Localized primary amyloidosis of the breast: a case report and review of the literature.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Excisional haemorrhoidectomy is the gold standard technique in patients with III and IV degree haemorrhoidal disease (HD). However, it is associated with a significant rate of post-operative pain. The aim of our study was to evaluate the efficacy of mesoglycan in the post-operative period of patients who und...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Gallo G,Di Saverio S,Clerico G,Sturiale A,Manigrasso M,Luc AR,Trompetto M,Sammarco G,MeHAEMO Working Group.

更新日期：2020-10-22 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:To evaluate whether the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), as a prognostic indicator, in patients can differentiate between simple and severe cholecystitis. METHODS:A database of 632 patients who underwent cholecystectomy due to cholecystitis during approximately a seven-year span in a single institution...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Lee SK,Lee SC,Park JW,Kim SJ

更新日期：2014-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate the role of magnesium in biochemical and symptomatic hypocalcemia, a retrospective study was conducted. METHODS:Less-than-total thyroidectomy patients were excluded from the final analysis. Identified the risk factors of biochemical and symptomatic hypocalcemia, and investigated the correlati...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Luo H,Yang H,Zhao W,Wei T,Su A,Wang B,Zhu J

更新日期：2017-05-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Suspected acute appendicitis is the most frequent cause for emergency operations in visceral surgery worldwide. In approximately twenty percent of all cases however, the diagnosis is incorrect and patients undergo surgery without having acute appendicitis. Operations of bland appendices put patients at risk ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Bachmann LM,Bischof DB,Bischofberger SA,Bonani MG,Osann FM,Steurer J

更新日期：2002-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This report describes a new technique of sphincter saving anorectoplasty (SSARP) for the repair of anorectal malformations (ARM). METHODS:Twenty six males with high ARM were treated with SSARP. Preoperative localization of the center of the muscle complex is facilitated using real time sonography and comput...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Pratap A,Tiwari A,Kumar A,Adhikary S,Singh SN,Paudel BH,Bartaula R,Mishra B

更新日期：2007-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epidemiological data demonstrate that the worldwide prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is increasing. These patients have an increased risk of mortality and morbidity and have constant limitations in airflow. Comparing laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) in patients with chronic obstructive pu...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Bayrak M,Altıntas Y

更新日期：2018-08-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Angiolipoma is a rare, benign tumor that primarily develops in the limbs and trunk. The occurrence of angiolipoma in the lungs is extremely rare; to date, only two cases of primary bronchial angiolipoma have been reported. Here, we report a case of angiolipoma of the right bronchus intermedius that was succe...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Kamata S,Ishida I,Sugawara T,Yaegashi H,Oura H

更新日期：2019-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breast-preserving surgery (Bp) and sentinel lymph node biopsy (SNB) are established as standard treatment for axillary lymph node-negative early breast cancer. METHODS:A surgical technique using manual blunt dissection (MBD), in which use of electrocautery, an ultrasonically activated scalpel, and ligation ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Kashiwagi S,Onoda N,Asano Y,Kurata K,Morisaki T,Noda S,Kawajiri H,Takashima T,Hirakawa K

更新日期：2015-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although Mirizzi syndrome is widely reported in literature, little is known about acute acalcholous cholecystitis determinig the findings of a Mirizzi syndrome. CASE PRESENTATION:We report a case of MRCP-confirmed Mirizzi syndrome in acute acalculous cholecystitis resolved by surgery. CONCLUSION:Acute acal...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Milone M,Musella M,Maietta P,Gaudioso D,Pisapia A,Coretti G,De Palma G,Milone F

更新日期：2014-11-15 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:The incidence of lower extremity peripheral artery disease (LE-PAD) continues to increase and associated morbidity remains high. Despite the significant development of percutaneous revascularization strategies, over the past decade, LE-PAD still represents a unique challenge for interventional cardiologists ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Franzone A,Ferrone M,Carotenuto G,Carbone A,Scudiero L,Serino F,Scudiero F,Izzo R,Piccolo R,Saviano S,Amato B,Perrino C,Trimarco B,Esposito G

