Unusual case of exacerbation of sub-acute descending necrotizing mediastinitis.

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate the potential mechanism of splenic enlargement in Ang II/APOE model and the associations between the spleen volume and the indices of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in human. METHODS:To investigate the changes of spleen volume on AAA formation, apolipoprotein E knockout (Apo E-/-) mice were ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Li FD,Kang R,Nie H,Wang XM,Zheng YH

更新日期：2017-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bariatric surgery (BS) is considered as an effective solution to control morbid obesity. Food restrictions resulting from the operation may decrease dietary nutrient intakes, particularly during the first year after BS. This study mainly aimed to assess the adequacy of dietary nutrient intakes at 6th and 12t...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Ziadlou M,Hosseini-Esfahani F,Mozaffari Khosravi H,Hosseinpanah F,Barzin M,Khalaj A,Valizadeh M

更新日期：2020-10-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) provide guidelines regarding axillary nodal evaluation in ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), but data regarding national compliance with these guidelines remains incomplete. METHODS:We conducted a retrospecti...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Mitchell KB,Lin H,Shen Y,Colfry A,Kuerer H,Shaitelman SF,Babiera GV,Bedrosian I

更新日期：2017-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-parasitic splenic cysts are associated with elevated serum carbohydrate antigen (CA) 19-9 levels. We report a case in which a 23-year-old female exhibited a large ruptured splenic cyst and an elevated serum CA19-9 level. CASE PRESENTATION:The patient, who experienced postprandial abdominal pain and vomi...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Imoto Y,Einama T,Fukumura M,Kouzu K,Nagata H,Matsunaga A,Hoshikawa M,Nishikawa M,Kimura A,Noro T,Aosasa S,Shimazaki H,Ueno H,Yamamoto J

更新日期：2019-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a rare but feared complication in hand surgery. Although multimodal therapy concepts are recommended, there is only low evidence on efficacy of such approaches. Furthermore, recommendations regarding therapy duration are lacking. Aim of this study was to validate the ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Kotsougiani-Fischer D,Choi JS,Oh-Fischer JS,Diehm YF,Haug VF,Harhaus L,Gazyakan E,Hirche C,Kneser U,Fischer S

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Restorative proctocolectomy is increasingly being performed minimal invasively but a totally laparoscopic technique has not yet been compared to the standard open technique in a randomized study. METHODS/DESIGN:This is a two armed, single centre, expertise based, preoperatively randomized, patient blinded s...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Antolovic D,Kienle P,Knaebel HP,Schmidt J,Gutt CN,Weitz J,Koch M,Büchler MW,Seiler CM

更新日期：2006-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:laparoscopic adrenalectomy has become the standard treatment for adrenal lesions. The better clinical outcoms of laparoscopic technique are valid for treatment of small benign masses (< 5-6 cm), instead there are still open questions in literature regarding the correct management of larger lesions (> 6 cm) o...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Di Buono G,Buscemi S,Lo Monte AI,Geraci G,Sorce V,Citarrella R,Gulotta E,Palumbo VD,Fazzotta S,Gulotta L,Albano D,Galia M,Romano G,Agrusa A

更新日期：2019-04-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mucinous cyst neoplasm of the liver (MCN-L) comprise less than 5% of all cystic liver lesions and is characterized by the presence of ovarian stroma and absence of bile duct communication. CASE PRESENTATION:Here, we discuss a 45-year-old woman who presented with symptomatic liver mass. Diagnostic workup det...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Ferreira R,Abreu P,Jeismann VB,Segatelli V,Coelho FF,David AI

更新日期：2020-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Morgagni's hernia (MH) is a rare type of congenital diaphragmatic hernia with limited available literature. Late presentations are infrequent and the ones complicated due to gastric volvulus are even rarer. Another uncommon association of MH is with small bowel diverticulosis. We herein discussed a case of g...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Ladiwala ZFR,Sheikh R,Ahmed A,Zahid I,Memon AS

