A,Bourgeois G,Lapointe J,Gagné M,Lavoie A

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Research evaluating fatigue-induced skills decline has focused on acute sleep deprivation rather than the effects of circadian desynchronization associated with multiple shifts. As a result, the number of consecutive night shifts that residents can safely be on duty without detrimental effects to their techni...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Leff DR,Aggarwal R,Rana M,Nakhjavani B,Purkayastha S,Khullar V,Darzi AW

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00