The utility of the preoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in predicting severe cholecystitis: a retrospective cohort study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Complex proximal humerus fractures with metaphyseal comminution remain challenging regarding reduction and stability. In most fracture patterns the hard bone of the bicipital groove remains intact. In this case series, we describe a novel technique of hybrid double plate osteosynthesis of complex proximal hu...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Theopold J,Marquaß B,Fakler J,Steinke H,Josten C,Hepp P

更新日期：2016-03-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Implant breakage after the fixation of traumatic fractures is rare; however, when it occurs, it is debilitating for the patients and a challenge for surgeons. The purpose of this study was to analyze and identify the independent risk factors for implant breakage of traumatic fractures treated with plate oste...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Lv H,Chang W,Yuwen P,Yang N,Yan X,Zhang Y

更新日期：2017-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chest wall necrosis can manifest as a late effect of radiation therapy for breast cancer. Only two cases of fistulas communicating with the respiratory tract as a result of radiation-induced necrosis of the lungs or bronchi have been reported. To the best of our knowledge, we report the first case of a pulmo...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Azuma R,Kajita M,Kubo S,Kiyosawa T

更新日期：2019-02-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To estimate the proportion of elderly patients (>70 years) with breast cancer eligible for an Exclusive IntraOperative RadioTherapy (E-IORT) and to evaluate their local recurrence-free survival rate. METHODS:This retrospective study examining two cohorts focuses on patients over 70 years old: a multi-centri...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Lambaudie E,Houvenaeghel G,Ziouèche A,Knight S,Dravet F,Garbay JR,Giard S,Charitansky H,Cohen M,Faure C,Hudry D,Azuar P,Villet R,Gimbergues P,de Lara CT,Tallet A,Bannier M,Minsat M,Resbeut M

更新日期：2016-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An intro-abdominal hernia through the lesser omentum is a rare but severe condition that can cause intestinal obstruction and other life-threating complications. Until now, only a handful of cases have been reported worldwide. The diagnosis of lesser omental hernia remains challenging for emergency surgeons ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Liu Z,He L,Jiao Y,Xu Z,Suo J

更新日期：2020-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The intent of this study was to predict conversion of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) to open surgery employing artificial neural networks (ANN). METHODS:The retrospective data of 793 patients who underwent LC in a teaching university hospital from 1997 to 2004 was collected. We employed linear discrimina...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Gholipour C,Fakhree MB,Shalchi RA,Abbasi M

更新日期：2009-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early accurate assessment of burn depth is important to determine the optimal treatment of burns. The method most used to determine burn depth is clinical assessment, which is the least expensive, but not the most accurate.Laser Doppler imaging (LDI) is a technique with which a more accurate (>95%) estimate ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Hop MJ,Hiddingh J,Stekelenburg C,Kuipers HC,Middelkoop E,Nieuwenhuis MK,Polinder S,van Baar ME,LDI study group.

更新日期：2013-02-01 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:Acute mesenteric ischemia is a life-threatening vascular emergency resulting in tissue destruction due to ischemia-reperfusion injury. Melatonin, the primary hormone of the pineal gland, is a powerful scavenger of reactive oxygen species (ROS), including the hydroxyl and peroxyl radicals, as well as singlet ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Ozban M,Aydin C,Cevahir N,Yenisey C,Birsen O,Gumrukcu G,Aydin B,Berber I

更新日期：2015-03-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Albumin is an important protein that transports hormones, fatty acids, and exogenous drugs; it also maintains plasma oncotic pressure. Albumin is considered a negative active phase protein because it decreases during injuries and sepsis. In spite of other factors predicting surgical outcomes, the effect of p...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Issangya CE,Msuya D,Chilonga K,Herman A,Shao E,Shirima F,Naman E,Mkumbi H,Pyuza J,Mtui E,Sanga LA,Abdul S,Leyaro BJ,Chugulu S

更新日期：2020-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:One of the potential benefits of surgical audit is improved hospital cost-efficiencies arising from lower resource consumption associated with fewer adverse events. The aim of this study was to estimate the potential cost-savings for Australian hospitals from improved surgical performance for colorectal surg...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Gordon LG,Obermair A

更新日期：2010-01-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to explore mid-term clinical results of cementless total hip arthroplasty (THA) with modified trochanteric osteotomy in Crowe type IV developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). METHODS:Thirteen patients (13 hips) with Crowe type IV DDH who underwent THA with modified trochanteric osteotomy b...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Jin JY,Yoon TR,Park KS,Jin SY,Jung DM,Li QS

更新日期：2021-01-06 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:The prevalence of perioperative surgical complications is a worldwide issue: In many cases, these events are preventable. Audio-video recording during laparoscopic surgery provides useful information for the purposes of education and event analyses, and may have an impact on the focus of the surgeons operati...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Bergström H,Larsson LG,Stenberg E

更新日期：2018-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Overall cancer incidence rates decreased in the most recent time period in both men and women, largely due to improvements in surgical therapeutic approaches (tertiary prevention) and screening programs (secondary prevention), but differences in cancer incidence and survival according to socioeconomic status...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Rametta S,Grosso G,Galvano F,Mistretta A,Marventano S,Nolfo F,Buscemi S,Gangi S,Basile F,Biondi A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antegrade cerebral perfusion (ACP), including unilateral and bilateral, is most commonly used for cerebral protection in aortic surgery. There is still no consensus on the superiority of the two methods. Our research aimed to investigate the clinical effects of u-ACP and b-ACP. METHODS:321 of 356 patients w...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Liu Z,Wang C,Zhang X,Wu S,Fang C,Pang X