更新日期：2018-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Myelolipoma is a rare neoplasm composed of yellowish adipose tissue and reddish-brown tissue corresponding to hematopoietic or hemorrhages. It typically occurs in adrenal glands as a solitary, well-circumscribed mass, and the thoracic location is extremely unusual. CASE PRESENTATION:We present a rare case w...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Shen C,Han Z,Che G

更新日期：2014-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Managing surgical site infections, with negative culture report in routine diagnosis is a common dilemma in microbiology accounting more than 30% worldwide. The present study attempted to identify the presence of bacterial spp. if any in wound aspirates/swabs of culture negative surgical site infections of h...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Behera HS,Chayani N,Bal M,Khuntia HK,Pati S,Das S,Ranjit M

更新日期：2021-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to investigate the beliefs and attitudes of trainee surgeons regarding placebo interventions, in surgical practice and in research, and to compare them to those of senior orthopaedic surgeons. METHODS:An invitation to participate in an online survey was sent to all the email addres...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Baldwin MJ,Wartolowska K,Carr AJ

更新日期：2016-04-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neuralgia due to iliohypogastric nerve entrapment from sutures and mesh after inguinal hernioplasty is a rare entity in clinic. Its' awareness and management remain a clinical challenge. CASE PRESENTATION:We report a case of 54-year-old male who presented with post-operative pain after 1 month and sensory d...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Shadhu K,Ramlagun D,Chen S,Liu L

更新日期：2018-08-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is an uncommon complication of severe pancreatitis. It is defined as a sustained intraabdominal pressure (IAP) > 20 mmHg (with or without an abdominal perfusion pressure (APP) < 60 mmHg), associated with new organ dysfunction/failure. ACS confers a poor prognosis and shou...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Lee AHH,Lee WS,Anderson D

更新日期：2019-08-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) has been a revolutionary development in the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs). Meanwhile, unfavorable anatomy of the aneurysm has always been a challenge to vascular surgeons, and the application of EVAR in emergent and elderly patients are still in dispute. ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Wu N,Liu C,Fu Q,Zeng R,Chen Y,Yang G,Liu B

更新日期：2014-03-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Three-dimensional (3D) printing may represent a useful tool to provide, in surgery, a good representation of surgical scenario before surgery, particularly in complex cases. Recently, such a technology has been utilized to plan operative interventions in spinal, neuronal, and cardiac surgeries, but few data ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Marano L,Ricci A,Savelli V,Verre L,Di Renzo L,Biccari E,Costantini G,Marrelli D,Roviello F

更新日期：2019-10-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Subchondral bone is commonly affected in cases of giant cell tumour (GCT) of the proximal tibia. Numerous studies have stated that retaining a sufficient subchondral bone layer could decrease the possibilities of postoperative degenerative changes and mechanical failure of the knee joint. However, the most c...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Lu M,Wang J,Tang F,Min L,Zhou Y,Zhang W,Tu C

更新日期：2019-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence rate of adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction (AEG) has significantly increased over the past two decades. Surgery remains the only curative treatment. However, there are currently few studies on Chinese AEG patients. The purpose of this study was to retrospectively analyze the surviva...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Feng Y,Jiang Y,Zhao Q,Liu J,Zhang H,Chen Q

更新日期：2020-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence is accumulating that, similar to other ventral hernias, umbilical and epigastric hernias must be mesh repaired. The difficulties involved in mesh placement and in mesh-related complications could be the reason many small abdominal hernias are still primary closed. In laparoscopic repair, a mesh is p...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Ponten JE,Leenders BJ,Charbon JA,Lettinga-van de Poll T,Heemskerk J,Martijnse IS,Konsten JL,Nienhuijs SW

更新日期：2014-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anastomotic leak is the most common and serious complication following esophagectomy. Endoscopic vacuum-assisted closure (EVAC) is a promising method for treating anastomotic leak. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of EVAC and to identify factors associated with longer treatment duration for esophageal anast...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Min YW,Kim T,Lee H,Min BH,Kim HK,Choi YS,Lee JH,Rhee PL,Kim JJ,Zo JI,Shim YM

