Pancytopenia in a surgical patient, a rare presentation of hyperthyroidism.

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:Actinomycosis is a rare chronic invasive disease caused by Actinomyces spp. Although abdominopelvic actinomycosis, which involves the colon and the pelvic organs extensively, has been frequently reported, abdominopelvic actinomycosis presenting with colon perforation and hepatic involvement concurrently has ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Yang SS,Im YC

更新日期：2018-08-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Herein we present our experience with laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) in managing common bile duct stones. METHODS:Data of 129 consecutive patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) and LCBDE done at our institutes from April 2011 through June 2016 were prospectively recorded...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Salama AF,Abd Ellatif ME,Abd Elaziz H,Magdy A,Rizk H,Basheer M,Jamal W,Dawoud I,El Nakeeb A

更新日期：2017-03-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The robotic system has advantages of high-definition three-dimensional vision and articular instruments with high dexterity, allowing more precise dissection in the deep and narrow pelvic cavity. METHODS:We enrolled 95 patients with stage I-III rectal cancer (adenocarcinoma) who underwent totally robotic-as...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Huang CW,Tsai HL,Yeh YS,Su WC,Huang MY,Huang CM,Chang YT,Wang JY

更新日期：2017-12-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic appendectomy is not yet unanimously considered the "gold standard" in the treatment of acute appendicitis because of its higher operative time, intra-abdominal abscess risk, and costs compared to open appendectomy. This study aimed to compare outcomes and cost of laparoscopic and open appendecto...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Minutolo V,Licciardello A,Di Stefano B,Arena M,Arena G,Antonacci V

更新日期：2014-03-19 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:Primary amyloidosis of the breast is an unusual benign disease that mostly occurs in postmenopausal elderly women. Amyloidosis is the deposition of amorphous protein within tissues. Breast biopsy is necessary to make a definite diagnosis in order to avoid unnecessary surgical methods. Localized primary amylo...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Tsuji W,Takeuchi E,Oka S,Yamashita T,Yotsumoto F

更新日期：2016-09-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Over the last few years, there has been increasing attention on surgical procedures to treat haemorrhoids. The Milligan-Morgan haemorrhoidectomy is still one of the most popular surgical treatments of haemorrhoids. The aim of the present work is to assess postoperative pain, together with other early and lat...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Diana G,Guercio G,Cudia B,Ricotta C

更新日期：2009-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although ectopic pancreatic tissue is common in the upper gastrointestinal tract, the incidence of ectopic pancreatic tissue in the jejunum is low, and malignant transformation in ectopic pancreatic tissue is rare. Furthermore, pancreatic-type acinar cell carcinoma (ACC) developing in the jejunum and ACC acc...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Takagi K,Yagi T,Tanaka T,Umeda Y,Yoshida R,Nobuoka D,Kuise T,Fujiwara T

更新日期：2017-06-29 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:Lymph node metastasis (LNM) is most common in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). The bi-directional spread is a key feature of LNM in patients with thoracic esophageal SCC (TE-SCC). The purpose of this study was to analyze the prognostic factors of survival in patients with TE-SCC with cervical lymph ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Chen J,Wu S,Zheng X,Pan J,Zhu K,Chen Y,Li J,Liao L,Lin Y,Liao Z

更新日期：2014-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While immunohistochemistry (IHC) methods have been widely conducted for the diagnosis of Hirschsprung disease (HSCR) in developed countries, there are very few studies on their use in developing countries where hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining is a key element of the diagnosis of HSCR. We aimed to determi...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Setiadi JA,Dwihantoro A,Iskandar K,Heriyanto DS,Gunadi

更新日期：2017-06-19 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:Laparoscopic large para-oesophageal hiatal hernia (LPHH) repair using mesh reinforcement significantly reduces postoperative recurrence rates compared to conventional suture repair, especially within short follow-up times. However, the ideal strategy for repairing LPHH remains disputable because no clear gui...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Khaled I,Priego P,Faisal M,Cuadrado M,García-Moreno F,Ballestero A,Galindo J,Lobo E

更新日期：2019-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the treatment of spinal cord tumors, complete tumor resection with complete reconstruction of the spine represents the ideal goal. However, for the treatment of heavily calcified spinal meningioma, en-bloc resection of the tumor together with the involved dura at the tumor base through laminectomy is quit...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Miyakoshi N,Hongo M,Kasukawa Y,Shimada Y

更新日期：2015-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Total mesorectal excision (TME) with or without neoadjuvant concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) is the treatment for rectal cancer (RC). Recently, the use of conventional laparoscopic surgery (LS) or robotic-assisted surgery (RS) has been on a steady increase cases. However, various oncological outcomes from...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Chen YT,Huang CW,Ma CJ,Tsai HL,Yeh YS,Su WC,Chai CY,Wang JY

更新日期：2020-02-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mesh repair of incisional hernia is superior to the conventional technique. From all available materials for open surgery polypropylene (PP) is the most widely used. Development resulted in meshes with larger pore size, decreased mesh surface and lower weight. The aim of this retrospective non randomized stu...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Ladurner R,Chiapponi C,Linhuber Q,Mussack T

更新日期：2011-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prophylactic central neck lymph-nodes dissection is still a topic of major debate in Literature. There is a lack of randomized controlled trials proving advantages in its application in terms of overall survival and local recurrence. Due to the recent rapid increase of elderly population, differentiated tumo...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Gambardella C,Patrone R,Di Capua F,Offi C,Mauriello C,Clarizia G,Andretta C,Polistena A,Sanguinetti A,Calò P,Docimo G,Avenia N,Conzo G

更新日期：2019-04-24 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: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:Jejunal diverticula are the rarest of all small bowel diverticula. Most patients with jejunal diverticula are asymptomatic. Major complications include diverticulitis, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, intestinal obstruction and perforation. The hemorrhage has been attributed to diverticulitis with ulceration, di...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Mazahreh TS,Aleshawi AJ,Alorjani MS,Elayyan R,Al-Zoubi NA

更新日期：2019-06-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to compared laparoscopic (LWR) and open wedge resection (OWR) for the treatment of gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs). METHODS:The data of 156 consecutive GISTs patients underwent LWR or OWR between January 2006 and December 2013 were collected retrospectively. The sur...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Cai JQ,Chen K,Mou YP,Pan Y,Xu XW,Zhou YC,Huang CJ

更新日期：2015-05-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical bleeding can be associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality across all surgical areas. Thus, numerous products have been developed to achieve haemostasis. A flowable haemostatic matrix such as Floseal® can quickly and reliably stop bleeding across the full spectrum of bleeding scena...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Echave M,Oyagüez I,Casado MA

更新日期：2014-12-20 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:Inguinal hernias account for 75% of abdominal wall hernias, with a lifetime risk of 27% in men and 3% in women. Major complications are recurrence, chronic pain, and surgical site infection, but their frequency is low. Few studies have reported a calcified mesh causing neuropathy by chronic compression of th...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Ohkura Y,Haruta S,Shinohara H,Lee S,Fukui Y,Kobayashi N,Momose K,Ueno M,Udagawa H

更新日期：2015-05-17 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: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: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: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:Currently, more than 30% of the population in the gulf demonstrate a body mass index (BMI) exceeding 30. This burden of obesity has proven to take a toll on the population; therefore, we created the first Kuwait National Bariatric Surgery Database to report on bariatric surgeries performed in Kuwait. METHOD...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Al Sabah S,Al Haddad E,Jumaa T,Al Abbad J,Salam F,Abbas M,Al Kandari M,Al Ozairi A

更新日期：2020-11-23 00:00:00