更新日期：2020-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postoperative peritoneal adhesion formation following abdominal surgery remains a relevant surgical problem. The application of soluble physico-chemical barriers like 4% icodextrin is one approach to protect the peritoneal surface from getting linked to adhesive scar. The aim of this study was to investigate...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Klink CD,Schickhaus P,Binnebösel M,Jockenhoevel S,Rosch R,Tolba R,Neumann UP,Klinge U

更新日期：2013-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bezoars usually present as a mass in the stomach. The patient often has a preceding history of some psychiatric predisposition. Presentation could be in the form of trichophagy followed by trichobezoar (swallowing of hair leading to formation of bezoar), orphytobezoar (swallowing of vegetable fibres). Rapunz...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Chintamani,Durkhure R,Singh JP,Singhal V

更新日期：2003-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are no established standard criteria for choosing the most appropriate procedure of splenic artery dissection during laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (LDP). The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical benefits of individualized procedures for splenic artery dissection during LDP based on the v...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Wada Y,Aoki T,Murakami M,Fujimori A,Koizumi T,Kusano T,Matsuda K,Nogaki K,Hakozaki T,Shibata H,Tomioka K

更新日期：2020-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Internal hernias include paraduodenal, pericecal, through foramen of Winslow, intersigmoid and retroanastomotic hernias. These hernias could be either congenital or acquired after abdominal surgery. They account for approximately 0.5-5 % of all cases of intestinal obstruction. CASE PRESENTATION:A 48-year-ol...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Subasinghe D,Keppetiyagama CT,Samarasekera DN

更新日期：2015-05-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Our aim is to elucidate the true preoperative risk factors for postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD), making it possible to select POPF high-risk patients preoperatively regardless of intraoperative pancreatic consistency judged by the surgeon's hand. METHODS:Among the 2...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Kusafuka T,Kato H,Iizawa Y,Noguchi D,Gyoten K,Hayasaki A,Fujii T,Murata Y,Tanemura A,Kuriyama N,Azumi Y,Kishiwada M,Mizuno S,Usui M,Sakurai H,Isaji S

更新日期：2020-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute abdominal wall hernia complications usually require a prompt surgical treatment. The aim of this case series is to report our experience with some unusual cases of apparent acute and subacute hernia complications not requiring surgical treatment, changing the classical paradigm of immediate surgical ap...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Zanatta M,Brancato G,Basile G,Basile F,Donati M

更新日期：2020-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Distal cholangiocarcinoma (DCC) is a rare but over the last decade increasing malignancy and is associated with poor prognosis. According to the present knowledge curative surgery is the only chance for long term survival. This study was performed to evaluate prognostic factors for the outcome of patients un...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Beetz O,Klein M,Schrem H,Gwiasda J,Vondran FWR,Oldhafer F,Cammann S,Klempnauer J,Oldhafer KJ,Kleine M

更新日期：2018-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Demineralised bone matrix (DBM) has shown to be effective in enhancing posterior fusion of the spine. Several animal studies and clinical investigations in humans showed its successful remodelling. The use of allogenic matrix may decrease the need of autologous bone graft and therefore helps prevent correspo...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Bouaicha S,von Rechenberg B,Osterhoff G,Wanner GA,Simmen HP,Werner CM

更新日期：2013-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery is the most common bariatric procedure in Sweden and results in substantial weight loss. Approximately one year post-surgery weight regain for these patient are common, followed by a decrease in health related quality of life (HRQoL) and physical activity (PA). Our aim...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Sellberg F,Possmark S,Ghaderi A,Näslund E,Willmer M,Tynelius P,Thorell A,Sundbom M,Uddén J,Szabo E,Berglind D

更新日期：2018-05-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spinal surgery is increasingly being done in the outpatient setting. We reviewed our experience with inpatient and outpatient single-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with plating (ACDF+P). METHODS:All patients undergoing single-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with plating between ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Liu JT,Briner RP,Friedman JA

更新日期：2009-03-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Metastatic germ cell cancer of the testis is characterized by favorable prognosis since effective treatment methods are available even in cases of extensive disease. Retroperitoneal masses frequently encroach major blood vessels requiring a vascular intervention usually performed in association with the post...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Hulova S,Aziri R,Vulev I,Palacka P,Kolnikova G,Rejlekova K,Chovanec M,Mardiak J,Pindak D,Mego M

更新日期：2020-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Total colonic aganglionosis (TCA) is a rare variant of Hirschsprung's disease occurring in 3-10% of the cases. Only few studies reported the long-term clinical and metabolic outcomes of patients with TCA. The aim of this study was to evaluate the functional and metabolic long-term outcomes of children underg...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Urla C,Lieber J,Obermayr F,Busch A,Schweizer R,Warmann SW,Kirschner HJ,Fuchs J

更新日期：2018-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is generally safe and well-accepted. In rare cases, it is associated with complications (intra- e postoperative bleeding, visceral injury and surgical site infection). Splenic lesion has been reported only after direct trauma. We report an unusual case of splenic rupture pre...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Geraci G,Picciurro A,Attard A,Modica G,Cajozzo M,Sciumè C

更新日期：2014-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We present a series of patients with blunt abdominal trauma who underwent damage control laparotomy (DCL) and introduce a nomogram that we created to predict survival among these patients. METHODS:This was a retrospective study. From January 2002 to June 2012, 91 patients underwent DCL for hemorrhagic shock...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Wang SY,Liao CH,Fu CY,Kang SC,Ouyang CH,Kuo IM,Lin JR,Hsu YP,Yeh CN,Chen SW

更新日期：2014-04-28 00:00:00