更新日期：2019-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To compare the safety and accuracy of the 3D-printed operation guide template technique and the free-hand technique in the placement of the S2-alar-iliac (S2AI) screw. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective analysis of 47 patients undergoing S2AI screw placement in our hospital, divided into the 3D-printed op...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Zhao Y,Ma Y,Liang J,Luo H,Cai X,Xu Y,Lu S

更新日期：2020-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A laryngocele is usually a cystic dilatation of the laryngeal saccule. The etiology behind its occurrence is still unclear, but congenital and acquired factors have been implicated in its development. CASE PRESENTATION:We present a rare case of laryngocele occurring in a 77-year-old Caucasian woman. The pat...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Upile T,Jerjes W,Sipaul F,El Maaytah M,Singh S,Howard D,Hopper C,Wright A

更新日期：2006-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tumoral calcinosis (TC) is a rare disease derived from uremic secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT). However, parathyroidectomy (PTX) seems to be ineffective at relieving TC in some patients. In this study, we investigated the relationship between PTX and TC shrinkage. METHODS:We retrospectively followed up ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Wang J,Zeng M,Yang G,Huang Y,Wu B,Guo J,Wang N,Xing C

更新日期：2019-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is a promising alternative to open surgery although concerns exist in regard to laparoscopic treatment of pheocromocytoma. This report compares the outcome of laparoscopic and conventional (open) resection for pheocromocytoma particular in regard to intraoperative hemodynamic stabi...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Edwin B,Kazaryan AM,Mala T,Pfeffer PF,Tønnessen TI,Fosse E

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to identify and review associations between the types of sutures used for uterine compression suture (UCS) and its outcomes in postpartum hemorrhage. METHODS:An electronic search using PubMed and Scopus databases was performed. We included the English articles reported from January 1, 1997,...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Matsuzaki S,Jitsumori M,Hara T,Matsuzaki S,Nakagawa S,Miyake T,Takiuchi T,Kakigano A,Kobayashi E,Tomimatsu T,Kimura T

更新日期：2019-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fecal incontinence is a common and severely disabling disorder. For patients with severe fecal incontinence, surgery may prove to be the only adequate treatment option. METHODS:This study reports on 43 patients that were treated with a prosthetic sphincter system between 2005 and 2009 in three coloproctolog...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Goos M,Baumgartner U,Löhnert M,Thomusch O,Ruf G

更新日期：2013-10-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dysphagia consists in alteration of the swallowing mechanism, due to different pathological conditions, which can occur at different levels. The exact prevalence of dysphagia is unclear, even if some AA suggest that 15% of the elderly population is affected. Aim of this study is to analyze the main VFMSS fin...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Reginelli A,Iacobellis F,Del Vecchio L,Monaco L,Berritto D,Di Grezia G,Genovese E,Giganti M,Cappabianca S

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical glove perforation is a common event. The operating staff is not aware of the perforation until the procedure is complete, sometimes in as high as 70% of the incidences. Data from Ethiopia indicates that the surgical workforce suffers from a very surgery related accidents, however there is paucity of...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Bekele A,Makonnen N,Tesfaye L,Taye M

更新日期：2017-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pancytopenia is a rare complication of hyperthyroidism. Various mechanisms have been described such as immunological, bone marrow suppression. The possibility of hyperthyroidism should be considered in patients with unexplained pancytopenia. There are many case reports showing the association between hyperth...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Jha P,Singh YP,Ghimire B,Jha BK

更新日期：2014-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopy induces adhesion due to ischemia-reperfusion injury. However, the detail pathomechanism is poorly understood. This study aimed to investigate the impact of laparoscopy on mast cell and mesothelium morphological changes in the rat. METHODS:Forty-nine males of Sprague-Dawley Rattus norvegicus were...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Poerwosusanta H,Gunadi,Noor Z,Oktaviyanti IK,Mintaroem K,Pardjianto B,Widodo MA,Widjajanto E

更新日期：2020-05-24 00:00:00