更新日期：2012-01-01 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:Atlantoaxial fusion has been widely used for the treatment of atlantoaxial instability (AAI). However, atlantoaxial fusion sacrifices the motion of atlantoaxial articulation, and postoperative loss of cervical lordosis and aggravation of cervical kyphosis are observed. We investigated various factors under t...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Ha BJ,Won YD,Ryu JI,Han MH,Cheong JH,Kim JM,Chun HJ,Bak KH,Bae IS

更新日期：2020-11-04 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:Aneurysms of the peroneal artery are infrequent and consist mainly of pseudoaneurysms. CASE PRESENTATION:This report describes an unusual case of peroneal pseudoaneurysm developing after thromoboembolectomy with a Fogarty catheter. It was managed successfully using an endovascular technique consisting of se...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Sadat U,See T,Cousins C,Hayes P,Gaunt M

更新日期：2007-03-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelial dysfunction or loss is the early event that leads to a host of severe cardiovascular diseases, such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, brain stroke, myocardial infarction, and peripheral artery disease. Ageing is regarded among the most detrimental risk factor for vascular endothelium and predisposes the su...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Moccia F,Dragoni S,Cinelli M,Montagnani S,Amato B,Rosti V,Guerra G,Tanzi F

更新日期：2013-01-01 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: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: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: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:In view of the disturbed esophageal peristaltic activity and abnormal esophageal motility in gastroesophageal reflux disease, (GERD), we investigated the hypothesis that these changes result from a disordered myoelectric activity of the esophagus. METHODS:The electric activity of the esophagus (electroesoph...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Shafik A,El-Sibai O,Shafik I,Shafik A

更新日期：2004-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Restorative proctocolectomy with ileopouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) is the treatment of choice for intractable or complicated ulcerative colitis(UC). Elderly patients often present with acute colitis requiring emergent subtotal colectomy(SC). Frail patients are at risk of developing septic complications relat...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Pellino G,Sciaudone G,Candilio G,Canonico S,Selvaggi F

更新日期：2012-01-01 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: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:Synchronous cancer in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) increases morbidity and mortality after AAA repair. However, little is known about the impact of the history of cancer on mortality after AAA repair. METHODS:Patients with intact AAA who were treated with endovascular aneurysm repair or ope...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Ahn S,Min JY,Kim HG,Mo H,Min SK,Min S,Ha J,Min KB

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Currently, there is no consensus opinion regarding the optimal procedure of choice in super-super-morbid obesity (Body mass index, BMI > 60 kg/m²). Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is associated with failure to achieve or maintain 50% excess weight loss (EWL) or BMI < 35 in approximately 15% of patients. Also...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Dillemans B,Van Cauwenberge S,Agrawal S,Van Dessel E,Mulier JP

更新日期：2010-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Descending necrotizing mediastinitis is a life-threatening complication of an oropharyngeal infection that requires prompt and aggressive medical and surgical therapy. Herein, we report unusual case of man suffering of sub-acute mediastinal infection due to odontoiatric abscess which exacerbated at 3 months after its ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Di Crescenzo V,Laperuta P,Napolitano F,Carlomagno C,Danzi M,Amato B,Garzi A,Vitale M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Management of emergency general surgical conditions remains a challenge in rural sub-Saharan Africa due to issues such as insufficient human capacity and infrastructure. This study describes the burden of emergency general surgical conditions and the ability to provide care for these conditions at three rura...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Mpirimbanyi C,Nyirimodoka A,Lin Y,Hedt-Gauthier BL,Odhiambo J,Nkurunziza T,Havens JM,Omondi J,Rwamasirabo E,Ntirenganya F,Toma G,Mubiligi J,Bayitondere S,Riviello R

更新日期：2017-12-01 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